What is the difference between telescopic boom lift and articulated boom lifts?

At Liftisa you can find telescopic boom lifts and articulated boom lifts, with short and long-term rental options. And We are oriented to find the best solution for our customers.

But do you know which one to choose? Both lifting platforms have aspects in common, as well as characteristics that make them different. We’ll explain it to you below!

Telescopic boom lifting platforms

The main difference between the two lifting platforms is visible to the naked eye: the type of arm that each one has. Each arm has advantages when it comes to working at height.

Telescopic lifting platforms have an arm that cannot be bent. The arm follows a straight path up and down. However, its main advantage is that it has greater reach than other types of lifting platforms, achieving their maximum height much faster.

The telescopic lifting platform It is the best choice when you want to carry out a job at a considerable height. The prolongation of the arm can be such that there are models of these machines that can reach reach more than 50 meters.

In addition, these platforms have a compact base that provides greater firmness and safety while working at height.

Renting a telescopic lifting platform is the best option when you want to carry out construction work on large structures, in industries and to carry out all kinds of installations.

Articulated boom lifting platforms

Articulated lifting platforms have an articulated arm that can be flexed at various angles, which allows the operator to better adapt to the space, overcoming obstacles that can be found on the way to the area where the work is to be carried out at height.

These machines can be moved both vertically and horizontally, allowing you a great capacity for movement. And its versatility makes it the best choice when working at height is carried out in areas of difficult access.

Renting an articulated lifting platform gives you guarantees of being able to carry out repair, maintenance, assembly at events, exterior painting in buildings, etc.

Electric and diesel lifting platforms

As a last point, we can find articulated and telescopic lifting platforms, with diesel or electric engines. The choice of one or the other will also depend on what work at height is needed for.

100% electric machines are normally intended for indoor use. They do not require fuel, are emission-free and emit low noise levels, making it a More sustainable option. In addition, they support less weight and are more compact.

Diesel articulated boom lifts are better suited to outdoor work, as their reach and load capacity is usually greater than that of electric ones.

At Liftisa we have a green rental fleet, with electric and manual lifting platforms. Offer sustainable solutions, with a reduced acoustic impact and more respectful of the environment. Specialists in lifting platforms for low-height work. We are committed to offering companies solutions that improve the safety, productivity and efficiency of equipment.