Articulating man lifts are the perfect alternative when reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, machinery and equipment. These machinery can reach elevated areas that are not easily accessed by a straight or telescopic boom lift.
What Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
A cherry picker or an articulated boom lift is a hydraulically powered lift that is utilized to reach the difficult to access, high areas above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the operator from a panel that is situated in the bucket.
Design
The articulated boom components enable the machinery to travel in various directions. Like for example, a boom lift is capable of traveling both horizontally and vertically, as opposed to a scissor lift, which can just travel vertically. The boom lift can easily reach over huge obstacles by being able to travel in opposing directions. This boom is supported by and attached to a grounded vehicle.
Use
Window fitters and construction crews use boom lifts for is stable and strong platform on which to stand when working on the outsides of buildings. Lamppost engineers and tree surgeons as well as firefighters regularly use boom lifts.
Availability
For boom lifts, there are specialty lift manufacturers producing a wide variety of models. These machinery are sometimes available for short-term use from companies who rent industrial equipment. Electric Man lifts are mainly utilized on indoor applications and slab. Their narrow chassis design offers easy access in tight places. 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 places, the minimal tail-swing offers incredible maneuverability.