2026 JLG 1500SJ 

Dominate the job site with JLG® Ultra Series telescopic boom lifts. When you're working twelve stories high or more, you want a telescopic boom lift that's built to perform, and that's exactly what you get with the Ultra Series.

These telescoping lifts were designed for rugged job sites like steel mills, chemical plants, airports, shipyards and heavy construction. They feature an ultra-strong steel boom, giving you the confidence and support you need to handle up to 1,000-lb (454kg) of capacity. And their exclusive controlled arc regulates speeds at the edges of the work envelope, so you feel the same velocity in all positions for enhanced comfort.

Achieve work envelope flexibility and even more outreach at elevation with the telescoping jib of the JLG 1500SJ. The far reach and top performance of this telescopic boom lift makes it ideal for general contractors, glaziers, window cleaners, welders, and more.

Product Details

Achieve work envelope flexibility and even more outreach at elevation with the telescoping jib of the JLG 1500SJ. The far reach and top performance of this telescopic boom lift makes it ideal for general contractors, glaziers, window cleaners, welders, and more.

Strong 100,000-psi steel and a dual 1,000 lb. / 500 lb. capacity provides stability and power. For ease of transport, no oversized permit is needed (over weight permit required for highway transportation projects).

The JLG 1500SJ also includes a standard LED Motion/Amber Beacon with ClearSky Smart Fleet Connectivity Hardware.

Features May Include: 

• Experience greater work envelope flexibility and additional outreach at elevation with telescoping jib.  
• Carry everything you need right to the job with dual 1,000-lb restricted and 500-lb unrestricted capacities for maximum productivity.  
• Designed for ease of transport with no oversized load permit needed (over-weight permit required for highway transportation).  
• Single sensor load sensing system features fewer parts and requires no weight to calibrate.

Standard Features:  

• 12V-DC Auxiliary Power  
• 173 Degrees Hydraulic Platform Rotator  
• 3 Selectable Steering Modes
• AC Receptacle in Platform
• All Motion Alarm
• Center Storage Tray  
• ClearSky Smart Fleet™ Hardware (CS550)
• Control ADE® System
• Drive-Out Extendable Axles  
• Engine Distress Warning/ Shutdown—Selectable via JLG Analyzer
• Full-Time 4WD
• Glow Plugs
• Gull-Wing Steel Hoods
• Hourmeter  
• LED Motion/Amber Beacon (CS550)
• Lifting/Tie Down Lugs
• Load Sensing System  
• LCD Panel at Operator’s Platform Control Console
• Proportional Controls  
• Platform Console Machine Status Light Panel**  
• Rapid Replaceable Platform with Self-Closing Gate  
• Selectable Capacity Envelope
• Swing-Out Engine Tray
• SkyGuard SkyLine™
• Tilt Light and Alarm
• USB-A and USB-C Charger

ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

• Accessory Packages: SkyWelder® Package, SkyPower® Package, SkyGlazier® Package  
• Ambient White Noise Alarm
• Bolt On Fall Arrest System  
• Cold Package Plus¹  
• Cold Weather Package²  
• Hostile Environment Package3  
• Light Packages
• Platform Mesh, Bolt On  
• Mesh to Top Rail, Plastic or Aluminum  
• Mesh to Mid Rail, Plastic or Aluminum  
• Platform Options  
• Fall Arrest, Rear Entry - 36 x 96-in  
• Drop Bar - 30 x 36-in, 30 x 48-in, 36 x 72-in, 36 x 96-in  
• Inward Self-Closing Swing Gate - 30 x 48-in, 36 x 72-in, 36 x 96-in  
• Tri-Entry, Drop Bar - 36 x 72-in, 36 x 96-in  
• Tri-Entry, Swing Gate - 36 x 72-in, 36 x 96-in  
• SkySense® Enhanced Detection System  
• Soft Touch System