JLG 1500SJ Telescopic Boom Lift – Optimized Product Page Content

🔹 Product Overview
The JLG 1500SJ is the largest Diesel Telescopic (Straight) Boom Lift in the JLG lineup, designed for the absolute peak of extreme elevation and outreach on outdoor job sites. The “1500SJ” denotes the 150-foot class, straight (telescopic) boom with a jib.1 This machine is engineered for the largest construction, energy, and industrial projects that require an unmatched working envelope and swift access to towering heights.2 The 1500SJ features a robust five-section boom and an extra-long jib, making it the premier choice for tasks demanding maximum vertical and horizontal reach.
🔹 Key Specifications & Capabilities
| Detail |
US Imperial |
Metric |
| Max Working Height |
156 ft |
47.72 m |
| Max Platform Height |
150 ft |
45.72 m |
| Max Horizontal Outreach |
80 ft |
24.38 m |
| Platform Capacity (Dual) |
1,000 / 500 lb |
454 / 227 kg |
| Platform Jib |
20 ft |
6.10 m |
| Drive System |
Diesel/Hydraulic (4WD) |
Diesel/Hydraulic (4WD) |
| Gradeability (4WD) |
35 % |
35 % |
| Machine Model |
1500SJ |
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🔹 Key Features & Benefits
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✅ Maximum Reach: Provides an unparalleled 156 ft working height and a massive 80 ft (24.38 m) of horizontal outreach, dominating the high-reach telescopic class.
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✅ Telescoping Jib: Features an extra-long 20 ft (6.10 m) jib that telescopes, providing superior articulation and positioning control over the work area.
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✅ QuikStik® Boom Design: Reduces the time required to raise the boom from the ground to maximum height, 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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✅ Rough Terrain Performance: Equipped with standard 4WD and a full-time oscillating axle, ensuring superior traction and stability for navigating slopes and uneven job sites.
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✅ Self-Leveling Option: Available with a unique self-leveling chassis option for increased capability on slopes.
🔹 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, Boilers)
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Bridge and Infrastructure Inspection and Repair
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Utility and Telecommunication Tower Work
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Any extreme-height outdoor task requiring maximum outreach and precision.