JLG 860SJ HC3

When large-scale construction, industrial maintenance, or structural steel installations demand immense height without sacrificing tool capacity, the JLG 860SJ HC3 is the definitive industry choice. Moving up to the 80-foot class, this telescopic boom gets operators from the ground to full elevation in less than 70 seconds. The “High Capacity” (HC3) designation ensures that three workers plus heavy equipment can work safely inside the platform simultaneously, eliminating single-worker bottlenecks.

The primary advantage of the 860SJ HC3 is its incredible 22.86m horizontal outreach, allowing your teams to easily span over trenches, site obstacles, or lower structural phases. Backed by JLG’s zero-calibration load sensing system, the machine automatically monitors basket weight in real-time, adjusting its reach limits across three capacity zones without requiring manual test weights. Built on a fixed-width, compact chassis with rugged 4WD terrainability, it navigates congested or muddy job sites with absolute stability.

Key Features

• HC3 Triple-Zone Capacity: Advanced onboard sensors handle three weight boundaries—454kg restricted, 340kg mid-zone, and 226kg unrestricted capacity.
• 3-Occupant Certification: Fully rated to hold three operators across all capacity zones, vastly increasing physical output per shift.
• Massive Working Envelope: Offers a 26.21m platform height combined with a 22.86m horizontal outreach for exceptional site coverage.
• Zero-Calibration Load Sensing: The smart monitoring system auto-calculates basket weight instantly, preventing accidental over-capacity system lockouts.
• All-Terrain 4WD System: Rugged four-wheel drive, high ground clearance, and an oscillating axle ensure maximum traction on rough, unmade ground.

Key Benefits

• Unbeatable Fleet Utilisation Rates: High-capacity 80ft booms are in constant demand by Tier-1 contractors for cladding, glazing, and industrial fit-outs. Adding the 860SJ HC3 to your stock secures high-margin hire returns.
• Drastic Cycle-Time Reductions: Instead of operators making frequent trips down to the ground to swap heavy tools or materials, crews take everything they need up with them in a single lift cycle.
• Narrow Chassis Footprint: Despite its towering reach, the narrow, fixed-width chassis design allows the machine to manœuvre comfortably in tighter industrial spaces compared to wider alternatives.
• Enhanced Modern Site Safety: Outfitted with high-visibility smart indicator panels and an advanced chassis tilt alarm (4-degree limit), ensuring total compliance with strict modern site safety regulations.

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