Most “scissor lift price” articles online either:
- Punt to “call for pricing” because they don’t actually know, or
- Quote MSRP on a new lift you’ll never pay (because nobody pays sticker on construction equipment)
We sell, rent, and service these machines every day. Here’s what they actually cost in 2026 — across both Win Win pricing tiers, plus new, auction, and rental as reference points. Honest numbers, with the math broken out.
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TL;DR — what scissor lifts cost in 2026
| Path | 19 ft | 26 ft | 32 ft | 40 ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New (MSRP) | $25,000–$30,000 | $32,000–$38,000 | $40,000–$48,000 | $52,000–$62,000 |
| Win Win — Fully Refurbished | from $7,900 | from $10,800 | from $14,500 | from $15,800 |
| Win Win — Fully Serviced | from $6,000 | from $8,000 | from $12,000 | from $13,000 |
| Auction (e.g., GovPlanet) | $5,000–$9,000 | $7,000–$13,000 | $10,000–$18,000 | $15,000–$25,000 |
| Rental (per day, Win Win) | $140 | $190 | $240 | $275 |
| Rental (per month, Win Win) | $980 | $1,330 | $1,680 | $1,925 |
Two tiers, two paths
We sell refurbished scissor lifts at two distinct tiers — because not every buyer needs the same thing, and every job has a different budget.
Tier 1 — Fully Serviced (entry-level)
Starts at:
- 19 ft: $6,000
- 26 ft: $8,000
- 32 ft: $12,000
- 40 ft: $13,000
What you get:
- Tested components — drive, hydraulic, electrical, control system all functionally tested
- New annual ANSI/OSHA inspection — current A92.20-2018 / OSHA 29 CFR 1926.453, documented and dated
- Optional new parts à la carte — want fresh batteries but not a full repaint? Want new tires but not the rebuilt control box? Spec the unit to your budget. We’ll quote.
Best fit: buyers comparing Win Win against IronPlanet, GovPlanet, and Ritchie Bros auctions. The Fully Serviced tier is priced in that competitive zone, but with three things the auction sites can’t offer: (1) you can come see the lift in our Addison, IL shop, (2) it’s already been inspected and ANSI-certified, (3) you can add specific new parts at your direction without committing to the full refurb package.
Tier 2 — Fully Refurbished (premium)
Starts at:
- 19 ft: $7,900 (Genie GS-1930 or Skyjack SJIII3219)
- 26 ft: $10,800 (Genie GS-2632 / GS-2646 or Skyjack SJIII3226 / SJIII4626)
- 32 ft: $14,500 (Skyjack SJIII4632 or 2016 Genie GS-3246)
- 40 ft: $15,800 (Skyjack SJIII4740) or $16,800 (Genie GS-4047)
What you get — everything in Fully Serviced, plus:
- New batteries. Fresh 24V flooded lead-acid pack, properly watered and load-tested.
- New tires. Non-marking, indoor-grade.
- New charger. Tested through a full charge cycle.
- Rebuilt control box. Joystick, function switches, e-stops on platform and ground — all replaced where needed.
- Hydraulic system inspected every time. Fluid tested and replaced only if outside spec.
- Paint — done to order. Sanded down to bare metal, primed, repainted to factory-fresh, decals + ANSI markings replaced. The separator that most refurb dealers don’t match.
Best fit: buyers who want a unit that doesn’t look refurbished — it looks new. Fleet operators standardizing on a long-term machine. Anyone trading reliability concerns for budget concerns. Half the cost of new with most of the reliability of new.
How to pick between the tiers
Quick rules of thumb:
| If you’re… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Replacing a single contractor lift on a tight budget | Fully Serviced |
| Comparing against an auction listing for ~the same money | Fully Serviced (you get inspection + visit) |
| Buying for a fleet you’ll keep 5+ years | Fully Refurbished |
| Resale value matters down the road | Fully Refurbished (the paint is the difference) |
| Want fresh batteries but everything else can wait | Fully Serviced + new batteries à la carte |
| Running this lift daily in a customer-facing setting | Fully Refurbished (looks new) |
The three ways to acquire a scissor lift (broader market)
1. Buy new from a dealer
You pay MSRP, you wait 3–6 months for delivery, and you get a brand-new machine with a full factory warranty.
When new makes sense: large fleets standardizing on a current generation, fleet contracts with the manufacturer, anyone who needs a specific configuration that’s only available current-production.
When new doesn’t make sense: almost every other scenario for a single buyer. The reliability gain over a properly refurbished 5-year-old machine is small. The cost difference is enormous.
2. Buy from Win Win (Fully Serviced or Fully Refurbished)
Both options above. Real refurbishment, with the paint, the inspection, and the option to add new parts at your direction. Inspected, sitting in a Chicago shop you can visit, shipped nationwide in an enclosed trailer.
3. Buy used at auction
IronPlanet, GovPlanet, Ritchie Bros, eBay. You’ll find lifts cheap. You’ll also find lifts with no inspection, no warranty, no service history, and no recourse if it shows up dead. Auctions work for buyers who can fix anything themselves and don’t mind risk. They don’t work for buyers who need a unit they can put on a job tomorrow.
The real math: refurbished vs new
For a 32 ft wide-deck scissor lift (Genie GS-3246 or Skyjack SJIII4632):
- New: ~$45,000 + 3-month lead time + freight
- Win Win Fully Refurbished: $14,500 + 3 weeks from payment + freight (enclosed trailer)
- Win Win Fully Serviced: $12,000 + 1–2 weeks from payment + freight
- Difference, new vs Fully Refurbished: ~$30,500 saved
- Difference, new vs Fully Serviced: ~$33,000 saved
That savings buys you:
- An entire second 19 ft lift for backup work
- A year of monthly equipment-maintenance budget
- Six months of operator training and certifications
- Or just stays in your account
The real math: buy vs rent
Quick rule: if you’ll use a scissor lift more than 90 days a year, buying probably wins.
For a 32 ft class lift:
- Rental: $240/day × 90 days = $21,600 / year
- Win Win Fully Refurbished purchase: $14,500 + ~$1,500/year maintenance = $16,000 in year one, then ~$1,500/year ongoing
- Win Win Fully Serviced purchase: $12,000 + ~$1,800/year maintenance = $13,800 in year one
Past the first year, owning crushes renting on total cost — even if you only use the lift 90 days a year.
For 60 days a year or less, renting still makes sense. For 6+ months a year, owning is a no-brainer.
Run the math yourself — buy vs rent calculator
Refurbished prices by model (Win Win — Fully Refurbished tier)
These are starting prices for the model in fully-refurbished condition: new batteries, tires, charger, rebuilt control box, full inspection, and factory-fresh repaint. Prices are vintage-dependent. Call for current.
19 ft / 25 ft working height
- Genie GS-1930 — $7,900 (model hub →)
- Skyjack SJIII3219 — $7,900 (model hub →)
- Skyjack SJ3219 E-Drive (newer platform) — $11,000 (model hub →)
26 ft / 32 ft working height
- Genie GS-2632 — $10,800 (model hub →)
- Genie GS-2646 (wide deck) — $10,800 (model hub →)
- Skyjack SJIII3226 — $10,800 (model hub →)
- Skyjack SJIII4626 (wide deck) — $10,800 (model hub →)
32 ft / 38 ft working height
- Genie GS-3232 — $14,900 (model hub →)
- Genie GS-3246 (wide deck, 2016 vintage) — $14,500 (model hub →)
- Skyjack SJIII4632 (wide deck) — $14,500 (model hub →)
- Skyjack SJ4732 (modern Skyjack platform) — $17,800 (model hub →)
40 ft / 46 ft working height
- Genie GS-4047 (we stock 2016–2019) — $16,800 (model hub →)
- Skyjack SJIII4740 — $15,800 (model hub →)
Specialty
- Genie GR-20 (single-man runabout, 25 ft working height) — $8,500 (model hub →)
- JLG E300 AJP (electric articulating boom) — $13,800 (model hub →)
What’s NOT included in the price
We quote freight separately, by zip code. Enclosed-trailer shipping nationwide via 3rd-party carriers we trust. Rough freight ranges:
- Chicagoland (Illinois, NW Indiana, SE Wisconsin): $200–$600 — or pickup is free
- Midwest (Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio): $600–$1,200
- East Coast / Southeast / South: $1,400–$2,400
- West / Southwest: $1,800–$3,000
If you’re driving in to pick up at our Addison, IL yard, pickup is free regardless of where you’re driving from.
Financing
Deals at either tier usually land in these monthly ranges on 48-month financing terms (depending on credit and down payment):
- 19 ft Fully Serviced: $150–$200 / month · Fully Refurbished: $200–$280 / month
- 26 ft Fully Serviced: $200–$260 / month · Fully Refurbished: $250–$330 / month
- 32 ft Fully Serviced: $280–$360 / month · Fully Refurbished: $300–$400 / month
- 40 ft Fully Serviced: $310–$400 / month · Fully Refurbished: $400–$500 / month
Rental rates (Chicagoland, Win Win)
If you’re renting from us instead of buying:
| Size | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 ft | $140 | $420 (3× day) | $980 (7× day) | $7,840 (8× monthly) |
| 26 ft | $190 | $570 | $1,330 | $10,640 |
| 32 ft | $240 | $720 | $1,680 | $13,440 |
| 40 ft | $275 | $825 | $1,925 | $15,400 |
Rental rate multipliers:
- Weekly = 3× daily
- Monthly = 7× daily
- Yearly = 8× monthly
Refundable security deposits run $280–$520 depending on size, due at delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between Fully Serviced and Fully Refurbished?
Fully Serviced gets you a tested, inspected lift with the option to spec new parts à la carte — starts at $6,000 (19 ft) up to $13,000 (40 ft). Fully Refurbished gets you new batteries, new tires, new charger, rebuilt control box, full hydraulic inspection, and a complete repaint to factory-fresh — starts at $7,900 (19 ft) up to $16,800 (40 ft Genie). Same shop. Same standards. Different scope.
Why is Fully Refurbished so much less than new?
Two reasons. First, the original buyer ate the depreciation hit (just like a car). Second, we’re not paying current manufacturing costs — we’re paying acquisition costs for a used unit, plus our refurbishment labor. The math works out to roughly half of new.
What’s the cheapest scissor lift Win Win sells?
A Fully Serviced 19 ft (Genie GS-1930 or Skyjack SJIII3219) at $6,000.
Do prices include delivery?
No. Freight is quoted separately by zip code. Enclosed-trailer nationwide. Pickup at our Addison yard is free regardless of where you’re driving from.
Do you finance?
Yes — we work with equipment financing partners. 48-month terms typical. Financing details.
Can I trade in my old lift?
Sometimes. Tell us what you have — we’ll let you know if it’s a fit.
What’s the difference between “used” and Fully Serviced?
“Used” at an auction is the lift as the previous owner walked away from it. Fully Serviced means we’ve tested every system, performed the ANSI/OSHA inspection, and certified the unit. Plus you can add new parts at your direction — auction sites can’t.
Why don’t dealers quote prices on their websites?
Most don’t because pricing varies by year, condition, and current inventory. We try to publish honest ranges so you can ballpark the math before calling. Final price depends on the specific unit.
Talk to us
Best path to an actual price for your job: tell us what you’re working on, what height you need, and where the lift needs to go. We’ll quote you a real number — typically same-day.
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Related pages
- All scissor lifts for sale — full inventory
- Buy vs rent — when ownership wins
- Refurbished scissor lift buyer’s guide — how to evaluate any used unit
- Our refurbishment process — what goes into every lift
- Financing — monthly payment options
- Every model hub linked above