As another type of aerial work platforms boom lifts are known by many other names including cherry picker, man lift and basket crane. Similar to scissor lifts, boom lifts can typically reach higher heights and are equipped to maneuver around obstacles.
SevenLift boom lift as a robust and versatile towable cherry picker. It has retractable axles that allow it to pass through a 3ft 7in wide opening or doorway giving better access to applications.
Machine operation is quick, easy and precise due to reliable fully proportional controls and its versatile battery power pack enables the lift to work inside and out quietly and with zero emissions.
The difference between the two lifts is that a scissor lift moves strictly up and down while a boom allows for a forward reach, depending on the arm type, the boom lift provides more flexible movement at a height.
Boom lifts are used to lift people and materials up into the air. A boom lift is mainly used to reach out and over as opposed to a scissor lift which is mainly used to lift up.Whenever a project calls for work at elevated heights, contractors choose a boom lift. Increased stability, easy mobility and higher capability offer increased safety of workers working at heights and can help make a project both safer and more efficient.
Boom lifts can be a helpful tool when doing projects in the air. These projects include but are not limited to:Erecting scaffolding,Fruit picking on farms,Painting walls and ceilings,Lighting work Hanging signs
Make sure you know the answer to these questions before you rent or buy a boom lift. What is the maximum height you will need to reach with the boom lift? Are there any obstacles you need to maneuver around?
What is the maximum combined height of personnel, equipment and materials you will need to raise with my boom lift? Will you be operating the boom lift indoors or outdoors? Will you need to move my boom lift through any tight doorframes? If so, what is the width of that door frame?
What size work platform do you need?