What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing a wide variety of jobs from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These machinery could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a big boom or arm with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height that ranges from forty six to 86 feet. Not like 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 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 reliable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this specific model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. A lot of their machines offer axle based 4WD. These machinery 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 terrain.