Skyjack Shows New 12,000-Pound Telehandler at World of Concrete

Linamar Corporation’s Skyjack division unveiled a new SJ1256 TH telehandler during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Tier-4 Final compliant machine brings Skyjack’s class-leading load chart performance to the 12,000-lb lifting capacity market and will be available for purchase in the second quarter of 2017. 

“The SJ1256 TH is based heavily on our class-leading SJ1056 TH,” said Barry Greenaway, senior product manager, Skyjack. “Most telehandlers in the 12K category lift 12,000 lbs to just over 20 feet. The SJ1256 TH can lift 12,000 lbs to 35 ft. Another outstanding feature, is that it can lift 1,000 lbs at maximum forward reach of 42.6 ft without deploying outriggers, whereas most similar machines can only lift up to 500 lbs, or even no load at all, in the same circumstance.”

Ideal for heavier-duty applications, the SJ1256 TH features 12,000-lbs (5,443 kg) maximum lift capacity, 56.3 ft (17.1 m) maximum lift height, 6,000 lbs (2,721 kg) lift capacity at maximum lift height without deploying outriggers and 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg) lift capacity at maximum lift height with outriggers deployed, 42.6 ft (12.95m) maximum forward reach and a Tier-IV final 107hp Deutz TCD3.6L engine that uses Diesel Exhaust Fluid but requires no regeneration. 

“By introducing the SJ1256 TH, we can now supply telehandlers to operators and rental branches that cater to heavier duty applications, such as the energy sector,” Greenaway said. “We want to be able to service those sectors as part of our pursuit of becoming a full-line manufacturer and supplier of mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers.” 

The SJ1256 TH retains all the unique Skyjack features that made the SJ1056 TH a success, including: 

• SKYCODED control system
• FLEXCAB easy cab conversion system
• READYHOOK yoke-mounted rigging hook for effecting handling of suspended load
• Shares same control systems, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic layout with the TH range, ensuring instant familiarization for operators of other TH units.

Based on customer feedback to the TH series, Skyjack made several changes to the SJ1256 TH including integrating a heavy duty cab door so there’s less chance of customer damage and offering hybrid hard surface/grip lug style tires as standard to provide significantly longer wear life and to help customers reduce operating costs. These improvements were also rolled out to the rest of the TH range with no increase to acquisition costs.

Additional machines on display

In addition to the SJ1256 TH, Skyjack also displayed two telehandlers and two scissor lifts at booth C5461. 

Like other telehandlers in the TH-range, both the SJ843 TH and SJ1056 TH are powered by a Tier-IV final 74hp engine and are engineered to require no diesel particulate filter, no diesel exhaust fluid and no other active exhaust after treatment. The TH series features simpler rear axle stabilization on SJ1044 TH and SJ1056 TH, hydraulics, outriggers, controls, engine servicing and is ideal for use in the concrete and masonry industries. Skyjack’s TH series offers unique Skyjack features like FLEXCAB that allows fleet operators to easily convert between open and enclosed cabs with simple hand tools; and READYHOOK, Skyjack’s yoke mounted lifting hook that is fitted as standard and has capacities that match the maximum lift capability of the telehandler. READYHOOK allows the appropriate under-slinging of loads and avoids the practice of using the forks as an underslung lifting device. 

The SJ843 TH has a flexible control and drive system that allows easy operation. It features 8,000 lbs (3,632 kg) maximum lift capacity, 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) lift capacity at maximum lift height of 43.4 ft (13.23 m) and 1,900 lbs (862 kg) lift capacity at maximum reach of 28.9 ft (8.8 m). 

With the SJ1056 TH, Skyjack redefined what a 10,000-lb class machine is capable of by leveraging the strength and simplicity of the TH series design. The SJ1056 TH has a maximum lift capacity of 10,000 lbs (4,540 kg) that it can place to a class leading height of 44 ft (13.4 m), 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) lift capacity at maximum lift height of 56.3 ft (17.1 m) and 3,000 lbs (1361 kg) lift capacity at maximum forward reach of 41.5 ft (12.7 m). 

Skyjack also exhibited the SJIII 3219 electric scissor lift and the SJ6832 RT rough terrain scissor lift, which are both drivable at full height. The SJIII 3219 features a maximum weight capacity of 550 lbs (259 kg) and a working height of 25 ft (7.62 m). To help operator navigate through tight spaces, the unit offers 90-degree steering and zero inside turning radius. 

Designed for challenging jobsites, the SJ6832 RT features has a maximum weight capacity of 1,000 lbs (454 kg), a maximum working height of 38 ft (11.75 m) and up to 40% gradeability.