What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing numerous jobs from electrical repair to construction applications. 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 equipment can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height that ranges from forty six to 86 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 are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are available in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable 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 areas, this model offers zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is recognized for offering positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Additionally, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.