What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial machine that is utilized in a many different applications from electrical repair to construction. These highly maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also known as knuckle boom lifts. These equipment are capable of reaching heights from 36 feet to 131 feet, depending on the model of the particular lift.
Design
The articulating boom has a big arm or boom with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach outwards and over things and also upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both telescoping or straight boom lifts can 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 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 offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor use. 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 that is standard equipped. Thanks to the turret design allowing for easy operation in tight spaces, this model also provides zero tail swing.
Skyjack is well known for its extreme terrains and positive traction. A lot of their machines provide axle based 4WD. These machinery are known for having a reliable and rugged drive train and proven low maintenance. Additionally, 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 ground.