Scissor Lifts offer up to 1250 lb platform capacity.
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Powered by dual fuel engine and featuring 5 ft roll out extension deck, Models 6826RT and 6832RT have working heights of 32 and 38 ft, respectively. Featuring 68 in. wide stance, lifts are drivable at full height with deck extension fully extended. Available with 90-degree swing out engine trays and tilt out hydraulic manifold, they offer options for diesel engines and independent leveling outriggers.
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Skyjack to Introduce New Compact Rough Terrain Unit at the 2006 Rental Show in Orlando, FL
Guelph, Canada - December 9, 2005- Skyjack lnc. (www.skyjackinc.com) the world's leading scissor lift manufacture is proud to introduce the newest addition to its rough terrain (RT) scissor lift family. The Compact 6826 and 6832 RT models will debut at the American Rental Association's (ARA) 2006 The Rental Show at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando, Florida, February 6-9, 2006, booth number 2054.
Skyjack's new 6826RT and 6832RT models boast a maneuverable 68" wide stance with working heights of 32' and 38' respectively. Coming standard with a powerful dual fuel engine, 4WD, and 5' roll out extension deck; options such as: diesel engine and independent leveling outriggers to name a few, the new Compact RT models make no compromises to the famous tough and reliable reputation of Skyjack rough terrain scissor family.
Key standard features include:
o Drivable at full height with deck extension fully extended
o Up to 50% gradeability
o Tilt out hydraulic manifold
o Cross Over Symmetrical 4WD
o 90 degree swing out engine tray
o Low profile foam filled tires
o Up to 1250 lbs. platform capacity
While having a number of engineering upgrades, the 2 new models hold true to Skyjack's philosophy of keeping units as simple as possible for ease of maintenance. The newly designed manifold tilts out for easy access and the engine swings out completely for service via a single quick release latch." explains Dave Stewart, Skyjack's Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
The new Compact RT Series will address customer demand for a low cost, compact, versatile rough terrain unit. "This marks the birth of a new generation of Skyjack, it has all of the performance that users have come to expect with all of the industry leading reliability, durability and serviceability, at a price that will help combat today's competitive rental rates," comments Mr. Stewart.
Earlier this year Skyjack introduced the 8243 and 8850 Mid-size rough terrain scissor lifts. With work heights ranging from 49 -56 feet, the new mid-size RT's offer unsurpassed performance and efficiency. With standard 4WD, dual fuel engine, 4.5' roll out deck extension and capacities up to 1000lbs. the new Mid-size rough terrain units are big on productivity.
While the Mid-size 8243 and 8850 RT models are currently available from Skyjack, the new Compact 6826RT and 6832RT models will be available in the latter part of Q1 of 2006 for the North American market and start of Q3 of 2006 for the European CE version.
To see all the new products from the company that has been Elevating the World since 1986, visit booth 2054 at the Rental Show in Florida and help us celebrate our 20th Anniversary, February 6-9, 2006.
About Skyjack
Elevating the World since 1986 Skyjack (www.skyjackinc.com) is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of self propelled Aerial Work Platforms. Skyjack's mission is to be the customers' first choice for rental equipment solutions in the aerial industry worldwide. This will be achieved through our ability to supply the most reliable and best quality products in the industry resulting in the best life cycle value available.
About Linamar Corporation
Linamar designs, develops and manufactures precision machined components, modules and systems for engine, transmission and chassis systems primarily for the North American and European automotive marketplace. The company's industrial division is a world leader in aerial lift platform products. The company has over 10,000 employees in 37 manufacturing locations, five research and development centers and nine sales offices in Canada, United States, Mexico, Germany, Hungary, China, Korea and Japan.
For more information contact:
Rafael Bazzarella
Marketing Coordinator
Skyjack Inc.
Linamar Industrial Group
Phone: (800) 265-2738 ext 366
Fax: (519) 837-8104
E-mail: rbazzarella@skyiackinc.com
