What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing a wide variety of jobs from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also called knuckle boom lifts. These equipment are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a big arm or boom with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects as well as upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 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 can negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are convenient for indoor application, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These specific types 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 provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation which is standard equipped. Due to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this specific model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their machinery 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 enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.