Used Lifts for sale in Detroit, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much do used lifts cost?

  Used lifts generally range in price from $8,000 - $70,000.

• What are the best brands of used lifts for sale?

  Popular brands include JLG, Skyjack, Haulotte, and Power Towers.

• What are some of the uses for lifts?

  Lifts are used when a job requires reaching an elevation that a forklift or ladder can’t reach. This includes erecting scaffolding, picking fruit, painting structures, hanging highway signs, installing lighting, and even movie production.

• How much do lifts weigh?

  Scissorlift: 4,700 lbs. Boom Lift: 20,000 lbs Material Lift: $500

• How do I operate a lift?

  Lifts take both workers and the operator high off the ground, making mismanagement potentially fatal. All operators and workers should wear a safety harness when on a boom lift. Other safety hazards include tipping, falling, and pinning. Never exceed a boom lift's maximum weight and range, use PPE, and operate based on the owner manual’s guidelines.

• What things should I look for when buying used lifts?

  When buying a used lift, assess your needs, including the terrain, load/lifting requirements, height, and budget. When looking at specific brands and models, look at the reviews. Lastly, look at the maintenance record and features like self-driving, towable, telescoping, and articulating when looking at a particular unit.

• How do used lifts compare to newer models?

  The more hours a lift accumulates, the closer its components get to their limits. Specific parts to look at are the engine, panels and railings, hydraulics, operator controls, rotation/extension function, and platform condition.

• How much do lift operators make?

  The average lift operator in the United States makes $30,540 a year.

• How do I become a lift operator?

  Lift operators must be aware of the risks they pose to their safety. OSHA requires that workers complete a certification process