Rough terrain forklifts have been manufactured by CareLift Equipment, ever since 1962. Each and every day the company strives to deliver value and help all their customers reach their objectives as they know the bottom line is reliability and performance.
Boom lifts come in 2 general types, the articulated boom lift and straight boom lift. These models are often hydraulically powered. Most commonly straight booms are the great choice for tasks that require a high reach with no obstructions. The turntable on the equipment is capable of rotating three hundred sixty degrees with an extendable boom. This extendable boom can be vertically raised to below horizontal. As the operator can steer and maneuver the vehicle while the boom is fully extended, it is a versatile equipment. These units come in gas, diesel or propane configurations as well as 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive.
The articulated boom lifts are utilized for tasks that need to reach up and over obstacles so as to gain access. These specialized lifts are used for tasks that are not easily carried out by straight telescopic booms. These lifts are almost identical to the straight boom lift in the majority of aspects except in the boom's ability to articulate. There are various articulation points on the boom in order to allow it to bend in a variety of different directions allowing it to move around any objects easily within the work site.
Several heavy-duty boom lifts come equipped with outriggers so as to maintain stability while the boom lift is fully extended. The outriggers provide the operator with some extra safety and confidence. Proper training is necessary prior to utilizing boom lifts in order to ensure the operator, the jobsite and everyone working in the vicinity stays safe.
Boom lifts enable jobs that used to require many more man hours to be done in a much shorter time period. These machines have changed the material handling business and have really increased production.