Which Scissor Lift Height Suits Warehouses and Malls?

Choosing a scissor lift height starts with a simple question: where does the worker’s hand need to reach? That is where two often-confused numbers come in.

Platform height vs working height

Platform height is the height of the basket floor above the ground. Working height is how high a person standing on the platform can reach, usually about two meters more than the platform height. When ordering, always ask: is the stated figure platform height or working height?

Common examples

• Shops and offices with standard ceilings: 6 or 8 meters.
• Malls and showrooms: 8 to 12 meters depending on ceiling height.
• Warehouses with high racking: 12 to 18 meters depending on the top rack.

Just as important as height

• The width of the narrowest aisle the machine must pass through.
• Floor levelness and load-bearing capacity.
• Obstacles above the work point: if there are any, an articulating man lift may fit better.

Al-Fareed offers scissor lifts at 6, 8, 12, 16, and 18 meters. Send us the highest work point and your aisle widths so we can confirm the size.