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