The EC600AJ is the latest addition to JLG’s electric construction product lineup
JLG Industries has completed a ground up redesign of its 600AJ articulating boom lift to create the electric EC600AJ.
JLG introduced the 18.3-metre boom lift at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Boasting an unrestricted platform capacity of 250 kg and a restricted capacity of 340 kg, this new articulating model expands the JLG electric construction (EC) portfolio in North America.
While a new diesel engine version of the 600 series will follow, the EC600AJ is the first time JLG has released an electric version of the rough terrain boom lift.
“We’ve focused on making the EC600AJ both powerful and practical, part of a new generation of JLG boom lifts designed with job sites of tomorrow in mind,” said Angela Patterson, Product Management Specialist Lead at JLG. “This model demonstrates our ongoing commitment to electrification while meeting the rugged demands of a construction environment, with performance capabilities similar to those of its diesel counterparts.”
The EC600AJ articulating boom design provides impressive up-and-over capability with 8.25 metres of up-and-over height, allowing machine operators to navigate complex architectural features and obstacles while maintaining precise positioning control. For example, the boom lift’s articulated design allows for multiple positioning configurations.
This articulating boom lift’s versatility is further enhanced by its 130-degree jib articulation range (+70, -60 degrees) and 400-degree non-continuous swing, allowing operators to position the platform precisely in confined spaces or around obstacles. This flexibility, combined with a platform height of 18.3-metres and horizontal outreach of 11-metres makes the EC600AJ ideal for applications like facility maintenance, construction and renovation projects.
“The EC600AJ’s articulating design provides the versatility and precise positioning capabilities that modern construction and maintenance operations demand, all while delivering the environmental benefits and lower total cost of ownership of an electric platform,” Patterson said.
As part of the redesign, the main boom features a shell construction, like a rough-terrain crane.
“We have rounded corners, which decreases the stress concentration in the boom and allows us to have more capacity with lighter assembly weight of the boom itself,” Patterson said.
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The EC600AJ is powered by two 10.7kWh lithium-ion batteries, delivering efficient and emission-free operation, and boasts 4WD AC drive motors for enhanced terrain capability. Featuring enhanced manoeuvrability with both 2WS and 4WS options, this machine offers 40 per cent gradeability with a 5-degree tilt cut-out, providing the power to tackle challenging terrain while complying with industry safety standards.
The batteries provide enough energy for a full day of work.
“The idea behind our electrified portfolio is to match the duty cycle of the job site,” Patterson said.
“So ideally, your operator would be able to do their full day of work on the electric the same way they would with an internal combustion.”
For remote jobsites without the required electric infrastructure, the EC600AJ can be equipped with a diesel generator to power the batteries, creating a hybrid machine.
“A rental fleet can buy this unit and use it on jobsites that need 100 per cent electric power,” Patterson said.
“When it comes back, they can add the diesel generator, plug it in, bolt it down, and send it out to a jobsite that needs that hybrid flexibility.”
Additional features of the EC600AJ include:
- Tight turning radius of 4-ft 11-in in 4WS mode
- Non-marking, non-directional rough terrain foam-filled tires
- Advanced control system
With improved transportability through a shorter stowed length and compact design, contractors can fit two EC600AJ units onto one trailer, reducing transportation costs and logistics complexity.
The new model has also been redesigned with an internal power track and hybrid hood design, enhancing durability while maintaining efficient access to key components for servicing.
The EC600AJ and the upcoming diesel engine version will share 90 per cent parts commonality.
