What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing various jobs from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot efficient and safer.
Height
Articulating booms are also known as knuckle boom lifts. These equipment could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a huge arm or boom with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Telescoping or straight boom lifts have a working height that ranges from forty six to eighty six 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 which are able to be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts are available in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific types of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for using many of their dependable and efficient 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 spaces, this particular model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is known for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, that is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machinery are known for having a reliable and rugged 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 ground.