What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These equipment could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular 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 outwards and over things as well as upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges from forty six to eighty six feet. Unlike articulating lifts, these ones do not have elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas that could be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. These particular kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most reliable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model provides zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is well known for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their machinery provide axle based 4WD. These equipment are known for having a dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, 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 terrain.