Articulating man lifts are the perfect choice when reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, machinery and equipment. These machines can reach high positions which are not accessed easily by a straight or telescopic boom lift.
What Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
The cherry picker or articulated boom lift is hydraulically powered lift that can easily access, elevated places above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the driver from a panel that is located in the bucket.
Design
The articulated boom parts allow the equipment to travel in different directions. Like for instance, a boom lift could travel both vertically and horizontally, as opposed to a scissor lift, that could only travel vertically. The boom lift is able to easily reach over large obstacles by being able to travel in opposing directions. This boom is attached to and supported by a grounded vehicle.
Use
Construction crews and window fitters utilize boom lifts for is strong and stable platform on which to stand when working on the outsides of buildings. Tree surgeons and lamppost engineers as well as firefighters regularly utilize boom lifts.
Availability
For boom lifts, there are specialty lift manufacturers making a wide variety of models. These machinery are sometimes offered for short-term use from companies who rent industrial machinery. Electric Man lifts are mostly used on slab and indoor applications. Their narrow chassis design offers easy access in tight places. The Engine-Drive Man lifts provide 2 different fuel options. These include diesel fuel and propane and gas duel fuel options. For use in tight areas, the minimal tail-swing offers incredible maneuverability.