Royal Forklift offers the best industrial equipment rental in Tamaqua, PA. You can rent by the day, by the week, or by the month, and you can even purchase your rental if you find that your needs change. We have an extensive selection of equipment, and all of it is reliable, durable, and affordable. No matter what kinds of challenges you throw at your rental, it will be up to the task. Just ask if you’re not sure exactly what type of equipment will best fit your specific application. We’ll be more than happy to guide you in the right direction.
Boom and Scissor Lift Rental
For example, many of our customers have difficulty choosing between boom lifts and scissor lifts. They need something that will reach high above the ground and into relatively confined areas. They’re just not sure which option will be the very best choice. Even though both types of lifts are fantastic, one may be better than another for your particular needs. Here’s a brief look at how the two compare.
Boom Lifts
If you’ve ever watched an electrician lifted to a utility pole to fix a power line, the machine that lifted that worker was probably a boom lift. The base uses either electronics or hydraulics to lift the bucket in which the worker is located.
There are two types of boom lifts – articulating and telescopic. An articulating lift can reach a maximum of about 150 feet above the ground. It has joints designed to allow the lift to move in more directions than a telescopic lift, which can typically only go straight up and down, or straight out. However, a telescopic boom can reach 180 feet high.
Scissor Lifts
As the name implies, Scissor lifts feature crossed braces and a flat platform. The braces lift the platform vertically when they squeeze together. This kind of lift needs to sit on flat ground and be positioned directly below the area where work needs to be performed. Scissor lifts will typically have a maximum height of 40 feet.
Which One is Best for You?
Here’s some information to tell you whether a boom or a scissor lift will make more sense to rent.
- What direction will your workers need to move? A boom lift will be your best bet if you need to move them vertically over an obstacle. Electrical utility workers, for instance, will usually have to navigate tree branches on their way to a line. If you only need someone to be able to go straight up (as long as they don’t need to go any higher than 40 feet), then a scissor lift will be the better option.
- How many workers need to be lifted simultaneously? Boom lifts can only hold one person, while scissor lifts can accommodate two workers.
- How much money do you have to spend on a rental? Boom lifts are more versatile, but scissor lifts cost a great deal less.
Let the experts in industrial equipment rental in Tamaqua, PA, answer any questions you may have. You can get in touch with Royal Forklift by giving us a call at (800) 318-6722 or by using our convenient online form. We’ll be more than happy to help.