Articulating man lifts are the ideal alternative when reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, machinery and equipment. These machinery are capable of reaching elevated places which are not easily accessed by a telescopic or straight boom lift.
What Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
The cherry picker or articulated boom lift is hydraulically powered lift which could easily access, elevated areas above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the driver from a panel that is situated in the bucket.
Design
The various components of the articulated boom allow it to travel in different directions. Like for instance, a boom lift could travel both vertically and horizontally, as opposed to a scissor lift, that only has vertical travel capability. 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 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 regularly use boom lifts.
Availability
For boom lifts, there are specialty lift manufacturers making different models. These machinery are sometimes offered for short-term use from businesses who rent industrial machinery. Electric Man lifts are mainly utilized on slab and indoor applications. Their narrow chassis design provides easy access in tight places. The Engine-Drive Man lifts offer 2 different fuel alternatives. These include propane and gas duel fuel options and diesel fuel. For use in tight areas, the minimal tail-swing offers incredible maneuverability.