What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing numerous tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term for articulating boom lifts. These equipment could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach over things and outwards and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built 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 which is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight areas, this model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is known for providing positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. Moreover, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.