POWERED ACCESSHIRE UK

POWERED ACCESS HEIGHT GUIDE

Powered Access Working Height Chart

Compare common powered access models by maximum working height, machine width, horizontal outreach and current weekly guide rate. Use height as a starting point — not the final machine specification.

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QUICK EXPLANATION

WORKING HEIGHT IS ONLY THE FIRST FILTER

Working height is the headline height used to describe the approximate maximum reach of a person from the platform. It is different from platform height. A machine with enough height can still be unsuitable if it is too wide, too heavy, lacks the required outreach or does not suit the ground, floor or access route.

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DON'T CHOOSE FROM BUILDING HEIGHT ALONE

Identify the real work point and where the machine can safely stand. For boom lifts, horizontal outreach and obstructions can be as important as vertical height.

HEIGHT BAND

UP TO 8 M

Compact vertical access for lower-level maintenance, fit-out and facilities work.

ModelCategoryWorking heightWidthOutreachWeekly guide
BoSS X3XLow-Level Access Platform5.2 m0.76 m—£95
Skyjack SJ16Vertical Mast Lift6.58 m0.77 m—£132
Genie GS-1932m E-DriveElectric Scissor Lift7.55 m0.81 m—£132
Skyjack SJ3219Electric Scissor Lift7.65 m0.81 m—£132

HEIGHT BAND

OVER 8 M TO 10 M

Common slab-scissor territory for warehouse, commercial and installation tasks.

ModelCategoryWorking heightWidthOutreachWeekly guide
Skyjack SJ3226Electric Scissor Lift9.63 m0.81 m—£158
Skyjack SJ6826 RTRough-Terrain Scissor Lift9.75 m1.76 m—£210
Genie GS-2646 E-DriveElectric Scissor Lift9.85 m1.17 m—£168
Skyjack SJIII 4626Electric Scissor Lift9.92 m1.17 m—£168

HEIGHT BAND

OVER 10 M TO 13 M

Higher scissor and compact boom options where site dimensions and outreach begin to matter more.

ModelCategoryWorking heightWidthOutreachWeekly guide
JLG T10E ToucanElectric Mast Boom Lift10.10 m0.99 m3.08 m£247
Skyjack SJIII 4632Electric Scissor Lift11.75 m1.17 m—£179
Skyjack SJ6832 RTRough-Terrain Scissor Lift11.75 m1.76 m—£263
Niftylift HR12LEElectric Articulated Boom Lift12.1 m1.79 m6.4 m£289

HEIGHT BAND

OVER 13 M TO 16 M

Larger slab scissors and articulated booms for higher-level work and more complex positioning.

ModelCategoryWorking heightWidthOutreachWeekly guide
Skyjack SJ4740Electric Scissor Lift13.86 m1.19 m—£242
Skyjack SJ8841 RTRough-Terrain Scissor LiftApprox. 14.3–14.5 m2.21 m—£263
Niftylift HR15NNarrow Articulated Boom Lift15.5 m1.5 m9.7 m£313
JLG 450AJArticulated Boom Lift15.72 m—7.62 m£263
Genie GS-4655 E-DriveElectric Scissor Lift15.95 m indoor1.41 m—£375

HEIGHT BAND

OVER 16 M TO 22 M

Large rough-terrain scissors and boom lifts for substantial external and industrial work.

ModelCategoryWorking heightWidthOutreachWeekly guide
Skyjack SJ9250 RTRough-Terrain Scissor Lift17.07 m2.34 m—£300
Niftylift HR17 4x4Articulated Boom Lift17.2 m2.0 m9.4 m£368
Genie GS-5390 RTRough-Terrain Scissor Lift18.15 m2.34 m—£300
Niftylift HR21 4x4Articulated Boom Lift20.8 m2.27 m13 mdiesel: £441 / hybrid: £500
Skyjack SJ9664 RTRough-Terrain Scissor Lift21.51 m2.44 m—£893

HEIGHT BAND

OVER 22 M TO 30 M

Large telescopic boom and specialist high-access classes where direct horizontal outreach and site logistics become major selection factors.

ModelCategoryWorking heightWidthOutreachWeekly guide
JLG 860SJTelescopic Boom Lift28.21 m2.49 m22.86 m£683

QUICK ANSWERS

WHICH MACHINE FOR WHICH HEIGHT?

What powered access machine do I need for around 8 metres?+

Our current model guides include compact slab scissors such as the Genie GS-1932m at 7.55 m working height and Skyjack SJ3219 at 7.65 m. If the task needs horizontal outreach rather than straight vertical access, a different category may be required.

What powered access options are around 10 metres?+

Examples in the current database include the Skyjack SJ3226 at 9.63 m, Skyjack SJ6826 RT at 9.75 m, Genie GS-2646 at 9.85 m and Skyjack SJIII 4626 at about 9.92 m. The right choice depends on surface, width, platform demand and whether the work is indoor or external.

What machine can reach around 12 metres?+

The Niftylift HR12LE provides 12.1 m working height with 6.4 m horizontal outreach, while the Skyjack SJIII 4632 and SJ6832 RT are around 11.75 m working height for primarily vertical access.

What powered access options are around 15 metres?+

The database includes the Niftylift HR15N at 15.5 m and JLG 450AJ at 15.72 m, both articulated boom options, plus the Skyjack SJ8841 RT at roughly 14.3–14.5 m for vertical rough-terrain scissor access.

What powered access machine can reach around 20 metres?+

Examples include the Niftylift HR21 4x4 at 20.8 m working height with 13 m outreach and the Skyjack SJ9664 RT at 21.51 m for high vertical rough-terrain scissor access. Final selection depends on the actual work point and site.

What powered access machine can reach around 28 metres?+

The JLG 860SJ in the current database provides 28.21 m working height with 22.86 m horizontal outreach. It is a large telescopic boom, so transport, operating space, ground and the exact reach geometry must all be checked.

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