MEC 2591ES – specifications
Series: MEC Scissor Lift
Build year not documented · Data origin: Directory data · sources
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The 2591ES is a scissor lift manufactured by MEC as part of the MEC Scissor Lift series. As an electrically powered indoor lift (ES), it is designed for use in indoor environments. The model designation follows American convention, with the digits indicating the platform height in feet and the width in inches. The model features a platform length of 3,350 mm and an overall length of 3,660 mm, with a width of 2,310 mm. The ground clearance is 304.8 mm, which is suitable for operation on level indoor floors.
Technically, the machine is powered by a 48-volt electrical system with eight batteries providing a capacity of 375 Ah. The hydraulic lift time of 24 seconds and the lowering time of 28 seconds allow for rapid positioning. With a platform load capacity of 907 kg, multiple persons or heavy tools can be lifted. The platform extension of 1,220.2 mm extends the reach without repositioning the machine. The maximum speed of 4.3 km/h and the turning radius of 4,950 mm are designed for precise maneuverability in confined spaces. The empty weight of 3,900 kg influences the static load on the floor.
Within the series, the 2591ES ranks 4th out of 18 models in terms of empty weight. The next smaller model is the 2591RT at 3,629 kg, while the 3391ES at 4,220 kg is the next larger model. The weight is virtually identical to the 3772RT and 3391RT models. The weight range of the series spans from 1,224.7 to 4,670 kg.
MEC scissor lifts 1532ES to 4191RT – the Californian lift builder from Kerman: the number as platform height in feet and width in inches, ES for Electric Scissor, RT for Rough Terrain with Kubota dual-fuel engine
MEC Aerial Work Platforms of Kerman in California's San Joaquin Valley is, alongside Genie, JLG, Skyjack and Snorkel, the fifth North American maker of scissor lifts – in business since the 1970s and aimed at rental fleets looking for simple, repair-friendly lifts. The type logic follows the American convention: the first digits give the platform height in feet, the last the platform width in inches – a 1532ES is 15 ft high and 32 in wide, a 2647ES 26 ft and 47 in, a 4191RT 41 ft and 91 in – ES stands for the electric indoor lift (Electric Scissor), RT for the rough-terrain lift with all-wheel drive and combustion engine, HD for the heavy-duty version with higher capacity. The RT models run on the Kubota DF752 dual-fuel engine burning petrol and LPG, as the register notes; the ES models run on battery.
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The register lists 18 versions with service weights from 1,225 to 4,670 kg, lengths from 1,830 to 3,660 mm and widths from 810 to 2,310 mm.
MEC is a niche supplier focused on North America; its argument against the big names is simple electrics and hydraulics, valued by rental companies with their own workshop. In Europe MEC lifts are rare.
On used lifts, operating hours, battery condition on ES models, play in scissor pins and rails, hydraulic tightness, the function of tilt and overload sensors, on RT models the Kubota engine and gas system and a valid periodic inspection count; parts run through MEC dealers and Kubota.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MEC Scherenbühnen, MEC Aerial Work Platforms (Hersteller, Kerman, Kalifornien)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,660 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,310 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 304.8 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,900 kgcorrect |
| Platform length | 3,350 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre size | 12-16.5 NHS \"outrigger\"correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 4.3 km/hcorrect |
| Turning radius | 4,950 mmcorrect |
Working data
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 87.1 lcorrect |
|---|---|
| Lift time | 24 scorrect |
| Lowering time | 28 scorrect |
| Platform extension | 1,220.2 mmcorrect |
| Platform capacity | 907 kgcorrect |
Electrical data
| Battery capacity | 375 Ahcorrect |
|---|---|
| Number of batteries | 8correct |
Other data
| System voltage | 48 Vcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the MEC 2591ES weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,900 kg.
What are the dimensions of the MEC 2591ES?
3,660 mm × 2,310 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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