30 ft scissor lift

Thirty ft in listings usually means a 26 ft platform with about 32 ft working height [7.96 m platform and about 9.75 to 9.96 m working height]. We show both figures on every spec.

This page explains what 30 ft means on a scissor lift listing. It shows the models you will see and the real heights you get. Every figure uses dual units. Native unit first and the conversion in brackets.

What 30 ft means in practice

When you search for 30 ft scissor lift you usually see narrow 26 ft platform models. These deliver about 32 ft working height [about 9.75 to 9.96 m]. Rental sites group them under 30 to 33 ft narrow. You also see older 20 ft class units with about 26 ft working height. Those sit below 30 ft and may not reach your task.

Manufacturers and rental houses confirm this mapping on spec sheets and category pages. See the references below.

Search term to spec map

Search term	Platform height	Working height
30 ft scissor lift	26 ft [7.96 m]	about 32 ft [about 9.75 to 9.96 m]
24 ft scissor lift	19 ft [5.79 m]	about 25 ft [about 7.6 to 7.8 m]

Core specs you can expect

Spec	Narrow 32 in frame	Wide 46 to 48 in frame
Platform height	26 ft 1 in typical [7.96 m]	26 ft 1 in typical [7.96 m]
Working height	about 32 ft [about 9.75 to 9.96 m]	about 32 ft [about 9.75 to 9.96 m]
Width	32 in [0.81 m]	46 to 48 in [about 1.17 to 1.22 m]
Stowed length	about 8 ft [about 2.44 m]	about 8 ft [about 2.44 m]
Stowed height rails lowered	about 6 ft 4 in [about 1.94 m]	about 5 ft 7 in [about 1.70 m]
Platform size	about 2 ft 6 in by 7 ft 5 in [about 0.76 m by 2.26 m]	about 3 ft 9.5 in by 7 ft 5 in [about 1.16 m by 2.26 m]
Deck extension	3 ft [0.91 m]	3 ft to 4 ft [0.91 to 1.22 m]
Capacity	about 500 lb [227 kg]	about 700 to 1,000 lb [about 318 to 454 kg]
Weight	about 4,700 to 4,800 lb [about 2,135 to 2,175 kg]	about 4,300 to 5,400 lb [about 1,950 to 2,450 kg]

Numbers reflect current GS 2632 and GS 2646 sheets and JLG 2630ES data.

Door fit and maneuvering

Narrow 32 in units pass a 36 in door once you lower the rails to about 6 ft 4 in [about 1.94 m]. Wide 46 to 48 in units need larger doors. Inside turning radius is often zero which helps in narrow aisles.

Floor loading example

Use the plate and spec sheet. Two values matter. Maximum wheel load at the heaviest tire. Occupied floor pressure over the footprint with people on board.

Examples from the Genie data. GS 2632 lists tire load max 1,820 lb [826 kg] and tire contact pressure 119 psi [824 kPa] with occupied floor pressure 270 psf [12.91 kPa]. GS 2646 lists tire load max 2,127 lb [965 kg] and tire contact pressure 124.6 psi [935 kPa] with occupied floor pressure 192 psf [9.83 kPa].

How to check a slab

Compare occupied floor pressure to the slab uniform load limit in psf or kPa
Compare maximum wheel load to the slab point load limit from your engineer
Add margin and avoid ramps or trenches or weak spots

Indoor and outdoor ratings

Plates show indoor or outdoor. Outdoor use often limits occupancy to one person and can limit platform height. A typical outdoor wind rating is 12.5 m per s [28 mph]. Follow the plate and the manual for your unit.

Popular models you will see in 30 ft searches

Model	Platform height	Working height	Width	Length	Stowed height rails lowered	Platform size	Deck extension	Capacity	Weight
Genie GS 2632	26 ft 1 in [7.96 m]	32 ft 1 in indoor [9.96 m]	2 ft 8 in [0.81 m]	8 ft [2.44 m]	6 ft 4 in [1.94 m]	2 ft 6 in by 7 ft 5 in [0.76 m by 2.26 m]	3 ft [0.91 m]	500 lb [227 kg]	4,729 lb [2,145 kg]
Genie GS 2646	26 ft 1 in [7.96 m]	32 ft 1 in indoor [9.96 m]	3 ft 10 in [1.16 m]	8 ft [2.44 m]	5 ft 7 in [1.70 m]	3 ft 9.5 in by 7 ft 5 in [1.16 m by 2.26 m]	3 ft to 4 ft [0.91 to 1.22 m]	1,000 lb [454 kg]	4,346 lb [1,971 kg]
JLG 2630ES	25 ft 6 in to 26 ft [7.77 to 7.92 m]	about 32 ft working height [about 9.75 m]	30 in [0.76 m]	about 7 ft 7 in [about 2.30 m]	about 6 ft 4.5 in [about 1.94 m]	2 ft 6 in by 7 ft 6 in [0.76 m by 2.30 m]	about 35 in [about 0.90 m]	about 500 to 800 lb by rating [about 227 to 363 kg]	about 4,635 lb [about 2,100 kg]
Skyjack SJ3226	25 ft 7 in [7.79 m]	31 ft 7 in working height [9.63 m]	32 in [0.81 m]	91.6 in [2.33 m]	about 76 in rails down [about 1.93 m]	28 in by 83 in [0.71 m by 2.11 m]	36 in [0.91 m]	500 lb [227 kg]	about 4,135 lb [about 1,876 kg]

Numbers above are taken from brand sheets linked below and mainstream rental listings.