Rough terrain / 4WD
Skyjack SJ9253 RT Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
Skyjack SJ9253 RT
53ft diesel rough-terrain scissor lift, 17.98m working height, 680kg and five people — the tallest scissor lift in the fleet, with auto-levelling outriggers.
Working height
17.98 m
Platform height
16.15 m
Power
Diesel
Width
2.30 m
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Overview
About the Skyjack SJ9253 RT Rough Terrain Scissor Lift
The Skyjack SJ9253 RT is the tallest scissor lift in the fleet: 17.98m working height, 16.15m platform height and a 4.36 x 1.82m platform rated to 680kg with a five-person personnel rating. Auto-levelling outriggers are standard on the RT, and dual 1.52m (5ft) roll-out extension decks add 454kg on the main deck plus 227kg on the front extension. AXLDRIVE axle-based 4WD, 35% gradeability, 8,045kg, Kubota D1305 Tier 4F diesel (24.8hp), a 3.5kW belt-driven generator and a tilt alarm at 4.5 x 2.5 degrees.
Where it works
Best-fit jobs and sites
- The highest external access a scissor lift can give, tall facade and cladding work, industrial and civil sites with crew and materials at height.
Good to confirm: Diesel engine — outdoor use only. This machine is NOT drivable at full height: maximum drive height is 10.06m. 8,045kg on a 2.30m x 4.42m chassis — plan delivery and ground bearing carefully. 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
- 17.98 m
- Platform height
- 16.15 m
- Extension deck
- Dual 1.52m roll-out
Capacity1 spec
- Platform capacity
- 680
Dimensions2 specs
- Overall width
- 2.30 m
- Turning radius
- 6.40
Performance4 specs
- Gradeability
- 35
- 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
- SJ9253 RT
- Machine weight
- 8045
- Customer pickup
- Delivery only
- Delivery
- Quoted by suburb & access
Dimensions at a glance
The numbers that decide access
- Machine width
- 2.3 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
Delivery is quoted by suburb, site access and transport requirements. Tell us the tightest access width on site if the machine must pass through gates, doorways or between structures.
Licence and competency: Scissor-type EWP. No high-risk work licence required in NSW; EWPA Yellow Card (SL) accepted competency. Diesel site rules apply.
Hire period: Hire runs from delivery or pickup until off-hire is confirmed. Rates are quoted for your dates, suburb and machine together; see our hire terms for responsibilities during the hire.
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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