What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machinery which is used in various applications from electrical repair to construction. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term used for articulating boom lifts. These equipment can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both straight or telescoping boom lifts can work at heights from 46 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 that could be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These particular types of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their reliable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is popular for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their machinery 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.