What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing various tasks from construction applications to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle 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 big boom or arm with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height which ranges from 46 to 86 feet. Not like 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 are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are available in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. These specific kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is recognized for offering positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These equipment are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, 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.