CONEXPO GUIDE
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ACCESS, LIFT & HANDLERS
MARCH 2014
emission-free operation
makes it well-suited to
projects, regions or countries
where machinery pollution restrictions are in
place,” Skyjack says. To simplify operator and
service training, the SJ6832 RTE was built
on the same chassis as the existing diesel
and dual fuel SJ6832 RT units. This decision
allows those already familiar with the highly
popular traditionally-powered SJ6832 RT lifts to
experience a “seamless transition” to the
electrically powered unit.
From the telehandler line, the
updated ZB2044 will feature a Tier
4i engine. The maximum capacity
20,000-pound telehandler features a three-
section boom and a maximum lifting height
of 44 feet. The ZB2044 will be joined by the
VR1056 telehandler, which is also now Tier 4i
compliant. The VR1056 has a maximum payload
of 10,000 pounds and a maximum lift height of
56 feet.
Brad Boehler, president of Skyjack, says the
company’s booth is designed to highlight the
breadth of Skyjack’s product lines, while the
machines themselves emphasized the focus on
simplicity and reliability.
“As our product line grows, we want to use
trade shows like ConExpo to demonstrate the
wider offering we’re able to
support our customers with,”
Boehler says. “Of course we’re
showing some of our trademark
scissor lifts, and then we’ve got
some interesting machines
from our articulating and
straight boom lines, plus the
vertical lifts and our popular
telehandlers. Our focus remains
on making the most reliable
products that are the simplest to
operate and maintain. We’re also
highlighting our refurbishment
services that offer even longer
working lives to Skyjack
products, plus showcasing
some stories of decades-old
Skyjack scissor lifts that we
discovered during our Quest
2013 contest last year.”
The telescopic booms the company is showing
include the SJ45T, that has a capacity of 500
pounds and a platform height of 45 feet; and
the SJ66T, that has a platform height of 66
feet. Both these telescopic boom lifts will be
Tier IV Final complaint and feature Skyjack’s
exclusive axle-based 4WD system for superior
performance on rough terrain.
Additional Skyjack products include the SJ46
AJ and SJ63 AJ articulating booms which offer
a platform height of 46 feet and of 63 feet,
respectively. Both machines are equipped with
an axle-based 4WD for superior traction and
a rear-axle hydraulic differential lock/unlock
switch, allowing the operator to lock the rear
differential on rough terrain or unlock it to make
tight turns without leaving tire marks on tarmac
or concrete surfaces.
Both the SJ 12 and SJ 16 vertical mast
lifts will also be on display. Rounding out the
company’s product line-up are the DC electric
scissor lifts SJIII3219, SJIII 4626 and SJIII 4632,
each of which are electrically powered, quiet
with zero emissions and able to work in the
tightest of spaces which has helped make these
the world’s top-selling aerial work platforms.
Lastly, a reconditioned SJ7127 RT rough
terrain scissor lift originally built in 2005
will be split 50/50 showing original versus
reconditioned state, providing visitors a vivid
example of how Skyjack’s rebuilding program
can “breathe new life into older machines.”
Skyjack’s reconditioning program for older
machines includes inspection of all welds, a
new paint and decal package, and replacement
of all assorted filters, belts, pins, bushings and
other engine parts to assure that each machine
is restored to original OEM standards before it is
returned with a reconditioned warranty.
Skyjack will also proudly share and exhibit its
new Apple and Android-based app that allows
customers to choose the right Skyjack product
for their particular application, together will full
specification and product feature information.
SNORKEL (S-4218)
is once again showcasing
an impressive line-up of products at the show.
The company is displaying machines from all of
its product categories, including popular models
such as the A46JRT articulating rough terrain
boom; A38E all-electric articulating boom;
Speed Level rough terrain lift; and M1230E self-
propelled mast lift.
This is the first major global trade show
for Snorkel since Nevada-based telehandler
producer Xtreme Manufacturing LLC became its
majority shareholder. Xtreme and Snorkel will
share a booth.
TEREX CORP. (G-1047)
will show a range
of products and services at its exhibit that is
designed to introduce the its latest products
and reinforce its commitment to delivering
customer-driven equipment and service
A long look down
the Genie SX-180
boom (right)
at Terex AWP’s
Moses Lake, WA
facility in mid-
January.
Mark Powell, product manager for scissors
with Terex AWP, explains some of the features
and benefits of the company’s new Genie
GS-4069 bi-energy scissor lift.
Both the SJ 12 and SJ 16
(pictured here) vertical mast
lifts from Skyjack will be on
display.
Snorkel will have
its A46JRT on
display.
