Features, Types, and Applications of Boom Lifts

A boom lift is used to reach a higher surface level, where there is a need for equipment or workers, by using a hydraulic arm. The boom lift can provide safe access for workers to reach higher elevated areas efficiently.

The hydraulic arm of a boom lift can bend at several angles and easily carry material for workers. Compared to normal cranes or equipment, a boom lift is much safer, as it has a safety harness and emergency stop buttons. Boomlifts are used in several industries, including construction, maintenance, installation, utility, and industrial tasks.

Bailey Cranes, a small veteran-owned business located in Muskego, Wisconsin, designs and manufactures Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) as well as custom cranes for niche markets. They manufacture several types of boom lifts, which have advanced features, catering to many different industries. 

Features and Applications of Boom Lifts 

Boom lifts are very advantageous for industries and companies for a variety of purposes. 

• The construction of a boom lift is designed to help workers safely reach hard-to-access areas or higher areas. Boom lifts usually have a long arm that can extend both upward and outward, making them ideal for tasks such as maintenance or utility. Workers can also use boom lifts to reach out to other equipment that are of larger size to fix or use them.
• These lifts offer stable platforms for workers and tools, improving efficiency and safety on the job. 
• In addition to this, boom lifts can have user-specific features as well, such as high-capacity boom lifts that can lift up to 1000 lbs, and battery-powered boom lifts work efficiently for several hours, among other variants. 

Since boom lifts have better accessibility as well as mobility, they offer a bigger advantage in comparison to using regular lifts, cranes, or ladders. The hydraulic arm of a boom lift also provides an added advantage of easy relocation so that workers can use it according to their needs. 

How are Bailey Cranes Boom Lifts Different?

Boom lifts can work efficiently across several industries, both in accessing higher levels as well as having flexible components that can be adjusted based on need. 

Bailey cranes not only provide advanced lifting solutions but also caters to specific boom lift requirements. There are different types of boom lifts available: 

1. High-Capacity Boom Lift

High-Capacity Boom Lifts are advanced aerial work platforms designed to safely lift workers and heavy materials to elevated work areas. Unlike standard models, these lifts offer greater platform capacity, making them ideal for demanding tasks in construction, maintenance, and industrial settings. Bailey Cranes’ High Capacity Boom Lifts stand out due to their exceptional weight-bearing capability, which can support up to 3,000 lbs on the platform. 

These machines can also be equipped with a winch for lifting up to 1,000 lbs or forklift-style forks for lifting up to 2,000 lbs. This flexibility not only increases efficiency but also reduces the need for additional equipment, allowing more work to be completed in less time and with fewer resources.

• T40MH-3000 High Capacity Boom Lift:

The T40MH-3000 High Capacity Boom Lift has several special features added for convenience. The boom lift can adapt to different lifting setups without the need for extra tools, which saves time. Additionally, its compact and lightweight design allows it to be transported on a single truck, cutting down significantly on transport costs.

• T60MH-1500 High Capacity Boom Lift:

The T60MH-1500 High Capacity Boom Lift offers special advantages that make it highly efficient. The boom lift significantly reduces job site downtime by combining the work of four machines into one, allowing for materials to be lifted simultaneously. This cuts overall time on site by up to one-third. Second, it lowers transport costs, as the boom lift and its attachments are lightweight to be shipped together on a single truck.

2. Battery-Powered Boom Lift

Battery-powered boom lifts offered by Bailey Cranes in their 600 Series and 800 Series provide a reliable and efficient alternative to traditional lifts or cranes. These lifts are designed to deliver strong performance with enhanced mobility, making them ideal for various work environments. 

Bailey Crane’s models stand out for their high power capacity, allowing them to reach greater heights and carry heavier loads with ease. By choosing these battery-powered solutions, users benefit from longer operational hours and a safer workspace, which is essential for completing projects on time and with maximum efficiency.

• 600 Series: The 600 Series boom lift has several advanced features and accessories like an oscillating axle, a hydraulic platform rotator, and an all-motion alarm to increase mobility and accessibility. 
• 800 Series: 800 Series Boom lifts are built to provide workers with easy-to-use controls and standard features likean  inward swinging gate and dual-rated capacities 

3. EX Boom Lifts

EX Boom Lifts, also known as Explosion-Proof Boom Lifts, are specially built for use in environments where there is a risk of fire or explosion due to flammable gases, vapours, or dust. These lifts are essential for industries such as oil and gas, chemical plants, and other hazardous areas. Bailey Crane’s latest variants of EX Boom Lifts have significant advancements in safety and performance. Unlike regular lifts, Bailey’s explosion-proof models are designed to prevent sparks or heat that could trigger an explosion, offering a much higher level of protection. With upgraded safety features and compliance with modern ANSI standards, Bailey’s EX Boom Lifts provide higher safety levels in dangerous work environments, making them a smarter choice for critical operations.

Modern Technology Offered By Bailey Cranes:

While other companies still use hydraulic joysticks, which require many hoses to route through cable tracks, making the working of a boom lift complicated, Bailey Cranes has made operations much easier. This problem is fixed by using an electric joystick that can prevent maintenance and leakage nightmares caused by high-pressure hydraulic leaks or blown hoses.

• Ex-boom lifts also have platform battery condition indicators, which indicate the battery condition using colours like green for high battery condition and red for low.
• This design helps workers easily assess battery conditions for safety.

4. Pedestal boom lifts 

Pedestal boom lifts are stationary platforms securely fixed to a base such as a floor, providing reliable and dedicated access to specific work areas. They are commonly employed in environments like assembly lines and painting facilities, where consistent and safe elevation is crucial.

 Bailey Specialty Cranes and boom lifts excel in delivering these solutions due to their team of professionals, who have successfully designed and implemented many installations, ensuring each system adheres to ANSI, OSHA, and local building codes. Bailey’s pedestal-mounted man lifts are versatile, accommodating various power systems like AC, DC, and combustion engines, which come with foundation engineering support to address floor loads, moments, and bolt sizing requirements. 

5. Coal Mining Boom Lift

Bailey Cranes offers a Coal Mining Boom Lift specifically designed to meet the needs of underground and mining environments. The boomlift is constructed with durability and safety in mind, and this equipment is essential for providing access to hard-to-reach areas within coal mines. It ensures workers can perform maintenance, installation, and inspection tasks efficiently, even on uneven terrain and slopes of up to 10°.

Other Boom Lifts

Bailey Cranes also offers other variants of boomlifts, like Electrically Insulated Booms that workers can use for easy and efficient work. 

 Select the Best Boom Lift for Your Needs Through Bailey Cranes

Boom lifts offer a significant advantage by helping workers safely reach high areas across various industries, from construction to maintenance and hazardous environments. Bailey Cranes stands out in this space by providing a wide range of specialized boom lifts that meet diverse work requirements. 

Whether it’s high-capacity models for heavy lifting, battery-powered lifts for long duration operation, explosion-proof options for hazardous sites, or custom pedestal lifts for fixed applications, Bailey Cranes combines advanced technology with thoughtful design in the making of the parts of a boom lift. We focus on safety, efficiency, and reliability, which is backed by years of expertise, making Bailey Cranes a trusted choice for businesses seeking dependable boomlifts. 

Contact Bailey Cranes for help in choosing the right boom lift made to meet the needs of several industries. We place utmost importance on providing boom lifts with quality features that ensure mobility, ease of use, and safety. 

Bailey Cranes has a wide selection of specialized lifting equipment across many categories, like high capacity, powered battery, and explosion-proof boom lifts, catering to many different types of industrial tasks. 

To learn more about our lifting solutions, contact Bailey Cranes at 262-710-4028 or email us at sales@baileycranes.com. We have an experienced team that will guide you in finding your ideal equipment.