What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These machinery could reach 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 that enable the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards as well as upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both straight or telescoping boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 feet. Not like 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 could be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are convenient for indoor use, offered in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These particular kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most reliable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this particular model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is popular for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their machines offer axle based 4WD. These machines are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, 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.