While both cherry pickers and boom lifts are used to provide access to work at heights and in hard-to-reach areas, they have some differences in terms of their design and features.
Cherry pickers are typically truck-mounted or trailer-mounted aerial work platforms that use a hydraulic lifting mechanism to extend a platform or boom up to heights of around 70-100 feet. They can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings and are designed to provide a stable and secure platform for workers.
Boom lifts, on the other hand, are typically self-propelled aerial work platforms that use an extendable arm (or boom) to provide access to heights of 40-185 feet or more. They are often used in outdoor settings and are commonly seen on construction sites. Some boom lifts also have features such as rough terrain tires, electric or diesel power options, and articulated booms that allow for greater flexibility in reaching difficult areas.
In summary, while both cherry pickers and boom lifts are used to provide access to working at height, cherry pickers are typically smaller, have a narrower working envelope and more suitable for smaller tasks, while boom lifts are larger, provide greater reach and are more commonly used outdoors in construction and industrial applications.