What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing numerous tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much 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 particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a large arm or boom with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges from forty six to eighty six 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 can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most reliable 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 areas, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is known for providing extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.