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Machine Description
The Bil-Jax XLB-4725A is a proportional hydraulic boom lift designed primarily for positioning personnel and equipment at overhead work locations. It is engineered to support loads of up to 450 pounds (204 kg) in the work basket, making it suitable for a variety of maintenance, construction, and industrial applications where safe elevated work access is required.
Power Sources
The lift comes in two primary power configurations:
The XLB-4725A provides dual operator control systems:
Safety and Maintenance Features
The XLB-4725A’s combination of billet hydraulic power and remote proportional controls offers operators precise and safe boom positioning. It has seen extensive use in commercial building maintenance, electrical work, and industrial plant operations.
Its towable design with a relatively low overall weight makes it suitable for rapid deployment across various job sites, including locations with limited access where larger lifts cannot operate.
Terminology
The Bil-Jax XLB-4725A boom lift is a robust, versatile aerial work platform offering safe, dependable, and precision-controlled vertical and horizontal access for personnel. Available in battery and gasoline-powered models, it balances reach, capacity, and portability, making it ideal for a variety of industrial and construction settings. Thoughtful safety features and dual operator controls provide flexibility and peace of mind during elevated operations.
The Bil-Jax XLB-4725A is a proportional hydraulic boom lift designed primarily for positioning personnel and equipment at overhead work locations. It is engineered to support loads of up to 450 pounds (204 kg) in the work basket, making it suitable for a variety of maintenance, construction, and industrial applications where safe elevated work access is required.
Power Sources
The lift comes in two primary power configurations:
- Battery-Powered Model: Equipped with a 24-volt, 39-amp, 1-horsepower DC electric motor driving the hydraulic pump. Four 6-volt deep cycle batteries in series provide power, with an onboard automatic battery charger rated at 40 amps for efficient recharging.
- Gasoline Engine Model: Powered by a 4-cycle, 8-horsepower gasoline engine that drives the hydraulic pump. The system includes a 12-volt DC battery to operate the engine starter, enhanced by an auxiliary voltage regulator providing up to 18 amps charge current during operation.
- Maximum Work Height: 47 feet (14.34 meters).
- Extended Basket Height: 40.5 feet (12.35 meters).
- Maximum Horizontal Reach: 25 feet (7.6 meters).
- Boom Rotation: Continuous 360-degree rotation powered by a hydraulic motor and worm gear system, with maximum rotation speeds of about 8 inches per second.
- Boom Elevation Rate: Adjustable from 0 up to 8 inches per second (0 to 40 feet per minute).
- Basket Dimensions: Approximately 45 inches wide, 30 inches deep, and 42 inches high (114 x 76 x 107 cm), providing sufficient space for tools and personnel.
- Hydraulic Pressure: Operating at 2000 psi (13,790 kPa) with a hydraulic reservoir capacity of 5 gallons and a total hydraulic fluid capacity of 7 gallons.
- Gross Vehicle Weight: Roughly 4,950 pounds (2247 kg).
The XLB-4725A provides dual operator control systems:
- Lower Control Panel: Located on the side of the hydraulic power compartment, intended for ground-level operation. It includes key switches, hour meters, emergency stop functions, and indicators such as operator presence and outrigger deployment.
- Upper Control Panel: Mounted inside the work basket, this panel provides pushbutton controls for boom elevation, lowering, and rotation in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. It features handgrip triggers for smooth, proportional motion control.
Safety and Maintenance Features
- The boom lift uses velocity fuses in hydraulic lines to stop return oil flow in the event of hose failure, preventing uncontrolled boom descent.
- Cylinder rods are fully immersed in oil during storage to prevent rust and corrosion.
- The emergency stop pushbutton instantly cuts electrical power to control panels, improving safety in emergencies.
- A battery ON/OFF switch conserves power when the machine is idle.
The XLB-4725A’s combination of billet hydraulic power and remote proportional controls offers operators precise and safe boom positioning. It has seen extensive use in commercial building maintenance, electrical work, and industrial plant operations.
Its towable design with a relatively low overall weight makes it suitable for rapid deployment across various job sites, including locations with limited access where larger lifts cannot operate.
Terminology
- Proportional Hydraulic Control: A control system allowing variable speed and positioning based on operator input, enabling smooth and precise motions.
- Velocity Fuse: A safety valve that stops hydraulic fluid flow quickly if flow velocity exceeds safe limits, such as after a hose rupture.
- Outriggers: Extendable stabilizers that redistribute the machine’s weight to ensure balance during boom operations.
- Worm Gear: A gear arrangement that allows for smooth rotational motion with built-in resistance to back-driving.
- Emergency Stop: A manual device enabling rapid shutdown of machine functions to prevent accidents.
The Bil-Jax XLB-4725A boom lift is a robust, versatile aerial work platform offering safe, dependable, and precision-controlled vertical and horizontal access for personnel. Available in battery and gasoline-powered models, it balances reach, capacity, and portability, making it ideal for a variety of industrial and construction settings. Thoughtful safety features and dual operator controls provide flexibility and peace of mind during elevated operations.
