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How high can a scissor lift reach?

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Asked by: Anthony Kuwar

The most common scissor lifts available have platform heights ranging from 3m up to 14m high. For specialist applications there are lifts available from manufacturers including Genie, JLG and Dingli that lift up to 22m high.

How high up does a scissor lift go?

How high can scissor lifts go? The approximate lifting height range is 20 to 50 feet, although 32 to 40 feet is typical. In contrast, boom lifts are now available that can reach heights of up to 185 feet.

How high can lifts go?

It’s common to find models that extend up to 60 feet, but most models have working heights of 30 to 40 feet. Electric lifts can have a variety of boom types.

Can a scissor lift extend vertically and horizontally?

While scissor lifts can only extend vertically from their base, aerial lifts can extend both vertically and horizontally. The scissor lifts work by way of crisscrossed beams that push a platform upward as they straighten. Another difference between aerial lifts and scissor lifts has to do with fall protection.

How tall is a 19 foot scissor lift?

Selected Dimensions

Dimensions
Max Working Height 25ft
Weight 2,702lb
Platform
F. MAX PLATFORM HEIGHT 19 ft in 5790 mm

How high does a single man lift go?

Single person lifts are a safer and more efficient alternative for light maintenance and facility work. Manual and battery operated, these lifts reach working heights ranging from 13 to nearly 36 feet.

Can you use a scissor lift in a house?

Scissor lifts are better suited for certain jobs over boom lifts or any other type of aerial platform. A lightweight and easy-to-move equipment, scissor lifts are ideal for indoor projects, more so if the project only requires up-and-down mobility.

How much does a 26 ft scissor lift weight?

4,200 to 5,000 pounds

26-foot scissor lifts can weigh anywhere from 4,200 to 5,000 pounds.

Can two people be on a scissor lift?

Most electric scissor lifts will have a lifting capacity of around 200kgs which should allow for x2 average sized workers. Some larger rough terrain scissor lifts can have lift capacities upwards of 600kgs, allowing for 6 average size workers.

How many hours does a scissor lift last?

A scissor lift will only count the hours as it is in motion, so if you are hanging drywall or doing electrical, it’s not counting those hours. So, we would say that a scissor lift can last about 500 to 1,000 hours of movement.

How much does a 40 foot scissor lift weight?

Specifications

Make Model Weight
Genie GS-4047 7185 lbs
Skyjack 4740 7480 lbs

How wide is a 40ft scissor lift?

Pricing

Model Number GS-4069DC 4069LE
Manufacturer Genie JLG
Platform Height 40′ 40′
Stowed Height 108″ 110.5″
Overall Dimensions 123″ x 69″ 120″ x 69″

What sizes do scissor lifts come in?

While most scissor lift heights range from 20 to 40 feet, larger lifts up to 70 feet are common. The world’s largest scissor lift reaches up to 123 feet!

How much does a 30 foot scissor lift weight?

Specifications

Make Model Weight
Skyjack SJIII 4632 5075 lbs
Genie GS-3246 6172 lbs
JLG 3246ES 4780 lbs

How much does a 36 ft scissor lift weight?

You can expect an average scissor lift weight to be about 4,412 pounds (2,001 kg) for a medium to a large size scissor lift. This is about 1.5 times the weight of an average car. Generally, the heavier a scissor lift is, the more weight it can handle.

How much does 19 ft scissor lift weigh?

roughly 2,700 lbs.

The average weight of a 19 ft scissor lift is roughly 2,700 lbs.