What Is an Articulating Boom Lift?
The articulated boom lift is a heavy duty machine capable of performing a wide variety of jobs from electrical repair to construction applications. These extremely maneuverable lifts make working at heights a lot safer and efficient.
Height
Knuckle boom lifts are a different 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 specific lift.
Design
Articulating boom lifts are designed with many bending elbows. These are in conjunction with extendable arms that 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 contain elbows and extend in a straight line. This simplifies some of the lift training but also restricts the areas that can be reached with it.
Advantages
The design of the articulating boom lift helps to ensure it can negotiate around obstacles and objects. These lifts are offered in electrical models, have zero tail swing and are convenient for indoor application. These specific types of lifts are perfect for crowded work situations.
SJ 46AJ
Skyjack has made the A-Series Articulating Boom with many of their most dependable 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 areas, this model also offers zero tail swing.
Skyjack is known for providing positive traction and extreme terrain ability. These features are offered by the axle based 4WD, which is offered in many of Skyjack's product designs. These equipment 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 lock and unlock switch. This allows the operator to lock the rear differential when traveling on rough terrain.