11.12.2025

A new Skyjack telescopic

Skyjack is to launch a new 85ft all electric Rough Terrain telescopic boom lift, the SJ28 TE+, initially destined for the Chinese and Southeast Asian markets, thus the metric nomenclature.

The all new, battery powered model will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Tianjin, with the first units due to come off line in February.

The new boom lift features a rising boom pivot point that not only raises the boom but also moves it forward. The boom itself is a straight three section telescopic, topped by a 1.68 metre jib with 130 degrees of articulation. All of which provides a 28.22 metre working height, with just over 20.5 metres of outreach with 300kg in the 910mm by 2.44 metre platform.

The maximum platform capacity of 454kg is available at up to 18.8 metres of outreach. As you might expect for a Rough Terrain boom lift, it is indoor and outdoor rated and has 360 degree continuous slew. One touch auto boom down is standard, as is a basic hostile environment kit, with cylinder bellows and boom wiper blades.

The overall width is 2.51 metres, overall stowed length 12.49 metres, but the jib can be tucked under for transport to reduce the overall length to 10.85 metres, without raising the stowed height of 3.15 metres.

Power comes from a 519Ah/80 volt lithium-ion battery pack feeding high performance AC brushless induction motors, one for the hydraulic pump, while the other drives the company’s ‘Axldrive’ axle based drive system. The drive system includes a limited slip differential on the front oscillating axle, with an operator controlled differential lock on the rear.

The lift is also equipped with Skyjack’s Easydrive direction sensing system, which ensures that whether the superstructure is facing the front or the rear, moving the drive joystick forward moves the machine forward, and vice versa if moved rearwards
The automatic battery charger is compatible with 220 and 380 volt power outlets and charges from empty to full in five hours at 60A and less than four hours at 80A.

President Charlie Patterson said: “Skyjack became an industry leader by providing machine features that combine durability, quality, and serviceability, making our products world-renowned for reliability. Our new electric telescopic boom, proudly designed for the Chinese and Southeast Asian markets, remains simply reliable and provides an environmentally friendly and sustainable choice for rental.”

Chan Tran, vice president operations for Asia Pacific, added: “The Skyjack team understands the importance of maximum uptime, so our equipment is designed to provide just that. All major service points are easily accessible for easy troubleshooting and repairs.”