Both handle ground a standard slab scissor can’t. They solve different problems.
Rough terrain: built for construction sites
A diesel rough terrain scissor like our 32ft LGMG SR1018RD is a big 4WD machine for unsealed ground, slopes within rating, and long outdoor days. Diesel means no charging downtime; big tyres mean it travels a site quickly. The trade-offs: weight, width, wheel loads that mark soft or finished surfaces, and no indoor use.
Tracked: built for access problems
Tracked scissors — our 19ft Zoomlion ZS0612C and 22ft LGMG SC0610EL-2, both electric — spread their weight over rubber tracks. They cross lawns, pavers, driveways and slab transitions gently, fit narrow gates, and being electric, can finish the job indoors.
Choose by site, not by name
| Your site | Machine |
|---|---|
| Open construction site, unsealed, needs height | Rough terrain (32ft) |
| Landscaped grounds, schools, strata | Tracked |
| Narrow side gate or laneway access | Tracked |
| Slopes and mud within rating, long days | Rough terrain |
| Mixed indoor + outdoor on one job | Tracked (electric) |
The mistake we see most
Hiring a rough terrain machine for a landscaped commercial property “because it’s outdoor work” — then paying to repair turf. Outdoor doesn’t automatically mean rough terrain. If surfaces matter, go tracked.
FAQs
Are Equip Hire’s tracked machines diesel? No — both tracked scissor lifts in the fleet are electric, including the 22ft LGMG SC0610EL-2.
Need a machine for this job? Get a hire quote — tell us the job and suburb and we’ll quote the right machine and delivery. Or use Help Me Choose. Call 0472 721 234.