What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing numerous jobs from electrical repair to construction applications. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also referred to as knuckle boom lifts. These equipment are capable of reaching 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 that enable the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards as well as upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height that ranges from 46 to eighty six 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 obstacles and objects. These lifts are available in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their dependable and effective 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 particular model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their equipment offer axle based 4WD. These equipment are known for having a dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, 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.