What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machine that is used in numerous applications from construction to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term used 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 huge boom or arm with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards as well as upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges from 46 to eighty six feet. Unlike 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could 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 built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most reliable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides 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 model provides zero tail swing too.
Skyjack is recognized for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, that is provided in many of Skyjack's product designs. These equipment are known for having a rugged and dependable 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 terrain.