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Snorkel launches big deck scissors and expands boom line
Snorkel has launched at ConExpo the first of what will be a four-model range of large RT scissor lifts as well as an “all new” 62 ft articulated boom and a revised mid-range telescopic boom.
JLG introduces new boom lift
JLG Industries, Inc., has taken the wraps off a new boom lift model - the 340AJ.
Gautam to introduce Niftylift Bi-energy platform
Niftylift and Scanclimber dealer Gautam will use bC India to introduce Niftylift's HR 21 Bi-energy articulating boom platform to the Indian market.
Manitou to introduce three machines at bC India
Manitou's stand will feature machines from its telescopic handler, access platform and skid steer loader ranges - three types of machine that are relatively unknown and little-used in India.
Fleet of Genie access equipment helps US National Naval Aviation Museum take off
Genie equipment fills key role in hangar expansion and National Flight Academy projects
Hydrex invests over £2.5m in railway platforms
UK rental company Hydrex is investing more than £2.5 million in 20 new special rail-modified platforms from Platform Basket in Italy. The RR14 models are being sold to Hydrex by Platform Basket distributor Promax.
Steel hood can reduce cost of ownership
JLG will be installing steel hoods on several engine-powered boom lifts, beginning with the 600S, 800S and 800A models, produced after October 1, 2010. The steel hoods will also be available for the aftermarket from JLG Ground Support.
Matilsa adds compact trailer and 18m boom
Spain’s Matilsa has launched two new aerial platforms: a 7.3 m trailer mounted platform modelled on the old ‘Hop-Up’ machine, and an 18 m articulated boom that fits between the company’s 16 m and 21 m models.
Sinoboom to launch new booms at bauma China
Chinese manufacturer Sinoboom will launch three new models at bauma China in November 2010: the GTBZ42 telescopic boom and the GTZZ18 diesel and GTZZ15 electric articulated booms.
Mecaplus shows new 16m platform
Spanish manufacturer Mecaplus used the first ELEVarte exhibition in Madrid to launch the larger version of its self-levelling articulated boom.
Niftylift's new HR 17 Hybrid slashes weight
NIftylift has launched the HR (Height Rider) 17 Hybrid: an ultra-light 17 m articulated boom with an overall weight of just 4750 kg - that's 1750 kg lighter than Nifty's previous 17 m model.
JLG makes changes to E300 booms
JLG has improved the performance of its E300 series of electric booms
Gerken sells 100m Ruthmann lift to US rental company
A new US aerial platform rental company, Abilene High Lift Aerial in Texas, is buying a second-hand Ruthmann TTS 1000 platform from German rental company Gerken. The 329 ft (100.4 m) working height unit will be used primarily for wind turbine construction and maintenance work.
US Toyota forklift dealers to rent Aichi platforms
Toyota Material Handling USA, Inc (TMHU) will use its Toyota Aichi dealer network to rent Aichi aerial work platforms as well as sell machines, the company told American Lift & Handlers (ALH).
Compact boom for rough terrain from Airo
The new compact, diesel, articulated boom from Airo is designed for tight spaces but can also handle rough terrain.
Chinese boom heading for Sentosa, Singapore
Chinese access platform manufacturer, Sinoboom, used the recent BICES exhibition in China to show its latest artic-boom platform, the GTZZ15. The unit pictured in Beijing is destined for the huge Sentosa project in Singapore.
MLE debuts new articulated lift
Man & Material Lift Engineering (MLE) showcased its new A70TDi articulating, insulated aerial at October's International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE) in Louisville.
Fork lift access platform
UK based Aldercote has been developing a fork lift truck mounted access platform, which will give forklift truck owners the chance to own their own access solution.
Niftylift's 4-wheel drive Height Rider 12 adds flexibility
UK rental company Peter Hird & Sons, based in Hull has recently added a Niftylift Height Rider 12s to its fleet.
Cold weather packaged redesigned for Genie booms
Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has redesigned a cold weather package for many of its Genie articulating and telescopic boom lifts.
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