Skyjack Telehandlers: Models, Specs and Prices

Last updated: October 2026

Skyjack builds telehandlers from the compact SJ519 TH, with a 5,500 lb capacity, up to the 20,000 lb ZB2044. Its TH series is known for simple, low-maintenance designs: most models use a 74 HP engine that needs no diesel particulate filter or DEF, and every TH model has a standard lifting hook and a cab that converts between open and enclosed.

This guide covers Skyjack’s telehandler lineup and model names, specs for current and older models, what they sell for on FleetNow, how they compare with Genie and SkyTrak, and what to check before you buy.

In this guide:

• Skyjack telehandler lineup and model names
• Skyjack telehandler specs
• Key features of the TH series
• Which Skyjack telehandler do you need
• Skyjack vs Genie and SkyTrak
• Skyjack telehandler prices
• What to check before buying used
• Who makes Skyjack telehandlers and where
• FAQs

Most Skyjack model numbers combine capacity and lift height. In SJ1056 TH, the 10 stands for 10,000 lb and the 56 for a lift height of about 56 ft. The SJ519 TH lifts 5,500 lb to about 19 ft.

• Compact (SJ519 TH): A small telehandler, about 6 ft wide and 6 ft 4 in tall, for tight sites, farms and landscaping.
• Mid-size (SJ643 TH, SJ843 TH): 6,000 lb and 8,000 lb models with about 43 ft of lift height, the most common size for general construction.
• Full-size (SJ1044 TH, SJ1056 TH, SJ1256 THS): 10,000 lb and 12,000 lb models with 44 ft or 56 ft of lift height for framing, roofing and heavy material.
• Heavy-duty (ZB2044): A 20,000 lb machine from the ZoomBoom line Skyjack took over from CareLift, used for heavy loads in industrial and construction work.
• Older VR series (VR642D, VR843D, VR1044D, VR1056D): Skyjack’s earlier telehandlers, which came from Volvo’s telehandler line. The TH series replaced them around 2016, but VR models still show up used.

The TH series launched around 2016, the SJ1256 followed in 2017 and the SJ519 TH in 2018. A 2021 update added dual tilt cylinders, a greaseless boom pivot and steel cowlings across the range. Browse used Skyjack telehandlers.

Specs are from Skyjack spec sheets for North American models. Skyjack has published slightly different reach figures over the years (for example 41 ft 5 in on early SJ1056 TH brochures), so check the load chart in the cab of the machine you are buying.

The VR series used a 110 HP Cummins diesel and frame leveling of about 10 to 11 degrees. Later VR1044E and VR1056E units have a Tier 4 interim Cummins engine.

For a closer look at the most common mid-size model, read our Skyjack SJ643 TH review.

• No DPF or DEF on standard engines: The SJ519 TH through SJ1056 TH come standard with a 74 HP Deutz diesel, which meets Tier 4 Final emissions without a diesel particulate filter or diesel exhaust fluid. The optional 107 HP engine on the SJ1044 TH and SJ1056 TH, and the standard 107 HP engine on the SJ1256 THS, use DEF.
• ReadyHook: A lifting hook built into the fork carriage yoke, rated to the machine’s full capacity, so you can sling loads without extra attachments.
• FlexCab: The cab converts between open and enclosed with hand tools, and uses flat glass panels held by bolts, which makes broken windows cheaper and faster to replace.
• Three steering modes: Front-wheel, four-wheel and crab steering on every model.
• Rear axle stabilization: Free pivot, restricted and locked modes for stability on uneven ground. The SJ1056 TH and SJ1256 THS have standard outriggers for more capacity at height.
• Powershift transmission: Mid-size and larger models use a Dana 3-speed powershift; the SJ519 TH uses a hydrostatic drive.

• Tight sites, farms and yards: an SJ519 TH. It is light enough to haul on a smaller trailer and low enough to fit into barns and buildings.
• General construction, block and pallet handling: an SJ643 TH or SJ843 TH. Pick the SJ843 TH if you regularly lift more than 6,000 lb close in.
• Framing, roofing and multi-story work: an SJ1056 TH for 56 ft of lift height and about 42 ft of forward reach. The SJ1044 TH suits heavy loads where you don’t need the extra height.
• Heavier loads at height: an SJ1256 THS, which holds 6,000 lb at full height (7,000 lb on outriggers).
• Very heavy loads: a ZB2044 for loads up to 20,000 lb.

Always check the load chart: capacity drops quickly as the boom extends. Our guide to telehandlers explains load charts and attachments, and telehandler vs forklift covers when you need one.

Skyjack, Genie and JLG’s SkyTrak brand build telehandlers in similar capacity classes. Lift heights and reach differ (SkyTrak’s 10054 and 12054 lift about 53 ft, for example, versus 56 ft for the Skyjack SJ1056 TH and SJ1256 THS), so compare load charts for your job.

Skyjack’s main differences are the simple, DEF-free standard engines, the standard ReadyHook and the FlexCab. Genie and SkyTrak have a larger used supply, which can mean more choice. See our JLG telehandler guide and JLG vs Genie telehandlers comparison.

In October 2026, FleetNow had about 110 Skyjack telehandlers listed, from 2016 to 2026 models. Used units from 2016 to 2022 mostly listed for about $40,000 to $95,000, while 2024 to 2026 units, many with very low hours, listed close to new prices. The table separates the two, and adds advertised dealer prices for new 2025 and 2026 units.

Things that raise the price: low hours, an enclosed cab with heat and air, the 107 HP engine option, attachments such as a carriage, bucket or truss boom, newer foam-filled tires and service records. High hours, boom wear and leaks lower it.

• Hours and service records: Check the hour meter and ask for maintenance and annual inspection records.
• Engine: Note which engine it has (74 HP or 107 HP Deutz, or Cummins on VR and ZB models). Look for oil leaks, hard starting and smoke. On 107 HP units, check the DEF system for warnings.
• Boom: Extend and retract fully and watch for jerky movement, drift or noise. Check wear pads, cracks and welds, and the boom pivot.
• Hydraulics: Check cylinders, hoses and fittings for leaks, including the tilt cylinders and outriggers.
• Transmission and axles: Test all gears in both directions, the three steering modes, the brakes and the rear axle stabilization.
• Load chart and safety systems: Make sure the load chart and decals are in the cab and readable, and test the load management system, backup alarm and lights.
• Cab and attachments: Check the cab glass and doors, and inspect the forks, carriage and quick-attach for bent or cracked parts.
• Tires: Foam-filled tires are expensive to replace, so check tread and sidewalls.

The FleetNow Inspect app helps you record a walkaround inspection with photos before you buy.

Skyjack is based in Guelph, Ontario, and has been part of Linamar Corporation since 2002. It started with scissor lifts in 1985 and added telehandlers in 2007 and 2008, taking over the CareLift ZoomBoom line and Volvo’s telehandler line.

Skyjack telehandlers were built in Canada until 2023, when production for the Americas moved to a new plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. Skyjack also builds boom lifts and scissor lifts: see our Skyjack boom lift guide and Skyjack scissor lift guide.

FleetNow lists used Skyjack telehandlers from rental companies and dealers across the country. Browse by model:

• All used Skyjack telehandlers
• Models: SJ519 TH, SJ643 TH, SJ843 TH, SJ1056 TH and SJ1256 THS
• Other brands: Genie, SkyTrak and JLG telehandlers, or all used telehandlers
• Other Skyjack equipment: all used Skyjack machines

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