What Precisely Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing a wide variety of jobs from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These machinery 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 enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things in addition to upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both straight or telescoping boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 feet. Unlike 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 which could be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. 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 which is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is well known for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their equipment offer axle based 4WD. These machines are known for having a rugged and reliable 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 ground.