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Power Towers Power Tower vs Skyjack SJ45 AJ+

The Power Towers Power Tower is a electric push-around low-level access platform, a compact scissor lift with 5.0 m working height for indoor work. The Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

Power Towers Power Tower
Power Towers Power Tower - image: Power Towers (JLG)
Skyjack SJ45 AJ+
Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ - image: Skyjack

Specifications side by side

Power Towers Power TowerSkyjack SJ45 AJ+
Platform height3.0 m13.72 m
Platform capacity250 kg300 kg
Weight365 kg5,407 kg
Working height5.0 m-
Working outreach-6.93 m

Sources: Power Towers Power Tower, Skyjack SJ45 AJ+. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Power Tower if...

A large-platform electric low-level access platform for indoor installation and maintenance in warehouses, offices and shops. It gives more room for tools and materials than a ladder or small step platform and fits through standard doorways.

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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.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Power Towers Power Tower and the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+?

The Power Towers Power Tower is a electric push-around low-level access platform, a compact scissor lift with 5.0 m working height for indoor work; the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.

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