BOOM TRUCKS

Boom trucks are self-contained units consisting of a truck and frame, and the pump itself. Boom trucks are used for concrete pours for everything from slabs and medium high-rise buildings, to large-volume commercial and industrial projects. 

There are single-axle, truck-mounted pumps used for their high maneuverability, suitability for confined areas, and cost/performance value, all the way up to huge, six-axle rigs used for their powerful pumps and long reach on high-rise and other large-scale projects.

Booms for these trucks can come in configurations of three and four sections, with a low unfolding height of about 16 feet that makes it ideal for placing concrete in confined areas. Longer, five-part booms can reach up or out more than 200 feet. Because of their reach, boom trucks often remain in the same place for an entire pour. This allows ready-mix trucks to discharge their loads directly into the pump’s hopper at one central location, creating a more efficient job site traffic flow.