Articulating man lifts are the ideal choice when reaching up and overtop of obstacles mounted on floors, machinery and equipment. These equipment could reach high places that are not easily accessed by a straight or telescopic boom lift.
What Is an Articulated Boom Lift?
The articulating boom lift or cherry picker is hydraulically powered lift that can easily access, elevated areas above ground level. An articulated boom lift is controlled by the driver from a panel which is situated in the bucket.
Design
The various parts of the articulated boom enable it to travel in different directions. Like for example, a boom lift could travel both vertically and horizontally, 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 utilize boom lifts regularly.
Availability
For boom lifts, there are specialty lift manufacturers making a wide variety of models. These equipment are sometimes offered for short-term use from businesses who rent industrial machinery. Electric Man lifts are mostly used on indoor applications and slab. Their narrow chassis design provides easy access in tight places. The Engine-Drive Man lifts provide 2 different fuel options. These include diesel fuel and propane and gas duel fuel options. For applications in congested places, the minimal tail-swing offers amazing maneuverability.