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JLG 500RTS Specs

Quick-reference specifications for the JLG 500RTS scissor lift, from the manufacturer’s spec sheet and published specifications.

JLG 500RTS
Platform Capacity – Fixed Deck
2,500 lb1,134 kg
Platform Height – Elevated
50 ft15.24 m
Platform Height – Lowered
6 ft 8 in2.03 m
Working Height
50 ft15.24 m

Performance 13 specs

Extensions (500RTS Only) 500RTS – 1500 lb (680 kg)
Lift Speed – 500RTS Up – 65 – 80 seconds
Platform Extension Slides (Optional) N/A
Working Height 50 ft (15.24 m)
Platform Height – Elevated 50 ft (15.24 m)
Platform Height – Lowered 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Platform Capacity – Fixed Deck 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Platform Capacity – With Deck Extension 2,000 lb (907 kg)
Platform Capacity – Mega Deck 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Lift/Lower Time 72/72 sec
Drive Speed – Stowed Position 4.5 km/h
Drive Speed – Platform Raised 1.0 km/h
Gradeability 45%

Dimensions 9 specs

Machine Height (Platform Lowered) 400RTS – 116.625 in (2.9 m)
Overall Length 15 ft 5 in (4.7 m)
Overall Width 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m)
Overall Height – With Rails Lowered 8 ft 0.5 in (2.45 m)
Platform Dimensions 71 in x 168 in (1.8 x 4.27 m)
Platform Extension 4 ft (1.22 m)
Wheelbase 10 ft 2 in (3.1 m)
Ground Clearance 12 in (30 cm)
Platform Railing Height 3 ft 7.5 in (1.1 m)

Weight 2 specs

Machine Weight 400RTS – Approx. 14,985 lb (6,797 kg)
Tire Size 12 x 16.5 NHS, 8 ply, pneumatic

Power / Engine 6 specs

Diesel Engine – Manufacturer/Model Deutz F3L-1011
Diesel Engine – Horsepower 42 @ 3000 RPM
Gasoline Engine – Manufacturer/Model Ford LRG-425
Gasoline Engine – Horsepower 70 @ 2800 RPM
Gasoline Engine – Displacement 4.5 liters
Alternator – Diesel 60 Amp

Hydraulics / Fluids 3 specs

Main Relief Pressure 2800 psi (193 bar)
Steer Relief Pressure 1500 psi (103 bar)
Platform Extension Relief 500 psi (34 bar)

JLG 500RTS spec sheet (PDF)

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