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JLG Industries 450AJ vs Skyjack SJ45 AJ+
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift. The Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Specifications side by side
| JLG Industries 450AJ | Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform height | 13.72 m | 13.72 m |
| Working outreach | 7.62 m | 6.93 m |
| Platform capacity | 250 kg | 300 kg |
| Working height | 15.72 m | - |
| Machine weight | 6,418 kg | - |
| Weight | - | 5,407 kg |
Sources: JLG Industries 450AJ, Skyjack SJ45 AJ+. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 450AJ if...
The JLG 450AJ is a mid-size diesel articulating boom lift used across UK construction, industrial and outdoor maintenance sites where working height above 15 m and rough-terrain capability are both needed. It is one of the most commonly hired boom lifts of its size class in the UK, stocked alongside comparable Haulotte and Genie models by national access hire companies. Its jib articulation lets operators reach up and over obstacles rather than just straight out, which is valuable on cluttered industrial sites.
Full 450AJ specifications →Buy or hire the SJ45 AJ+ if...
A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external maintenance, cladding, signage and steelwork where a diesel machine with up-and-over reach is needed. It suits contractors working at mid height on uneven ground.
Full SJ45 AJ+ specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the JLG Industries 450AJ and the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+?
The JLG Industries 450AJ is a a 15.7 m diesel articulating boom lift; the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.
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