The MPJ18 is the 18 m platform class electric telescopic boom lift in the Hontylift MPJ series. The published working height is 20.5 m, the platform height is 18.5 m, and the maximum working radius is 13.2 m. The machine is 2.49 m wide, 9.8 m long when stowed, and weighs about 8,520 kg. The platform is rated 300 kg.
The MPJ18 is the middle model in the 48 V telescopic group. It adds 2.5 m of working height and 2 m of working radius over the MPJ16E, at the cost of a longer 9.8 m stowed chassis and 720 kg more machine weight. The 13.2 m radius is the reason to choose it over the 16E when the work face is high and set back.
Why the MPJ18 exists
The 18 m platform class is a common height for mid-rise construction, industrial maintenance and facade work. The MPJ18 covers that height with a straight telescopic boom and a 13.2 m working radius. The boom is not articulated, so the platform stays on a stable vertical path; the turntable and platform rotation do the positioning.
The 9.8 m stowed length is the route constraint. It is 1.5 m longer than the MPJ16E, and the 8,520 kg weight is 720 kg heavier. Check the transport bed, the site road and the floor before the height. The 4 × 2 drive and 45% gradeability are the same as the 16E, so the surface conditions are a shared constraint.
When the 18 is the wrong machine
Do not choose the 18 if the work face needs more than 20.5 m working height, more than 13.2 m working radius, or a platform load above 300 kg. The 20 covers the next reach step; the 24-Li and 26-Li add lithium power and 450 kg. The 18 is also the wrong choice if the route cannot take a 9.8 m stowed chassis or the floor cannot take 8,520 kg.
Key Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. working height | 20.5 m |
| Max. platform height | 18.5 m |
| Max. working radius | 13.2 m |
| Safe working load, platform | 300 kg |
| Overall width | 2.49 m |
| Machine weight | 8,520 kg |
Work-face planning
Working height is 20.5 m and platform height is 18.5 m, a 2.0 m difference. A work face at 17.5 m needs about 19.5 m of working height and leaves about 1.0 m of margin; a work face at 18.5 m is at the platform limit. The 13.2 m working radius is measured from the turntable.
The 300 kg platform load includes people, tools and material. Confirm the load chart at the required outreach; the full platform load and the full working radius are not automatically available at the same time.
Model comparison
The MPJ18 sits between the MPJ16E and the MPJ20. The table shows where the extra reach and weight land.
| Model | Working height | Working radius | Platform load | Machine weight | Stowed length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPJ16E | 18 m | 11.2 m | 300 kg | 7,800 kg | 8.3 m |
| MPJ18 | 20.5 m | 13.2 m | 300 kg | 8,520 kg | 9.8 m |
| MPJ20 | 21.6 m | 14.5 m | 300 kg | 9,100 kg | 10.3 m |
Technical Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MPJ18 |
| Max. working height | 20.5 m |
| Max. platform height | 18.5 m |
| Max. working radius | 13.2 m |
| Platform width | 0.75 m |
| Platform length | 1.80 m |
| Length, stowed | 9.80 m |
| Overall width | 2.49 m |
| Safe working load, platform | 300 kg |
| Drive | 4 × 2 |
| Machine weight | 8,520 kg |
| Battery | 48 V / 420 Ah |
| Standards | EN 280, GB/T 25850 |
Performance and power: Stowed height 2.32 m, wheelbase 2.26 m, ground clearance 0.30 m, platform rotation ±80°, turntable 360° continuous, travel speed 0–4.8 km/h, gradeability 45%, outside turning radius 5.0 m, control voltage 12 VDC, pump motor 2 kW (published; confirm) and drive motor 3.3 kW.
Site fit and transport
The route check is 2.49 m width, 9.8 m stowed length and 8,520 kg weight. The outside turning radius is 5.0 m, the ground clearance is 0.30 m and the stowed gradeability is 45%. The longer chassis changes the tail swing and the ramp breakover compared with the MPJ16E.
For transport, confirm the low-bed or container envelope against the 9.8 m stowed length and 2.49 m width. The 8,520 kg weight is the axle and floor check. The 4 × 2 drive is a firm-ground configuration; confirm the tyre specification for the site surface.
Transport and lifting plan
The 18 needs a bed that can take 9.8 m stowed. Check the ramp angle and the tail swing; the 8,520 kg weight is heavier than the 16E and may need a larger low-bed. Confirm the lashing points and the axle load.
Typical applications
Typical MPJ18 work includes mid-rise curtain wall and glazing, steel structure and cladding, factory high-bay maintenance, airport and stadium lighting, and municipal signage. The 20.5 m working height and 13.2 m radius cover a work face that is high and set back from the chassis.
The 9.8 m stowed chassis needs a longer transport bed and a wider site road than the 16E. The 4×2 drive is a firm-ground configuration; confirm the tyre specification for the destination surface.
Model selection
Choose the 18 when the work face is between 18.5 m and 20.5 m and the outreach is up to 13.2 m. It is 1.5 m shorter and 580 kg lighter than the 20, and it covers most mid-rise facades and industrial halls.
Do not choose the 18 if the work face needs 21.6 m working height or 14.5 m outreach; the 20 is the next step. Do not choose it if the site cannot take a 9.8 m stowed chassis or a platform load above 300 kg.
The 18 is the better choice when the transport bed is limited to 9.8 m and the work face is within 20.5 m.
Project checklist
Start with the 20.5 m working height and the 13.2 m outreach. If the work face needs 21.6 m or 14.5 m, the 20 is the next step. Then check the 9.8 m stowed length and the 8,520 kg weight. Finally, confirm the 4×2 drive and the tyre specification for the site surface.
Site scenarios
Mid-rise facade, 19 m work face, 12 m setback. The 18 covers the height with 20.5 m working height and the setback with 13.2 m radius. The 9.8 m stowed chassis needs a longer bed than the 16E.
Industrial hall, 17 m high-bay lighting. The 18 reaches the lights from the aisle without moving for every bay. The 8,520 kg weight is the floor check.
Site with a 10 m transport bed and a 9 t floor limit. The 18 fits the bed at 9.8 m and the floor at 8,520 kg; the 20 is the next step if the work face is higher or the setback longer.
Common specification mistakes
Three mistakes are common with the 18. The first is to compare the 20.5 m working height with a 20 m scissor lift; they are different machines with different platform behaviour. The second is to assume the 13.2 m radius is available at 300 kg; confirm the load chart. The third is to book a 10 m transport bed without allowing for the 9.8 m stowed length and the ramp angle. The 18 is the only 48 V model with a 9.8 m stowed chassis between the 8.3 m 16E and the 10.3 m 20. The 18 sits between the 8.3 m 16E and the 10.3 m 20, with a 9.8 m chassis and a 13.2 m radius.
Options and accessories
The 18 is quoted with solid tyres for yard work or non-marking tyres for finished floors. The family lithium package, platform accessories and air line are available. Because the 18 sits between the 16E and 20, the transport bed is part of the option conversation; confirm the tyre, battery and platform configuration on the quotation.
Materials and main components
The 18 is built around a 13.2 m boom and a 9.8 m chassis. The platform is 0.75 × 1.80 m with ±80° rotation, the turntable turns 360° continuously, and the control panels are Bosch Rexroth. The 8,520 kg machine is 720 kg heavier than the 16E, which is the first thing to check on a suspended floor. Ask for the hydraulic and electrical component list with the quotation.
Certifications and standards
The 18 is published against EN 280 and GB/T 25850. CE / EN 280 / ISO 9001 documentation is supplied for the destination market. Confirm the current certificate number, issuer and scope with the quotation before relying on any certification statement on this page.
Factory testing and pre-delivery inspection
Before packing, the 18 is load-tested at 300 kg and exercised through the 13.2 m radius: boom extension and retraction, turntable and platform rotation, brakes, emergency stop and descent, hydraulic leaks, electrical safety, battery condition, welds, guardrail and gate, and limit switches. The report is packed with the machine.
Delivery, packaging and installation
The 18 ships at 9.8 m stowed, so the transport bed is the first booking check. A single unit is typically 15–25 working days; container orders 25–35 days. Export packing is a steel frame, moisture barrier and strapping, with a plywood case on request. The quotation states the Incoterm, port and payment terms.
Before dispatch, check the 9.8 m stowed length, 2.49 m width and 8,520 kg weight against the transport bed and the site route. The 18 is 1.5 m longer than the 16E; do not book the same transport without measuring.
Warranty and after-sales support
The 18 has 36 months of structural cover on the boom, chassis and platform, and 12 months of whole-machine cover on the hydraulic, electrical and drive systems. Wear parts and consumables are excluded. Claims are answered within one business day; Spare parts list and availability are confirmed with the quotation.
About Hontylift
The 18 is built in the Hontylift factory in Jinan, Shandong, China, between the 16E and 20 on the 48 V line. It is aimed at mid-rise facades, industrial halls and maintenance work. Every unit is load tested before packing.
Frequently Asked Questions
MPJ18 vs MPJ16E — which one?
Choose the MPJ16E when 18 m working height and 11.2 m working radius are enough. Choose the MPJ18 when the work face needs 20.5 m working height or the extra 13.2 m radius.
What is the maximum working radius?
The published maximum working radius is 13.2 m, measured from the turntable. Confirm the load chart at the required outreach on the quotation.
What is the platform height?
The published platform height is 18.5 m. The working height is 20.5 m, a 2.0 m difference.
Will it fit a 2.5 m aisle?
The published width is 2.49 m, so a 2.5 m aisle leaves about 10 mm total clearance. Measure the narrowest point and confirm the route with the outline drawing.
Is it 4 × 2 or 4 × 4?
The published drive is 4 × 2. Confirm the final drive and tyre specification on the quotation for unsealed or sloping ground.
What battery does it use?
The published battery is 48 V / 420 Ah with a 12 VDC control circuit. Confirm the final battery chemistry, charger and pack configuration on the quotation.
Does it have outriggers?
The published configuration does not list outriggers. The MPJ18 is a self-propelled telescopic boom lift; confirm any stabiliser requirement for your site on the quotation.
What is the warranty?
Structural cover is 36 months and whole-machine cover is 12 months. Wear parts and consumables are excluded; claims are answered within one business day.
Documents available on request
Datasheet, outline drawing, load chart, test report and certification documents are available on request. No download links are published until the current file set is confirmed.
Related models
MPJ16E 18 m telescopic boom lift — 18 m working height and 11.2 m working radius.
MPJ20 21.6 m telescopic boom lift — 21.6 m working height and 14.5 m working radius.
MPJ24-Li 26.2 m telescopic boom lift — Lithium power, 26.2 m working height and 450 kg.
All telescopic boom lifts — Compare the MPJ range.
Manufacturer & support
This machine is designed, assembled and load-tested by Jinan Hontylift Machinery Co., Ltd. in Jinan, Shandong, China. Our team supports buyers, dealers and rental fleets with specification review, export packing, spare parts and after-sales advice.
- Manufacturer: Jinan Hontylift Machinery Co., Ltd.
- Address: Jinan Jibei Economic Development Zone, Shandong, China
- Certification: CE declaration and ISO 9001 quality system; test report supplied with each unit. Certificate number, issuer and scope confirmed with the quotation.
- Contact: Jonson@hontylift.com · +86-531-82637199
