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How High Can a Scissor Lift Reach?

by Paul Hinz
Filed under: Elevating Work Platforms

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.

Adaptalift Group have a wide range of scissor lifts available for hire and sale with platform heights up to 12m high.

3m Scissor Lift

Small scissor lifts such as the Dingli S036-RS electric scissor lift provide a platform height of 3.6m with a maximum work height of 5.6m.

With their large platform for placing goods as they’re loaded and unloaded and a lift capacity of up to 240kg the scissor lift is ideally suited to one man stock picking applications from low height racking or low level maintenance works such as accessing ceilings or ductwork inside buildings.

6m Scissor Lift

The S06-E electric scissor lift has a platform height of 5.8m with a maximum working height of 7.8m.

This versatile scissor lift also provides a wide platform able to support loads up to 230kg in weight is ideal for stock picking applications from medium height racking.

Outside the unit is able to reach up double or triple story buildings making it ideal for tasks such as washing or replacing windows or similar construction and maintenance tasks.

8m Scissor Lift

Dingli’s E-Tech S0808E electric scissor lift has a platform height of 8m providing a maximum work height of 10m.

With its safe work load limits of 230kg this extended height lift is designed for taller applications such accessing and repairing telephone or power cables.

10m Scissor Lift

The E-Tech S1012E electric scissor lift has a platform height of 10m providing a maximum work height of 12m.

This lift offers a larger safe work load limit of 320kg offering a larger lift capacity and height than 8m scissor lifts.

12m Scissor Lift

The S1212E electric scissor lift has a platform height of 12m offering a maximum work height of 14m.

They’re ideal for accessing tall buildings and signage for repairs and maintenance, the lifts safe work load limit of 320kg is large enough to accommodate one or two workers along with any supplies and materials needed for repairs or maintenance.

In addition to the aforementioned electric scissor lifts, Adaptalift Group offers a range of Dingli rough terrain scissor lifts with a variety of working heights that are specially engineered for outdoor and rough terrain applications.

14m Scissor Lift

The S1412E electric scissor lift has a platform height of 14m with a maximum work height of 16m.

With its safe work load limit of 200kg the unit is suitable for lifting workers to extended heights whilst still maintaining stability.

Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts

The Hauloutte range of all-wheel drive rough terrain scissor lifts are all equipped with automatic hydraulic leveling and stabilisers to ensure the unit is stabbilised when being used outdoors and on rough terrain.

The 12DX scissor lift offers a platform height of 10m with a working height of 12m

The large safe work load limit of 450kg is large enough to accommodate multiple workers along with supplies to complete construction, repairs and maintenance on construction sites or other outdoor applications.

Haulotte 12DX rough terrain scissor lift

Adaptalift Group supply the complete range of Dingli electric and rough terrain scissor lifts for sale and rental.

For assistance in selecting the scissor lift with the correct working height for your application contact one of our access equipment specialists on 13 22 54 or fill out a contact form and we will respond as soon as possible.