What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from construction applications to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These equipment can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a huge arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which ranges from forty six to eighty six 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 that can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and offered in electrical models. These particular types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is recognized for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, 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.