Rough terrain forklifts have been manufactured by CareLift Equipment, since the year 1962. Each day the company strives to help their customers reach their goals and deliver value as they know the bottom line is reliability and performance.
There are 2 general types of boom lifts. These units are articulated boom lifts and straight boom lifts. Often, these units are hydraulically powered. Most often straight booms are the great choice for tasks which need a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machinery is capable of rotating three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom could be vertically raised to below horizontal. Since the operator is able to maneuver and steer the vehicle while the boom is fully extended, it is a really versatile machine. These models are available in gas, diesel or propane configurations as well as 4 wheel drive and 2 wheel drive.
Articulated boom lifts are utilized for lifting loads up and over obstacles and gain access to areas which were otherwise unaccessible. These lift models perform jobs that straight telescopic booms cannot complete. These lifts are almost identical to the straight boom lift in most aspects except in the ability of the boom to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to allow it to bend in a range of different directions allowing it to move easily around any objects in the work site.
Some heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers so as to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is fully extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Correct training is necessary before utilizing boom lifts so as to guarantee the operator, the jobsite and everybody working in the vicinity stays safe.
Boom lifts enable tasks which used to require a lot more man power to be carried out in a much shorter time period. These machinery have revolutionized the material handling industry and have greatly increased productivity.