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Electric scissor lift (12m) hire
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Description
13.86m Skyjack SJ4740 Hire Electric Scissor Lift The Skyjack SJ4740 DC electric scissor lift is ideal for elevating persons, equipment, and tools to working heights. They are versatile machines that you can use for fit-outs, installation, inspection, maintenance, surveying, and more. The Skyjack SJ4740 platform can reach a raised height of 11.86-metres, which gives you a safe working height of up to 13.86-metres up. It is ideal for indoor areas, as it is easy to drive, produces zero emissions, and features rubber, non-marking tyres. You can also use this platform outdoors up to 7.32-metres, as it is wind rated up to 28mph at that height. The 1.07-metre by 2.19-metre work platform offers plenty of room for operators, and there is a 0.91-metre roll-out extension deck that increases working outreach safely. The 349kg safe working load is ideal for up to three people working on an internal workspace. The Skyjack SJ4740 has variable speed, front-wheel hydraulic drive, with user-friendly controls that allow you to manoeuvre the unit carefully and accurately. You can move it carefully around sensitive objects and in confined spaces, and it is also driveable at full height for convenience. This electric scissor lift has a hinged railing system, dual holding brakes, low voltage battery protection, pothole protection, tilt alarms, drive and lift cut-out, overload protection, lowering warning, and an operator horn. This scissor lift is designed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the operators and others present.
Specification
Work Height 44’ 11” (13.86m) Raised Platform Height 38’ 11” (11.86m) Lowered Platform Height 56” (1.41m) Overall Width 47"" (1.19m) Overall Length 94.5"" (2.40m) Stowed Height (Rails Up) 99.5” (2.53m) Stowed Height (Rails Down) 79.5” (2.03m) Platform Width (Inside Dimension) 42"" (1.07m) Platform Length (Inside Dimension) 86"" (2.19m) Extension Deck (Roll Out) 3' (0.91m) Wheelbase 73"" (1.85m) Weight 6,467 lbs (2,934kg) Gradeability 0.25 Turning Radius (Inside) 17.5” (0.45m) Turning Radius (Outside) 99” (2.51m) Lift Time (With Rated Load) 68sec Lower Time (With Rated Load) 41sec Drive Speed (Stowed) 1.9 mph (3.0km/h) Drive Speed (Raised) 0.5 mph (0.8km/h) Maximum Drive Height Full Height Capacity 349kg Distributed Capacity (Main Platform) 229kg Distributed Capacity (Extension Deck) 120kg Local Floor Load (With Rated Load) 139 psi (95 kPa) Overall Floor Load (With Rated Load) 233 psf (1137kg/m2) Maximum Persons At 0mph (0 m/s) Wind Rating 3 Maximum Persons Up To 28mph (12.5m/s) Wind Rating 1 up to 24’ (7.32 m) Tyre Type Solid, N/M
Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the scissor lift range delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- 14m electric reach handles high warehouse and atrium work across Britain
- Large platform area supports multi-trade working during fit-out programmes
- Diesel rough-terrain models operate on muddy housing development sites
- Multiple brand options ensure availability during peak British construction season
- Lower hire rate than boom lifts when no horizontal outreach is needed
Applications
- Retail and office fit-out ceiling and services installation
- Warehouse high-bay lighting and fire suppression pipework
- External cladding and curtain wall panel fitting at height
- Stadium and arena rigging and maintenance platforms
- Airport terminal ceiling and signage work
- Housing development external rendering at first and second floor
- Data centre overhead cable tray and busbar installation
- Exhibition and conference hall build and de-rig at height
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
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