What 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 much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term used for articulating boom lifts. These machinery could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards and also upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height which ranges from forty six to eighty six 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor use and available 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 reliable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this specific model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is known for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These equipment 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 allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.