Towable Boom Lift
JLG T500J Towable Boom Lift
A 50 ft trailer-mounted boom lift with a 4 ft jib and nearly 30 ft of outreach. It tows at highway speed and sets up on hydraulic auto-leveling outriggers.
JLG T500J specifications
- Platform height
- 50 ft 0.5 in
- Horizontal reach
- 29 ft 6 in
- Platform capacity
- 500 lb (440 lb with optional rotator)
- Platform size
- 30 x 48 in
- Stowed width
- 5 ft 7.5 in
- Stowed height
- 6 ft 7 in
- Machine weight
- 5,200 lb (tongue weight 450 lb)
- Gradeability
- 20%
- Power
- Electric version: 24V DC battery. Gas version: Honda gasoline engine with 12V system (both covered by JLG manual 3121197)
- Towing speed
- 65 mph rating, 2 in ball, hydraulic surge brakes
- Jib
- 4 ft, 130 degrees vertical articulation
From the manufacturer’s published specifications. Check the machine’s decals for its exact ratings.
Daily care
Before each tow: check surge brake fluid, tire pressure, lug nuts, coupler, safety chains and breakaway. Daily: check hydraulic oil, and engine oil on gas models. Charge the batteries after use; they're full when the charger's green light is on. If the trailer is stored 3 months or more, charge the breakaway battery every 3 months.
JLG T500J at Versi Rentals
Rent by the day, week, or month from our Springville yard, with delivery throughout Utah. Some are also for sale.
JLG T500J maintenance schedule
The manufacturer’s preventive maintenance intervals, whichever comes first of hours or time. Every machine in our fleet is kept on this schedule.
- Pre-start inspectionBefore use each day and at each operator change, by the operator
- Hydraulic oil level and engine oil levelCheck daily
- Swing bearing grease and swing bearing teethEvery 50 hours or month
- Hydraulic filter and breatherEvery 100 hours
- Frequent inspectionEvery 150 hours or 3 months
- Annual machine inspectionEvery year
- Wheel bearings repack; surge brake flushEvery year
- Hydraulic oil changeEvery 1,200 hours
- Breakaway brake battery in storageEvery 3 months
JLG T500J questions
How high does the JLG T500J reach?
The JLG T500J has a platform height of 50 ft 0.5 in.
How much weight can the JLG T500J lift?
The JLG T500J is rated for 500 lb (440 lb with optional rotator).
How wide is the JLG T500J?
The JLG T500J is 5 ft 7.5 in wide when stowed.
How much does the JLG T500J weigh?
The JLG T500J weighs 5,200 lb (tongue weight 450 lb), which matters for trailers, floors, and elevators.
What daily care does the JLG T500J need?
Before each tow: check surge brake fluid, tire pressure, lug nuts, coupler, safety chains and breakaway. Daily: check hydraulic oil, and engine oil on gas models. Charge the batteries after use; they're full when the charger's green light is on. If the trailer is stored 3 months or more, charge the breakaway battery every 3 months.
How often does the JLG T500J need service?
Following the manufacturer's schedule: swing bearing grease and swing bearing teeth (every 50 hours or month); hydraulic filter and breather (every 100 hours); frequent inspection (every 150 hours or 3 months); annual machine inspection (every year); wheel bearings repack; surge brake flush (every year). We keep every machine in our fleet on this schedule.
Where can I find the JLG T500J operator's manual?
The JLG T500J operator's manual is linked on this page, along with the other manufacturer documents we keep for it.
Where can I rent or buy a JLG T500J in Utah?
Versi Rentals rents and sells the JLG T500J from our yard in Springville, Utah, with delivery throughout Utah and shipping nationwide on sales. Call (801) 880-8800 or see the listings on this page.