19 ft Scissor Lift Financing

Finance a 19-foot scissor lift new or used. $50k minimum, application-only to $400k, challenged credit reviewed, closing after file completion. Get a quote today.

A 19-foot working-height slab electric is the deck that fits where nothing bigger can go. Interior corridors with eight-foot double doors, parking garages with tight clearance, retail fit-outs where the finished floor has to stay clean. The platform sits at platform height around 19 feet, puts a worker at roughly 25 feet of working height, and the machine itself rolls on non-marking tires at a weight low enough to ride most finished slabs without a second thought. That combination is why electrical contractors, drywall crews, and facilities teams buy them in multiples rather than one at a time.

We fund 19-foot slab scissors from $50k per unit, new or used, and when you are picking up six or eight for a fit-out crew we structure the whole order as a single transaction off three months of bank statements. Completed files usually close after seller documents arrive. challenged credit is reviewed on every file we run.

What the 19-Foot Class Actually Delivers

The 19-foot designation refers to platform height, not working height. A worker standing on the deck plus a six-foot reach lands at roughly 25 feet of practical working height, which covers the majority of interior commercial ceiling and structural work. The machines in this class typically run on a 24V or 36V battery pack, carry a platform capacity of 500 to 800 pounds depending on the model, and fit through standard 36-inch to 48-inch doorways in their stowed position.

JLG and Genie built this class around the 1930 platform. The JLG 1930ES and the Genie GS-1930 are the two most common units in rental fleets, which means used inventory is available and parts support is strong. Skyjack and MEC compete here as well. Deck dimensions run roughly 30 by 69 inches standard, with extension decks adding another 24 to 36 inches of platform length on some models.

Duty cycle is nearly unlimited for indoor slab use. The machines charge on standard 110V or 208V outlets, which matters on job sites where 480V service is not always available at the floor the crew is working. Operators can plug in during breaks and maintain charge across a full shift without returning to a charging station. That operating pattern is a real advantage on multi-floor fit-outs where the lift moves from floor to floor all day.

Who Buys 19-Foot Scissors and Why

The 19-foot class attracts buyers in predictable clusters. Electrical contractors running commercial tenant improvement work need a deck that can maneuver through tenant space, reach the overhead structure without ladders, and leave no marks on finished flooring. A four-unit purchase covers a mid-size electrical crew working several floors of a commercial office build-out simultaneously.

Drywall and interior finish contractors appreciate the platform capacity and compact footprint. Hanging board at ceiling height with a board lift on the deck requires a machine that doesn't tip, doesn't drift, and doesn't scuff the floor the painter has already finished two floors below. The 19-foot class handles that work consistently.

Facilities maintenance teams at large distribution centers and manufacturing plants run these machines for light maintenance, lamp replacement, and overhead inspections. The lift can be stored in a standard maintenance bay and deployed by a single operator without a spotter on a clean interior floor. Warehouse operators buying several units often qualify for fleet pricing structures that reduce the per-unit payment.

Rental companies building out a rental fleet in this class treat the 19-foot electric as a volume SKU. Utilization rates on this size class typically run high because the demand base is broad and the machines are physically easy to transport on a standard trailer.

Pricing and What the Financing Looks Like

New 19-foot slab electrics from major manufacturers list costing on the order of $15k to $25k per unit, though fleet and contractor pricing can run below published retail. Used units from rental fleets, typically two to six years old with 400 to 1,000 hours on the meter, sell costing on the order of $8k to $16k depending on condition and hours. A six-unit purchase of used fleet-condition machines can fall squarely in the $50k to $100k range that we fund from a single application.

Our minimum transaction is $50k. The sweet spot is $100k to $150k and above, which typically covers a multi-unit purchase or a package that includes batteries, chargers, and extended coverage. For transactions up to roughly $400k we work application-only, meaning no tax returns and no full financial statements. current operating bank statements plus a completed credit application are the primary underwriting documents. Funding runs one to two weeks from submission to wire.

Terms typically run 24 to 72 months. A $1 buyout structure gives you clean ownership at term end. An FMV lease lowers the monthly payment if you want flexibility on the back end. We also look at sale-leaseback structures if you already own machines outright and want to pull working capital from the equity in those units.

New vs. Used at This Deck Height

The argument for buying new at the 19-foot level is straightforward: battery pack condition matters for duty cycle, and a new machine comes with a fresh pack and a manufacturer warranty. If your crew is running these lifts two-shift in a high-production environment, new is the right call.

Used makes sense for rental companies and buyers who are adding to an existing fleet of the same model. Same-model additions mean shared batteries and chargers, which reduces total ownership cost per unit. A low-hour rental return with a fresh battery service is often as capable as a new machine at 40 to 50 percent of the purchase price.

We handle both. Used equipment financing on slab scissors follows the same process as new: same documents, same timeline, same credit flexibility. The unit does not have to be from a dealer. Private-party and auction purchases are eligible, and we can structure those through auction and private-party financing without requiring a dealer invoice.

Get a Quote on Your 19-Foot Scissor Fleet

Tell us the quantity, the condition (new or used), and whether you have a dealer or a private seller. We will structure a deal and give you terms within 24 hours. Three months of bank statements is all the paperwork most deals need to get started.

Questions operators ask

Clear answers before the lift moves.

Open a question for the practical details on equipment, documents, timing, and structure.

Can I finance a mix of new and used 19-foot scissors in the same transaction?

Yes. We routinely structure packages that include both new and used units, whether they come from one seller or multiple sources. The deal is underwritten on the borrower's credit and cash flow, not on whether the units are homogeneous.

My company has a tax lien from two years ago. Does that kill the deal?

Not automatically. A paid or payment-plan lien is workable on most files. An open unaddressed lien is harder but sometimes still fundable depending on the rest of the picture. Tell us up front so we structure the file correctly from the start.

Can I finance the chargers and batteries as part of the same transaction?

Yes. Chargers and battery packs are financeable as part of the equipment package. Bundling them into the deal is cleaner than paying for them separately, and it does not change the approval process.

How does the lender value a used 19-foot electric for collateral purposes?

Lenders look at model, year, hours on the meter, and published resale data for the class. JLG and Genie 1930-class machines have well-established resale benchmarks because rental fleets buy and sell them in volume. Low-hour units hold value well and are typically straightforward to fund.

Is there a minimum number of units for fleet financing?

No set minimum unit count. Our $50k floor is a dollar amount, not a unit count. One unit at $50k or above qualifies. So does a six-unit purchase at $15k each. What matters is that the total transaction reaches the minimum.