Buy a Smartlift
The whole line, compared.
We are in Smartlift's trusted partner network and can source any model. Here they all are side by side, so you can see what you actually get for the step up.
Every model.
Rated capacity, how high it goes, and how far the arm reaches. Tap a model for the full numbers.
| Model | Series | Capacity | Height | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL 208 | Indoor | 440 lb | 9 ft | 2 ft |
| SL 280 | Indoor | 620 lb | 9 ft | 2 ft |
| SL 380 | Indoor | 840 lb | 9 ft | 2 ft |
| SL 309 | Outdoor | 770 lb | 10 ft | 2 ft |
| SL 409 HLE | Outdoor | 950 lb | 12 ft | 4 ft, two-stage |
| SL 609 HLE RT | Outdoor | 1,320 lb | 13 ft 11 in | 5 ft 3 in, two-stage |
| SL 809 | Outdoor | 1,760 lb | 20 ft | 8 ft, two-stage |
| SL 1009 | Outdoor | 2,200 lb | 15 ft | 8 ft, two-stage |
| SLX 2000 | Heavy | 2,200 lb | 19 ft | 8 ft, two-stage |
| SL 400 RT Skylifter | Attachment | 880 lb | Depends on the parent machine | 15 in |
| ST 1300 Trolley | Trolley | 2,870 lb | 3 ft | n/a |
Three things worth knowing first.
Nobody else will tell you these, and they change what you buy.
- Reach beats heightThe headline capacity is with the arm in. What decides a real job is what it holds at full reach, and that number can be a fifth of the headline. Check it on the model page before you fall for a big number.
- Bigger is not always moreThe SL 809 lifts twenty feet, the tallest in the line, and holds 200 lb at full reach. That is less than the smaller 609. If you need weight out at distance, the 1009 is the machine.
- The 609 is the sweet spotIt is the biggest machine that still drives through a standard doorway and rides on a normal trailer. That is why it is the one on our yard.
Rent it before you buy it.
We rent the SL 609 HLE RT and the SL 1009. A week on a real job tells you more than any spec sheet.
Try it on your own work
Your material, your access, your crew. That is the only test that counts.
Find out early if you picked wrong
A week's rental is a cheap way to discover you needed the bigger machine, or the smaller one.
Then talk to us about buying
Once you know which one, the purchase conversation is short.
Which one fits your work?
Tell us what you lift, how heavy, how high, and how often. We will tell you which machine fits and say so if none of them do.
Buying questions.
The five that come up before someone commits.
Can Iron Bay sell me any Smartlift?
Yes. We are in Smartlift's trusted partner network and can spec, source, and quote any model in the line, not just the two we rent.
Which machine should I buy?
It depends on the heaviest thing you lift and how far out you have to hold it. Weight close in is the easy number. Weight at full reach is the one that decides most jobs, and it is on every model page here.
Should I rent before I buy?
If you can, yes. We rent the SL 609 HLE RT and the SL 1009. A week on a real job tells you more than any spec sheet, and it is the cheapest way to find out you picked wrong.
Do you take trade-ins or handle financing?
Ask us. Both come up and both depend on the machine and the timing, so it is a conversation rather than a form.
How long does delivery take on a purchase?
That depends on factory build slots at the time you order. We will give you the real lead time rather than an optimistic one.
Not sure which one?
Tell us what you lift and how often. We will say so if a different machine fits better, or if renting makes more sense than buying.