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There's More to Spec'ing Lifts than Height

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When renting a lift, be prepared to discuss the work you need to perform and the conditions the lift may encounter. If there is any question about the type or size of lift required, rental service reps are often willing to conduct on-site assessments to ensure you get the right equipment for the job.

All Erection Co., Inc. typically rents 40-ft. telescopic lifts to ensure iron workers can safely reach all parts of the work area.

Articulated booms provide the ability to work up and over obstacles and around more complex structures.

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"Towable boom lifts are a good rental choice for work where the terrain is level and extreme height is not required," Joe Conley, United Rentals, asserts. However, he adds, "Towable booms are not as maneuverable as standard booms and are not appropriate on rough terrain."

"These lifts are equipped with outriggers, which provide a stable base, and therefore cannot be relocated during operation," Disser elaborates. In addition, their maximum lift capacity is generally limited to 500 lbs.

Towables tend to have lighter duty designs, as well. "They're not built as heavy as a self-propelled machine is going to be," says Mohn. Consequently, they aren't well suited to the more rigorous conditions and applications encountered on many large construction sites.

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