Aerial Lifts: Skyjack

Product descriptions for aerial lift manufacturers Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Scanlift, and more.

Construction Equipment - April 1, 2005

Mid-Size Scissor Reaches 50 Feet

Skyjack introduced the 8243 and 8850 mid-sized scissor lifts early this year. The 8243 has an 82-inch-wide chassis with a 43-foot platform height, and the 8850 is 88 inches wide with a 50-foot platform height. Both can be driven — on firm, level surfaces — while extended to their full height. In rough-terrain mode, with platforms stored, they're rated to handle 30-percent grades. The 64½-×115½-inch deck has a 54-inch extension, stretching work area to 76 square feet.

Number of models - Scissor lifts: 16

New models - Scissor lifts: 4632, 8243 and 8850

Product-line features: The fuel-injected Nissan H15 1.5-liter gasoline engine is standard equipment on the 8243 and 8850. Kubota's D1105 is the diesel option.