Daedalus DS-1212 M AC – Manual Pushable Scissor Lift with 12m Working Height

Introduction

DAEDALUS® Manual Pushable Scissor Lifts are an Economical Worksite solution without any compromise on the machine’s safety. These scissor lifts are Manually Maneuverable while their raising & lowering operations can be performed by AC / Battery Power Source as per your requirement. These machines are equipped with Pull out Screw Jack Stabilizers that enable them to level the machines. The solid Tyres on these machines enable you to utilize these machines in all conditions. These machines exhibit Least Downtime and require Minimum maintenance, thus enhancing your onsite Productivity

Features:

1. Optional Power Source (AC / Battery Pack)
2. Anti-Skid Platform.
3. Foldable Guardrails (Optional).
4. Dual Control
5. Forklift Pockets

Safety Systems:

1. Manual Stabilizers
2. Max. Height cut off Switch
3. Flashing Beacon
4. Manual emergency relief valve

Specification

Models		DS-1212M/AC
Measurements		Feet	Metric
Maximum Working Height*		39ft	12m
Maximum Platform Height		32ft	10m
Lowered Platform Height		5.4ft	1.7m
Platform Length -		6.9ft	2.1m
Platform Width		3.9ft	1.2m
Guardrail Height		3.2ft	1.0m
Vehicle Dimensions	Length	9.1ft	2.7m
	Height	6.9ft	2.1m
	Width	3.9ft	1.2m
Ground Clearence		0.3ft	90mm

Productivity

Maximum Occupancy	2 People
Lift Capacity	350Kgs
Control	Dual Control (Chassis & Platform)
Drive	NA

Power

Power Source	24V DC (Four 6V 225Ah Batteries) / 230V 50Hz Single Phase Supply
Hydraulic Capacity	20L (5.2gal)
Weight***	2600Kgs/2200Kgs

Benefits of the DS-1212 M/AC

▸ 12m Access Without a Self-Propelled Drive System

The DS-1212 M/AC is the tallest manual pushable scissor lift in the Daedalus range. Reaching a 12m working height (10m platform height) without a powered drive system is a meaningful cost advantage: you get the same height capability as the DS-1212 self-propelled model, but at lower capital cost and with simpler maintenance. For sites with fixed or predictable maintenance locations at 12m, a manual pushable machine is a practical and economical choice.

▸ Dual AC and Battery Power for Extended Work Sessions

At 12m, work sessions tend to last longer and involve more lift cycles per task. The DS-1212 M/AC's dual power option - 230V single-phase AC or 24V DC battery - ensures the machine stays operational throughout the full shift. Connecting to mains power eliminates battery depletion risk on long tasks; battery mode provides flexibility in locations without accessible sockets.

▸ 350 kg Platform Capacity - Supports Two-Person Working at Full Height

The platform carries 350 kg at its full 12m working height, allowing two operators plus a standard tool load to work simultaneously. For overhead work at 12m - MEP installation, structural inspection, lighting maintenance, or ceiling systems - having two people on the platform in a single lift cycle reduces total job time compared to

single-operator lifts.

▸ Screw-Jack Stabilisers - Critical at 12m Elevation

Operating at 12m requires a machine that will not move once positioned. The DS-1212 M/AC's pull-out screw-jack stabilisers deploy at all four corners to level the machine and fix it firmly to the floor before the platform is raised. The stabilisers compensate for minor floor surface variation and ensure the platform does not drift laterally during overhead work.

▸ CE Certified to EN 280 - Full Standard Compliance at 12m

Every DS-1212 M C is CE certified to EN 280, confirming that its structural design, load capacity, stability margins, and safety systems have been independently verified at 12m working height. This is not a nominal certification - the 12m specification is tested, not extrapolated from shorter-height data. For procurement managers and EHS officers, this provides a verifiable compliance foundation for working-at-height risk assessments under India's Factories Act 1948 and IS 3521.

▸ Dual Control - Ground-Level Emergency Lowering

Controls are available at both the chassis level and the platform. A person on the ground can lower the platform independently if the operator on the platform is incapacitated or unable to operate the controls. At 12m, this ground-level override is a critical emergency provision and a practical requirement for responsible working-at-height procedure.

▸ More Economical to Maintain Than a Self-Propelled 12m Machine

Without a hydraulic travel drive, drive motor, or powered steering system, the DS-1212 M/AC has a smaller set of serviceable components compared to the DS-1212 self-propelled. Fewer moving parts means fewer potential failure points, lower parts cost, and reduced scheduled maintenance intervals. For facilities tracking total cost of ownership, this is a meaningful financial argument in favour of the manual pushable configuration for fixed-location tasks.

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