JLG provides the 600 Series of articulating booms. These models feature an optional narrow chassis for access to tight places. The 600 Series features the best work envelope within the industry; 26 feet, 7 inches or 8.1 m up and over height and a horizontal outreach of 39 feet, 9 inches or 12.12 m. These equipment offer dual rated capacities of 1000 pounds and 500 pounds as well. Combined with a 60 foot platform height, these models would provide you with the strength and the reach capacity you need regardless of what job needs to be completed.
The optional 4-wheel drive and standard oscillating axle give you exceptional performance and drive on rough terrain. The optional 4-wheel steer and 3-position switch offers unmatched agility in confined areas. The platform controls are improved and have been redesigned in order to be smoother for job site productivity and provide more controlled operation.
Raising Safety Standards for Aircraft Maintenance
The Model 740AJ is the best machine for working on any aircraft size. This unit provides 22.6 m or 74 feet of height and more than fifteen m or fifty one feet of outreach. It includes numerous safety features which you require when performing maintenance. The Fall Arrest platform can be added in order to allow you to exit the platform and move a complete 270 degrees around the platform in a radius of 6 feet, and still have fall protection whilst doing so.
One more feature option is the Soft Touch System. This lessens damage and the risk of any accidental contact during aircraft maintenance. This optional package provides a suspended padded rail that surrounds the platform basket. There are proximity sensors that de-activate platform movement functions and if the basket comes too close to the aircraft surface, the driver is alerted.
Benefits
The articulating jib enables for more access and accurate positioning to all external surfaces on any type of aircraft. This type of jib can be used in both controlled and uncontrolled areas due to steady winds, jet blast standards of 80 mph and 90 mph gusts. An optional on-board air compressor enables for pneumatic-powered hand tools to be utilized. When performing maintenance outside of the platform, the Fall Arrest adds safety.
In order to make the driver as safe as possible, while also increasing the machinery overall effectiveness, JLG has designed numerous great feature options.