What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing numerous jobs from construction applications to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These equipment are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a large arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards and also upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which ranges from 46 to eighty six feet. Unlike articulating lifts, these ones do not contain elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas which can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor use and available in electrical models. These particular kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for using many of their dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is popular for its extreme terrains and positive traction. A lot of their machinery offer axle based 4WD. These machinery are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential unlock and lock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.