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    Skyjack lift misery, help?

    Hey guys, I am lost! Haven't gotten a chance to use the life because of all the freaking rain...but I've been starting it and letting it run....never had an issue... Last time I started it was maybe a month ago.... I go out to start it now and no power to the controller, nothing......I can...
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    Novice got a skylift SJ9250A

    Yeah I know it would be a bit hard to get supplies on the lift but it is easier to step up a few feet on a ladder n hand them up....then attempt to climb a ladder with a roll of paper on one shoulder... What would you use? Out of curiosity...I have a budget of 5k for equipment to get...
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    Novice got a skylift SJ9250A

    That is my theory, nice to know there is a place not to far. I looked at new rubber already mounted and yeah your right! Would cost me what I paid for the lift lol I see used sets on craigslist and I might keep an eye out for a cheap used set of tires n a little better shape...though that is if...
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    Novice got a skylift SJ9250A

    Yeh like what was said below.....we plan to use it on the roof first, it will help us bring up all the sheathing, paper, asphalt etc....doing that with ladders would be no fun, plus when I will be really the only one doing it... It is also nicer if you slid down the roof to land on the...
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    Novice got a skylift SJ9250A

    Thanks for that!! That helps alot, we've had pickups in the yard before with out an issue....the church foundation was re poured in the early 2000's and I would imagine they compacted the soil a good amount... Thanks for the outrigger pad advice too, I was wondering what to use under them...if...
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    Novice got a skylift SJ9250A

    What are your guys thoughts on using these on rough terrain? Everything I read, people say they will automatically sink into the ground, get stuck driving them on anything but solid ground aka gravel, asphalt, concrete...and that as soon as you raise them....they will sink and tumble over....I...
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    Novice got a skylift SJ9250A

    Hey group.... So I am attempting to restore a 1890's church and needed something to get me up the roof n beyond....figuring out my options at my budget...I figured a lift would be nicer then rigging up scaffolding and more efficient then climbing/ladders...n not to mention safer.... So I...
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