Towable Boom Lifts
Standard: EN280
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The basic of Towable Boom Lifts
Also known as spider lifts or cherry pickers, Towable Boom Lifts are the best option if you need mobility as well as reach. Since they are lightweight and compact, they can be easily moved around on working sites.
Towable Boom Lifts Offers
- 200-300kgs load capacity
- Work Height up to 24 meters
- Horizontal outreach of 11.5 meters
- Power options: AC, Batters, Diesel, Gas, or Bi-energy
- Traction Drive as optional
- Auto-levelling optional
- Crawler-mounted boom lift as optional
- Custom-sized towable boom lift, such as Explosion-proof towable boom lift, special size towable boom lift.
Details For Each Model of Towable Boom Lift
- Lift Height: 10m height
- Horizontal Reach: 5.5m
- Load capacity: 200kg
- Lift Height: 12m
- Horizontal Reach: 7.8m
- Load capacity: 200kg
- Lift Height: 14m height
- Horizontal Reach: 8.5m
- Load capacity: 200kg
- Lift Height: 18m
- Horizontal Reach: 11m
- Load capacity: 200kg
Supply EN280 Standard Towable Boom Lift
Key Design Features
Anti-Collision Handrail Design: Ensures safety when the towable boom lift’s platform is close to walls, preventing hand injuries during wall-adjacent operations.
Waterproof Bearings with IP65 Rating: Incorporates high-level waterproof bearings specifically designed for heavy machinery, enhancing durability in diverse work environments.
Anti-Turn Axle Pin: A crucial feature in the towable boom lift to prevent axle pin slippage, ensuring long-term, reliable use.
Torison Shaft Stability: Guarantees stable movement when the towable boom lift is being towed, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.
Key Safety Features
Triple Brake System: Features electromagnetic, inertia, and parking brakes for comprehensive safety in various operational scenarios.
Working Warning Lights: Equipped with flashing lights on each outrigger, along with alarm, brake, and illumination lights for increased visibility and safety during operation.
Emergency Lowering Capability: Allows for immediate descent in emergency situations through a specialized valve system.
- Four hydraulic outriggers: The towable boom lift maintains stability during use, featuring hydraulic locks to prevent outrigger failure in case of hydraulic hose ruptures.
- Automatic Level Detection Sensors: The towable boom lift halts operation if the four outriggers are imbalanced, ensuring stability and safety.
- Adjustable Lifting Speed: Offers control over the operational speed of the towable boom lift through an adjustable control handle.
- Safety Check Valves:In case of hydraulic leakage, these valves prevent the working platform from descending, maintaining the working height, with an emergency lowering feature for safe descent to the ground.
- Overload Protection Feature: Automatically halts operation of the towable boom lift in case of overload, ensuring safety and equipment integrity.
All Model List
| Model | Pltform Height (m) | Load capacity(kg) | Working Radius(m) | Out length(m) | Out Width(m) | Closed Height(m) | Platform size (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TBL-10 |
10 |
200 |
5.5 |
6.3 |
1.7 |
2.1 |
0.9*0.7 |
|
TBL-12A |
12 |
200 |
6.5 |
7.3 |
1.7 |
2.1 |
0.9*0.7 |
|
TBL-12B |
12 |
200 |
7.8 |
5.8 |
1.7 |
2.1 |
0.9*0.7 |
|
TBL-14 |
14 |
200 |
8.5 |
6.65 |
1.7 |
2.1 |
0.9*0.7 |
|
TBL-16 |
16 |
200 |
10.5 |
6.8 |
1.7 |
2.2 |
0.9*0.7 |
|
TBL-18 |
18 |
200 |
11 |
7.6 |
1.8 |
2.25 |
0.9*0.7 |
|
TBL-19 |
19 |
200 |
11 |
7.67 |
1.8 |
2.25 |
0.9*0.7 |
|
TBL-20 |
20 |
200 |
11 |
6.9 |
1.9 |
2.25 |
0.9*0.7 |
All about Towable Boom Lifts
What Is Towable Boom Lift
A towable boom lift is a type of aerial work platform. It is designed to be towed by a vehicle from one location to another, which is why it is called “towable” or a trailer-mounted boom lift. Additionally, the towable boom lift has four outriggers and operates like a spider when working, so it is also known as a spider boom lift. Some users refer to it as a cherry picker because it is used for picking cherries. Towable boom lifts are mainly used for high-altitude work. Furthermore, the chassis can be replaced with a crawler system, making it a crawler boom lift.
1.Towable Boom Lift Working Principle
1. Main Components of a Towable Boom Lift
A towable boom lift is an integrated equipment composed of a trailer chassis, power system, hydraulic system, boom system, and control system. It uses hydraulic cylinders to drive articulated or telescopic booms, safely and precisely transporting workers to high-altitude work points.
1.1 Trailer Chassis: A frame made of specially welded rectangular steel tubes for trailers, equipped with wheels and a towing device. The front end features an ALKO-brand towing hitch, allowing it to be towed by pickup trucks, SUVs, or other vehicles. The chassis integrates all systems, such as the power system, safety brakes, and rotation system.
1.2 Power System: The power system primarily provides energy to the boom system and rotation system of the towable boom lift. It can be powered by AC electricity, diesel engines, gasoline engines, batteries, or a combination of two power sources. Dual-power systems are suitable for towable boom lifts used both outdoors and indoors.
1.3 Hydraulic System:
Hydraulic Pump: Driven by an engine or motor, it converts mechanical energy into hydraulic energy, generating high-pressure hydraulic oil flow.
Control Valves: The operator uses handles/buttons on the control console to send commands, and these valves precisely direct high-pressure hydraulic oil to the designated actuators (cylinders or motors).
Hydraulic Cylinders: Key components that convert hydraulic energy into mechanical motion. These include:
Lift Cylinders: Responsible for raising and lowering the boom.
Telescopic Cylinders: Responsible for extending and retracting the boom.
Leveling Cylinders: Keep the platform level during boom movement.
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram Of Towable Boom Lift
1.4 Boom System:
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Articulated Boom: Consists of multiple sections connected by “joints,” functioning like a human arm to flexibly navigate around obstacles. The first and second sections of the towable boom lift are articulated.
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Telescopic Boom: Extends and retracts straight like a telescope, providing greater horizontal working range. Towable boom lifts above 14m are equipped with telescopic booms.
1.5 Work Platform (Basket): The area where the operator and tools/materials are placed. It includes:
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Control System: The control console on the platform allows the operator to directly control all boom movements and travel.
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Safety Devices: Emergency stop buttons, platform load sensors, anti-pinch devices, etc.
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Toolbox: Provides space for tools during work.
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Power Outlets: Electric tools used for high-altitude work can be plugged directly into the power outlets on the work platform. The outlets can be customized to meet the requirements of different countries.
1.6 Outriggers/Stabilizers: Hydraulic or manual legs that must be extended during operation to stabilize the equipment and prevent tipping. This is critical for high-altitude work safety. Some towable boom lifts feature one-button leveling for the outriggers.
1.7 Control System:
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Ground Control Panel: Used for setup when the lift is not in use, such as deploying/retracting outriggers or starting the engine.
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Platform Control Panel: The main console for operating all functions.
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Safety Control System: Integrates various sensors (tilt, load, position) to ensure the towable boom lift operates within safe parameters.
2.Working Steps Of Towable boom lift
2.1 Preparation and Setup
The towable boom lift is towed to the work site.
The operator starts the engine or motor via the ground control panel.
Buttons are pressed to activate the hydraulic system, extending the outriggers to firmly support the ground and lift the entire equipment, forming a stable base. This step is very important for the towable boom lift.
2.2 Platform Control
The control system switches to platform control.
The operator enters the work platform and fastens the safety harness.
The switches on the platform control console are activated, disabling the ground control panel to prevent misuse and ensure safety.
2.3 Executing Actions (Using an Articulated Boom as an Example)
Boom Raising: The operator pushes the “raise” handle → the signal is transmitted to the control valve → the valve directs high-pressure hydraulic oil into the rodless cavity of the lift cylinder → the piston rod extends → pushing the main boom to rotate upward around the joint.
Arm Extension: The operator pushes the “arm extension” handle → hydraulic oil enters the lift cylinder of the smaller boom → the cylinder action extends the smaller boom relative to the main boom.
Platform Leveling: Throughout the boom movement, the leveling cylinders or automatic leveling system continuously adjust the platform angle to keep it horizontal, ensuring operator safety and comfort.
Rotation: The equipment features a rotation bearing and hydraulic motor, enabling the entire towable boom lift system to rotate 360 degrees continuously, significantly increasing the work range.
2.4 Track Drive
The operator can control the traction-driven tires from the platform to move the towable boom lift closer to the work site.
2.5 Completion and Shutdown
After completing the work, the operator uses the handles to safely retract the boom.
The operator leaves the platform and returns to the ground control panel to retract the outriggers.
The power source is shut off, and the towable boom lift is ready to be towed away.
How To Buy Towable Boom Lift
We have created guidelines to help you purchase the right towable boom lift
To select the appropriate lift height for a towable boom lift, it’s crucial to understand the specific tasks you'll be undertaking and the maximum height you may encounter. The working height of a towable boom lift is the height you can reach while standing on the platform plus an additional 2 meters.
Therefore, working height = platform height + 2m.
The working radius of a towable boom lift refers to its horizontal reach. If the lift cannot be positioned directly next to the work area, the working radius becomes a critical factor. Consider a larger working radius if the work area is inaccessible or requires a significant reach. For specialized requirements, custom solutions are available.
The choice of power source for a towable boom lift depends on the work environment:
- Indoor work or outdoor areas with access to electricity: Electric or battery-powered options are suitable.
- Outdoor work: Diesel or gasoline engines are preferable.
- Mixed indoor and outdoor use: Dual-power options (Electric + Diesel or Electric + Gasoline) are available.
Standard towable boom lifts with a single power source (electric, gasoline, or diesel) are similarly priced. Dual-power models (Electric + Diesel or Electric + Gasoline) are also same price. Battery-powered lifts may incur additional costs for the batteries.
Yes, as one of the pioneering manufacturers of towable boom lifts, we offer customization including:
- Explosion-proof models.
- Insulated work platforms.
- Models suited for narrow workspaces.
- Heavy load capacity towable bom lift
- A variety of color options.
Towable boom lifts can operate on solid, uneven ground. They are equipped with four adjustable outriggers to ensure balance during operation.
Towable boom lift Optional
Enhancing Flexibility and Performance: Optional Add-Ons for Towable Boom Lifts
- Conversion to Crawler-Mounted Boom Lift: Ideal for muddy work surfaces, this option replaces the standard wheeled configuration with a crawler-mounted setup for enhanced stability and maneuverability in challenging terrains.
- One-Button Automatic Leveling of Outriggers: This feature simplifies the setup process, significantly improving work efficiency by allowing quick and effortless leveling of the towable boom lift.
- Traction Drive System: Facilitates easy adjustment and relocation of the towable boom lift, optimizing operational convenience and reducing manual labor requirements.
Maximizing Efficiency and Safety with Towable Boom Lifts
Advanced Safety Features of Towable Boom Lifts: Ensuring Worker Protection
Key Design Features
Anti-Collision Handrail Design: Ensures safety when the towable boom lift’s platform is close to walls, preventing hand injuries during wall-adjacent operations.
Waterproof Bearings with IP65 Rating: Incorporates high-level waterproof bearings specifically designed for heavy machinery, enhancing durability in diverse work environments.
Anti-Turn Axle Pin: A crucial feature in the towable boom lift to prevent axle pin slippage, ensuring long-term, reliable use.
Torison Shaft Stability: Guarantees stable movement when the towable boom lift is being towed, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.
Key Safety Features
Triple Brake System: Features electromagnetic, inertia, and parking brakes for comprehensive safety in various operational scenarios.
Working Warning Lights: Equipped with flashing lights on each outrigger, along with alarm, brake, and illumination lights for increased visibility and safety during operation.
Emergency Lowering Capability: Allows for immediate descent in emergency situations through a specialized valve system.
- Four hydraulic outriggers: The towable boom lift maintains stability during use, featuring hydraulic locks to prevent outrigger failure in case of hydraulic hose ruptures.
- Automatic Level Detection Sensors: The towable boom lift halts operation if the four outriggers are imbalanced, ensuring stability and safety.
- Adjustable Lifting Speed: Offers control over the operational speed of the towable boom lift through an adjustable control handle.
- Safety Check Valves:In case of hydraulic leakage, these valves prevent the working platform from descending, maintaining the working height, with an emergency lowering feature for safe descent to the ground.
- Overload Protection Feature: Automatically halts operation of the towable boom lift in case of overload, ensuring safety and equipment integrity.
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