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About Boom Lifts

A boom lift is an aerial work platform that uses hydraulic lift systems to elevate workers, tools, and materials to heights of 180 feet (55 meters) and beyond. Also known as “cherry pickers,” “man lifts,” and “elevated work platforms,” boom lifts provide access to difficult-to-reach areas on construction, commercial, residential, forestry, oil and gas, and other jobsites to perform cleaning, decorating, maintenance, painting, tree trimming, and numerous other tasks.

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JLG 460SJC Telescopic Boom Lift

Boom lifts are equipped with wheels or tracks, and use electric, diesel, gas, or hybrid power sources. Electric models provide emission-free, low-noise operation that makes them a good fit for use indoors or in areas with strict emissions and/or noise ordinances. Some boom lifts support the use of accessories and attachments such as board carriers, crane jibs, pipe racks, tool trays, and tube carriers. Common features and capabilities include outriggers and stabilizers, automatic self-leveling systems, rotating platforms, remote control functionality, air and water lines to the platform, and all-wheel and crab steering.

MachineryTrader.com organizes for-sale listings for new and used boom lifts into subcategories as described below.

Articulating Boom Lifts

Articulating boom lifts use multiple hinged boom sections to reach tight spots located above and under obstacles. The JLG 1500AJP, for instance, has a 150-ft (45.7-m) platform height and includes a 130-degree rotating jib that pivots vertically and horizontally for highly targeted access. One rather unique model that’s often available on MachineryTrader.com is the CMC 83HD+ Arbor Pro. The compact, track-equipped mini lift is designed for the tree care industry and can be mounted on a truck for use as a boom lift and as a rear-mounted forestry bucket truck.

Telescopic Boom Lifts

Also known as “stick booms,” telescopic boom lifts are generally well-suited for use on jobsites with rougher terrain and for jobs that require extensive horizontal outreach. Genie’s SX-180 provides 80 ft (24.4 m) of horizontal reach to go with its 186-ft (57-m) working height and 160-degree rotating platform. You’ll find boom lifts on MachineryTrader.com equipped with four-wheel drive, built-in slope compensation, and the ability to move with their platforms extended. The popular Skyjack SJ82/86T features Axldrive, a true mechanical four-wheel-drive system with oscillating steer axle that Skyjack says provides unmatched traction and up to 50% gradeability.

Towable Boom Lifts

Towable boom lifts are available in articulating and telescopic versions and using electric, internal combustion, or hybrid power sources. They provide the same types of features and capabilities as self-propelled models but are often easier to transport between jobsites. The popular, articulating Haulotte 5533 A is towable using a standard half-ton pickup truck and without a commercial driver’s license. It has a 61.3-ft (18.7-m) work height, 55.3-ft. (16.9-m) platform height, and 33.5-ft. (10.2-m) horizontal outreach to go with its 500-lb (227-kg) lift capacity.

Find Your Next Boom Lift

You’ll find thousands of new and used boom lifts for sale on MachineryTrader.com from leading manufacturers such as Genie, Haulotte, JLG, Manitou, Niftylift, Skyjack, Snorkel, Teupen, and others.