About Boom Lift Hire

Boom lifts (or just booms) are typically used for tasks that require 'stand off', or 'up and over' capability. Generally, they can be divided into two types - 'knuckle' and 'telescopic', each with its own advantages and disadvantages. However, Central Hire also operates some remarkable Skyjack TK66 booms that combine the key features of both knuckling and telescoping. We can deliver boom lifts for hire in Auckland quickly and efficiently. Longer term hires throughout NZ are readily available.

Knuckle Booms	Telescopic Booms

(Click here for a list of our Knuckle Booms) Knuckle Booms are typically used in situations that require 'up and over' capability. They can be battery or diesel powered, with the former usually intended for indoor use and the latter for outdoor (although Central Hire operates some models that can run on either diesel or electric, and some electric booms intended for outdoor use). They can drive when elevated.	(Click here for a list of our Telescopic Booms) Telescopic are typically used in situations that require outreach, larger platform size, robustness and/or high lift capacity. They are typically diesel-powered and can drive when elevated.
Pros Up and over capability Manoeuvrable, tight turning circle Lighter that telescopic booms Diesel or electric	Pros Greater outreach Higher capacity
Cons Limited outreach and working envelope Limited battery capacity with requirement for power source for recharging	Cons Less compact than a knuckle Diesel powered limiting indoor use Larger size means limited manoeuvrability Heavier than a knuckle boom
Click here for Models & Specifications of Knuckle Booms	Click here for Models & Specifications of Telescopic Booms