What 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 highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term utilized for articulating boom lifts. These machinery can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a huge arm or boom with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping 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 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 particular kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is recognized for providing positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a reliable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, 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 terrain.