del8000
Posted 1/7/2016 08:08 (#5017785)
Subject: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lift
SE NE
I am looking for some opinion on scissor lifts. I've found a pretty decent price on a Skyjack 7027 Rough-terrain lift and am considering it for use on the farm. It's a 15+ year old unit and was reconditioned about 8 years ago. Was wondering what everyone else's experience is with older lifts and what to expect to have to do for repairs in the near future. Its from a rental place, so am guessing it was maintained regularly when back in the lot, but well abused at the job site. Also am curious if people have bought a rough-terrain and later wished they had the smaller lifts meant for smooth concrete, or the other way around. E718
Posted 1/7/2016 08:22 (#5017816 - in reply to #5017785)
Subject: RE: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lift
Sac & Story county IA
Is it sort of like forklift, take your pick, helpless or clumsy? Or compromise someplace in the middle? seedcleaner
Posted 1/7/2016 14:09 (#5018584 - in reply to #5017785)
Subject: RE: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lift
Mid-Missouri
We have a 4x4 lift that will go 35 feet or better. It has been a machine that isn't used frequently but well worth having when we do use it. You need to decide your needs. If you want one to help build a building, take you to the top of a grain bin to sample the grain with a bad hip, trim trees, etc... you need a 4x4. If you want one to use inside the building that you built and go through doorways, you need a concrete machine.
If the used one is fully functional, $4000 would be about right. del8000
Posted 1/7/2016 14:21 (#5018602 - in reply to #5018584)
Subject: RE: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lift
SE NE
Wish I could find a 4x4 for $4000, at least none close to here that I'm finding for that price. I'm looking at one for about $7K for a 27' model. Going to use it first to put a ceiling in the shop, but it's pretty wide open in there right now. Future use would be for trees, repairing buildings and the like.
Have you had any major repair to be done on yours? Any trouble getting parts for them? Sodbustr
Posted 1/7/2016 19:47 (#5019362 - in reply to #5017785)
Subject: RE: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lift
Western Iowa
I have one of those for sale right now as well and have had several others over the years
The skyjacks have a good reputation in that model. They use Dana axles and most hydraulic components are generic enough to not need a dealer.
Skyjack parts for that lift are not hard to get. Keep a couple relays on hand and download the service manual off the skyjack website.
They don't turn the sharpest, and they sit a little taller all the way down than some other manufacturers.
$7k isn't a bad price if the hours aren't too bad. I am asking 8K for one with 1800 hours..... Avg. Joe
Posted 1/7/2016 21:25 (#5019731 - in reply to #5017785)
Subject: RE: Rough-Terrain Scissor Lift
Elmwood, Ne. Just East of Lincoln
I bought a Skyjack 7127 that I bought 3 years ago. Same story. Came from a rental place. I think its an 05 model. Bought it to build my own shed. Wound up keeping it. It's great to have around and works great. Had to put a key switch in it this summer. Otherwise no trouble. Some of the things to consider that I don't really like for using around the farm. You have to be on level ground. If its tilted at all it will not raise up. One tire low and your out of business. I would look for one with leveling jacks if I were shopping again. Also if you are wanting to run it on concrete a lot it has no differential in the axles. It will skid the inside tire and leave black marks on the concrete
(not NAT approved
).
Edited by Avg. Joe 1/7/2016 21:33
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