Skyjack SJ6826 Electric Scissor Lift
Full-capacity 26-foot scissor. 1,500 lbs for crews, materials, and tools.
26-ft high-capacity electric scissor lift. 1,500 lb platform capacity, 93×46-inch deck, 48V DC electric. Built for commercial construction and heavy-load facility work.
- 26 ft platform height (32 ft working height)
- 1,500 lb platform rated capacity — full crew + materials
- 93" × 46" work deck — large enough to stage materials
- SKYCODED wiring — color-coded for fast field diagnosis
- 48V DC electric drive — all-day runtime on single charge
- Dual-cylinder hydraulic lift for smooth, synchronized rise
- Pothole protection standard
- Fold-down guardrail extension for material loading
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| Model | SJ6826 |
| Drive System | 48V DC electric |
| Manufacturer | Skyjack |
| Overall Width | 46 inches (1.17 m) |
| Platform Size | 93" × 46" (2.36 m × 1.17 m) |
| Certifications | ANSI/SAIA A92.20, CE EN 280, CSA B354 |
| Machine Weight | 5,800 lbs (2,631 kg) |
| Working Height | 32 ft (9.75 m) |
| Battery Runtime | 8+ hours |
| Platform Height | 26 ft (7.92 m) |
| Platform Capacity | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) |
| Gradeability (Stowed) | 25% |
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See this class of lift in action. The video below shows installation, real-world operation, and the kind of shop this lift belongs in.
⚙️ Pothole Protection Bar
A mechanical bar extends outward from the platform's lower edge when elevated above 6 feet. If the machine approaches a floor opening, drop-off, or dock edge, the bar contacts the hazard before the wheel reaches it — automatically halting drive before a tip-over can occur. Non-defeatable by the operator.
🔒 Outrigger Interlock (RT Models)
Rough-terrain models cannot raise above a set height unless all four outriggers confirm positive ground contact. The interlock is mechanical — not software-only. A single outrigger without firm contact blocks elevation above the threshold, preventing elevation on an unstable base.
🛡️ OSHA-Compliant Platform Guarding
Full-height (43 in) guardrails with mid-rail and toe board meet OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI/SAIA A92.20 fall protection requirements. The self-closing entry gate uses a positive slam-latch that cannot be accidentally kicked open. Platform D-ring anchor for personal fall arrest (on most models).
📊 Load Management System
On-board sensors monitor platform weight continuously. Overloading locks out the lift function and displays a fault code — the machine will not raise until load is reduced to within rating. This protects the scissor mechanism from overload and prevents the stability limit from being exceeded.
How does this compare?
The SJ6826 is the machine when load capacity is the primary spec. At 1,500 lbs, it handles two workers, tools, and a pallet of material on one lift. The narrow scissors (JLG 2632ES, Genie GS-2632) cap at 500 lbs — three workers already exceeds that. If you're doing commercial construction at 20-26 feet and moving real material loads, the SJ6826 is the right call. The 46-inch width still clears most commercial door openings; for tighter facilities, specify the narrow-width version at order time.