Used Skyjack SJ85AJ Articulated Diesel Boom Lift for Sale | 27.74m Working Height 2021
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This Used MEWP for sale is a 2021 Skyjack SJ85AJ articulated boom lift offered through UK MEWPS Ltd as the official UK Digital Partner to Skyjack Europe. The machine shows 1277 genuine operating hours and has been owned and maintained from new by a professional MEWP engineering company, ensuring consistent mechanical upkeep throughout its working life.
The unit is presented in good operational condition and has been mechanically maintained. It benefits from four brand new tyres installed using genuine Skyjack parts in October 2025 and includes the original owner’s and operator’s manual. The machine has partial LOLER validity remaining. The basket shows signs of operational wear and the unit requires minor cosmetic remediation, which can be easily addressed if required.
This MEWP is sold as seen, with inspection available on request via UK MEWPS. A strong opportunity for contractors and fleet operators seeking a reliable used MEWP for sale with verified ownership history and professional maintenance background.
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The Skyjack SJ85AJ is a diesel-powered articulated boom lift engineered for high-reach access applications requiring strong outreach capability and stable elevated operation. This model provides a maximum working height of 27.74 metres (91 ft) and a maximum platform height of 25.91 metres (85 ft), supporting access requirements across construction, industrial maintenance and infrastructure projects.
The machine delivers a maximum horizontal outreach of 17.07 metres (56 ft), allowing operators to access difficult-to-reach work areas without frequent repositioning. The platform measures approximately 2.44 metres in length and 0.91 metres in width, providing usable working space for tools and materials at height.
The SJ85AJ features dual platform capacity ratings of 227 kg and 340 kg, enabling flexible load management depending on operating configuration. The machine has an approximate gross operating weight of 16,965 kg, contributing to stability during elevated use.
Designed for rough terrain environments, the SJ85AJ is equipped with a four-wheel drive system with oscillating axle, supporting improved traction on uneven ground. The machine offers gradeability of up to 45 percent, enhancing mobility on sloped and challenging site conditions.
For positioning flexibility, the boom lift provides 360-degree continuous turntable rotation and approximately 170-degree platform rotation, enabling precise access alignment. The unit has an overall stowed length of approximately 11.63 metres, a stowed width of approximately 2.49 metres and a stowed height of approximately 2.67 metres, supporting transport and site access planning.
The Skyjack SJ85AJ is engineered to deliver high-reach articulated access performance while maintaining robust structural design and reliable site operation.
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