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Aerial Lifts: Page 5
JLG rolls out narrower 4045R and 1532R scissor lifts
JLG has focused on width for its 4045R and 1532R electric scissor lifts, as in, less of it. The 4045R comes in at 45 inches wide, while the 1532R’s width is less than a yard, at 32 inches. The narrowness makes the machines, which will be available mid-year, easier to maneuver in tight spots and […]
April 11, 2017
Aerial lift maker Skyjack launches “coast-to-coast” Wi-Fi network…as an April Fool’s prank
Last week, Skyjack sent out a press release announcing the launch of SKYfi, a new service from the aerial lift maker that would provide wireless internet connectivity using its machines as giant antennas. Mind you, this wasn’t pitched as a service that would merely add a Wi-Fi hotspot to its machines, much like General Motors […]
April 3, 2017
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Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system alerts others when operator may be in danger
Genie has introduced a new accessory it says can provide operators of its boom lifts with additional protection. The new Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system replaces a previous protective alarm system with “a significantly different design” designed to immediately activate and alert others onsite that the lift’s operator may need help. The Lift Guard Contact Alarm […]
February 17, 2017
Dealers
INFOGRAPHIC: Aerial lift sales and buyer trends
A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s Equipment Data Associates and TopBid auction price services.
February 16, 2017
Construction Equipment
JCB enters aerial lift market, will introduce 27 ‘Access’ machines in 2017
For the past two years, U.K.-based construction equipment manufacturer JCB has been quietly developing a lineup of powered access models and will enter the $8 billion market under the name JCB Access. The division will introduce 27 new machines by the end of this year in the U.K., France, Germany and in North America. According to a […]
February 8, 2017
Dealers
Bronto Skylift adds TGM Wind Services as distributor in 10 states
Truck-mounted aerial work platform (AWP) manufacturer Bronto Skylift has added TGM Wind Services to its distributor network, providing the company’s products in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. Bronto Skylift and TGM have partnered since 2009 on AWP rental services. TGM specializes in the rental of AWPs to the […]
January 19, 2017
Construction Equipment
How to winterize aerial work platforms and boom trucks in 5 steps
Preparing your aerial lifts or boom truck cranes for cold weather operation is an important step in ensuring a long equipment life and optimum performance on the job site. Without the proper parts and service work, slow hydraulic operation and other cold-weather issues can put a serious damper on performance. Here is a list of […]
December 21, 2016
Dealers
JLG places XPO Logistics in charge of aftermarket parts distribution, will close Ohio distribution center
Aerial work platform and telehandler manufacturer JLG Industries has decided to place XPO Logistics in charge of parts distribution operations for its North American Aftermarket business starting in August 2017. XPO will operate two distribution centers for the company, with one located in Las Vegas to support the west coast and one in Atlanta for JLG’s […]
October 17, 2016
Construction Equipment
Genie’s Z-60/37 FE diesel-electric boom lift offers hybrid efficiency with robust 4WD performance
Genie’s newest boom lift is parts Prius and parts Tesla. Similar to a Prius, the new Genie Z-60/37 FE has a small engine coupled to a generator and battery pack and can run off either or both. But where the Prius offers only fuel economy, this new Genie lift offers fuel efficiency and high performance—hence the […]
September 30, 2016
Safety
Scissor lift falls 14 stories from building under construction in OKC, killing operator
A construction worker in Oklahoma City was killed last week when the scissor lift he was working from fell from the side of a building. According to a report from The Oklahoman, 33-year-old Alex Baiza was using the lift September 9 to remove concrete framework from inside the BOK Park Plaza Tower, a 27-story building under […]
September 14, 2016
Dealers
Terex offering free Genie Tech Pro registration to boost number of AWP technicians
In anticipation to greater demand for certified aerial work platform inspectors, Terex is now offering free enrollment in its Genie Tech Pro online service training program to community college students and 500 aspiring aerial lift technicians in North America. The offer comes in response to upcoming changes to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Canadian […]
July 27, 2016
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