85ft JLG 860SJ DIESEL STRAIGHT BOOM

The JLG 860SJ is a large-format diesel straight boom lift offering a 28.21 m (92 ft) working height, 26.21 m (85 ft) platform height, and an exceptional horizontal outreach of 22.86 m (75 ft). With a 227 kg safe working load and a 4WD drive system, this machine is built exclusively for outdoor, rough-terrain applications where serious height and reach are required on the same job.

What sets the 860SJ apart from mid-range straight booms is the combination of its near-23 m outreach and 360° continuous turntable rotation — enabling operators to position horizontally over obstacles, building edges, or plant obstructions without repositioning the machine. The stick boom configuration (no knuckle) means maximum horizontal reach at full extension with no articulation compromise. Weighing approximately 16,700 kg and measuring 2.49 m wide in transport position, it is trailerable to most sites and stable enough for uneven outdoor terrain. The diesel powerplant ensures sustained runtime without charging downtime, suitable for full-shift outdoor use.

In the Geelong region, the 860SJ is the right call for large commercial construction, high-bay warehouse exteriors, bridge and infrastructure inspection, and elevated facade work where a scissor lift or smaller boom simply cannot reach. It is a common choice on industrial sites along the Princes Highway corridor and port-adjacent construction in North Geelong where access height and horizontal standoff both matter.

Key Features:

• Working Height: 28.21 m / 92 ft
• Horizontal Outreach: 22.86 m / 75 ft
• Platform Capacity: 227 kg
• Drive: 4WD diesel — outdoor rough-terrain rated
• Turntable Rotation: 360° continuous