Snorkel AB46RT 4WD – specifications
Series: Snorkel Boom Lift
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The AB46RT 4WD is an articulating telescopic boom lift manufactured by Snorkel, belonging to the Snorkel Boom Lift series. The abbreviation AB stands for Articulating Boom, defining the machine as an articulating boom lift with telescoping boom sections. This design allows work to be performed over obstacles and access to hard-to-reach areas. The machine is powered by a V-1505T diesel engine and features all-wheel drive, ensuring traction on various surfaces.
With a length of 5,430 mm and a width of 2,000 mm, the platform is designed for transport and setup in confined spaces. The empty weight of 6,650 kg requires careful site selection when operating on sensitive floors to avoid overloading. The ground clearance of 330.2 mm allows the machine to traverse minor unevenness. The maximum travel speed of 8.5 km/h is designed for safe operation in the work environment, while the turning radius of 3,000 mm ensures precise maneuverability on construction sites. The platform offers a load capacity of 227 kg and space for multiple persons or heavy tools.
Within the Snorkel Boom Lift series, the AB46RT 4WD ranks 14th out of 25 models in terms of empty weight. The next smaller model is the AB46E 2WD with a weight of 6,486 kg, while the next larger model, the AB50J 4x4, weighs 7,092 kg. The entire series spans a weight range from 2,570 to 18,978 kg. This classification indicates that the AB46RT 4WD lies in the middle segment of the weight distribution and distinguishes itself from lighter two-wheel-drive variants through its all-wheel drive.
Snorkel boom lifts AB, TB, M and SP – from Elwood, Kansas: AB for articulating, TB for telescopic, the number as working height in feet, J for the jib, up to the TB126J, 2.6 to 19 t
Snorkel goes back to the fire service: in 1958 the Pitman company in Kansas built the first articulated-boom firefighting unit, which became known as the 'Snorkel', and from it grew the maker of aerial work platforms that today manufactures in Elwood, Kansas, and Vigo in Spain and has belonged to the Ahern group since 2013. The type logic of the boom lifts: AB stands for Articulating Boom, the articulated telescopic lift that reaches over obstacles, TB for Telescopic Boom, the straight boom with long reach, M for the compact electric articulating lifts for indoor use, SP for the mast lifts; the number gives the working height in feet – AB38 about 38 ft, TB60 60 ft, TB126J 126 ft, i.e. a good 40 m – J marks the jib at the boom end, RT and 4x4 the rough-terrain version with all-wheel drive, E and N electric drive and the narrow layout respectively, W the wide one.
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The register lists 27 versions with service weights from 2,570 to 18,978 kg, lengths from 930 to 8,900 mm and widths from 810 to 2,603 mm – the 810 mm wide M models drive through doors, the TB120 and TB126J are the lifts for shipyards, stadiums and industrial construction.
Boom lifts are the machines for work over obstacles – façades, hall roofs, bridge undersides – where scissor lifts cannot reach; Snorkel serves above all the rental market and is strong in North America and Britain.
On used lifts, operating hours, play in boom and slew-ring bearings, the condition of hydraulic cylinders and hoses, the function of tilt and load sensors and a valid periodic inspection, without which no lift may be operated, are what count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Snorkel Auslegerbühnen, Snorkel (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | V-1505Tcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,430 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 330.2 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,650 kgcorrect |
| Platform length | 1,830.1 mmcorrect |
| Platform width | 991.1 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre type | poly filled/high gripcorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 8.5 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 3,000 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Platform capacity | 227 kgcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Snorkel AB46RT 4WD weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,650 kg.
How fast does the Snorkel AB46RT 4WD go?
Top speed is 8.5 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Snorkel AB46RT 4WD?
5,430 mm × 2,000 mm.
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