Scissor Lift Size Calculator
Tell us about your job and we'll recommend a scissor lift platform height, power type, and matching models from our inventory.
Platform height 19 ft / working height ~25 ft. Battery powered, zero-emission, ideal for indoor and firm outdoor surfaces.
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(877) 777-9291How to Use This Calculator
Pick a scissor lift by working out the height you actually need to reach, then matching it to the right power type for the surface. The calculator does this in three steps:
- Working height — how high your hands need to reach, not how high the deck needs to go.
- Environment & surface — picks electric or rough terrain power.
- Load & doorway — flags any model-specific mismatches.
The platform height it recommends is always 6 ft below the working height — that's the average operator reach above the deck. For a job needing 25 ft of working height, a 19 ft platform lift is the right call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know what size scissor lift I need?
- Subtract about 6 ft from your needed working height to get the platform height to look for. A worker standing on a scissor lift platform can typically reach 6 feet above the platform deck. So for 25 ft working height, choose a 19 ft platform lift.
- What's the difference between platform height and working height?
- Platform height is the maximum height the deck reaches. Working height is the platform height plus the average operator reach (~6 ft). Manufacturers usually list both.
- Should I use an electric or rough terrain scissor lift?
- Use electric for firm, level indoor or outdoor surfaces (concrete, asphalt). Use rough terrain (4WD diesel) for unimproved ground, dirt, gravel, slopes, or any outdoor industrial site.
- Can the calculator tell me which exact model to buy?
- It recommends a category and matching models from our inventory. For a final pick, call (877) 777-9291 — we'll factor in doorway width, floor load limits, and any site-specific requirements.
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We'll factor in doorway width, floor load limits, and any site-specific requirements to recommend the exact right scissor lift.