A "sky lift forklift" is not a single machine type but a broad term for equipment that combines lifting capacity with vertical reach. It generally refers to three categories: telehandlers (telescopic forklifts), aerial work platforms (boom lifts), and trailer-mounted sky lifts.
SkyTrak Telehandlers (Telescopic Forklifts)
SkyTrak is the best-selling telehandler brand in North America, and its machines are frequently referred to as "sky lift forklifts" due to their ability to lift loads high into the air.
Key Models:
Model Lift Capacity Lift Height Engine Key Feature Approx. Price
SkyTrak 3013 3,000 lbs 13 ft Kubota 25 HP Diesel Compact, 4WD, ideal for tight spaces $47,850
SkyTrak 6042 6,000 lbs 42 ft Tier 4 Diesel Versatile mid-range model Contact dealer
SkyTrak 8042 8,000 lbs 42 ft Deutz 74 HP Turbo Diesel 4WD, crab-steering, enclosed cab with AC $135,850
SkyTrak 10054 10,000 lbs 53 ft Cummins Diesel High-capacity, all-weather cabin Contact dealer
Key Features:
Stabil-Trak system stabilizes the rear axle when placing loads
Single multifunctional joystick with integrated arm rest for enhanced operator comfort
Ease of maintenance with accessible engine components and high-use parts
Rugged rough-terrain tires for traversing mud, gravel, and uneven surfaces
Skyjack Telehandlers
Skyjack is another leading manufacturer of telehandlers, often referred to as "sky lift" equipment.
Model Lift Capacity Lift Height Engine Key Feature Approx. Price
Skyjack SJ1056 TH 10,000 lbs 56 ft Deutz 74 HP Turbo Diesel 4WD, crab-steering, 2-year factory warranty $134,850
Skyjack SJ843 TH 8,000 lbs 43 ft — SKYCODED control system, AXLDRIVE Contact dealer
Skyjack 10054 10,000 lbs 54 ft Cummins Turbo Diesel Outriggers, 4WD, crab-steering Contact dealer
Boom Lifts and Trailer-Mounted Sky Lifts
Some "sky lift" products are boom lifts—aerial work platforms designed to lift workers, not heavy loads.
Key Features:
Platform height from 10m to 20m (32–65 ft)
Load capacity typically 200 kg (440 lbs)
360-degree rotation for accessing difficult angles
Towable design for easy transport behind a standard vehicle
Stabilizing outriggers for safety at height
A 22m Sky Lift Boom Lift from Shandong Belift Machinery is priced at approximately $6,999.
The bottom line: A "sky lift forklift" is a versatile category encompassing SkyTrak and Skyjack telehandlers (3,000–10,000 lbs capacity, 13–56 ft lift height) and towable boom lifts (up to 65 ft working height, ~440 lbs capacity). SkyTrak is the best-selling telehandler brand in North America. Prices range from $47,850 for a compact SkyTrak 3013 to $135,850+ for high-capacity 8,000–10,000 lb models.