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2002-2020
16,710 kg Operating weight
15-625 Tire size
22,860 mm Max horizontal reach
28.21 m Max working height
49.96 kw Gross power
227 kg Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

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

General

Engine model

Deutz D2.9L4

Operating weight

16,710 kg

Fuel type

Diesel

Gradeability

24 º

Tire size

15-625

Operating voltage

12

Turning radius

6.02 m

Max horizontal reach

22860 mm

Wheelbase

3.05 m

Max working height

28.21 m

Platform rotation

180 degrees

Engine

Gross power

49.96 kw

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.28 m

Stowed height

3.05 mm

Axle Oscillation

0.2 m

Overall Length

12.19 m

Overall Width

2.49 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

117.35 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

181.7 liter

Operating specifications

Swing

360 degrees

Swing type

Continuous

Tire Type

Foam-Filled

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

227 kg

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered

5.6 kph

Platform

Platform Dimension A

2.44 m

Platform Dimension B

0.91 m

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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.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

5.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2016

JLG 860SJ similar models

Highlight differences
JLG 860SJ
JLG 1250AJP
JLG 800AJ
General
Engine model Deutz D2.9L4
Engine model BF4M 2011
Engine model F4M2011
Operating weight 16,710 kg
Operating weight 19,958 kg
Operating weight 15,559 kg
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Gradeability 24 º
Gradeability 45 º
Gradeability -
Tire size 15-625
Tire size 445/50D710
Tire size 445/55x19.5
Operating voltage 12
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Turning radius 6.02 m
Turning radius 6.89 m
Turning radius -
Max horizontal reach 22,860 mm
Max horizontal reach 19,260 mm
Max horizontal reach 15,820 mm
Wheelbase 3.05 m
Wheelbase 3.81 m
Wheelbase 3.08 m
Max working height 28.21 m
Max working height 38.1 m
Max working height 24.38 m
Platform rotation 180 degrees
Platform rotation 180 º
Platform rotation 180 º
Boom Type -
Boom Type -
Boom Type AT/80
Drive type -
Drive type -
Drive type 4WD
Years 2002-2020
Years 2004-2025
Years 2014-2020
Market Average AED 697,860
Market Average AED 170,000
Market Average AED 32,000
Price AED 153,470
Price AED 125,000
Price AED 26,000
Engine
Gross power 49.96 kw
Gross power 65.03 kw
Gross power 48.02 kw
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.28 m
Ground clearance 30.23 cm
Ground clearance 30.23 cm
Stowed height 3.05 mm
Stowed height 3.08 m
Stowed height 3.02 m
Axle Oscillation 0.2 m
Axle Oscillation 0.24 m
Axle Oscillation -
Overall Length 12.19 m
Overall Length 9.55 m
Overall Length 9.3 m
Overall Width 2.49 m
Overall Width 2.5 m
Overall Width 2.47 m
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 117.35 liter
Fuel cap 117.34 liter
Fuel cap 147.62 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 181.7 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 208.18 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 151.4 liter
Operating specifications
Swing 360 degrees
Swing 360 º
Swing 360 º
Swing type Continuous
Swing type Continuous
Swing type Continuous
Tire Type Foam-Filled
Tire Type Foam/Lug Tread
Tire Type Pneumatic
Performance
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 454 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227.02 kg
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.6 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.31 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 4.83 kph
Platform
Platform Dimension A 2.44 m
Platform Dimension A 0.91 m
Platform Dimension A 0.91 m
Platform Dimension B 0.91 m
Platform Dimension B 2.44 m
Platform Dimension B 2.44 m
Undercarriage
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 5.24 bar

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