Using a Boom Lift Indoors: Genius or Disaster?
You’ve got high ceilings. You’ve got light fixtures, ductwork, banners, sprinklers—all begging for attention.You’re thinking: “Should I bring in a boom lift and make this easy?” Smart move—or potential disaster?Let’s find out before you roll a 12,000-pound machine across the polished marble floor. 🧠 Short Answer: It Can Be Genius—If You Know What You’re Doing […]
Can You Drive a Boom Lift While It’s Raised? (And Should You?)
You’re up there—30 feet, 50 feet, maybe even 100 feet in the air.The view’s great, your harness is snug, and the next anchor bolt is just out of reach. Naturally, you wonder: “Can I just… drive a little closer without coming down?” The short answer?Sometimes yes—but only if you know exactly what you’re doing. Let’s […]
Top 5 Boom Lift Brands That Contractors Actually Trust
When it comes to boom lifts, there’s no shortage of choices.Every brand claims their machines are “reliable,” “rugged,” and “ready for anything.”But when you’re 100 feet in the air with a power drill in one hand and a steel beam in the other, you only trust the brands that prove it on the job site. […]
Electric vs. Diesel Boom Lifts: Which One Lifts Smarter?
You know you need a boom lift.You know how high you need to go.But now there’s another question staring you down: “Electric or diesel?” It sounds simple—until you realize that choosing wrong could mean smoke alarms indoors or dead batteries outdoors.Don’t worry. Let’s lift the confusion (pun totally intended). 🔋 Electric Boom Lifts: The Silent […]
The Real Cost of a Boom Lift: Buy, Rent, or Cry?
So you need a boom lift.You’ve got a job to do—something up high, out far, or awkwardly around a rooftop corner.You’ve narrowed it down to the right model… and then it hits you: “Should I buy this thing? Rent it? Or just cry into the budget sheet?” Let’s break it down—cost, value, and the best […]
How High Can a Boom Lift Go? (And Should You Look Down?)
Let’s be honest:Some jobs don’t just need a step ladder.They need altitude. Whether you’re installing stadium lights, trimming trees in a public park, or bolting steel beams on a new high-rise, you need to get up there—safely, steadily, and high enough to see your house from here. That’s where boom lifts shine.But just how high […]
Straight Boom or Articulating Boom? Here’s How to Choose Without Guessing
So you need a boom lift. Easy, right?Until someone asks: “Do you want a straight boom or an articulating boom?” Cue the blank stare. They both lift people. They both go up high. They both look like robotic arms from a Transformers movie. So what’s the difference—and how do you pick the right one? Let’s […]
Boom Lift vs. Scissor Lift: What’s the Real Difference?
You’re on a job site staring at two machines—both are blue, both lift people into the air, and both look vaguely like mechanical giraffes. One moves like a crane, the other like a rising toaster. Which one do you need? Welcome to the ultimate showdown: Boom Lift vs. Scissor Lift. Let’s break it down. No […]
What Is a Boom Lift? A Beginner’s Guide to Going Up the Smart Way
Let’s say you need to work 40 feet off the ground. Ladders? Wobbly. Scaffolding? Time-consuming. Jetpack? Illegal. That’s where the boom lift enters like a superhero in steel armor—with wheels. But what exactly is a boom lift, and why does every construction site, facility team, and tree trimmer seem to love it? Let’s break it […]