JLG 1500SJ Aerial Lift

Category: Aerial Lifts ➔
Manufacturer: JLG ➔
Model: 1500SJ ➔

The JLG 1500SJ is a telescopic boom lift in the aerial lifts category, designed for high-reach access in construction, maintenance, and industrial applications. It features a working height of up to 150 feet and a horizontal outreach suited for tasks requiring extended access over obstacles. The 1500SJ is commonly used for exterior building work, steel erection, facility maintenance, and utility projects. JLG engineered the model with a diesel-powered platform, rough-terrain capability, and proportional controls for precise positioning. Its boom configuration supports elevated access in demanding jobsite conditions where reach, stability, and productivity are required.

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Dimensions

Ground Clearance	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Overall Height - mast lowered	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Overall Length	61.90 ft (18.87 m)
Overall Width	8.20 ft (2.50 m)
Overall Width (Axles Extended)	12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Platform Dimension A	3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Platform Dimension B	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Tailswing Radius	5.60 ft (1.71 m)
Transport length	43.00 ft (13.11 m)

Engine

Diesel Engine Type	DEUTZ TCD2.9L4 Tier 4 Final 74.2
Maximum Ground Bearing Pressure	113 psi
System Voltage	12 V

Performance

Axle Oscillation	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Drive Speed	3.00 mph (4.83 kph)
Fuel Capacity	31.00 gal (117.34 l)
Gradeability	40%
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	55.00 gal (208.18 l)
Operating Weight	48,000.00 lbs (21,772.46 kg)
Tire Size	445/500710 Foam-Filled
Turning Radius - Outside (axles extended)	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Turning Radius - Outside (axles retracted)	22.60 ft (6.89 m)

Platform

Max Horizontal Reach	80.00 ft (24.38 m)
Max Platform Height	150.00 ft (45.72 m)
Platform Capacity - Restricted	1,000.00 lbs (453.59 kg)
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted	500.00 lbs (226.80 kg)

Swing System

Swing	360 degrees
Swing Type	Continuous

JLG 1500SJs currently for sale

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A 2025 JLG 1500SJ From Mid Country Machinery for $345,000.00 USD

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