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JLG ES2632: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The JLG ES2632 (7 ft 10 in × 2 ft 8 in × 5 ft 10 in (2.4 × 0.81 × 1.77 m), 4,400 lb (1,996 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
- Transport length
- 7 ft 10 in / 2.4 m
- Transport width
- 2 ft 8 in / 0.81 m
- Transport height
- 5 ft 10 in / 1.77 m
- Weight
- 4,400 lb / 1,996 kg
JLG ES2632 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 7 ft 10 in / 2.4 m | stowed, deck extension retracted |
| Transport width | 2 ft 8 in / 0.81 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 5 ft 10 in / 1.77 m | stowed, guardrails folded |
| Weight | 4,400 lb / 1,996 kg | operating weight |
| Platform height | 25 ft 6 in / 7.77 m | maximum, to the platform floor |
| Wheelbase | 6 ft 2 in / 1.88 m | |
| Ground clearance | 4 in / 0.1 m | |
| Machine type | Scissor lift | |
| Configuration | From JLG's EMEA data sheet. Length includes the ladder; rails folded (7 ft 3 in / 2.22 m with them up). The platform stands 3 ft 7 in (1.10 m) high stowed. | |
Manufacturer documents
Links and figures checked October 2026. Linked from the manufacturer; we do not host them.
Published figures for the configuration shown. Shoes, tyres, buckets, counterweights and options change them, so we confirm the dimensions on your machine before booking.
Every way to ship a JLG ES2632, best first
Cheapest first: the shipping cost ladder
We price every machine from the bottom rung up. A machine only moves up a rung when a measurement rules out the cheaper method.
JLG ES2632 fits a container in one piece, the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for JLG ES2632
When: Fits through a 7 ft 8 in / 2.34 m × 8 ft 6 in / 2.58 m door and under 59,500 lb / 27,000 kg, whole or after we take off the bucket, boom, cab or wheels.
- Rung 2
Flat rack
Mid cost
When: Too wide or tall for a container door, but within 14 ft 9 in / 4.5 m wide, 13 ft 1 in / 4 m tall and 86,000 lb / 39,000 kg on one rack.
- Rung 3
RoRo
Mid cost
When: Drives or tows aboard, under 19 ft 8 in / 6 m tall and 110 US tons / 100,000 kg, going to a port with regular RoRo sailings.
- Rung 4
Breakbulk
Highest cost
When: Past flat-rack and roll-trailer limits, or shipped as modules lifted aboard piece by piece.
Worked out from the dimensions above against container, flat rack and RoRo limits. RoRo depends on a regular sailing to your port.
| # | Best method | Fit | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 ft containerBest fit | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 2 | 40 ft flat rack | Fits as is | Ships as it is, blocked and lashed. |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
Comparable scissor lifts from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLG ES2632 | 7 ft 10 in × 2 ft 8 in × 5 ft 10 in (2.4 × 0.81 × 1.77 m) | 4,400 lb / 1,996 kg | 20 ft container |
| Genie GS-2632 | 8 ft × 2 ft 8 in × 6 ft 4 in (2.44 × 0.82 × 1.94 m) | 4,730 lb / 2,145 kg | 20 ft container |
| Skyjack SJIII 4632 | 7 ft 7 in × 3 ft 10 in × 6 ft 2 in (2.31 × 1.17 × 1.88 m) | 5,080 lb / 2,302 kg | 20 ft container |
| Genie GS-3246 | 8 ft × 3 ft 10 in × 6 ft (2.44 × 1.18 × 1.83 m) | 5,220 lb / 2,367 kg | 20 ft container |
Same machine type within 20% of the weight. Each links to its own page with its published dimensions and verdict.
Where machines like the JLG ES2632 go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysBoom lifts by truck across the border or in containers to Manzanillo.
Quote to Mexico
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysStrict biosecurity cleaning; tyres, turntable and chassis pockets are washed before loading.
Quote to Australia
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysLarge booms for industrial projects, in open tops to Dammam or Jeddah.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
Preparing a JLG ES2632 for export
- The boom is stowed and retracted, the turntable swing lock engaged where fitted, and the platform controls covered.
- Batteries are disconnected and the machine is chocked and lashed through its tie-down points.
JLG ES2632 shipping questions
Does a JLG ES2632 fit in a shipping container?
The JLG ES2632 (7 ft 10 in × 2 ft 8 in × 5 ft 10 in (2.4 × 0.81 × 1.77 m), 4,400 lb (1,996 kg)) fits a 20 ft container as it is. A container is usually the cheapest way to ship it and reaches the most ports, with the machine sealed inside.
How much does a JLG ES2632 weigh for shipping?
JLG lists the JLG ES2632 at 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a JLG ES2632?
7 ft 10 in × 2 ft 8 in × 5 ft 10 in (2.4 × 0.81 × 1.77 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from JLG's published specifications for the JLG ES2632.
Can a JLG ES2632 ship RoRo?
Yes, where a RoRo lane serves your destination port. It drives on under its own power. RoRo from the U.S. reaches fewer countries than containers and flat racks, so we check your port first.