Rough Terrain Scissor Lift For Sale & Rental - Reliable Equipment

Rough terrain scissor lifts are robust machines built to operate on demanding outdoor worksites. Scissor lifts transport people and equipment upwards on a platform so that they can work on projects that would be too difficult to do with a ladder. Rough terrain scissor lifts are generally four-wheel drive, which means they can deal with the most uneven surfaces. They also have positive traction control which stops the wheels from spinning. They can be either electric or diesel.

GS-3390

The Genie GS3390 can deal with the toughest of terrains. It comes with four-wheel drive and positive traction control. It is just 7’ 8” wide so is capable of negotiating narrow areas

MEC 4069

The MEC 4069 is another excellent model. It was four-wheel drive with traction control. It can easily handle uneven and steep surfaces.

All rough terrain scissor lifts come with their own set of specifications but they all have these features in common:

Rough terrain tires filled with foam
Driveability at full height
Full-height swing gate
AC power to the platform
Tilt level sensor
Even axle weight distribution
Alarm for the descent

Some rough terrain scissor lifts have an ‘oscillatory axle’. This helps to keep the wheels stable on the ground.

Are Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts Good?

Rough terrain scissor lifts are an essential piece of equipment on a construction site where you need to work at a height. They can cope with just about any type of uneven surface because they have four-wheel drive and positive traction control. Rough terrain scissor lifts increase productivity due to their excellent traction, their speed, and their gradability. Many can operate on very steep gradients of up to 50%.

What Models of Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts Are The Best?

There are many rough terrain scissor lifts on offer from different companies. It may be difficult to choose which one to buy or rent. We have chosen a couple of rough terrain scissor lifts that we think are worth taking a look at.

The Genie GS3390 can deal with the toughest of terrains. It comes with four-wheel drive and positive traction control. It is just 7’ 8” wide so is capable of negotiating narrow areas. Other features include:

Foam-filled rough terrain ties
Proportional life and drive
Oscillating axle
The maximum working height is 39’
The platform capacity is 2500 pounds

The MEC 4069 is another excellent model. It was four-wheel drive with traction control. It can easily handle uneven and steep surfaces. Other features include:

Proportional lift and drive controls
Roll-out deck extension
Integrated steel material rack
Kubota 1105 Tier 4 Final engine
The maximum working height is 46’
The platform capacity is 800 pounds
40% gradability

Should You Rent Or Buy A Rough Terrain Scissor Lift?

This is a very important question. Buying a rough terrain scissor lift will set you back a pretty penny and perhaps you haven’t got the spare cash. However, many companies do offer finance. If you plan to use a rough terrain scissor lift regularly, it does make sense to buy one if you can. It will be a good investment for the future. However, if you think you are going to use it just for a one-time job or infrequent use, renting could be the better option. In the end, you will have to weigh up the pros and cons of both before making your decision.