Boom lifts feature electronic controls - new products - Brief Article

Masonry Construction, Dec, 2002 by Jim Camillo

The Model 1350 high-reach boom lift has a 135-foot platform height and incorporates the JibPLUS feature (an articulating jib that allows for greater platform maneuverability). The Model 860SJ (86-foot platform height) and the Model 800S (80-foot platform height) use an innovative design that eliminates the need for extendable axles. All of the lifts have 500-pound unrestricted platform capacity. The Model 800S and the Model 1350 machine lift up to 1000 pounds, and the Model 860SJ features a 750-pound capacity in a restricted mode. All models incorporate an electronic control system that provides better fuel efficiency and improved machine function control.

* JLG Industries Inc., 1 JLG Dr., McConnellsburg, PA 17233; 717-485-5161; www.jlg.com

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