What Precisely Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from construction applications to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These machines 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 large arm or boom with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height that ranges 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are convenient for indoor application, offered in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These particular types of lifts are ideal 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. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this particular model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is known for providing positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Additionally, 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.