Rough terrain / 4WD
Skyjack SJ8841 RT Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
Skyjack SJ8841 RT
41ft diesel rough-terrain scissor lift, 14.32m working height, 680kg and five people — a 3.40m platform for crew and materials.
Overview
About the Skyjack SJ8841 RT Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The Skyjack SJ8841 RT is a high-capacity diesel rough-terrain scissor lift: 14.32m working height, 12.50m platform height, 680kg capacity and a personnel rating of five. The platform measures 1.70 x 3.40m inside, with a 1.22m roll-out extension deck (dual decks available). 30% gradeability, 4,935kg, 10×16.5 tyres, 110V AC outlet on the platform, 5.6km/h drive speed.

Where it works
Best-fit jobs and sites
- Large external jobs where the whole crew and their materials go up together, cladding and facade work, industrial and civil sites.
Good to confirm: Diesel engine — outdoor use only. 2.21m wide, 3.53m long, 4,935kg — confirm access and ground bearing. Flotation tyres reduce capacity. An online listing cannot replace a site assessment, so tell us the job and we will confirm suitability.
Specifications
Full specifications
Grouped for quick scanning — a row appears once its figure is verified for this machine. The manufacturer spec sheet always takes precedence.
Reach & platform3 specs
- Working height
- 14.32 m
- Platform height
- 12.50 m
- Extension deck
- 1.22m roll-out (dual decks available)
Capacity1 spec
- Platform capacity
- 680
Dimensions2 specs
- Overall width
- 2.21 m
- Turning radius
- 6.30
Performance4 specs
- Gradeability
- 30
- Terrain type
- Rough terrain / 4WD
- Indoor use
- No
- Outdoor use
- Yes
Power & drive2 specs
- Power source
- Diesel
- Drive type
- 4WD
Machine & transport5 specs
- Manufacturer
- Skyjack
- Model
- SJ8841 RT
- Machine weight
- 4935
- Customer pickup
- Delivery only
- Delivery
- Quoted by suburb & access
Dimensions at a glance
The numbers that decide access
- Machine width
- 2.21 m: large machine, so plan vehicle-width access
Drawn to scale from this machine's stored specifications. The manufacturer spec sheet (below) governs.
Delivery, access and running
Pre-start checks, every day
Every Equip Hire machine is function-tested before delivery, and every operator still checks the machine before each shift. This is the baseline we use; the machine's own logbook and check sheet govern.
Walk around
- Tyres / tracks, wheels and structure: damage, cracks, leaks
- Scissor stack / boom, pins and hoses: no visible damage or hydraulic leaks
- Decals, capacity plate and rails in place; gates close properly
- Work area: overhead power lines, holes, slopes, other traffic
Power on
- Fuel level, engine oil and coolant
- Ground and platform controls both operate correctly
- Emergency stop and horn work from both stations
Function test
- Raise, lower and drive at low height before working
- Emergency lowering: know where it is and that it works
- Tilt / overload alarms not showing faults
Any fault: tag it out and call us on 0472 721 234. Do not operate a machine with a known fault. Based on manufacturer pre-start requirements and SafeWork NSW guidance.
Before it arrives
- Measure the route, not the door. Every gate, corridor and lift on the way to the work area: handles, hinges, bollards and stored materials all eat clearance.
- Walk the ground. Compacted and trafficable beats "looks firm", so mark soft spots, trenches and services before the machine tracks over them.
- Clear the work zone. Overhead services, sprinkler heads and light fittings at working height; exclusion for people below.
- Delivery space. Room for the truck to stop and unload safely. Tell us about docks, driveways and height limits when you book.
Mistakes we see weekly
- Booking on ceiling height instead of the actual task height. Measure to the work, then add nothing "just in case".
- Quoting the nominal door size instead of the clear opening. An 820 mm door leaf are not 820 mm once the door stop is counted.
- Treating a rough-terrain machine as an indoor unit. The tyres mark floors and the engine can't run enclosed.
- Leaving induction and permit requirements to delivery morning. Shopping centres and managed sites need paperwork before the truck arrives.
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