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2002-2020

49.96 kw Gross power

22,860 mm Max horizontal reach

28.21 m Max working height

16,710 kg Operating weight

227 kg Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

15-625 Tire size

A high-reach diesel boom lift designed for large-scale access work, the JLG 860 delivers a 28.21 m maximum working height with long horizontal outreach and full 360° continuous swing. Powered by a Deutz D2.9 L4 engine producing 49.96 kilowatt, it is suited for construction, industrial maintenance, steel erection, and infrastructure projects where reach, stability, and site durability are essential.

Max working height 28.21 m

Max horizontal reach 22.86 m

Platform capacity 227 kg (unrestricted)

Engine power 49.96 kilowatt (Deutz D2.9 L4 diesel)

360° continuous swing

Platform rotation 180°

Operating weight 16,710 kg

Foam-filled tires for rough terrain

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 697,860

Starting from

AED 153,470

JLG 860SJ Technical specifications

Dimensions

Axle Oscillation

0.2 m

Ground clearance

0.28 cm

Overall Length

12.19 m

Overall Width

2.49 m

Stowed height

3.05 m

Turning radius

6.02 m

Performance

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered

5.6 kph

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

227 kg

General

Engine model

Deutz D2.9L4

Fuel type

Diesel

Gradeability

24 º

Max horizontal reach

22860 mm

Max working height

28.21 m

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

16,710 kg

Platform rotation

180 º

Tire size

15-625

Wheelbase

3.05 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

117.35 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

181.7 liter

Engine

Gross power

49.96 kw

Platform

Platform Dimension A

2.44 m

Platform Dimension B

0.91 m

Operating specifications

Swing

360 º

Swing type

Continuous

Tire Type

Foam-Filled

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JLG 860SJ expert review

Reviewed by Adrien E. on February 8, 2026

Overview

The JLG 860 (2002–2020) is a diesel-powered boom lift designed for demanding high-access work. It delivers a 28.21 m maximum working height with long horizontal reach and a stable heavy-duty chassis.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Strong working height, long outreach, stable performance at elevation.

Cons Large size and higher transport costs.

Performance & Efficiency

The 49.96 kilowatt Deutz engine delivers reliable power for lift and swing operations, while a 5.6 km/h stowed drive speed supports efficient site movement.

In Comparison

JLG 800: Lower reach and simpler access tasks.
JLG 1250: Greater reach and newer platform design.
JLG 860: Balanced high-reach solution.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the JLG 860 is a dependable high-reach boom lift in the AED 153,470–697,860 range.

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JLG 860SJ owner rating

JLG 860SJ Boom lifts [2002-2020]

2002-2020

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3

performance

4.7

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros

Reliable reach and stability for high-elevation work.

Cons

Transport size and logistics require planning.

Submitted by on Feb 8, 2026 / JLG 860SJ Boom lifts / Purchased on Mar, 2017

performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

5.0

Valuation

Last 12 month

2016

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Highlight differences

JLG 860SJ

JLG 1250AJP

JLG 800AJ

Dimensions

Axle Oscillation

Axle Oscillation 0.2 m

Axle Oscillation 0.24 m

Axle Oscillation -

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.28 cm

Ground clearance 30.23 cm

Overall Length

Overall Length 12.19 m

Overall Length 9.55 m

Overall Length 9.3 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.49 m

Overall Width 2.5 m

Overall Width 2.47 m

Stowed height

Stowed height 3.05 m

Stowed height 3.08 m

Stowed height 3.02 m

Turning radius

Turning radius 6.02 m

Turning radius 6.89 m

Turning radius -

Years

Years 2002-2020

Years 2004-2025

Years 2014-2020

Market Average

Market Average AED 697,860

Market Average AED 170,000

Market Average AED 32,000

Price

Price AED 153,470

Price AED 125,000

Price AED 26,000

Performance

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.6 kph

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.31 kph

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 4.83 kph

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227 kg

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 454 kg

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg

Boom Type

Boom Type -

Boom Type AT/80

General

Engine model

Engine model Deutz D2.9L4

Engine model BF4M 2011

Engine model F4M2011

Fuel type

Fuel type Diesel

Gradeability

Gradeability 24 º

Gradeability 45 º

Gradeability -

Max horizontal reach

Max horizontal reach 22,860 mm

Max horizontal reach 19,260 mm

Max horizontal reach 15,820 mm

Max working height

Max working height 28.21 m

Max working height 38.1 m

Max working height 24.38 m

Operating voltage

Operating voltage 12 V

Operating weight

Operating weight 16,710 kg

Operating weight 19,958 kg

Operating weight 15,559 kg

Platform rotation

Platform rotation 180 º

Tire size

Tire size 15-625

Tire size 445/50D710

Tire size 445/55x19.5

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 3.05 m

Wheelbase 3.81 m

Wheelbase 3.08 m

Drive type

Drive type -

Drive type 4WD

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 117.35 liter

Fuel cap 117.34 liter

Fuel cap 147.62 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 181.7 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 208.18 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 151.4 liter

Engine

Gross power

Gross power 49.96 kw

Gross power 65.03 kw

Gross power 48.02 kw

Platform

Platform Dimension A

Platform Dimension A 2.44 m

Platform Dimension A 0.91 m

Platform Dimension B

Platform Dimension B 0.91 m

Platform Dimension B 2.44 m

Operating specifications

Swing

Swing 360 º

Swing type

Swing type Continuous

Tire Type

Tire Type Foam-Filled

Tire Type Foam/Lug Tread

Tire Type Pneumatic

Undercarriage

Ground pressure

Ground pressure -

Ground pressure 5.24 bar

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