Among all types of aerial work platforms, the self-propelled boom lift have a telescopic or articulated boom. You can reach considerable distances with a telescopic boom, also horizontally; with articulated arms, instead, allow to lift and overcome obstacles, machineries and buildings. They are also equipped with 360 ° rotation turret.

The self propelled boom are platforms very versatile and allow it to climb over. Infact, they can be used in hard access build sites, reducing maneuver areas or where obstacles must be overcome or circumvented. Most of the self propelled platforms have a Jib Plus boom, an arm attached to the basket with a pin that allows both vertical and horizontal movement. They are diesel 4×4 for external or battery powered for internal sites.