Contact us about this item!
Straight boom lifts are yet another subset of aerial work platforms (AWP). Straight boom lifts generally are capable of being operated by a single individual. Straight boom lifts are frequently equipped with electrical outlets or compressed air connector for use with power tools. Straight boom lifts can be modified with equipment to handle specialized tasks as well.
Straight boom lifts are tend to be hydraulically powered and also closely resemble a crane in appearance. Straight boom lifts allow an individual to stand in a basket and have a great range of motion. Where a standard man lift or scissor lift can raise or lower a person, the straight boom lift can raise up and down as well as extend horizontally. However, the straight boom lift is less flexible than an articulated boom lift it is easier to operate.
Straight boom lifts are used in a wide variety of maintenance and construction projects, and frequently used in the power, telecommunications and agriculture industries. Other types of straight boom lift are seen in fire fighting and rescue.
There are a number of manufacturers of that produce articulated boom lifts of varying size and weight limits. Some of these include: Genie, Upright, Grove, JLG, Snorkel, Sky Jack and others.
