Skyjack

Skyjack has launched a new range of DC electric scissors, featuring AC brushless electric drive motors and other significant design changes. The simply electric range will be launched globally with availability in all regions throughout 2024, replacing the current hydraulic drive models. The new drive system provides long duty cycles and fully proportional controls, which […]

Skyjack is updating its Elevate Live telematics system with the launch of Elevate Live 2.0. Machines equipped with Skyjack’s Elevate telematics package offer customers a substantial increase in field data availability and troubleshooting capability. The mobile-first solution was originally launched in 2018 to provide operators access to critical machine information including the machine’s current state […]

Skyjack has announced the retirement of Skyjack president Ken McDougall, and subsequent appointment of Charlie Patterson as president, effective 1 January 2024. The two will be working together over the next several months to ensure a seamless transition for the organisation. McDougall started his career at Skyjack parent company Linamar in 1987 as a tool […]

Skyjack arrived at ConExpo to outline the larger programme of activities that have seen a global transformation of its manufacturing footprint in the last 12 months. This transformation is set to represent a potential global unit capacity increase of 235% globally when compared to today’s (2022) capacity and will take the number of manufacturing plants […]

After a global pandemic and supply chain volatility, what does 2023 hold for the MEWP industry? Dan Jenkins talks to manufacturers full of optimism for the coming months. Despite some strong headwinds, MEWP manufacturers still grew sales in 2022 and are gearing up for more growth this year. So, what is driving their predictions and […]

Skyjack has announced that the SJ20 E Vertical Mast will be coming to Europe with product available in Q 1 of 2023. The SJ20 E expands the vertical mast range. Complete with a 7.94m working height, full electric drive, and a wind rating, the SJ20 E offers a compelling ROI for rental companies. “In common […]

Skyjack division showed a range of models at this year’s Platformers’ Days in Karlsruhe, Germany. Among them were the SJ3014 micro scissor and the SJ9664 RT that will be unveiled for the first time in Europe. The in-person event at Platformers’ Days showcased a combination of new models and Skyjack’s customer favourites such as the […]

Linamar Corporation together with its Skyjack division has completed operations at its vaccination clinic in Guelph, Canada, following an efficient launch that saw more than 56,000 vaccines administered in the fight against Covid-19. “We’re very happy with how the clinic ran from start to finish,” said Skyjack president, Ken McDougall. “Our Linamar and Skyjack teams, […]

On the first day of its  week-long, virtual exhibition, SKYWORLD Live,  Skyjack launched the SJ20 vertical mast MEWP.  With a 20ft platform height, full electric drive, and an optional wind rating, the SJ20 offers a compelling return on investment (ROI) for rental companies. Kristopher Schmidt, product manager at Skyjack says, “The SJ20 lift features proportional […]

With the possibility of face-to-face trade shows denied us, through a global pandemic, Skyjack will be hosting its own  virtual trade show. At SKYWORLD Live, held 22-26 February, visitors can see new Skyjack products and interact with members of the Skyjack team. Malcolm Early, vice president of marketing at Skyjack said, “We love seeing our […]