The MPJ20 is the 20 m platform class electric telescopic boom lift in the Hontylift MPJ series. The published working height is 21.6 m, the platform height is 19.6 m, and the maximum working radius is 14.5 m. The machine is 2.49 m wide, 10.3 m long when stowed, and weighs about 9,100 kg. The platform is rated 300 kg.
The MPJ20 is the longest-reach model in the 48 V telescopic group. The 14.5 m working radius is 1.3 m more than the MPJ18 and 3.3 m more than the MPJ16E, and the 21.6 m working height covers mid-rise facades and industrial structures. The 10.3 m stowed length and 9,100 kg weight are the trade-offs.
Why the MPJ20 exists
A 20 m platform class telescopic boom is often specified when the work face is high and set back, and the site wants to avoid repositioning the chassis for every bay. The MPJ20 exists for that pattern: 21.6 m working height, 14.5 m working radius and a 360° turntable, with a straight boom that keeps the platform on a stable path.
The 10.3 m stowed length is the route number. It is 0.5 m longer than the MPJ18 and 2 m longer than the MPJ16E. The 9,100 kg weight is 580 kg more than the MPJ18. Check the transport bed, the site road and the floor before the reach. The 4 × 2 drive and 45% gradeability are shared with the smaller models.
When the 20 is the wrong machine
Do not choose the 20 if the work face needs more than 21.6 m working height, more than 14.5 m working radius, or a platform load above 300 kg. The 24-Li and 26-Li add lithium power and 450 kg. The 20 is also the wrong choice if the route cannot take a 10.3 m stowed chassis or the floor cannot take 9,100 kg.
Key Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Max. working height | 21.6 m |
| Max. platform height | 19.6 m |
| Max. working radius | 14.5 m |
| Safe working load, platform | 300 kg |
| Overall width | 2.49 m |
| Machine weight | 9,100 kg |
Work-face planning
Working height is 21.6 m and platform height is 19.6 m, a 2.0 m difference. A work face at 18.5 m needs about 20.5 m of working height and leaves about 1.1 m of margin; a work face at 19.6 m is at the platform limit. The 14.5 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 long 14.5 m radius is the reason to choose this model, but it is also the reason to check the chart before taking the full load to full reach.
Model comparison
The MPJ20 is the top of the 48 V group. The table shows the step from the MPJ18 and the jump to the lithium MPJ24-Li.
| Model | Working height | Working radius | Platform load | Machine weight | Stowed length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| MPJ24-Li | 26.2 m | 20 m | 300 / 450 kg | 14,800 kg | 10.3 m |
Technical Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MPJ20 |
| Max. working height | 21.6 m |
| Max. platform height | 19.6 m |
| Max. working radius | 14.5 m |
| Platform width | 0.75 m |
| Platform length | 1.80 m |
| Length, stowed | 10.30 m |
| Overall width | 2.49 m |
| Safe working load, platform | 300 kg |
| Drive | 4 × 2 |
| Machine weight | 9,100 kg |
| Battery | 48 V / 420 Ah |
| Standards | EN 280, GB/T 25851 |
Performance and power: Stowed height 2.26 m, wheelbase 2.50 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 12 kW and drive motor 3.3 kW.
Site fit and transport
The route check is 2.49 m width, 10.3 m stowed length and 9,100 kg weight. The outside turning radius is 5.0 m, the ground clearance is 0.30 m and the stowed gradeability is 45%. The 10.3 m stowed length is the longest in the 48 V group; measure the ramp breakover and the tail swing.
For transport, confirm the low-bed or container envelope against the 10.3 m stowed length and 2.49 m width. The 9,100 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 20 needs a bed that can take 10.3 m stowed. The 9,100 kg weight and the 2.49 m width are the transport checks; confirm the ramp angle, the lashing points and the axle load before booking.
Typical applications
Typical MPJ20 work includes mid-rise facades, industrial halls, warehouse high-bay systems, airport and exhibition lighting, and municipal infrastructure. The 21.6 m working height and 14.5 m radius let the platform cover a long facade run without repositioning for every bay.
The 10.3 m stowed chassis is the longest in the 48 V group. Plan the transport bed, the site road and the ramp breakover before the machine arrives. The 4×2 drive is a firm-ground configuration.
Model selection
Choose the 20 when the work face is between 19.6 m and 21.6 m and the outreach is up to 14.5 m. It is the longest 48 V model; the 0.5 m extra stowed length and 580 kg extra weight over the 18 buy 1.1 m of working height and 1.3 m of outreach.
Do not choose the 20 if the 18 already covers the work face, or if the site cannot take a 10.3 m stowed chassis or a platform load above 300 kg. The 24-Li is the next step when 450 kg or lithium power is needed.
The 20 is the better choice when the work face is above 20.5 m or the outreach is above 13.2 m, and the bed can take 10.3 m.
Project checklist
Start with the 21.6 m working height and the 14.5 m outreach. If the work face is lower or closer, the 18 is the lighter machine. Then check the 10.3 m stowed length and the 9,100 kg weight. Finally, confirm the 4×2 drive and the tyre specification for the site surface.
Site scenarios
Mid-rise facade, 21 m work face, 14 m setback. The 20 covers the height with 21.6 m working height and the setback with 14.5 m radius. The 10.3 m stowed chassis needs a longer bed than the 18.
Warehouse, 19 m racking. The 20 reaches the top bay from the aisle without moving for every bay. The 9,100 kg weight is the floor check.
Site with an 11 m transport bed and a 10 t floor limit. The 20 fits the bed at 10.3 m and the floor at 9,100 kg; the 24-Li is the next step if 450 kg or lithium power is needed.
Common specification mistakes
Three mistakes are common with the 20. The first is to compare the 21.6 m working height with a 21 m articulating boom; the telescopic boom gives a different reach envelope. The second is to assume the 14.5 m radius is available at 300 kg; confirm the load chart. The third is to book the same transport as the 18 without allowing for the extra 0.5 m of stowed length. The 20 is the only 48 V model with a 10.3 m stowed chassis and a 14.5 m working radius. The 20 is the longest 48 V chassis at 10.3 m, with a 14.5 m radius.
Options and accessories
The 20 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 20 is the longest 48 V model, the transport bed is part of the option conversation; confirm the tyre, battery and platform configuration on the quotation.
Materials and main components
The 20 is built around a 14.5 m boom and a 10.3 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 9,100 kg machine is 580 kg heavier than the 18, 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
EN 280 and GB/T 25851 are the standards published for the 20. The CE / EN 280 / ISO 9001 documentation set 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 20 is load-tested at 300 kg and exercised through the 14.5 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
Because the 20 is 10.3 m stowed, the transport bed is booked before the production slot. 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 10.3 m stowed length, 2.49 m width and 9,100 kg weight against the transport bed and the site route. The 20 needs a longer bed than the 18; confirm the ramp breakover and the tail swing.
Warranty and after-sales support
The 20 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 20 is built in the Hontylift factory in Jinan, Shandong, China, alongside the 16E and 18. It is the largest 48 V model, aimed at mid-rise facades, industrial halls and large maintenance work. Every unit is load tested before packing.
Frequently Asked Questions
MPJ20 vs MPJ18 — which one?
Choose the MPJ18 when 20.5 m working height and 13.2 m working radius are enough. Choose the MPJ20 when the work face needs 21.6 m working height or the extra 14.5 m radius.
What is the maximum working radius?
The published maximum working radius is 14.5 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 19.6 m. The working height is 21.6 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 MPJ20 is a self-propelled telescopic boom lift; confirm any stabiliser requirement for your site on the quotation.
What is the warranty?
The 20 carries 36 months of structural cover and 12 months of whole-machine cover. 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
- MPJ18 20.5 m telescopic boom lift — 20.5 m working height and 13.2 m working radius.
- MPJ24-Li 26.2 m telescopic boom lift — Lithium power, 26.2 m working height and 450 kg.
- MPJ16E 18 m telescopic boom lift — 18 m working height and 11.2 m working radius.
- 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
