Scissor Lift Specs Compared: Genie vs Skyjack, 19 to 40 ft
Every Genie, Skyjack and JLG lift we sell, side by side: platform height, working height, machine width, capacity and our starting price. Win Win Equipment sells each model used and fully refurbished from our shop in Addison, IL, and ships to all 48 states.
Scissor Lift Specs: Spec comparison table
| Model | Platform height | Working height | Machine width | Capacity | Win Win price from | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19–20 ft scissor lifts | ||||||
| Genie GS-1930 | 19 ft | 25 ft | 30 in | 500 lb | $7,000 | Narrow; fits standard doorways |
| Skyjack SJIII 3219 | 19 ft | 25 ft | 32 in | 550 lb | $7,000 | Narrow; AC drive |
| Skyjack SJ3219 E-Drive | 19 ft | 25 ft | 32 in | 550 lb | $6,000 | Newer electric-drive model |
| Genie GR-20 Runabout | 19 ft 9 in | 25 ft 9 in | 31.5 in | 350 lb | $6,000 | One-person vertical mast lift |
| 26 ft scissor lifts | ||||||
| Genie GS-2632 | 26 ft | 32 ft | 32 in | 500 lb | $8,800 | Narrow |
| Skyjack SJIII 3226 | 26 ft | 32 ft | 32 in | 500 lb | $8,800 | Narrow |
| Genie GS-2646 | 26 ft | 32 ft | 46 in | 1,000 lb | $8,800 | Wide deck, heavy loads |
| Skyjack SJIII 4626 | 26 ft | 32 ft | 46 in | 1,000 lb | $8,800 | Wide deck, heavy loads |
| 32 ft scissor lifts | ||||||
| Genie GS-3232 | 32 ft | 38 ft | 32 in | 500 lb | $13,500 | Narrow 32 ft lift |
| Genie GS-3246 | 32 ft | 38 ft | 46 in | 700 lb | $15,000 | Wide deck |
| Skyjack SJIII 4632 | 32 ft | 38 ft | 46 in | 700 lb | $15,000 | Wide deck |
| Skyjack SJ4732 | 32 ft | 38 ft | 47 in | 700 lb | $12,000 | Newer wide-deck model |
| 40 ft class scissor lifts | ||||||
| Genie GS-4047 | 39 ft | 45 ft | 47 in | 550 lb | $15,500 | Tallest Genie slab scissor |
| Skyjack SJIII 4740 | 39 ft 5 in | 45 ft 5 in | 47 in | 500 lb | $15,500 | Tallest Skyjack slab scissor |
| Boom lift | ||||||
| JLG E300AJP | 29 ft 6 in | 35 ft 6 in | 48 in | 500 lb | Call | Electric articulating boom with jib |
Specs are the manufacturers’ published figures for the generations we typically sell; current-production models can differ slightly. Prices are our current starting prices for Fully Serviced units (Fully Refurbished where noted on the model page) and change with inventory. Click a model for units in stock.
How to choose
- Going through doors or tight aisles? Pick a narrow lift (30–32 in): GS-1930, SJIII 3219, GS-2632, SJIII 3226 or GS-3232.
- Two people, tools and material on the deck? Pick a wide deck (46–47 in): GS-2646, SJIII 4626, GS-3246, SJIII 4632, SJ4732.
- Ceilings over 34 ft? You need a 40 ft class lift: GS-4047 or SJIII 4740.
- Need to reach up and over something? Use a boom lift like the JLG E300AJP.
Common questions
What is the difference between a narrow and a wide scissor lift?
Narrow scissor lifts are 30 to 32 inches wide, so they fit through a standard 36-inch doorway and work in tight aisles. Wide-deck lifts are 46 to 47 inches wide, carry more weight (700 to 1,000 lb) and give two people more room to work, but they will not fit through a standard door.
Which Genie and Skyjack scissor lifts are equivalent?
The Genie GS-1930 and Skyjack SJIII 3219 are both 19 ft narrow lifts. The Genie GS-2632 and Skyjack SJIII 3226 are both 26 ft narrow lifts. The Genie GS-2646 and Skyjack SJIII 4626 are both 26 ft wide-deck lifts rated for 1,000 lb. The Genie GS-3246 and Skyjack SJIII 4632 are both 32 ft wide-deck lifts rated for 700 lb. The Genie GS-4047 and Skyjack SJIII 4740 are the 40 ft class lifts.
How is working height different from platform height?
Platform height is how high the floor of the platform goes. Working height adds about 6 ft for a person standing on the platform and reaching up, so a lift with a 26 ft platform has about a 32 ft working height.
What size scissor lift do I need for a 30 ft ceiling?
For work at a 30 ft ceiling, choose a lift with a working height of at least 30 ft. A 26 ft platform lift (32 ft working height), such as the Genie GS-2632 or Skyjack SJIII 3226, reaches it.
Where can I buy these scissor lifts used or refurbished?
Win Win Equipment in Addison, IL sells every model in this table used and fully refurbished and ships to all 48 states. Fully Serviced lifts start at $7,000 and Fully Refurbished lifts start at $8,500. Call 773-790-7299.
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