Skyjack has introduced its first new “micro scissor” with quiet electric drive for low-level access work, designed to easily fit through tight spaces and low floor load ratings.
The global access equipment heavyweight said the new micro scissor has two variants depending upon the market regulation: the SJ3013 for the ANSI market, and the SJ3014 for the CE market.
According to Skyjack, the new micro scissor “represents a significant new presence in the low-level access arena” and combines low cost of ownership with Skyjack’s product support.
Kristopher Schmidt, product manager, Skyjack, said the SJ3014 boasts a 14ft platform height and a working height of 20ft and is made with the feedback from the European market in mind, while the ANSI SJ3013 caters more for the demand from the North American market with a platform height of 13ft and working height of 19ft. The crucial difference is that the SJ3013 is wind rated for one person, while the SJ3014 prioritises further reach over wind rating.
Skyjack also chose direct electric drive in response to growing demand for low level powered access equipment with increased duty cycle expectations. The micros provide up to 25% gradeability, fully proportional drive and lift controls, and limited maintenance on wheel motors.
Schmidt said: “We’ve thought about the best way to introduce a micro scissor lift to our product line-up for some time now. The micro combines some features from our DC scissor lifts, including our new ECOTRAY leak containment system, and the versatility that comes with a wind rating that increases fleet flexibility and electric drive that provides improved duty cycles.”
Commonalities across both standards include variable speed rear-wheel electric drive, a 20” (0.5m) roll-out extension deck, consistent torque even at its maximum 25% gradeability, and is rated for two people. The overall compact size was achieved without compromising the generous work area and favourable GVW, which gives it the ability to fit on most standard elevators, confined workspaces, and the SJ3013 easily fits through a standard doorway without folding its rails.
Skyjack president Ken McDougall added: “Our micro scissors stand as somewhat of a milestone product for Skyjack. It’s our first time stepping foot into the micro scissor category and we’re heading in with not one, but two models specifically designed with their respective regions in mind. We’ve had a few models on-site to test with some customers since Q4 2020 and they’ve been well received.”
