New & Used Scissor Lifts
What is a scissor lift?
A scissor lift is a working platform which can be mechanically lifted up vertically, to raise workers, tools and materials to areas of height.
Scissor lifts are also referred to as aerial work platforms (AWP), elevated work platforms (EWP) or mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP). The platform sits on top of an hydraulic criss-crossing scissor pack, which is where the name originates.
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Types of scissor lift
- Electric scissor lifts
- Diesel scissor lifts
- Hybrid scissor lifts
Benefits of scissor lifts
- Scissor lifts are very versatile and can be used in a number of applications, which makes them a flexible piece of machinery
- They come in a large number of models and sizes so that you can select the most suitable one for your application
- They can be used both indoors and outdoors, with the options for non-marking tyres and clean electrical fuel
- Scissor lifts are easy to move into position and quicker to set up than scaffolding or work towers
- Simple to operate
- Compact storage, as when the scissor lift is not in use, the platform can be lowered and stored taking up very little space
- Small models can be used to gain access in very small spaces
- Due to deck size, and safe working loads (SWL), several people can work on the platform at a time; larger size machines have the capacity to have a number of people & tools on board.
What applications are scissor lifts good for?
- Scissor lifts are now considered safer and more efficient alternatives to ladders, scaffolding and work towers. Therefore they can be used for any application where you need to access areas of height vertically
- These machines are now widely used in a number of industries and settings including construction, retail, airports, warehouses, stadiums and schools.
- Smaller electric scissors can usually turn on their own axis, requiring very little space to manoeuvre. Larger diesel scissor lifts usually have stabilisers to provide better stability when working at great heights.
What is the difference between scissor lift and a cherry picker?
A scissor lift is a platform that can go up and down vertically in one plane, and has no or very little outreach (unless the unit has a slide out deck).
An articulated cherry picker can go up and down, but with a greater range of movement and outreach due to hinges on the boom, so they can articulate up and down over obstacles. A telescopic cherry picker usually is quicker in operation to reach height, but does not have articulation or ‘up and over’ capacity.
What training do I need to use a scissor lift?
In order to operate a scissor lift, you will need to have category 1a/3a IPAF training depending on your requirements. We can provide training in just the area you require, or we can provide IPAF training for 2 subjects, which will qualify you to operate machines that fall into the 1a, 1b, 3a and 3b categories, such as a cherry picker.
If you have previously been IPAF trained, we also provide refresher IPAF training.
AFI deliver industry leading training and are recognised as one of the leading IPAF training providers in the UK. We offer training through our AFI Training brand.
How to service and maintain your scissor lift
Our team are experts in servicing and maintaining scissor lifts and all the machines we sell have been through rigorous testing to ensure that you are purchasing equipment of the highest safety levels.
We can offer comprehensive service and maintenance packages including LOLER certification to keep your machines legal and your workers safe. We are also able to cover breakdowns at an agreed additional cost.
Click here to find out more about our service and maintenance options.
Which scissor lift do I need?
There are many types of scissor lift available depending on the space available, height required, application and your budget.
If you are still unsure which type of scissor lift or aerial platform you need for your application, then get in touch and our experienced and friendly team will be able to talk you through your options.
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Dingli JCPT1612DCB
Year: 2019
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 15.7m
£25,714 excl. VAT More Details

Genie GS1930
Year: 2014
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.79m
£6,694 excl. VAT More Details

Genie GS1930
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.79m
£8,479 excl. VAT More Details
Genie GS1932
Year: 2008
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.79m
£2,901 excl. VAT More Details

Genie GS1932
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.79m
£4,686 excl. VAT More Details

Genie GS1932
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.79m
£8,479 excl. VAT More Details
Genie GS2632
Year: 2014
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.92m
£8,567 excl. VAT More Details
Genie GS2668RT
Year: 2014
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£20,450 excl. VAT More Details

Genie GS3246
Year: 2010
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 11.75m
£7,299 excl. VAT More Details

Genie GS5390
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 18.15m
£13,240 excl. VAT More Details
Hollandlift HL165
Year: 2006
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 18.5m
£17,383 excl. VAT More Details
Hollandlift HL165
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 18.5m
£21,246 excl. VAT More Details
Hollandlift HL165
Year: 2008
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 18.5m
£25,109 excl. VAT More Details
Hollandlift HL165
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 18.5m
£40,560 excl. VAT More DetailsHaulotte S14E
Year: 2010
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14m
£8,900 excl. VAT More DetailsHaulotte S14E
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14m
£10,383 excl. VAT More Details
Haulotte S14E
Year: 2012
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14m
£11,867 excl. VAT More DetailsHaulotte S14E
Year: 2013
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14m
£13,350 excl. VAT More Details
Haulotte S14E
Year: 2015
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14m
£16,811 excl. VAT More Details
Haulotte S14E
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14m
£18,789 excl. VAT More Details
Haulotte S14E
Year: 2017
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14m
£20,767 excl. VAT More Details
JLG 2630
Year: 2012
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.77m
£6,171 excl. VAT More DetailsJLG 3246
Year: 2012
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 11.68m
£9,691 excl. VAT More Details
JLG 4069E
Year: 2013
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14.19m
£22,149 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ3219
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£4,297 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3219
Year: 2012
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£4,911 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ3219
Year: 2013
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£5,524 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3219
Year: 2014
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£6,139 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3219
Year: 2015
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£6,957 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3219
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£7,776 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3219
Year: 2017
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£8,594 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3219
Year: 2018
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 7.8m
£9,413 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ3226
Year: 2010
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£5,156 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ3226
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£6,016 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ3226
Year: 2012
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£6,876 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3226
Year: 2013
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£7,734 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3226
Year: 2014
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£8,594 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3226
Year: 2015
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£9,740 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3226
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£10,886 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3226
Year: 2017
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£12,031 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ3226
Year: 2018
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£13,177 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ4626
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£6,087 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ4626
Year: 2013
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£7,827 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ4626
Year: 2014
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£8,696 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ4626
Year: 2015
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£9,856 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ4626
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£11,016 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ4626
Year: 2018
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 9.9m
£13,334 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ6826RT
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£6,503 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6826RT
Year: 2008
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£8,207 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6826RT
Year: 2010
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£11,364 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6826RT
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£13,259 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6826RT
Year: 2015
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£21,466 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ6826RT
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£23,991 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6826RT
Year: 2017
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 9.9m
£26,517 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£7,511 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2008
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£8,877 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2009
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£10,243 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2010
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£12,291 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£14,341 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2015
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£23,219 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2016
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£25,950 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ6832RT
Year: 2017
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.8m
£28,681 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8831
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.4m
£6,416 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ8831
Year: 2008
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.4m
£6,916 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8831
Year: 2009
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 11.4m
£7,416 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ8841
Year: 2005
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 14.5m
£6,000 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8841
Year: 2006
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 14.5m
£6,700 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8841
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 14.5m
£7,400 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ8841
Year: 2008
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 14.5m
£8,100 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8841
Year: 2012
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 14.5m
£20,466 excl. VAT More DetailsSkyjack SJ8841E
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14.5m
£5,216 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8841E
Year: 2009
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14.5m
£8,346 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8841E
Year: 2010
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14.5m
£12,517 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8841E
Year: 2011
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Electric
Working Height: 14.5m
£16,690 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ8841G
Year: 2012
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Bi-Fuel
Working Height: 14.5m
£20,466 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ9250
Year: 2007
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 17.2m
£8,240 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ9250
Year: 2008
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 17.2m
£8,240 excl. VAT More Details
Skyjack SJ9250
Year: 2017
Machine Type: Scissor
Fuel Type: Diesel
Working Height: 17.2m
£46,141 excl. VAT More Details
