What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing various jobs from construction applications to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term for articulating boom lifts. These machinery can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a large boom or arm with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects and also upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both straight or telescoping boom lifts can work at heights from 46 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 could be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are available in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for using many of their reliable and effective 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 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, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, 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.