Articulating man lifts are the ideal choice when reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, equipment and machinery. These machinery are capable of reaching elevated areas that are not accessed easily by a telescopic or straight boom lift.
What Precisely Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
The articulating boom lift or cherry picker is hydraulically powered lift which can easily access, elevated areas above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the driver from a panel which is located in the bucket.
Design
The different parts of the articulated boom enable it to travel in different directions. Like for example, a boom lift is capable of traveling both vertically and horizontally, as opposed to a scissor lift, that could just travel vertically. The boom lift is able to easily reach over big obstacles by being able to travel in opposing directions. This boom is attached to and supported by a grounded vehicle.
Use
Boom lifts are usually used by window fitters and construction crews who need a strong and stable 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 on a regular basis.
Availability
For boom lifts, there are specialty lift manufacturers producing a wide variety of models. These equipment are sometimes available for short-term use from companies who rent industrial machines. Electric Man lifts are used mainly on indoor applications and slab. Their narrow chassis design offers easy access in tight areas. The Engine-Drive Man lifts provide 2 different fuel choices. These include diesel fuel and propane and gas duel fuel options. For use in tight places, the minimal tail-swing provides amazing maneuverability.