MPJ16E Telescopic Boom Lift — 18 m Working Height, 300 kg

Key Specifications

The MPJ16E is an 18 m telescopic boom lift for contractors who need height and forward reach. It carries 300 kg to a 16 m platform and reaches 11.2 m horizontally. These four numbers decide whether it fits your site.

The MPJ16E with the boom raised at a factory facade. The 11.2 m radius is the maximum horizontal outreach.

Working Height vs. Platform Height — Read This First

18 m is the working height. 16 m is the platform height. The 2 m difference is the space between the platform floor and the working height: a person's reach plus the guardrail allowance. If you need to touch a fixing at 18 m, the platform floor is at 16 m and the person reaches the last 2 m. Do not read 18 m as the height you can stand at.

The 2 m gap is why the working height is the number to use when you compare a telescopic boom lift working height against a scissor lift. Use the platform height for a ceiling or a door head; use the working height for the job.

Technical Specifications

The tables group the full specification. The electric telescopic boom lift uses a 48 V / 420 Ah battery.

Dimensions

Platform

Performance

Power

Standards

Reach Envelope: What 11.2 m Radius Actually Buys a Telescopic Boom Lift

The 11.2 m radius is the maximum horizontal outreach, one point on the envelope, not a radius you can use at every height. A telescopic boom extends in a straight line, so the platform moves out and up together. Near the top the boom is more vertical and the reach shorter; near the bottom it reaches further out at a lower height.

The load chart pairs each radius with a capacity. The 300 kg figure is the platform rating, not the capacity at 11.2 m. As the radius grows, the allowable load falls; use the chart in the operator manual for a lift plan.

A scissor lift gives a fixed platform over a small footprint. A telescopic boom lift puts the platform out over an obstruction or a facade. An articulating boom adds a knuckle but gives up some straight-line reach; for a straight run, the telescopic geometry is efficient.

Fit Check Before You Specify

Measure the route first. The MPJ16E is 2.48 m wide, 8.3 m long stowed and 2.26 m high stowed. It needs a clear width above 2.48 m, a straight run for the 8.3 m length, and 2.26 m of headroom. The outside turning radius is 5.0 m, so check the corners; the wheelbase is 2.5 m and the centre ground clearance is 0.32 m, so kerbs and cable ramps matter.

The machine weighs 7,800 kg. A static average is 7,800 kg ÷ 4 = 1,950 kg per wheel, but the load is not even when the boom is extended; use the wheel-load figures and a floor check. The platform is 1.8 m × 0.75 m = 1.35 m², so two people plus tools fill it quickly.

• Gate or door clear width: above 2.48 m.

• Outside turning radius: 5.0 m at every corner.

• Headroom: 2.26 m stowed.

• Floor: 7,800 kg machine; check wheel loads.

• Parking: 8.3 m stowed, with room to lower the boom.

Stowed dimensions: 8.3 m long, 2.48 m wide and 2.26 m high, with a 2.5 m wheelbase.

Where a Telescopic Boom Lift Fits — and Where It Doesn't

It fits steel erection, curtain wall, high-level plant maintenance, airport terminals, billboards and municipal lighting. The platform reaches over an obstruction, and the 11.2 m radius does work a scissor lift cannot. The 300 kg platform carries two fitters and tools.

A telescopic boom lift for warehouse work is usually wrong unless the building has clear height above 16 m and a floor that carries 7,800 kg. Most warehouses suit a scissor lift: lower cost, larger deck, no boom. Do not buy it for mostly indoor work on a finished floor, for doorways narrower than 2.48 m, or for soft, uncompacted or cross-sloped ground. Do not buy it for up-and-over work at a roof edge; an articulating boom is the better geometry.

Travel, Gradeability and Working Limits

Driving speed is 0–4.8 km/h with the boom stowed. Gradeability is 45% with the boom stowed. A 45% grade is a 45 cm rise per 1 m of travel (45 ÷ 100 = 0.45). That figure is for the stowed, unloaded machine on a firm surface. Do not apply it with the boom raised, with 300 kg on the platform, or on loose ground.

The drive is 4×2, which means two-wheel drive. It is enough on concrete, asphalt and compacted hardstanding. On soft ground, a machine with drive at both axles is safer, but the ground still has to carry 7,800 kg. On a ramp, check the transition. The 0.32 m ground clearance and 8.3 m stowed length are the limits.

Materials and Main Component Brands

The platform and ground controls are Bosch Rexroth. The platform panel uses a proportional joystick, so boom speed follows the lever position instead of switching on and off. That matters when you place a platform against a facade or a steel connection. The ground panel is IP65 with an emergency stop; IP65 protects against dust and water jets, which is the relevant rating outdoors.

The telescopic boom uses gravity-assisted lowering and hydraulic fine adjustment. The platform is automatically level and rotates ±80°; the turntable rotates 360° continuous. The tyres are non-marking solid, which suits finished concrete. The drag chain keeps cables and hoses off the structure. The choice is about repeatable control and service access, not brand names.

Options and Accessories

Options are confirmed at quotation. Commonly requested items include a platform extension board, a work light, a power socket, an anti-collision bar and a load display. Each changes the machine's weight or dimensions, so confirm the effect on the 7,800 kg weight and 8.3 m length. Do not assume an option is standard.

Typical Applications

For steel erection, an 18m telescopic boom lift reaches a bolted connection without a scaffold, and the 300 kg platform carries two fitters and tools. For curtain wall, the 11.2 m radius lets the platform sit outside the facade line while the boom stays clear of the glass.

For high-level plant maintenance, chillers, air handlers and pipe racks at 16 m platform height are reachable from a service road. For airport terminals, the electric drive and non-marking tyres suit a live building, provided the floor takes 7,800 kg. For billboards and municipal lighting, the platform reaches the fixing from one position.

In each case the work is a straight reach to a point, not a wide indoor deck.

Certifications and Standards

The MPJ16E is built to EN280 and GB/T 25849. EN280 is the European standard for mobile elevating work platforms. It covers strength, stability, platform loading, controls, safety devices and testing. GB/T 25849 is the Chinese standard for the same class of machine, with different detail and marking requirements.

For a European order, the machine is supplied with CE marking and the declaration of conformity; the technical file follows the EU machinery legislation in force. For a Chinese order, it is supplied against GB/T 25849 and the local inspection documents. Tell us the destination at the enquiry.

Factory Testing and Pre-delivery Inspection

Every MPJ16E goes through a function test before packing. The test covers the full boom cycle: raise, extend, lower and retract, with the platform empty and then loaded to the rated 300 kg. The platform level, ±80° rotation and 360° turntable are checked through the full range. The emergency stop on both panels is tested under load, and emergency lowering is operated with the pump stopped.

The brake is checked on the test slope, and the steering lock to lock. The hydraulic system is inspected for leaks at cylinders, hoses and joints. The battery and charger are checked, and the control voltage is verified at 12 VDC. Each result is recorded against the serial number with the test date and inspector. A final walk-around checks guards, decals and wheel-nut torque.

Delivery, Packaging and Installation

The machine ships with the boom retracted, the platform secured, the battery disconnected and the controls protected. The stowed length is 8.3 m and the width is 2.48 m. A standard general-purpose container is not wide enough for 2.48 m, so plan on a flat rack or an open-top with an approved plan. The 8.3 m length loads lengthwise on a 40 ft deck with room for securing points.

Lash the chassis, not the boom or the platform. For unloading, use a forklift or crane with a spreader beam rated above 7,800 kg; do not lift by the platform, boom or guardrails. Allow 2.26 m of headroom and check the ramp angle at the delivery point.

Warranty and After-Sales Support

The warranty period and scope are set in the sales contract. Standard cover applies to structural and hydraulic components; wear items such as tyres, brake linings, seals and filters follow the consumables policy. The battery has its own supplier terms. Keep the pre-delivery record and service log for a claim.

Spare parts are supplied against the parts list for the serial number. Common items are held in stock; other lead times are confirmed at order. Technical support is available by email and video call, with wiring and hydraulic diagrams.

About the Manufacturer

Jinan Hontylift Machinery Co., Ltd. builds lifting equipment in Jinan, China. The range covers scissor lifts, boom lifts and cargo platforms for rental fleets and contractors. The company works to CE and ISO quality systems and supports export orders with documentation and spare parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 18 m enough for a six-storey building?

Six storeys can be 18 m or more to the roof, and floor-to-floor height varies. Check the actual floor-to-floor and any parapet; if most work is above 16 m platform height, go up a model.

How many people can the 300 kg platform carry?

The rated load is 300 kg, including people, tools and materials. Two people plus tools can use it, but the load chart still applies when the boom is extended.

Can it fit in a shipping container?

The stowed machine is 8.3 m long and 2.48 m wide. A standard general-purpose container is not wide enough, so it ships on a flat rack or an open-top with an approved plan.

How long does the battery last?

The battery is 48 V / 420 Ah. Runtime depends on travel, lifting, time at height and temperature, so a heavy shift needs a mid-shift top-up; battery life depends on cycles and charging.

Can it be used indoors?

The drive is electric, so there is no exhaust fume, and the tyres are non-marking solid. The limits are 7,800 kg machine weight, 2.48 m width and 2.26 m stowed height, so a large industrial interior works, while a low-clearance warehouse or suspended floor does not.

How does it compare with an articulating boom?

An articulating boom has a knuckle and can go up and over an obstacle; a telescopic boom is a straight stick, better for straight reach. The MPJ16E gives 11.2 m of radius without a knuckle, so choose the articulating machine for up-and-over work.

Related Models and Comparisons

The MPJ18 and MPJ20 are the next models in the telescopic range, with more working height and a larger machine. Choose one when most of your work is above the MPJ16E's 16 m platform height; if the extra height is occasional, the MPJ16E keeps the 11.2 m radius in a smaller package.

The GTJZ-1618 is a scissor lift for flat indoor floors. It gives a larger platform at a lower cost per unit, but it does not have the 11.2 m outreach. When you compare a telescopic boom lift vs articulating boom lift, the deciding factor is access geometry: the telescopic machine wins on a straight reach, the articulating machine wins when the platform has to go over an obstacle. For a wide indoor deck, the scissor is better; for a point reach at height, the telescopic boom is better.