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Skyjack SJ3219: transport dimensions, weight and how it ships overseas
The Skyjack SJ3219 (5 ft 11 in × 2 ft 8 in × 6 ft 8 in (1.8 × 0.81 × 2.02 m), 3,250 lb (1,476 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
- 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m
- Transport width
- 2 ft 8 in / 0.81 m
- Transport height
- 6 ft 8 in / 2.02 m
- Weight
- 3,250 lb / 1,476 kg
Skyjack SJ3219 transport specifications
| Specification | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Transport length | 5 ft 11 in / 1.8 m | stowed, deck extension retracted |
| Transport width | 2 ft 8 in / 0.81 m | over the tyres |
| Transport height | 6 ft 8 in / 2.02 m | stowed, guardrails folded |
| Weight | 3,250 lb / 1,476 kg | operating weight |
| Platform height | 18 ft 6 in / 5.64 m | maximum, to the platform floor |
| Platform | 5 ft 1 in / 1.55 m | standard platform, 2 ft 2 in / 0.66 m deep |
| Wheelbase | 4 ft 6 in / 1.37 m | |
| Ground clearance | 4 in / 0.09 m | |
| Machine type | Scissor lift | |
| Configuration | Rails folded (7 ft / 2.13 m with them up). The platform stands 3 ft 5 in (1.04 m) high stowed; inside, it is 5 ft 1 in × 2 ft 2 in (1.55 × 0.66 m). | |
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 Skyjack SJ3219, 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.
Skyjack SJ3219 fits a container in one piece, the cheapest way to ship it.
- Rung 1
Container
Lowest cost
Best fit for Skyjack SJ3219
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 | Out-of-gauge | Ships assembled, blocked and lashed; out-of-gauge surcharge applies (3 in / 0.07 m over height). |
| 3 | RoRo | Where a RoRo lane serves the destination | Drives on assembled where a RoRo lane serves the destination. |
| 4 | Breakbulk | Fits as is | Lifted aboard by crane as breakbulk; used when no flat rack or RoRo option suits the port. |
Comparable scissor lifts from other brands
| Machine | L × W × H (transport) | Weight | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyjack SJ3219 | 5 ft 11 in × 2 ft 8 in × 6 ft 8 in (1.8 × 0.81 × 2.02 m) | 3,250 lb / 1,476 kg | 20 ft container |
| Genie GS-1930 | 6 ft × 2 ft 6 in × 5 ft 11 in (1.83 × 0.77 × 1.8 m) | 3,210 lb / 1,456 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 Skyjack SJ3219 go
MexicoTransit 5-14 daysScissor lifts by truck across the border or in containers to Manzanillo.
Quote to Mexico
AustraliaTransit 28-35 daysStrict biosecurity cleaning; tyres, scissor stack and chassis pockets are washed before loading.
Quote to Australia
Saudi ArabiaTransit 18-25 daysSABER certificates are arranged before arrival.
Quote to Saudi Arabia
Preparing a Skyjack SJ3219 for export
- The platform is fully lowered, the deck extension retracted and the guardrails folded.
- Batteries are disconnected and the machine is chocked and lashed through its tie-down points.
Skyjack SJ3219 shipping questions
Does a Skyjack SJ3219 fit in a shipping container?
The Skyjack SJ3219 (5 ft 11 in × 2 ft 8 in × 6 ft 8 in (1.8 × 0.81 × 2.02 m), 3,250 lb (1,476 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 Skyjack SJ3219 weigh for shipping?
Skyjack lists the Skyjack SJ3219 at 3,250 lb (1,476 kg) (operating weight); the bill of lading uses your machine's own weight.
What are the shipping dimensions of a Skyjack SJ3219?
5 ft 11 in × 2 ft 8 in × 6 ft 8 in (1.8 × 0.81 × 2.02 m) (length × width × height) in transport position, from Skyjack's published specifications for the Skyjack SJ3219.
Can a Skyjack SJ3219 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.