What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machine that is used in a many different applications from electrical repair to construction. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much efficient and safer.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are another term for articulating boom lifts. These equipment can 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.
Telescoping vs. Articulating
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts can 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 that could 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 specific types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for utilizing many of their 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 particular model offers zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is known for offering extreme terrain ability and positive traction. These features are provided by the axle based 4WD, which is provided 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 terrain.