Scissor Lifts

Scissor Lifts for Sale in Australia

What are Scissor Lifts?

Scissor lifts are a type of aerial lift that is mainly used to carry out outdoor jobs, industrial tasks and construction projects that require movement of personnel or equipment in a vertical direction.

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Different Types of Scissor Lifts

The main types of scissor lifts are hydraulic, electric, diesel and rough terrain.

The main distinction lies in the way they are powered, whether by hydraulics, electric battery or diesel fuel. The rough terrain options are better equipped to be driven across uneven surfaces.

You can find more information about the different types below.

Electric Scissor Lifts

Electric scissors are the most environmentally-friendly lift option because they are powered through a chargeable battery.

Because no internal combustion process occurs, they are relatively quiet to operate. In addition to that, they do not emit any exhaust gases which can make them quite suitable for indoor jobs as well.

They are also often smaller and less bulky than their diesel-powered counterparts.

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Diesel-powered Scissor Lifts

This type of scissor lift is powered by a diesel engine. As opposed to the electric types discussed above, these lifts do emit exhaust gases. They can also get quite noisy, which means they are only suitable for outdoor jobs.

They often have larger platforms though, which makes them ideal for big outdoor construction jobs.

Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts

Rough terrain scissor lifts are a specialist type of machinery that offers increased power for operating in tough outdoor environments.

They are typically powered via combustion diesel, petrol or LPG engines to provide the necessary power for operating across rough terrain and lifting heavier payloads.

Rough terrain forklifts provide enhanced levels of traction and travel speed needed to travel around large construction sites in a stable manner.