Scissor Lift A scissor lift is a vertical lifting platform used to raise workers, tools, or materials safely to different heights. It gets its name from the criss-cross “scissor” mechanism that expands and contracts to move the platform up and down.Load Capacity: 200 – 1000+ kgWorking Height: 6 m – 18 m (varies by model)Platform Size: Single or extended deckPower: Battery / Hydraulic / Diesel