Aerial Ladders
- Aerial ladders are mounted on trucks and feature a retractable ladder that can be extended for access to elevated areas. These are commonly used by fire departments for rescue operations, but they can also be used for maintenance and utility work.
Aerial ladders are commonly used by fire departments for rescue operations.
- The ladder provides both vertical and angular movement, allowing for access to elevated work areas with greater flexibility.
- Limitations: Aerial ladders generally have a smaller platform area compared to boom lifts, making them less suitable for tasks that require a large working space.
Articulating Boom Platforms
Articulating boom platforms feature multiple hinged sections, allowing them to "bend" and reach over obstacles.
- Also known as knuckle booms or jointed booms, these lifts feature multiple hinged sections, allowing them to "bend" and reach over obstacles. Articulating boom platforms are highly maneuverable and are ideal for accessing hard-to-reach places, such as work areas around buildings or other structures.
- These platforms can move both horizontally and vertically, making them suitable for tasks that require flexible positioning, such as electrical work, painting, or signage installation.
- Limitations: Articulating boom platforms generally have shorter reach capabilities compared to extensible boom platforms.
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