The 600 Series of articulating booms provided by JLG, feature a narrow chassis option which will enable access to confined areas. The 600 Series showcases the best work envelope in the industry; a horizontal outreach of 39 feet, 9 inches or 12.12 m and 26 feet, 7 inches or 8.1 m up and over height. These types of equipment offer dual rated capacities of 1000 pounds and 500 pounds as well. Combined with a 60 foot platform height, these models would offer you with the power and the reach capacity you need no matter what work needs to be done.
The optional 4-wheel drive and standard oscillating axle give you excellent drive and performance on rough terrain. The optional 4-wheel steer and 3-position switch provides unmatched agility in confined areas. The platform controls are improved and have been redesigned so as to provide more controlled operation and be smoother for job site productivity.
Raising Safety Standards for Aircraft Maintenance
Ideal for working on any aircraft size, the Model 740AJ provides 74 feet or 22.6 m of height and over 15 m or 51 feet of outreach. It has numerous safety features that you need when performing maintenance. The Fall Arrest platform can be included so as to enable you to exit the platform and move an entire 270 degrees around the platform in a radius of 6 feet, and continue to have fall protection whilst doing so.
One more feature option is the Soft Touch System. This reduces damage and the risk of any accidental contact during aircraft maintenance. This optional package provides a suspended padded rail which surrounds the platform basket. There are proximity sensors which de-activate platform movement functions and the driver is alerted if the basket comes too near the aircraft surface.
Benefits
The articulating jib would enable the operator better access and positioning to all external surfaces on any kind of aircraft. This particular jib can be utilized in both uncontrolled and controlled areas thanks to steady winds, jet blast standards of 80 mph and 90 mph gusts. An on-board air compressor option enables for pneumatic-powered hand tools to be utilized. The Fall Arrest adds safety when performing maintenance outside of the platform.
In order to make the operator as safe as possible, while also increasing the machines overall efficiency, JLG has designed numerous great optional features.