JLG 1850SJ Telescopic Boom Lift – Optimized Product Page Content

🔹 Product Overview
The JLG 1850SJ is the largest self-propelled Diesel Telescopic (Straight) Boom Lift in the world, setting the industry benchmark for extreme elevation and outreach.1 The “1850SJ” denotes the 185-foot class, straight (telescopic) boom with a jib.2 This machine is engineered specifically for the most demanding, large-scale construction, energy, and infrastructure projects that require an unmatched working envelope and swift access to towering heights.3 The 1850SJ features a robust five-section boom and an extra-long telescoping jib, making it the only machine for tasks demanding maximum vertical and horizontal reach up to 191 feet.
🔹 Key Specifications & Capabilities
| Detail |
US Imperial |
Metric |
| Max Working Height |
191 ft |
58.56 m |
| Max Platform Height |
185 ft |
56.56 m |
| Max Horizontal Outreach |
80 ft |
24.38 m |
| Platform Capacity (Dual) |
1,000 / 500 lb |
454 / 227 kg |
| Telescoping Platform Jib |
20 ft |
6.10 m |
| Drive System |
Diesel/Hydraulic (4WD) |
Diesel/Hydraulic (4WD) |
| Gradeability (4WD) |
30 % |
30 % |
| Machine Model |
1850SJ |
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🔹 Key Features & Benefits
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✅ World’s Largest Working Envelope: Provides an unparalleled 191 ft working height and a massive 80 ft (24.38 m) of horizontal outreach, dominating the ultra-high-reach telescopic class.
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✅ Telescoping Jib: Features an extra-long 20 ft (6.10 m) telescoping jib that provides superior articulation and precise positioning control over the work area at extreme heights.
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✅ QuikStik® Boom Design: Reduces the time required to raise the boom from the ground to maximum height to under five minutes, significantly improving job site efficiency.
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✅ High Dual Capacity: Offers a standard dual envelope platform capacity of 1,000 lb (454 kg) (restricted) and 500 lb (227 kg) (unrestricted).
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✅ Axle-Based 4WD: Provides superior traction and performance over rough terrain compared to non-axle based systems.
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✅ Unmatched Applications: Essential for projects where using truck-mounted or crane-supported access is impractical or cost-prohibitive.
🔹 Applications
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High-Rise Structural Steel Erection and Exterior Construction (Skyscrapers)
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Industrial Plant Maintenance and Heavy Component Repair (Stacks, Cooling Towers, Boilers)
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Bridge and Infrastructure Inspection and Repair
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Stadium and Arena Construction and Maintenance
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Any project demanding the absolute maximum vertical and horizontal reach.