Telescoping Boom Lifts
Telescoping booms lifts are designed to mount a work bucket on an extendable, straight arm which is situated on a rotating turntable. Normally, telescoping boom lifts are utilized for tasks which require reaching at maximum height, exceeding other kinds of lifts. For instance, employees can carry out exterior repairs or renovations on buildings of medium height but using these lifts as opposed to having the additional work of setting up a pulley system or an outside elevator.
The boom lift is only designed to hold one person. These buckets are more suitable to specific tasks like for example electrical repair, as opposed to general maintenance or window washing. These lifts are available with both indoor and outdoor tires and are available in electric and gas configurations.
Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are named for the cross-braces under the work platform. These braces squeeze together to be able to push the platform straight up. Because these types of machinery must be directly positioned beneath the work location, these units are way more limited in their use as opposed to boom lifts.
The scissor lift normally has a bigger platform which allows the operator to control the lift to access a larger work area when the lift platform is raised off the ground. With scissor lifts, all-terrain capability is less of a concern with these types of machines, as they need to sit on flat ground in order to be utilized. Scissor lifts are great for being used for cladding or window installation, since they provide the personnel with the desired mobility; they are also a great alternative for exterior repairs or window cleaning applications.
Boom Trucks vs. Cranes
The cherry picker or boom truck refers to the utility vehicle often utilized to lift personnel for different jobs done at heights. Usually, these trucks have a cab. It is here where the operator sits and operates the equipment. There is a bucket for where the employee can stand along with an actuator arm for lifting the boom and a winch for lifting.
Boom trucks take employees to heights which would usually be inaccessible. The function of cranes is to raise heavy supplies or equipment from one place to another. There are a variety of different crane types that can perform a variety of purposes. Both of these different kinds of machines excel at various tasks and are great for certain applications and completing certain tasks.