32 foot scissor lift
This page covers the 32 foot platform height class. You get sizes and weights and model examples. Every figure uses dual units. Native unit first and the conversion in brackets.
A 32 ft platform height [9.75 to 9.78 m] gives about 38 ft working height [11.58 to 11.78 m] on many sheets.
What 32 foot means
Thirty two foot is platform height. Working height is higher. It adds about 6 ft [about 2 m].
There are two common frames in this class. A narrow 32 in width [0.81 m]. A wide 46 to 48 in width [about 1.17 to 1.22 m]. The narrow GS 3232 style includes auto leveling outriggers and many markets mark it indoor only.
Core specs you can expect
| Spec | Narrow 32 in class | Wide 46 to 48 in class |
|---|---|---|
| Platform height | 32 ft 1 in typical [9.78 m] | 32 ft 1 in typical [9.78 m] |
| Working height | About 38 ft [about 11.6 to 11.8 m] | About 38 ft [about 11.6 to 11.8 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 to 2.50 m] |
| Stowed height rails lowered | About 6 ft 10 in [about 2.08 m] | About 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 6 in [about 1.83 to 1.98 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 in by 7 ft 5 in [about 1.16 m by 2.26 m] |
| Deck extension | 3 ft [0.91 m] | 4 ft on many models [1.22 m] |
| Capacity | About 500 lb indoors [227 kg] | About 700 lb to 1,000 lb indoors [about 318 to 454 kg] |
| Weight | About 5,200 to 5,400 lb [about 2,360 to 2,450 kg] | About 4,800 to 5,200 lb [about 2,175 to 2,360 kg] |
Figures reflect current brand sheets for GS 3232 and GS 3246 and JLG 3246ES and Skyjack SJ4632.
Door fit and maneuvering
Narrow 32 in models fit a 36 in door only with rails lowered and with care. Many sites prefer double doors for this height. Wide units need at least a 48 in door. The narrow 32 ft class uses auto leveling outriggers. Expect setup time at each position.
Floor loading example
Published numbers help you check a slab. A GS 3232 lists occupied floor pressure near 307 psf [14.72 kPa]. Tire load at the heaviest wheel sits near 1,909 lb [866 kg]. A GS 3246 shows about 210 psf [10.23 kPa] and a tire load near 2,227 lb [1,010 kg].
Compare occupied floor pressure to your slab uniform load limit. Compare maximum wheel load to the slab point load limit. Add margin.
Popular models
| Model | Platform height | Working height | Width | Length | Stowed height rails lowered | Platform size | Deck extension | Capacity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genie GS 3232 | 32 ft 1 in [9.78 m] | 38 ft 1 in indoor [11.78 m] | 2 ft 8 in [0.81 m] | 8 ft [2.44 m] | 6 ft 10 in [2.08 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] | 5,367 lb [2,434 kg] |
| Genie GS 3246 | 32 ft 1 in [9.78 m] | 38 ft 1 in indoor [11.78 m] | 3 ft 10 in [1.16 m] | 8 ft [2.44 m] | 6 ft [1.83 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] | 700 lb [318 kg] | 5,218 lb [2,367 kg] |
| JLG 3246ES | 32 ft [9.75 m] | about 38 ft working height [about 11.6 m] | 46 in [1.17 m] | about 8 ft 2 in [about 2.50 m] | about 77 in [about 1.96 m] | 1.12 m by 2.50 m [44 in by 8 ft 2 in] | 1.27 m [50 in] | 700 lb to 1,000 lb by rating [about 318 to 454 kg] | about 2,870 to 3,200 lb [about 1,300 to 1,450 kg] |
| Skyjack SJ4632 | 32 ft [9.75 m] | 38 ft working height [11.75 m] | 46 in [1.17 m] | 91 to 98 in [2.31 to 2.50 m] | about 74 to 77 in [about 1.88 to 1.96 m] | 2.13 m by 1.07 m [7 ft by 42 in] | 1.22 m [4 ft] | about 700 lb class [about 318 kg] | about 5,050 lb class [about 2,290 kg] |
Always confirm the plate and the latest sheet for the exact unit on site.
Indoor and outdoor ratings
Plates show indoor or outdoor. Outdoor use can limit platform height and people on the platform. A common wind limit is 12.5 m per s [28 mph]. Follow the plate and the manual.
FAQ
- Will a 32 ft lift fit a single door
- Narrow 32 in units can clear a 36 in door with rails lowered. Wide 46 to 48 in units need a larger door.
- Is the narrow 32 in model rated outdoors
- Many markets mark the 32 in by 32 ft class as indoor only. Check your plate. Some regions allow limited outdoor height.
- What deck length do I get
- Narrow units list about 3 ft. Wide units often list 4 ft.