Aerial & Boom Lift Inspection
Boom drift and a missed annual inspection are what get people hurt on aerial equipment. We check the structure, the holding valves, and the safety systems.
Boom and scissor lifts are fall-from-height machines, so the inspection is as much about safety systems as resale value. We check for boom drift, structural cracks, and a current annual inspection, and verify that platform controls and emergency lowering work the way they must.
- Boom / scissor structure, welds, and wear pads for cracks
- Hydraulic drift and holding-valve integrity
- Turntable and swing bearing play (boom lifts)
- Lift cylinders and pothole-protection bars (scissor lifts)
- Platform, rotator, rails, and platform controls
- Ground controls and emergency lowering
- Battery pack and charger (electric) or engine (rough terrain)
- Tires, drive motors, and steering
- Tilt and level sensors / alarms
- Current annual ANSI/OSHA inspection records
- Digital multimeter and battery tester
- Hydraulic pressure test gauge
- Megohmmeter (electric drive systems)
- Inspection mirror and LED light
- Tape measure and torque reference
- Camera for documentation
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Model-specific guides
Exactly what we look at on these specific machines — the known problem areas and how we check them.
S-60 Telescopic Boom Lift
All seriesA staple telescopic boom lift. Boom drift and structural condition are safety items; turntable, controls, and a current annual inspection round it out.
GenieZ-45 Articulating Boom Lift
All seriesA popular articulating boom lift with a jib and multiple pivots — more joints to wear, and boom drift is still the headline safety check.
GenieGS-1930 Scissor Lift
All seriesA best-selling electric scissor lift. Battery pack health, cylinder drift, and the pothole-protection bars are the make-or-break checks.
GenieGS-3246 Scissor Lift
All seriesA taller electric scissor where battery health and platform drift matter even more. Same checks as the GS-1930, higher stakes at height.
JLG600S Boom Lift
All seriesA common telescopic boom lift. Boom drift and structure are the safety story; turntable, controls, and a current annual inspection complete it.
SkyjackSJIII 3219 Scissor Lift
All seriesA simple, popular electric scissor. Battery pack, platform drift, and pothole protection are the core checks — known for straightforward serviceability.