Skyjack has expanded its E-Drive scissor range with a complete line available for the Australian, New Zealand and European markets.
It follows the successful launch of AC brushless electric drive scissors in the North American market in 2023. The new models feature a designation carrying “E” to signify E-Drive, for example “SJ3219 E”.
The simply electric range is designed to give users more, with improved efficiency, controllability, and torque. The innovative drive system provides exceptional duty cycles and fully proportional controls, which offer a superior drive experience. This means that productivity is boosted with an improvement of up to 20 per cent in runtime per charge.
E-Drive provides consistent power, traction and torque, with more than 25 per cent gradeability, so that climbing loading ramps is easy.
E-Drive models boast exceptional maneuverability, while Skyjack’s unique scissor stack design makes them suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor construction, maintenance, and industrial applications.
“We’re proud to offer the latest expansion of our E-Drive line,” said Charlie Patterson, Skyjack President. “With this latest launch we now offer both our DC scissor range and our rough terrain articulated booms with E-Drive technology, allowing us to empower users with more.”
Mark Trowman, Product Development and Project Manager EAME, Skyjack Europe, said that throughout the development of the latest line the company focused on giving users more.
“For example, cost of ownership is reduced significantly with maintenance-free, brushless AC electric drive motors; while uptime is maximised with more runtime per charge with less power consumption and lower battery maintenance.”
In addition, the new range will carry Skyjack’s ECO mark, introduced to provide products that deliver benefits in environmental performance and long-term sustainability.
Skyjack’s E-Drive scissors ECO benefits include;
• Up to 16 per cent operational carbon saving compared to previous models,
• Up to 20 per cent improvement in duty cycle,
• Zero emissions,
• Inherently quiet machines, white noise alarm optional,
• Leak containment (ECOTRAY) optional,
• Biodegradable oil optional.
About Skyjack
Skyjack provides rental companies globally with engineered, simple and reliable access and telehandler equipment so that they maximise use and their return on investment.
Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lifts in 1985 and through the 1990s grew to become a world leader in the aerial lift industry. It remains a dominant player that has adapted rapidly to the changing face of the industry.
The product range now includes vertical mast lifts, DC electric scissors, rough terrain scissors, telescopic booms, articulating booms, telehandlers, and ELEVATE, Skyjack’s OEM-delivered telematics solution.
In 2002 Skyjack became part of the Linamar Corporation, a diversified manufacturing company that operates in the industrial and mobility segments.