Capital Equipment News September 2017

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS

SEPTEMBER 2017

in the market. The new boom lift also fea-

tures an industry-leading work envelope

– offering platform capacity of 270 kg un-

restricted and 450 kg restricted – allowing

it to take more materials to heights than

any other articulating boom on the market.

“We have already seen considerable

demand for the product, and the key reason

being that it’s the first time in the industry

we have had this much up-and-over and

outreach capability in an articulating boom

lift,” says Fleming. “Operators will also

appreciate the 450 kg platform capacity

which is available throughout the vast

majority of the working envelope.”

The machine also features a standard

2,4 m jib that raises and lowers 130° to

provide additional reach, up-and-over

capability and the ability to position the

platform independent of the main boom. In

addition, the jib pivots 125° horizontally to

provide extra manoeuvrability at elevated

worksites. “The jib can pivot vertically or

horizontally for better access at elevated

worksites. The major advantage is that

it can be rotated left and right, up and

down, allowing for the movement of

the basket without having to move the

whole machine, which certainly improves

productivity,” says Fleming.

Another key innovation of the 1500AJP

is its Quick Stick feature that enables

the machine to move from the ground to

maximum platform height of 48,15 m in

2 minutes 15 seconds and return to the

ground exactly at the same speed and time.

This is said to be an industry-leading lift

speed, allowing operators to spend more

time working and less time positioning the

machine.

Innovations abound

The other benefit of the 1500AJP is its

below-grade access capability, said to

offer 63% more working envelope than

the closest rival. This feature allows the

machine to work below ground level. “You

can boom down, which is actually quite

unique for a product of this nature,” says

Fleming.

Operators of the new 1500AJP articulat-

ing boom will also appreciate the LCD pan-

el that clearly communicates the position

of the boom in the work envelope and the

status of its operating systems. They can

also be assured of a smooth, comfortable

transition from full function speed to full

stop, thanks to its end of stroke cylinder

dampening. "The LCD display shows you

exactly where you are in the working en-

velope," says Fleming.

The LCD display also shows the operator

exactly which boom they are moving. “It

makes the operator comfortable knowing

that they are moving the right articulation

point,” adds Fleming.

With serviceability in mind, JLG incorpo-

rated an innovative swing-out engine tray

that provides easy access to key service

points. This is complemented by a hydrau-

lic system that simplifies hose routings and

reduces leak points. In addition, an LCD

panel located at the ground control panel

uses text and fault codes to improve trou-

bleshooting and reduce the number and

duration of service calls.

For a long time, manufacturers of this

kind of equipment had to overcome the

Achilles’ heel of boom lifts: ease of trans-

portation. Previously, making boom lifts

stable at height required a wide wheel-

base, extra counterweight or outriggers,

all of which can hinder efficient transpor-

tation. But JLG’s design addresses these

concerns with axles that extend or retract

in less than one minute for this partic-

ular purpose. Built on the same chassis

as the JLG 1850 telescopic boom lift, the

1500AJP has a maximum transport length

of 12,10 m, width of 2,5 m, machine height

of 3,1 m, as well as maximum transport

weight of 26 027 kg, doing away with the

need for any oversized load permit during

transportation.

Improving market conditions

Despite the challenging economic condi-

tions, Eazi Group reports steady growth of

its business, especially on the rental side

– showcased by the recent biggest JLG

machine order to date. Fleming reasons

that when times are this tough, business-

es are looking for solutions to help boost

productivity, generate cost savings and im-

prove safety on sites.

The new 1500AJP forms part of Eazi

Group’s recent investment in its largest

order of JLG machinery for both its rental

A key innovation on the 1500AJP

is its Quick Stick that enables the

machine to move from the ground to

maximum platform height in 2 minutes

15 seconds and return to the ground

exactly at the same speed and time.

WORK AT HEIGHT