What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machinery capable of performing numerous jobs from construction applications to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different term used for articulating boom lifts. These machinery are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a large boom or arm with multiple bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects as well as upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which 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 can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor use and offered in electrical models. These specific kinds of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made 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. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their machines offer axle based 4WD. These machines are known for having a dependable 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.