What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing a wide variety of jobs from construction applications to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These machinery could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a huge boom or arm with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts can 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 design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are convenient for indoor application, offered in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific types 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 reliable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this specific model provides zero tail swing also.
Skyjack is known for offering positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Additionally, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential unlock and lock switch. This allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.