Aerial access equipment is used in different kinds of industries for a variety of purposes. Boom lifts are often employed for lifting workers and their equipment to high areas where access is difficult.
Telescopic boom lifts and articulating boom lifts are two of the most commonly used industrial lifts. If you are looking to buy a high reach lift, but are not sure which one of them is perfect for your business, let us help you make the right decision.
Comparing telescoping boom lifts with articulating boom lifts
In order to make the correct decision, you should know the major differences between these two boom lift types, and the applications they are used for. Let us compare the two types to understand them better:Original illustration unavailable: articulating-boom-lift1. Function
Articulating boom lifts have a number of boom sections which enable workers to access areas that are normally inaccessible due to physical barriers. They are also known as knuckle booms. On the other hand, telescopic booms possess boom sections that allow them to extend like a telescope. They are also called stick booms because of their physical appearance. They are used in situations that require a large horizontal outreach.2. Application
Articulating booms are used for:- Providing access in highly congested areas.
- Reaching over barriers by using its impressive range.
- Indoor maintenance work (since they have non-marking tires)
- Traveling over rugged surfaces
- Applications which require the use of its outreach capabilities at great heights.
- Situations which requires the lift to have maximum stability. Some telescoping lifts come with oscillating axles which make them more stable.
