The 600 Series of articulating booms provided by JLG, feature an optional narrow chassis which would allow access to tight places. The 600 Series showcases the industry's best work envelope; 26 feet, 7 inches or 8.1 m up and over height and a horizontal outreach of 12.12 m or 39 feet, 9 inches. These kinds of machines offer dual rated capacities of 1000 pounds and 500 pounds too. Combined with a 60 foot platform height, these models would provide you with the power and the reach capacity you need no matter what type of task has to be completed.
The optional 4-wheel drive and standard oscillating axle give you exceptional performance and drive on rough terrain. The optional 4-wheel steer and 3-position switch provides unmatched agility in confined areas. The platform controls are improved and have been redesigned so as to be smoother for job site productivity and offer more controlled operation.
Raising Safety Standards for Aircraft Maintenance
Ideal for working on any aircraft size, the Model 740AJ offers 22.6 m or 74 feet of height and over 15 m or 51 feet of outreach. It has numerous safety features which you need when performing maintenance. The Fall Arrest platform can be included so as to allow you to exit the platform and move an entire 270 degrees around the platform in a radius of 6 feet, and still have fall protection while doing so.
One more feature option is the Soft Touch System. This lessens the risk of any accidental contact and damage in aircraft maintenance. This package option provides a suspended padded rail that surrounds the platform basket. There are proximity sensors that de-activate platform movement functions and if the basket comes too close to the aircraft surface, the driver is warned.
Advantages
The articulating jib would allow the operator better access and positioning to all external surfaces on any kind of aircraft. This jib can be utilized in both controlled and uncontrolled areas because of steady winds, 90 mph gusts and jet blast standards of 80 mph. An on-board air compressor option enables for pneumatic-powered hand tools to be used. The Fall Arrest adds safety when performing maintenance outside of the platform.
In order to make the operator as safe as possible, while also increasing the machinery overall effectiveness, JLG has made many great optional features.