Self-propelled boom lifts are useful when horizontal reaching is needed.

As self-propelled boom lifts have no outriggers they need more stable work site than the trailer mounted boom lifts. For speedy working the self-propelled units can also be driven from the working platform.

Battery-driven unit with non-marking tires is usually chosen for indoor work. For the outdoors, four-wheel drive, diesel operated unit is the best choice. In addition four-wheel steering, oscillatory axles and the option to use the internal aggregate as a power source are the available.