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Should you choose a wheel scissor lift or a crawler scissor lift for aerial work? Sanjin Machinery will compare the main differences, advantages and disadvantages, and applicable scenarios of wheel scissor lifts and crawler scissor lifts in detail to help you better understand and choose the appropriate scissor lift type.
Wheel scissor lift VS Crawler scissor lift
| Type | Wheel scissor lift | Crawler scissor lift |
| Travel device | Rubber tires | Rubber tracks or steel tracks |
| Passing capacity | Suitable for flat and hard ground | Can adapt to soft, muddy, rugged and other complex ground |
| Driving speed | Relatively fast | Slightly slower (but more stable) |
| Steering flexibility | Good | Lower than wheel scissor lifts |
| Stability | General | Large ground contact area, more stable center of gravity |
| Price | Lower | Slightly higher |
| Maintenance | Simple | Track wear is large, maintenance is slightly complicated |
Advantages and disadvantages of wheel scissor lifts and scissor lifts
1. Wheel Scissor Lift
Advantages:
• Cheap and easy to maintain.
• Fast speed, suitable for frequent movement.
• Suitable for most conventional aerial work sites.
Disadvantages:
• Poor passing ability, easy to get stuck in soft and potholes.
• Limited slope passing ability.
2. Crawler Scissor Lift
Advantages:
Strong passing ability, suitable for complex terrain.
Low ground pressure, little damage to grass, mud and other ground.
High stability, suitable for light off-road.
Disadvantages:
High price, high track maintenance cost.
Slow driving speed and heavy body.
Applications of wheel scissor lifts and crawler scissor lifts
• Wheel scissor lifts: factory inspection, high-level warehouse pickup, indoor and outdoor road operations, etc.
• Crawler scissor lifts: complex terrains such as construction sites, landscaping, greenhouses, and temporary outdoor projects.
If you need more detailed model parameters or selection suggestions, you can add your specific working conditions! As a professional scissor lift manufacturer, Sanjin Machinery can provide you with an integrated aerial work platform solution. Welcome your consultation.
