What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing numerous jobs from construction applications to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These equipment are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a big arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. These particular 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 dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this specific model provides zero tail swing also.
Skyjack is well known for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their machines provide axle based 4WD. These machinery 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 ground.