plant hire - head to head
JLG Industries vs Skyjack
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| JLG Industries | Skyjack | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United States | Canada |
| Making trailers since | 1969 | 1985 |
| UK availability | Widely available - large UK network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, low-level access | scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers |
| Best known for | 450AJ | SJIII 3219 |
Choose JLG Industries if...
JLG Industries, founded in Pennsylvania in 1969 by John L. Grove, is one of the two dominant global manufacturers of boom lifts, scissor lifts and telehandlers alongside Genie. Its booms and scissors form a large share of major UK powered access hire fleets. Contractors and access hire companies specify JLG where diesel boom lift reach and outdoor terrain capability are the priority.
Look at: 450AJ, 1930ES
Full JLG Industries profile →Choose Skyjack if...
Skyjack is a Canadian manufacturer of scissor lifts, boom lifts and telehandlers, founded in 1985 and owned since 2002 by the Canadian manufacturing group Linamar. Its scissor lifts are a mainstay of UK powered access hire fleets, valued for straightforward mechanics and parts availability. It competes directly with Genie, JLG and Haulotte in electric scissor lift and boom lift hire.
Look at: SJIII 3219
Full Skyjack profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK plant hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
JLG Industries vs Skyjack - common questions
Is JLG Industries better than Skyjack?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. JLG Industries, founded in Pennsylvania in 1969 by John L. Grove, is one of the two dominant global manufacturers of boom lifts, scissor lifts and telehandlers alongside Genie. Its booms and scissors form a large share of major UK powered access hire fleets. Contractors and access hire companies specify JLG where diesel boom lift reach and outdoor terrain capability are the priority. Skyjack is a Canadian manufacturer of scissor lifts, boom lifts and telehandlers, founded in 1985 and owned since 2002 by the Canadian manufacturing group Linamar. Its scissor lifts are a mainstay of UK powered access hire fleets, valued for straightforward mechanics and parts availability. It competes directly with Genie, JLG and Haulotte in electric scissor lift and boom lift hire.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, JLG Industries or Skyjack?
JLG Industries: JLG booms and scissors form a large part of UK national hire fleets including Briggs Equipment and AFI-Rentals. Skyjack: Skyjack scissor and boom lifts are carried by most major UK access hire fleets, including Nationwide Platforms and JMS Powered Access.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK plant hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.