Lifting & Moving Equipment: Skyjack SJ63 AJ Articulating Boom
Skyjack’s new 63-foot SJ63 AJ is the company’s largest articulating boom. A prototype of the boom was unveiled at The Rental Show 2012 to widespread acclaim and after extensive testing and development the company is now preparing the first units for delivery.
The SJ63 AJ is designed for versatility, combining a working height of 69 feet 7 inches (21.2. m), a horizontal reach of 40 feet (12.2 m), and an up-and-over clearance of 27 feet 6 inches (8.4 m).
It features a unique open center knuckle riser that gives the operator better visibility, allows below-grade reach and enables the unit to fold to a more compact profile for transport.
Advanced boom geometry allows the unit to move from ground level to full height using only the single main boom control. As with other Skyjack models, the SJ63 AJ features the True Vertical Rise feature, which ensures the boom arm does not drift when rising. It also has the proven low maintenance axle-based 4WD system for optimal job site access. Other benefits include a 360˚ turret rotation and zero tail swing, which allow for work in tight spaces.