JLG Marks 50 Years of Scissor Lift Innovation with the ES2632M

JLG Industries knows scissor lifts. The company has been engineering and producing them for half a century. In 2026, JLG is celebrating 50 years of scissor lift innovation. To reinforce that legacy, the company just announced the new ES2632M micro-sized scissor lift. This machine sits at the top of JLG’s growing micro scissor lineup. It targets indoor contractors who work in tight spaces and care about maneuverability, floor loading, and efficiency. The ES2632M also signals how serious JLG is about both scissor lifts and micro lifts these days. From the press release: 

“From the development of our earliest boom lift models to today, JLG has consistently pushed the access equipment industry forward,” says Mirco Negri, Sr. Product Manager — Compact Equipment, JLG. “The new ES2632M model reflects how that same pioneering spirit continues after more than five decades in business, bringing customers innovative solutions designed for the realities of modern jobsites.”

ES2632M: Small Footprint, Real Reach

The ES2632M delivers a 25-foot, 6-inch indoor platform height in a compact package. It keeps a narrow 32-inch width and a zero turning radius. The platform supports up to 507 lbs. One operator can easily work comfortably with tools and materials. The machine weighs about 4,400 pounds, balancing stability with indoor-friendly floor loading. This unit uses JLG’s Progressive Elevated Drive tech, which varies the elevated drive speed based on height. The ES2632M also uses JLG’s Variable Tilt system, which monitors machine slope and platform load to automatically adjust the maximum allowable platform height. Like all good scissors, leak containment comes standard to protect sensitive floors. Then you got QuikFold rails that fold down in seconds. Crews can move through doorways without stopping work. There’s also an optional mid-rail deck that adds 19.5 inches of platform height for added reach. 

ES2632M at a Glance

• Max platform height: 25 feet, 6 inches (indoor)
• Platform capacity: 507 pounds
• Machine width: 32 inches
• Machine weight: approximately 4,400 pounds
• Standard leak containment system
• QuikFold rails for fast doorway access
• Cool Tech: Progressive Elevated Drive and Variable Tilt system
• Options: Mid-rail deck adds 19.5 inches of platform height

Where Can I See It and Kick the Tires?

JLG will have the new ES2632M micro-sized scissor lift on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, March 3-7, 2026 (North Hall, Booth #N12308). We’ll see you there. 

A Micro Lift Lineup that Keeps Growing

The ES2632M joins the ES1330M, ES1530M and ES1930M micro scissor lifts. Last year, JLG also added the 1230P push-around lift to cover low-level access. Together, these machines form a tight, intentional lineup of mini lift equipment. Each model fills a specific height, weight, and access niche. JLG has spent the last two years refining this segment. Updated models feature zero turning radius, lightweight designs, onboard diagnostics, and ClearSky Smart Fleet connectivity. These machines fit hospitals, data centers, schools, offices, and retail buildouts. They also reduce ladder use and improve jobsite safety. This is a growing market we’re watching closely.

Why Micro Scissors Are Taking Off

Micro scissor lifts sit at the intersection of several trends. Jobsites keep getting tighter. Indoor work keeps growing. Facility maintenance never slows down. At the same time, safety standards rise and labor stays scarce. These machines solve some of those problems. They fit through doorways. They ride freight elevators. They trailer easily. They protect finished floors. They are engineered with the latest safety tech. They are intuitive and easy to use. They let crews work faster and safer with fewer setup steps. Micro lifts surpass ladders and scaffolding in many ways, so expect to see continued coverage of this growing category on the print and web pages of Construction Equipment.