What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing numerous tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. 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
The articulating boom has a large boom or arm with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height that ranges from 46 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 which could be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. 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 built 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. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this specific model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is popular for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their equipment provide axle based 4WD. 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 allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.