60ft JLG 600AJ DIESEL KNUCKLE BOOM

The JLG 600AJ is a 60 ft diesel articulating boom lift designed for demanding outdoor work where both height and reach are required. With a platform height of 18.29 m (60 ft) and a working height of approximately 20.3 m (66 ft), it delivers genuine upper-storey access on construction sites, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects. Horizontal outreach of up to 14 m and a 360-degree continuous turntable rotation allow operators to position over obstacles — parked plant, building setbacks, or structural elements — that would stop a straight telescopic boom. Capacity is 230 kg, supporting a two-person crew with tools.

What separates the 600AJ from smaller articulating booms is its combination of reach and ground clearance for rough terrain. The diesel powertrain and four-wheel-drive capability mean the machine is at home on compacted dirt, gravel yards, and the uneven ground typical of civil and commercial construction sites around Geelong. At 2.49 m wide it fits through standard site gates, and the 3.9 m turning radius keeps it manoeuvrable despite its 12,260 kg machine weight. The knuckle-over-knuckle articulation gives operators the ability to work up and over obstructions at mid-boom position — useful on jobs where working directly below the point of access is not possible.

In the Geelong region, the 600AJ is regularly hired for large commercial builds, bridge maintenance, stadium and arena work, and petrochemical or industrial shutdowns where height, horizontal reach, and outdoor durability are all needed in a single machine.

Key Features:

• Working Height: 20.3 m / 66 ft
• Platform Height: 18.29 m / 60 ft
• Horizontal Reach: 14.00 m
• Platform Capacity: 230 kg (two-person)
• Drive: Diesel, four-wheel drive — suited to rough outdoor terrain