Rough terrain / 4WD
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$170 + GST per day ($187 inc GST)
Minimum hire term 3 months. Shorter hires: request a quote for your dates. Rate details
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.
Machine availability and transport are confirmed as part of your quote. An enquiry is not a booking.
Long-term hire
From $170/day on 3 months+ hire
Minimum hire 3 months or longer
The tallest rough terrain platform in the yard, on one clear long-term rate with no insurance, environmental or hire levies added.
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Any delivery and collection is quoted upfront.
Overview
The Skyjack SJ9253 RT is the tallest scissor lift in the fleet: 17.98 m working height, 16.15 m platform height and a 4.36 x 1.82 m platform rated to 680 kg with a five-person personnel rating. Auto-levelling outriggers are standard on the RT, and dual 1.52 m (5ft) roll-out extension decks add 454 kg on the main deck plus 227 kg on the front extension. AXLDRIVE axle-based 4WD, 35% gradeability, 8,045 kg, Kubota D1305 Tier 4F diesel (24.8 hp), a 3.5 kW belt-driven generator and a tilt alarm at 4.5 x 2.5 degrees.
Work that is too high for a 40ft class machine but still directly above where the lift can stand: tall warehouse and factory facades, high-bay roof edges, large commercial frontages, steel erection and services on industrial buildings. The large deck with two roll-out extensions and five-person rating suits crews installing long runs of cladding, glazing or signage, and the on-board generator powers tools at height.
If anything sits between the standing point and the work, such as a roof overhang, a garden bed or a lower structure, a scissor lift cannot reach over it. That job needs a boom lift; see scissor lift versus boom lift.
External work on a taller shed or industrial building in the Southern Highlands that is beyond a 40ft machine. Confirm the actual working height and platform load first, then the delivery access, ground support and setup clearance for an 8,045 kg machine on outriggers. Jobs like this often run long enough for long-term rates. This is an example, not a record of a completed job.
The SJ9253 RT is a truck delivery from Berkshire Park. We confirm the route in, overhead clearance and the unloading point before booking; see delivery and site access. Large-facade jobs often run for weeks, so look at planning the hire period and our long-term hire rates for 3 months and longer.
The Sinoboom 1323RD (43ft) and the Skyjack SJ8841 RT (41ft) are lighter and narrower to deliver. Compare the full diesel rough-terrain range or use the EWP working height chart.
Get a quote with the work height, the suburb and a photo of where the machine will stand, or call 0472 721 234.
Customers who hired tracked & all terrain
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I don’t usually leave reviews, but the service provided by Kay and Shev was amazing. I hired a tracked 19ft scissor lift and the whole process was easy from start to finish. The scissor lift was in great condition, clean, well maintained and worked exactly as it should. I decided to go with pickup as I ws in the area and it went smooth and everything was ready to go when I arrived. I’ve hired equipment plenty of times before where the trailer ends upp being the annoying part, either old, rough or not set up properly, but that wasn’t the case here at all. The trailer provided was in great condition and made transporting the machine simple and safe. Highly recommend Equip Hire for quick and reliable access equipment hire.
Equip Hire replied: Thanks heaps, Sahel. Really appreciate the detailed review, especially the note about the trailer, that makes a big difference when picking up a tracked 19 ft scissor lift. Glad Kay and Shev had everything ready and the whole hire was smooth from start to finish. If you need scissor lift hire, tracked scissor lift hire, or access equipment hire around Penrith, Minchinbury, Parramatta or wider Sydney again, we will look after you.
★★★★★
Hired a scissor lift through the brother Kay! The dude was a top bloke, went above and beyond just to meet our needs! I’ll definitely be coming back here for any future hires 🫱🏽🫲🏾 …
Equip Hire replied: Thanks heaps, Vavega. Really appreciate the kind words, and stoked the scissor lift hire was a good fit for your job. Whenever you need access equipment hire in Sydney again, whether it is scissor lift hire Sydney, boom lift hire, or an Athena tracked scissor for rough ground, just give us a yell. 🤝 …
★★★★★
K was awesome to deal with. His service is second-to-none and I would highly recommend using their equipment. K was super very quick to respond to calls and was always available to guide me through any issues. Thanks again!
Equip Hire replied: Thanks, Harry. Glad the quick callbacks and walkthroughs helped and that everything felt easy on your end. If your next Sydney job needs access equipment, we have you covered with scissor lift hire Sydney, boom lift hire, and Athena tracked scissor lifts for uneven ground. Appreciate the recommendation.
Reviews left on Google by Equip Hire customers. All tracked & all terrain reviews.
Where it works
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.
Decision panel
Seven questions about this job, answered from this machine's verified specifications. 16 of 17 figures are on file; one is still to confirm with the hire team.
A Confirm mark means the decisive figure is not on this record. Send us the site details and we will answer it before quoting; we never guess a specification.
Specifications
Grouped for quick scanning. A row appears once its figure is verified for this machine; anything not listed here is not yet on the record, and the Fit & access panel above marks it Confirm. The manufacturer spec sheet always takes precedence.
Drawn to scale from this machine's stored specifications. The manufacturer spec sheet (below) governs.
Transport
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Quoted by suburb, machine and access. We plan the truck, the unloading space and any overhead hazards before the run, tell us about docks, tight driveways and height limits when you book.
Customer pickup has not been confirmed for this machine. Delivery is quoted together with the hire; if you would rather collect, ask the team and they will confirm whether a trailer combination is approved for it.
Logistics
What we need from you, and what we take care of.
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Quoted by suburb, site access and transport requirements, the machine and the delivery are quoted together for your dates.
Tell us the narrowest gate, doorway or gap the machine must pass through and we will confirm the fit before it is loaded.
Scissor-type EWP. No high-risk work licence required in NSW; EWPA Yellow Card (SL) accepted competency. Diesel site rules apply.
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.
Send your suburb, your dates and the tightest access width. We will confirm the machine and quote the delivery with it.
Safety
Every Equip Hire machine is function-tested before it leaves the yard. The operator still checks it before each shift, tick these off as you go.
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Tag it out and call us on 0472 721 234. Never operate a machine with a known fault, we will repair or swap it.
Ticking here is a memory aid on your phone, nothing is stored. The machine’s own logbook and pre-start check sheet are the record. Based on the manufacturer’s daily check requirements and SafeWork NSW guidance for this kind of equipment.
Site prep
Five minutes of checking here is what keeps a delivery from becoming a return trip.
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Every gate, corridor and lift on the way to the work area. Handles, hinges, bollards and stored materials all eat clearance.
Compacted and trafficable beats “looks firm”. Mark soft spots, trenches and services before the machine tracks over them.
Overhead services, sprinkler heads and light fittings at working height, and an exclusion zone for people below.
Room for the truck to stop and unload safely. Tell us about docks, driveways and height limits when you book.
Avoid
The things that most often send a machine back or hold up a job.
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Measure to the actual task height, then choose the machine. Nothing added “just in case”.
An 820 mm door leaf is not 820 mm of clear opening once the stop and hardware are counted. Measure the gap.
The tyres mark floors and the engine cannot run enclosed.
Shopping centres and managed sites need the paperwork approved before the truck arrives.
Working height is 18 m and the platform floor rises to 16.2 m. Working height is the platform height plus about 2 m for a person standing on the platform, which is how hire sizes are normally stated.
It is 2.3 m wide and 4.42 m long when stowed. We look for at least 50 mm of clearance beyond the machine width at each opening. Measure the narrowest point of the whole route, not just the final doorway: gates, door frames, corridors, lift cars and the turn in from a corridor, which needs more room than a straight approach.
Stowed (travel) height is 3.19 m. Check headroom along the route: door heads, roller doors, ducts, sprinklers and ramps.
Rated platform capacity is 680 kg. People, tools and materials all count.
A scissor lift goes straight up; the extension deck, where fitted, slides out over the front only. To work over an awning, a roof edge or plant, look at articulating boom lifts, which go up and out.
It is built for construction ground: compacted, reasonably level site pads, road base and firm dirt. Soft, wet or disturbed ground still has to be assessed, and it must be set up and used on ground that can carry its weight, within the manufacturer's levelling limits.
It is rated for outdoor use. The maximum wind speed for this model is confirmed from its manual before outdoor work. Diesel exhaust makes it unsuitable for enclosed spaces without proper ventilation.
Gradeability of 35% is the steepest slope it can drive up while stowed. That is not permission to raise the platform on a slope: elevated work needs ground within the manufacturer's tilt limit, and the tilt alarm stops elevation beyond it.
It has outriggers, so allow for their footprint when set up. It is four-wheel drive. Allow a firm area for the delivery truck to unload close to where it will work.
It runs on diesel. How refuelling is handled on your hire is confirmed with the quote.
It weighs about 8,045 kg. Weight alone does not show whether a floor can take it: suspended slabs, mezzanines, pits, pavers and lift cars need their rating checked against the wheel or track loads in the manufacturer's data, by someone able to assess the structure.
Delivery is from our Berkshire Park depot. Delivery is quoted with the machine for your suburb, site access and hire dates. Customer pickup has not been approved for this machine, so plan on delivery.
For delivery, the truck needs a firm, clear area to unload close to the work, and someone on site to sign for the machine.
Transport is quoted separately for your suburb and site. A longer-term rate applies only when the hire runs for its minimum period; a shorter hire is quoted at the rate for its actual length.
No high risk work licence is needed for a scissor lift in NSW. Operators must still be trained and competent for this type of machine and familiarised with this model before use, and many sites ask for an industry card such as the EWPA Yellow Card plus their own induction. SafeWork NSW licence guidance.
The machine, your dates, the site suburb and anything that limits access: the narrowest opening, headroom, ground type and how high the work is. The team confirms availability for your dates and that the machine suits the site, then sends the quote with delivery. Nothing is booked until we confirm.
A hire can be extended. Call or email the team with your hire reference and the new finish date, and earlier is better because the machine may be committed to another job. Extra time is confirmed with you, and the rate for the longer period is confirmed with it: a change to the booking can mean the rate is revised, a minimum hire applies, or the correct rate for the actual hire period is used.
Hire charges run until the machine is properly off-hired with Equip Hire and is available for collection, clean, accessible and safe to collect. To off-hire you contact Equip Hire directly and get an off-hire number or confirmation back. Stopping work, leaving the machine on site, telling another contractor or assuming we know the job is finished does not end the hire. Charges stop at the confirmed off-hire, not on the day the truck happens to arrive, but they can continue if the machine is not accessible or ready when we come for it.
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Working height, not platform height
Working height is 17.98 m (about 59 feet); the platform floor reaches 16.15 m (about 53 feet), the figure a size in feet usually names. Working height is what a person can reach standing on the platform, roughly two metres above the platform floor. Check which of the two figures a quote is using.
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