JLG 3248RS Scissor Lift: Specs, Price and Buying Guide

Last updated: November 2026

The JLG 3248RS is a 32 ft electric slab scissor lift from JLG’s RS Series, introduced around 2012 alongside the 19 ft JLG 1932RS. It is 48 in wide, carries 705 lb and uses DC direct electric drive with very few hydraulic hoses, which makes it a solid machine for indoor work on smooth, firm floors. JLG no longer lists the 3248RS, but 2014 to 2016 units are easy to find on the used market at low prices.

This guide covers JLG 3248RS specs, how it compares with the JLG 3246ES, Genie GS-3246 and Skyjack SJ4632, current FleetNow prices, and what to check before you buy a used unit.

In this guide:

• JLG 3248RS specs
• Key features
• 3248RS vs similar scissor lifts
• JLG 3248RS price
• Common uses
• Pros and cons
• Used buying checklist
• RS Series video
• Shop with FleetNow
• FAQs

Specs come from JLG’s RS Series spec sheet. The sheet does not list an outdoor rating, so treat the 3248RS as an indoor slab machine unless the decals on your unit say otherwise. Ratings can differ by model year and market, so check the serial plate and capacity decals on the machine you are buying.

• DC direct electric drive: electric motors turn the wheels instead of hydraulic drive motors. JLG claimed more than double the battery life of hydraulic-drive machines.
• Very few hydraulic hoses: JLG says the RS Series uses only four, which means fewer leak points and less cleanup on finished floors.
• Passive pothole protection with no moving parts to adjust or repair.
• Drive at full height: reposition at up to 0.3 mph with the platform at 32 ft.
• 705 lb capacity and a big deck: a 42.5 x 84.7 in platform plus a 3 ft roll-out extension that holds 250 lb.
• Fold-down guardrails bring the stowed height to 6 ft 6 in for doorways and trailers.
• Standard equipment: 110V AC outlet in the platform, onboard charger, automatic traction control, tilt alarm and a multifunction digital indicator for battery level and fault codes.

FleetNow asking prices as of November 2026: the full range of the five 3248RS listings, and the middle half of listings for the other models. Specs are from manufacturer spec sheets.

The 3248RS is the low-cost choice in this group. It matches the others on height and capacity but is 2 in wider and roughly 1,000 lb heavier, so check door widths, elevator ratings and floor load limits before you buy. The JLG 3246ES carries 1,000 lb indoors and has an outdoor rating, while the Genie GS-3246 and Skyjack SJ4632 are the most common 32 ft slab scissors, which makes parts and service easy to find.

FleetNow had five used JLG 3248RS listings in November 2026:

All five were listed between $5,200 and $5,600, with a median of $5,300. That is a few thousand dollars below a used 3246ES, GS-3246 or SJ4632. The 3248RS is no longer sold new.

Hours on an electric scissor lift are usually low, so they say less about condition than battery health does. Price drivers: battery age, charger condition, a current annual inspection, leaks, and the condition of the deck, rails and tires. Check current 3248RS listings and other slab scissor lifts to compare.

• Interior construction: drywall, ceilings, electrical, HVAC, sprinklers and fire protection.
• Warehouses and distribution centers: lighting, racking repairs, signs and overhead maintenance.
• Facility maintenance in offices, schools, hospitals and plants with smooth floors.
• Retail and events: displays, banners, lighting and trade show setup.
• Manufacturing plants for overhead piping, conveyors and electrical work.

Pros

• Low used prices, usually around $5,200 to $5,600.
• 705 lb capacity and a large deck with a 3 ft extension.
• Electric drive with few hydraulic hoses, so fewer leaks.
• Quiet, zero emissions and non-marking tires for indoor work.
• Drives at full height and folds its rails down to 6 ft 6 in.

Cons

• No longer built, so some parts may take longer to source.
• 48 in wide, 2 in wider than most 32 ft slab scissors.
• 6,050 lb, heavier than its rivals, so check floor and elevator limits.
• No outdoor rating on the spec sheet.
• 60-second lift and lower times.

• Check the batteries: age, water levels, corrosion on terminals and cables, and how well they hold a charge. A full set of four 6V batteries is a real cost.
• Plug in the onboard charger and confirm it charges and shuts off normally.
• Read the multifunction digital indicator for stored fault codes.
• Raise the platform to full height and let it sit. It should not drift down. Look for leaks at the lift cylinder, hoses and fittings.
• Inspect the scissor arms for cracks, bent arms and worn pins or bushings.
• Drive forward and back at low and high speed, and test steering, brakes and drive at height.
• Confirm the pothole protection bars deploy fully when the platform rises.
• Test the platform and ground controls, emergency stop, emergency lowering, horn, tilt alarm and all-motion alarm.
• Slide the deck extension in and out, and check the guardrails, gate and fold-down pins.
• Look at the tires for chunking, flat spots and cracks.
• Ask for the latest annual inspection and make sure the capacity decals and manual are on the machine.

For more, see our guides to electric scissor lift problems and preventing scissor lift problems, or document the machine with the FleetNow Inspect app.

This JLG video shows the RS Series electric scissor lifts, including the 3248RS. It does not replace operator training or the operator manual for the machine you use.

Browse used JLG 3248RS lifts on FleetNow, or widen your search with JLG scissor lifts, slab scissor lifts, all scissor lifts and other JLG equipment. Similar 32 ft models include the JLG 3246ES, Genie GS-3246 and Skyjack SJ4632; for lower ceilings, look at the JLG 2632ES.

For more research, see our used 32 ft scissor lift guide, electric scissor lift guide and JLG scissor lift models guide.

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