Pros and Cons of Used Articulating Boom Lifts

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of used articulating boom lifts, essential tools for various industries.

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If your work involves being lifted to great heights, an aerial work platform can ensure you do so safely. Articulating boom lifts are highly effective for tasks such as repairing power lines or washing windows on tall buildings.

Wondering if this robust equipment is suitable for your team? Here's an overview of articulating boom lifts, covering their benefits, drawbacks, and insight into the safest and most reliable models currently available.

Understanding Articulating Boom Lifts

Articulating boom lifts, commonly referred to as knuckle booms, are aerial work platforms (AWPs) that utilize multiple boom sections that can hinge, or articulate. This feature allows operators to access challenging work areas obstructed by barriers. The jointed boom arms enable reaching around structures, making them suitable for narrow spaces and indoor tasks.

Here are some advantages of articulating boom lifts to help you determine if they are the right fit for your worksite.

• Maneuverability: Articulating boom lifts can navigate their boom sections independently, allowing operators to move the basket around obstacles and access hard-to-reach areas.
• Indoor Usability: Unlike many AWPs, articulating boom lifts provide excellent control and are ideal for indoor tasks, particularly in tight spaces like airports or sports stadiums.
• Height Capability: Certain AWPs can elevate to impressive heights. For example, the Bronto Skylifts from Kardie Equipment can reach up to 295 feet, offering some of the highest heights in the market.

Top Safety Features in Articulating Boom Lifts

When selecting an articulating boom lift, prioritize safety. You can’t go wrong with a Bronto Skylift, a Finnish manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in building AWPs with cutting-edge technology that has set a benchmark for safety.

Bronto Skylifts comply with all North American DOT regulations, ANSI standards, and OSHA requirements and have been rigorously tested under demanding conditions, ensuring user protection even in winds of up to 31 mph. Here are a few of their outstanding safety features:

• Smooth boom movements with automatic leveling
• Redundant backup operating systems
• Dual emergency descent systems
• Robust work platforms attached to the telescopic boom
• Baskets designed to withstand winds of up to 31 mph
• Intercom system between the platform and ground
• Cage load sensors and overload alarms
• Wind speed indicators with alarms
• Emergency stop functions from multiple control points

Looking for a Used Articulating Boom Lift for Sale?

At Kardie Equipment, we prioritize safety, which is why we exclusively offer Bronto Skylift for rental, leasing, sales, maintenance, and training. Whether you’re interested in purchasing or renting a used articulating boom lift, or need training or repairs, we’re here to assist. Reach out to us for more information; we will ensure peace of mind for you and your team on the job site.