What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing a wide variety of tasks from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term used for articulating boom lifts. These machines are capable of reaching 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
Straight or telescoping boom lifts have a working height which ranges 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 convenient for indoor application, available in electrical models and have zero tail swing. These particular kinds 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 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 offers zero tail swing also.
Skyjack is recognized for providing extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These machines are known for having a rugged and reliable 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.