Generally cherry picker units fitted to trailers are simplest and cheapest forms of elevating work platforms, whilst depending on configuration boom lifts can be very expensive due to the complex technology and systems installed to propel, raise and lower the units. Operators are able to control and maneuver boom lifts safely from the controls installed in the basket, allowing for convenient and precise positioning of the unit for best access for work to be carried out safely.Ĭherry pickers cannot be moved around whilst raised and aren’t self-propelled, whenever the basket needs to be repositioned it must be fully lowered and safely stowed and the trailer or truck bed it is attached to repositioned and the outrigger legs redeployed for stability. The major difference being cherry pickers are either trailer or truck bed mounted with four outrigger legs for stability, they must be towed or driven between work locations.īoom lifts are fitted with tyres and are generally self-propelled and can be driven around a job site between locations and only needs to loaded onto a truck bed and driven between work sites. Whilst the design principles of boom lifts and cherry pickers are similar there are some distinct physical differences between the units. The arms can be moved vertically and horizontally to raise and lower workers to precise heights to complete required work. The bucket is connected to hydraulically controlled extendable arms that are attached to a grounded base. Physical Design Similaritiesīoom lifts and cherry pickers share many of the same physical features they both feature a bucket that workers can safely secure themselves, tools and supplies into whilst being raised up. In this post we briefly discuss the differences between the two types of units and the most common uses of each. Both boom lifts and cherry pickers are forms of elevating work platforms that are primarily utilised to lift workers, tools and supplies up to height to complete work such as maintenance and installations.
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