SCISSOR LIFTS
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MARCH 2014
ACCESS, LIFT & HANDLERS
limiting the amount produced we plan to sell out
of this new model early in 2014.”
Skyjack
Skyjack will unveil a new rough terrain scissor
lift at ConExpo, March 4-8 in Las Vegas, the
company has announced.
The new SJ6832 RTE electric rough-terrain
scissor lift allows users to “easily switch
between indoor and outdoor use while its
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.
ReachMaster
Atrium and tracked-lift company ReachMaster
will show a new line of scissors at ConExpo.
The company is PB Lifttehnick with its ultra-
compact segment and cross-over scissors. On
display from will be its ultra-compact category
is a 4-foot-wide product with 74 feet of working
height. The second unit on display is a cross-
over all electric 4x4 scissor lift series with work
heights up to 72 feet. These battery-driven
lifts will be highlighting green technology and
eliminate the need for diesel powered units.
Snorkel
Snorkel debuted a number of new and ANSI-
certified products on the first day of The Rental
Show, March 9-12 in Orlando. Equipment
included a compact, mini scissor, the now-
ANSI-certified S3970RT which was previewed
at Bauma and the EZ Loader series of delivery
trucks for North America.
The 10-foot-platform-height, 30-inch-wide
S3010E was first shown at Bauma but is now
ANSI certified for the North American market.
Talking to ALH at the show, the company says
the mini scissor stems from interest in Europe
for the Pop-Up product line, but with a need for a
driveable option. The S3010E has a “high amp/
hour rating for an extended operating period
between battery charges,” Snorkel says.
With a gross weight of 1,091 pounds (495kg),
it is still lightweight enough for many floors with
load-bearing restrictions. The machine is able
to pass through standard interior doorways. It
can be driven at full height and has a skid steer
system for a zero inside turning radius. The
unit also features two caster wheels with two
traditional powered wheels. It is the smallest
Snorkel offering.
Snorkel also launched the EZ Loader series
of delivery trucks for North America. Drawing
on decades of equipment transport experience,
these truck beds are specifically designed for
transporting lifting equipment. The hydraulic
ramp deploys in 17 seconds, enabling fast and
efficient loading and unloading. Its ARA booth
features the EZ18, with a payload of 18,000
pounds, a 10,000-pound-capacity dove tail lift
Skyjack finds its oldest working scissor
Skyjack announced the winner of its Quest2013 at The Rental Show 2014. Quest2013 aimed to find
the oldest working machine produced in the manufacturer’s 30 year history.
The year-long search was launched at last year’s Rental Show in Las Vegas and took in most
regions of the world, including South America and Asia.
Finally the oldest surviving machine, a SJ006-10, was tracked down in Skyjack’s home country
of Canada. Kraner Electrical, a Guelph, Ontario-based company, which provides electrical
maintenance and installation for heavy industries, purchased the used SJ006-10 at Bolton Auction
House in May 1996. But the machine, with a
serial number of 00E, dates back to 1985.
Skyjack awarded Kramer with its prize of a
new 19-foot working height SJIII 3219 scissor
at this year’s Rental Show in Orlando.
The 29-year-old SJ006-10 is generally used
for installing conduit or fixtures, running pipes
or hooking up equipment for Kraner Electrical
customers. “When we are running electricals
up near the ceiling we need wide spaces
and the Skyjack gives us lots of space while
providing a steady platform,” says Mathew
Kraner, who co-owns the company with his
father Peter. “It’s like a work van up in the sky
because it fits all our tools, pipes, fittings and
the radio.”
The SJ006-10 has a 21 foot working height,
a capacity of 750 pounds and a platform size
of 40 inches by 82 inches.
“Everyone laughs at how slow it is because
you can walk faster than it but it’s a very
effective tool and I wouldn’t trade it for
anything. After all, slow and steady wins the
race,” says Kraner.
The manufacturer also announced the sale of
its 100,000th SJIII 3219 unit to Chicago-based
Metrolift. The company has a fleet of 1,800
machines, with 1,000 of them being Skyjack
scissors.
and towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.
The company also showcased the Snorkel
S3970RT, previewed at Bauma, which is now
ANSI certified and available to order in the U.S.
The compact, rough terrain scissor provides a
maximum platform height of 37 feet, 8 inches
(11.5m) but is 5 feet, 10 inches (1.8m) wide.
With a lift capacity of 771 pounds (350kg)
and a roll-out deck extension for extra reach,
the S3970RT “is ideal for working in confined
spaces, such as in between industrial buildings,”
the company says.
Custom Equipment
The company filled the first order for its new
HB-1230 scissor lifts late last fall.
American Scissor Lift, Stockton, CA,
an independent dealer that rents, sells,
and services scissor lifts, boom lifts, and
telehandlers, purchased the first 27 units and
will receive them before the end of 2013.
Custom Equipment introduced a prototype of
the HB-1230 lift in 2013 and American Scissor
Lift was among the first companies to test it. The
new HB-1230s will join 62 HB-1030 lifts already
working in American Scissor Lift’s fleet.
Snorkel’s 10-foot-platform-height,
30-inch-wide S3010E was first shown at
Bauma but is now ANSI certified for the
North American market
