What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing numerous tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These machines 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 enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects in addition to upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are convenient for indoor application, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These particular types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for using many of their dependable and effective design features. The SJ 46AJ offers an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. because of the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this specific model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is recognized for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery 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 allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.