What 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
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These machinery are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both telescoping or straight 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 are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are available 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 that is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this particular model offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is known for offering positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery 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 unlock and lock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.