dieselpowerrules
Plastic
- Joined
- Dec 6, 2019
Hi everyone!
I've seen posts about boom lifts on here before, and am not sure in what section, so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong place!
But I run this lift at work, and am wondering, is there a limit to how far out you can extend the boom when high up in the air? Everyone I ask has a different answer. Seems to me like it would put a lot of leverage on the base of the machine. But I'm no engineer. Some people have said it won't let you do anything unsafe, but it is just an old machine after all. Others have said they wouldn't because the boom is too small for their weight. I've never had formal training, but also don't want to tip over from 45' in the air either! If anyone has experience with these and could share some knowledge/wisdom with me, that would be great!
Thanks!
I've seen posts about boom lifts on here before, and am not sure in what section, so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong place!
But I run this lift at work, and am wondering, is there a limit to how far out you can extend the boom when high up in the air? Everyone I ask has a different answer. Seems to me like it would put a lot of leverage on the base of the machine. But I'm no engineer. Some people have said it won't let you do anything unsafe, but it is just an old machine after all. Others have said they wouldn't because the boom is too small for their weight. I've never had formal training, but also don't want to tip over from 45' in the air either! If anyone has experience with these and could share some knowledge/wisdom with me, that would be great!
Thanks!