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 used for tasks that require reaching at maximum height, exceeding other types of lifts. For example, employees can carry out exterior repairs or renovations on medium sized buildings but using these lifts as opposed to having the extra work of setting up an outside elevator or a pulley system.
The boom lift is only designed to hold a single person. These buckets are more suited to particular tasks such as electrical repair, rather than window washing or general maintenance. These lifts are offered with both outdoor and indoor tires and are available in gas or electric configurations.
Scissor Lifts
Below the scissor lifts work platform are the cross braces in which the machinery gets its name. When the braces move together it pushes the platform straight up. As these machines must be directly positioned below the work location, these units are way more limited in their use as opposed to boom lifts.
The scissor lift typically has a larger platform which enables the operator to control the lift to access a bigger work area when the lift platform is raised off the ground. With scissor lifts, all-terrain capability is less of an issue with these types of machinery, as they need to sit on flat ground in order to be utilized. Scissor lifts are great for being utilized for cladding or window installation, because they provide the personnel with the desired mobility; they are also a good option for exterior repairs or window cleaning applications.
Boom Trucks vs. Cranes
The cherry picker or boom truck refers to the utility vehicle normally utilized to raise employees for different tasks performed at heights. Usually, these types of trucks have a cab. It is here where the operator sits and operates the machine. There is a bucket for where the worker can stand along with an actuator arm for lifting the boom and a winch for carrying.
Boom trucks take personnel to heights which would normally be inaccessible. The function of cranes is to lift heavy materials or equipment from one location to another. There are a variety of different crane types that can perform a variety of purposes. Both of these different types of machinery excel at different jobs and are great for certain applications and accomplishing certain jobs.