Skyjack SJ16 – specifications
Series: Skyjack Boom Lift
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The SJ16 is an aerial work platform from the SJ series manufactured by Skyjack. The company, headquartered in Guelph, is part of the Linamar industrial group and produces articulated and telescopic boom lifts. At Skyjack, the number in the model name approximately indicates the working height in feet, which for this model suggests a corresponding lift height. The series includes various versions with different boom configurations, where the abbreviation T stands for telescopic boom and AJ for articulated boom.
With an empty weight of 966 kg and a width of 770 mm, the machine is designed for use in confined environments. The platform measures 930.1 mm in length and 690.1 mm in width and offers a load capacity of 227 kg. These values allow for the transport of tools and materials for single-person operations. The gradeability of 30% enables the machine to handle inclines, while the 12 x 4 x 8 solid rubber tires provide stability on firm surfaces. The lift time of 20 s and the lowering time of 18 s determine the speed of vertical movement.
Within the series, the SJ16 ranks 12th out of 13 models in terms of empty weight. The next smaller model, the SJ12, weighs 782 kg, while the next larger model, the SJ30 AJE, is significantly heavier at 5,563 kg. The weight range of the series spans from 782 to 16,965 kg. This classification shows that the SJ16 belongs to the lighter variants of the series. Such machines are typically suitable for tasks indoors or on smooth floors, where low self-weight and compact dimensions are crucial to minimize floor loading and navigate narrow passages.
Skyjack Boom Lift – articulating and telescopic boom lifts from the Canadian maker in Guelph: SJ12 to SJ86 T, operating weights from 782 to 16,965 kg
Skyjack is headquartered in Guelph, in the Canadian province of Ontario, and belongs to the industrial group Linamar. This page gathers the articulating and telescopic boom lifts of the SJ range, from the small SJ12 to the large SJ82 T, SJ85 AJ and SJ86 T. On Skyjack machines the number in the type gives roughly the working height in feet, so the SJ46 reaches about 46 feet of working height; the T suffix denotes a telescopic boom, AJ an articulating jib.
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The register lists here 13 versions with operating weights of 782 to 16,965 kg, platform capacities of 225 to 227 kg and platform widths from 770 mm.
Articulating and telescopic boom lifts open up working heights that scaffolding or scissor lifts cannot reach, or only with great effort, for instance over obstacles, at facades or under building roofs; alongside JLG and Genie, Skyjack is one of the big three brands in this segment and is widely used on construction sites and in industry worldwide through rental fleets.
When buying used, what counts is the function of the hydraulic cylinders in the individual boom sections, the condition of the overload protection and the emergency lowering systems, the tyres and drive system, the electronics of the platform controls, and on electrically driven variants the condition of the batteries; wear parts and control electronics run through the Skyjack distribution network and its affiliated rental companies.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Skyjack Boom Lift, Skyjack (Linamar, Hersteller)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 770 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 966 kgcorrect |
| Platform length | 930.1 mmcorrect |
| Platform width | 690.1 mmcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Tyre size | 12 x 4 x 8correct |
|---|---|
| Tyre type | solid tyrescorrect |
Working data
| Lift time | 20 scorrect |
|---|---|
| Lowering time | 18 scorrect |
| Platform capacity | 227 kgcorrect |
| Gradeability | 30 %correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Skyjack SJ16 weigh?
The unladen weight is 966 kg.
What to check before buying
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