What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing numerous tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term for articulating boom lifts. These machines could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which enable the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things 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 contain 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 perfect 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 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 offers zero tail swing also.
Skyjack is known for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. 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 dependable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential unlock and lock switch. This enables the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough ground.