MEC 1330SE Scissor Lift: Specs, Price and Buying Guide

Last updated: October 2026

The MEC 1330SE Micro is a compact electric slab scissor lift with a 13 ft platform height (19 ft working height) and a 500 lb capacity. At 30 in wide and about 2,050 lb, it fits through standard doorways and works on finished floors, which makes it a common rental lift for indoor maintenance and installation work.

This guide covers the 1330SE’s specs and features, how it compares to similar 13 ft lifts, what it costs new and used, and what to check before you buy one.

In this guide:

• MEC 1330SE specs
• Key features
• How it compares
• Pros and cons
• Common uses
• MEC 1330SE price
• What to check before buying used
• FAQs

Specs are from MEC’s current 1330SE spec sheet and operator’s manual (ANSI A92.20). One table on MEC’s website lists 530 lb capacity, but the spec sheet and manual both say 500 lb. Older units may differ slightly (early sheets list 2,066 lb), so check the serial plate and decals on the lift you’re buying.

• Compact size: at 30 in wide and 58 in long, the 1330SE fits through standard doors and into small elevators, and its 18 in inside turning radius helps in tight rooms and aisles.
• Direct electric drive: the wheels are driven by electric motors rather than hydraulic wheel motors, which means fewer hoses and less risk of leaks on finished floors.
• Maintenance-free AGM batteries: two sealed 12V batteries need no watering, and the automatic charger works on 110 to 230V power.
• Roll-out deck: a 24 in extension with several locking positions lets workers reach past obstacles.
• Proportional controls: smooth lift and drive control from a removable platform control box, with onboard diagnostics for troubleshooting.
• Safety systems: active pothole protection, platform overload sensing, a tilt sensor, descent and motion alarms, emergency stops at the platform and ground, automatic parking brakes and a self-closing gate.
• Low-maintenance design: lube-free scissor bearings and a leak containment system that helps keep fluid off the floor.

Options include an inverter for power tools, a tool tray, a pipe rack, a cold-weather package and MEC’s Proactive Platform Safety System, which helps reduce the risk of operators being pinned against overhead objects.

The 1330SE competes with other 13 ft micro scissor lifts. Their specs are close, so price, condition and parts support usually decide.

If you need more height, MEC’s Micro19 reaches a 19 ft platform (about 25 ft working height) at 32 in wide. For more 19 ft options, see our used 19 ft scissor lift guide, and for the rest of the MEC lineup, see our MEC scissor lift guide.

• Small and light enough for doorways, elevators and finished floors
• Two people can work on the platform indoors
• Direct electric drive and sealed AGM batteries keep maintenance low
• Large used supply keeps prices low
• Still in MEC’s current lineup, so parts are easy to get

• 13 ft platform limits it to low ceilings and light work
• Outdoors it is limited to one person and a 10 ft platform height
• Small 85Ah batteries mean less run time than larger slab lifts
• Only 2.5 in of ground clearance, so it needs smooth, level floors
• Many used units are former rental machines with heavy use

Contractors, facility maintenance crews and installers use the 1330SE for work just above ladder height, including:

• Electrical, lighting and low-voltage cabling work
• HVAC, plumbing and sprinkler installation and repair
• Painting, drywall and ceiling tile work
• Signage and fixture installs in stores and offices
• Warehouse maintenance and inventory work

Its non-marking tires and small footprint make it a good fit for offices, schools, hospitals and other finished buildings.

“Any of the smaller lifts are just more maneuverable to get in and out of doorways and rooms,” says Cameron Ondrey of OHR Rents. “A smaller footprint equals smaller turning radius. And, you can still get two guys in a 1330.”

The 1330SE is one of the most affordable lifts you can buy. In October 2026, FleetNow had 488 used 1330SE listings with asking prices from about $2,790 to $11,790, and the middle half of listings fell between $4,175 and $5,200. A new 2026 1330SE listed at a dealer for $12,850 plus freight.

A few large sellers list many identical units, so prices within a model year cluster tightly. Battery age, hours and inspection history can move the price of an individual lift by several hundred dollars. For comparison, used Genie GS-1330m lifts listed for about $3,500 to $5,300 on FleetNow.

Prices change daily. See current listings for the MEC 1330SE.

• Serial plate and decals: confirm the year, capacity and indoor and outdoor ratings.
• Inspection records: ask for the last annual inspection and any repair history.
• Batteries and charger: check battery age and the charger, and confirm the lift can drive and lift through a full charge cycle. Replacing both AGM batteries can cost $500 or more.
• Pothole guards: raise the platform and make sure the guards deploy fully and the lift stops if they don’t.
• Safety systems: test the tilt alarm, overload sensing, emergency stops, emergency lowering and the descent alarm.
• Scissor stack: look for bent arms, cracked welds and worn pins, and watch for wobble when the platform is raised.
• Hydraulics: check the lift cylinder and hoses for leaks, and make sure the platform holds height without drifting down.
• Deck extension and gate: the roll-out deck should slide and lock in each position, and the gate should close on its own.
• Tires and brakes: look for chunked or flat-spotted tires, and make sure the parking brakes hold on a slope.
• Fault codes: check the controller for stored codes; the operator’s and service manuals explain them.

Our guides to buying a used scissor lift and common electric scissor lift problems cover more. You can also use the free FleetNow equipment inspection app to document a unit’s condition.

FleetNow lists used MEC 1330SE lifts from rental companies, dealers and contractors across the country. Browse all MEC 1330SE listings, compare other used MEC scissor lifts and MEC slab scissor lifts, or shop all used slab scissor lifts.

Can’t find the lift you need? Contact FleetNow or call 1-216-973-5124. Have a 1330SE to sell? List your equipment on FleetNow.