What Precisely Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from construction applications to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These machines can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards in addition to upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both straight or telescoping boom lifts could work at heights from 46 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 articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and offered in electrical models. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is popular for its positive traction for extreme terrains. Many of their machines provide axle based 4WD. These machines 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.