When reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, equipment and machinery, articulating man lifts are the perfect alternative. These machinery can reach elevated areas that are not accessed easily by a straight or telescopic boom lift.
What Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
The articulating boom lift or cherry picker is hydraulically powered lift which could easily access, elevated places above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the driver from a panel which is located in the bucket.
Design
The various components of the articulated boom enable it to travel in different directions. For example, a boom lift is capable of traveling both horizontally and vertically, as opposed to a scissor lift, which could only travel vertically. The boom lift can easily reach over big obstacles by being able to travel in opposing directions. This boom is supported by and attached to a grounded vehicle.
Use
Boom lifts are often utilized by construction crews and window fitters who need a stable and strong platform on which to stand when doing work on the outside of a building. Tree surgeons and lamppost engineers as well as firefighters use boom lifts regularly.
Availability
Specialty lift manufacturers offer different models for boom lifts. These equipment are also offered for short-term use from companies who rent industrial equipment. Electric Man lifts are used mainly on slab and indoor applications. Their narrow chassis design offers easy access in tight places. The Engine-Drive Man lifts offer 2 various fuel alternatives. These include diesel fuel and gas and propane duel fuel options. For use in tight areas, the minimal tail-swing offers incredible maneuverability.