Many people who buy aerial work trucks will struggle between the folding arm type and the straight arm type. Which boom is better to choose? Let’s analyze it with you today!

In fact, the most direct point of choosing a folding boom type aerial platform is to save money, because the folding type aerial platform is cheaper than the straight boom type. The folding boom type has a one-ton hook more than the straight boom type, which has a lifting effect; another point is that the maximum operating height of the light duty folding boom type aerial operating vehicle can only be within 14 meters, which has great limitations. The body can only be operated with the operating lever. The arm length, working height, and tilt angle can only be operated based on the operator's experience, which is easy to misuse.

Straight boom aerial work truck, that is, telescopic boom aerial work truck. With the light duty chassis, the operating height can reach about 18 meters. The truck has a compact structure, short dimensions, flexible steering, and convenient driving. The blue card can be used in urban roadways.

The front outriggers can be crossed, that is, X-type. The outriggers have a large span, and the stability of the whole vehicle is better. The outrigger has a position detection switch and an automatic induction function.

The base can be rotated by 360 degrees in both directions, and the working bucket can be rotated infinitely by 360 degrees by electric rotation, which makes the work more convenient and does not need to repeatedly start the vehicle to adjust the direction and position. The hexagonal boom section has better structural strength and makes the expansion and contraction more stable. The working range and working radius can be automatically limited.

Higher configuration will also install a large-screen display, which can display arm length, working height, working range, and tilt angle. It can remotely control the ignition and start of the aerial work truck. The emergency pump works, if the engine fails, the whole boom can be retracted. There is also protection for operating the boom to get on and off the car. The whole truck adopts a fully electronic control system with multiple safety protection functions.

Straight boom aerial platforms are more space-saving than folding boom aerial platforms, they are simpler to operate, have more stable safety performance, and look better! Although the price is higher, the configuration and operating height are directly proportional.