Scissor Lift Sizes & Height Chart

EKKO electric scissor lift showing platform and scissor mechanism

Scissor Lift Sizes: The Complete Height & Platform Size Chart

Scissor lift sizes run from compact 13 ft indoor units to 39 ft machines built for high-bay work, and the right one depends on more than just how high you need to go. Here's a real size chart, what platform height vs. working height actually means, and how to land on the right size for your job.

Scissor Lift Size Chart

"Scissor lift sizes" really comes down to one number — platform height — plus the platform footprint and weight capacity that scale alongside it. Here's the real size range Iron Line carries, based on our EKKO lineup, which publishes the most complete spec sheet of our scissor lift brands:

Platform Height	Est. Working Height*	Platform Size (L x W)	Capacity	Model
13 ft	~19 ft	50" x 30"	500 lb	EKKO ES40E
19 ft	~25 ft	65" x 30"	500 lb	EKKO ES60E
26 ft	~32 ft	89" x 45"	990 lb	EKKO ES80E
33 ft	~39 ft	89" x 45"	700 lb	EKKO ES100E
39 ft	~45 ft	89" x 45"	700 lb	EKKO ES120E

*Working height is an estimate, not a published Iron Line spec — see the next section for how it's calculated.

Platform Height vs. Working Height

This is the single biggest source of confusion in scissor lift sizing. Platform height is the measurable, published spec — how high the platform floor itself rises, and it's the number on every Iron Line scissor lift's spec sheet. Working height is an estimate of how high a worker can actually reach while standing on that platform, and the industry convention is to add roughly 6 feet to platform height to account for an average-height operator reaching overhead.

So a scissor lift with a 19 ft platform height gives you a working height in the neighborhood of 25 ft — not a hard number, but a reasonable planning estimate. If your job has a hard overhead target (a ceiling fixture, a specific shelf, a beam), measure to that point and work backward using the 6-foot rule before you pick a platform height, rather than assuming the platform height alone gets you there.

Scissor Platform Dimensions by Size

Platform footprint matters just as much as height, especially indoors. Iron Line's compact 13 ft and 19 ft EKKO models use a smaller 50" x 30" and 65" x 30" scissor platform, sized to move through standard doorways and warehouse aisles. Stepping up to the 26 ft, 33 ft, and 39 ft models, the platform grows to 89" x 45" — more room for a worker, tools, and materials, but also a wider footprint to plan aisle and doorway clearance around before you buy.

Stowed (lowered) height scales too: Iron Line's EKKO lineup runs from about 76.8" lowered on the smallest model up to roughly 102" lowered on the 39 ft unit — worth checking against any low doorways or garage-door clearances the lift needs to pass through before it's ever raised.

How High Can a Scissor Lift Go?

At Iron Line, the tallest scissor lift height available is the EKKO ES120E's 39 ft platform height — roughly a 45 ft estimated working height, enough for most high-bay warehouse racking, mezzanine work, and ceiling-height maintenance. Across the broader scissor lift market, taller units exist — some manufacturers build rough-terrain and slab models reaching 50-60+ ft of platform height for large-scale construction and industrial sites — but that's a different class of machine than the indoor-focused electric lineup Iron Line carries today.

Scissor Lift vs. Boom Lift Sizes

Scissor lifts and boom lifts solve different reach problems, and sizing them isn't quite the same exercise. A scissor lift's platform moves straight up and down — great stability and a large, roomy platform, but no horizontal or angled reach past the footprint of the machine. A boom lift mounts its platform on a telescoping or articulating arm, which lets the platform reach out and up and over obstacles — at the cost of a smaller platform and lower weight capacity. Boom lifts in the broader market commonly range from roughly 30 ft up past 100 ft of reach depending on the telescoping or articulating type, which is a wider spread than the scissor lift category.

One honest note: Iron Line's current lineup is scissor lifts only, so we don't have a boom lift size chart or boom lift pricing to offer. If your job genuinely needs horizontal or angled reach rather than straight-up access, a boom lift is the right call — give us a call and we can point you toward that kind of equipment. If straight vertical access covers the job, the scissor lift sizes above are real, in-stock options.

Choosing the Right Scissor Lift Size

Start with your overhead target, not the platform height spec. Measure to the actual point you need to reach, subtract roughly 6 ft for working height, and that gives you the platform height to shop for.

Check your doorways and aisles against the platform footprint and lowered height — not just the raised platform size. A lift that's too wide or too tall stowed never makes it to the job in the first place.

Match capacity to what's actually going up with the worker. Iron Line's compact models are rated for 500 lb (one worker plus tools), while the larger 26-39 ft models step up to 700-990 lb for a worker, materials, and larger tools.

Confirm floor type and environment. Iron Line's GNT scissor lifts are specifically built with non-marking tires for finished indoor floors, and the full lineup runs on lithium-ion or electric power — ideal for indoor warehouse and facility work. If you need a rough-terrain or outdoor-rated unit, confirm that directly with us before ordering, since that's not what this electric lineup is built for.

Real Scissor Lift Sizes & Prices at Iron Line Tools

Model	Platform Height	Capacity	Power	Price
GNT GS13-LI	13 ft	500 lb	Lithium-ion, non-marking tires	$12,999.00
EKKO ES40E	13 ft	500 lb	Electric	$11,198.00 ($12,798.00 lithium)
GNT GS19-LI	19 ft	500 lb	Lithium-ion, non-marking tires	$13,999.00
EKKO ES60E	19 ft	500 lb	Electric	$23,998.00 ($23,999.00 lithium)
GNT GS26-LI	26 ft	990 lb	Lithium-ion, non-marking tires	$22,999.00
EKKO ES80E	26 ft	990 lb	Electric	$24,999.00 ($25,999.00 lithium)
GNT GS39-LI	39 ft	700 lb	Lithium-ion, non-marking tires	$27,999.00
EKKO ES120E	39 ft	700 lb	Electric	$27,999.00 ($28,999.00 lithium)

GNT GS13-LI compact electric scissor lift

EKKO ES120E 39 foot electric scissor lift

See the full lineup, including lithium-ion EKKO variants, in the Scissor Lifts collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between platform height and working height on a scissor lift?

A: Platform height is the published spec — how high the platform floor rises. Working height is an estimate of how high a worker can reach while standing on it, calculated by adding roughly 6 ft to platform height to account for an average-height operator reaching overhead.

Q: What's the tallest scissor lift Iron Line carries?

A: The EKKO ES120E and GNT GS39-LI, both with a 39 ft platform height — roughly a 45 ft estimated working height.

Q: How do I know what platform size I need?

A: Match the platform size to how many workers and how much material need to be up there at once, then check that footprint against your doorways and aisle widths. Iron Line's compact models use a 50"-65" x 30" platform; the larger 26-39 ft models step up to 89" x 45".

Q: Is a scissor lift the same as a boom lift?

A: No. A scissor lift only moves straight up and down. A boom lift mounts its platform on a telescoping or articulating arm for horizontal and angled reach. Iron Line's current lineup is scissor lifts only.

Q: Do Iron Line's scissor lifts work outdoors?

A: Iron Line's lineup is electric and lithium-ion powered, built for indoor warehouse and facility work, with GNT models specifically fitted with non-marking tires for finished floors. If your job needs rough-terrain or outdoor capability, confirm with Iron Line directly before ordering.

Q: What's the weight capacity of a scissor lift?

A: It scales with size. Iron Line's compact 13-19 ft models are rated for 500 lb, while the 26-39 ft models carry 700-990 lb depending on model.