What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing various jobs from construction applications to electrical repair. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot 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 arm or boom with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that enable the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards in addition to upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which ranges from forty six to 86 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 that can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it could negotiate around objects and obstacles. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and available in electrical models. These particular kinds of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most reliable and efficient design features. The SJ 46AJ provides an industry leading, 360 degree continuous turret rotation that is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this specific model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is recognized for offering positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are provided 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. Furthermore, 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 ground.