What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty equipment capable of performing various jobs from construction applications to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term for articulating boom lifts. These equipment could reach heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms which allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over objects and also upwards.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts could work at heights from 46 to 86 feet. Unlike 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 could be reached with it.
Advantages
The articulating boom lift design makes them the most able to negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor use and available in electrical models. These specific types of lifts are ideal for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has built the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable and efficient 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 areas, this model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is popular for its positive traction for extreme terrains. A lot of their machinery offer axle based 4WD. These machines are known for having a rugged and dependable drive train and proven low maintenance. Furthermore, 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 terrain.