What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing various tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These machines could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a big boom or arm with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable 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 forty six to 86 feet. Not like 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 are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this specific model provides zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is popular for its extreme terrains and positive traction. A lot of their equipment offer axle based 4WD. These machinery are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, 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.