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Article: Lift for less: a towable boom lift offers lots of utility for a reasonable investment.(Boom Lifts)
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- Equipment Today Magazine
- Article date:
- March 1, 2005
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For a price tag that ranges from 30% to 50% less than a self-propelled boom lift, you can acquire a towable boom that rivals the self-propelled models in terms of utility.
There are towable boom lifts in existence that can reach as high as 100 ft., but most available in the U.S. market range from 35 to 60 ft. They generally come in two types: articulated knuckle booms and telescopic booms. Knuckle booms are the most popular because they offer versatility in places they can reach. With a knuckle, the boom can get close to the structure and then reach over it, whereas telescopic booms are limited to just reaching up.
Towables are priced as low as $25,000, ...