What Exactly Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
An articulating boom lift is an industrial equipment which is used in various applications from construction to electrical repair. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights much safer and efficient.
Height
Articulating booms are also called 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 huge boom or arm with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that allow the articulating lifts to reach over objects and outwards in addition to upwards.
Articulating vs. Telescoping
Both straight or telescoping 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 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 have zero tail swing, are convenient for indoor application and available in electrical models. These specific types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
The A-Series Articulating Boom engineered by Skyjack was designed for using 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 areas, this specific model provides zero tail swing as well.
Skyjack is popular for its extreme terrains and positive traction. Many of their equipment provide axle based 4WD. These equipment are known for having a rugged and reliable drive train and proven low maintenance. In addition, the AJ has been designed with a rear axle hydraulic differential lock and unlock switch. This allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.