Skyjack has confirmed that its new E-Drive scissor lifts are now ready for delivery to customers in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The new lifts were launched in North American in 2023 and in Asia at Bauma China in late November.
The Asian launch at Bauma China last November
The new machines employ AC brushless electric wheel motors for the drive function, in place of hydraulic motors, eliminating around 60 percent of all hydraulic fittings, helping reduce the risk of leaks, while boosting battery life by 20 percent - more for extended drive applications.
Malcolm Bowers
Benefits of direct electric drive to the user/hirer:
+ up to 40% longer use on a charge
+ Lower maintenance cost
+ Greatly reduced threat of oil leakage and damage to expensive flooring.
They abound
Well, I'm not keen. I never liked the first JLG 'leccy drive motors, and I've never liked any others since. I admit, I don't understand them, or know how the motor and controller work. Is everyone jumping on the bandwagon for marketing purposes, and to guard against the Chinese? If they were that good, surely the change would have happened sooner?
Doggie
Well, done Skyjack well-built and backed by the Skyjack team
Malcolm Bowers
Benefits of direct electric drive to the user/hirer:
+ up to 40% longer use on a charge
+ Lower maintenance cost
+ Greatly reduced threat of oil leakage and damage to expensive flooring.
They abound
Well, I'm not keen. I never liked the first JLG 'leccy drive motors, and I've never liked any others since. I admit, I don't understand them, or know how the motor and controller work. Is everyone jumping on the bandwagon for marketing purposes, and to guard against the Chinese? If they were that good, surely the change would have happened sooner?