JLG Scissor Lift

The maximum platform height available on JLG scissor lifts is 50 ft., and there are a variety of models of both gas powered (rough terrain) and electric powered machines.

JLG manufactures a wide selection of scissor lifts, as is fitting for one on the largest aerial lift producers in the world. On this page we will discuss the following questions: What are the features of a scissor lift? What are the applications that it performs best? Which model of JLG machine would be best suited to your company’s needs?

The scissor lift gives you great lifting capacity and superior workspace, but less range when it comes to height and reach. They usually have a greater lifting capacity than boom lifts, and are designed to give you a larger work platform. While the ground maneuverability of a scissor lift is similar to that of a boom lift, it usually can only be raised vertically. The exception to this is an option which allows for a 6 foot extension of the platform.

JLG Scissor Lifts: Finding the Right One
The maximum platform height available on JLG scissor lifts is 50 ft., and there are a variety of models of both gas powered (rough terrain) and electric powered machines. The electric powered models feature long battery duty cycles which allow for hours of safe operation, and come in platform height ranges of 19 to 40 feet. The electric models also feature quick lift speeds and easy operation, which improves worker productivity. There are many industries which find the JLG electric scissor lift invaluable, including maintenance, distribution, industrial, construction, and even the entertainment industry. Other excellent applications of the electric scissor lift are warehouses, recreation facilities, hotels and education centers.

Gas powered scissor lifts give you the best performance on rocky terrain and uneven surfaces. The platform height range for gas powered machines is between 33 ft. to 50 feet. The rough terrain scissor lift features fast dive speeds and easy to use controls that allow for efficient handling under almost any circumstance, as well as rigid scissor arms which give the operator a solid platform on which to work. Common applications for rough terrain scissor lifts include contractors (mechanical, painting, utility, and electrical) as well as manufacturing and industrial building facilities. Other main users of these machines are commercial buildings and construction projects.


 

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