What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery 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 called knuckle boom lifts. These equipment 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 objects in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping 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 that could 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 convenient for indoor application, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific kinds 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 effective design features. The SJ 46AJ offers 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 provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is recognized for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, which is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These equipment are known for having a reliable and rugged 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.