What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machine that is used in numerous applications from electrical repair to construction. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term utilized for articulating boom lifts. These machines can reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a large arm or boom with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things in addition to upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges 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 obstacles and objects. These lifts are available in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. 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 dependable and efficient 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 offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. A lot of their machines offer axle based 4WD. These machines are known for having a reliable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.