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While boom lifts have long enjoyed an array of accessories to enhance their productivity, accessories available for scissor lifts - especially those included as standard equipment - have lagged a bit behind.

"Accessories for scissors haven't taken off yet like they have for boom lifts as far as their availability from rental houses," says Bill Dovey, JLG Industries. "But it's a growing market, and I think they will eventually take off because they can really make a machine more productive."

Within the past few years, that has become more evident. The list of options for scissor lifts has grown to include several accessories available a la carte or as packages designed specifically with an application - such as electricians, plumbers and plant maintenance personnel - in mind.

For example, many manufacturers offer pipe racks/cradles as a separate option. You can also find them included as part of packages such as the electrical contractor package offered by JLG. It includes key elements like conduit/pipe racks, electrician trees (wire spool loom) and a workstation that organizes battery-powered tools and includes a workbench for cutting materials, wiring light fixtures, etc.

Popular add-ons
Some of the most popular accessories for scissor lifts include:

Deck extensions - At one time, a deck extension was only an option on scissor lifts. But their ability to provide additional work space and up/over reach have made them so popular that today they are standard on most manufacturers' models.