What Precisely Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing various tasks from construction applications to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term for articulating boom lifts. These equipment can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could work at heights 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 that can 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 convenient for indoor use, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most reliable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this specific model provides zero tail swing also.
Skyjack is popular for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their machines provide axle based 4WD. These equipment are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, 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.