CareLift Equipment has been engineering and building excellent rough terrain forklifts since the year 1962. Every day the company strives to deliver value and help all their customers reach their objectives since they know the bottom line is reliability and performance.
Boom lifts are available in 2 general types, the straight boom lift and articulated boom lift. These units are often powered hydraulically. Most often straight booms are the great choice for tasks that need a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the machinery can rotate 360 degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be raised vertically to below horizontal. Since the operator is able to steer and maneuver the vehicle while the boom is fully extended, it is a really versatile equipment. These units are available in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, as well as propane, gas or diesel configurations.
Articulated boom lifts are utilized for lifting loads up and over obstacles and gain access to areas which were otherwise not accessible. These lift units carry out jobs that straight telescopic booms cannot complete. These lifts are almost like 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 enable it to bend in a range of different directions allowing it to easily move around any objects in the work environment.
To be able to maintain stability whilst the boom lift is completely extended, several heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Correct training is required before operating boom lifts in order to ensure the jobsite, the operator and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
Boom lifts enable tasks that used to need many more man power to be completed in a much shorter time period. These machinery have revolutionized the material handling business and have really increased production.