Cooperation for Aerial Safety
The Safe Access, Fall Protection & Training (SAF-T) Conference will take a look at a wide range of issues in regard to aerial safety, attempting to clarify and spread awareness about aerial safety. The promoter of the conference is Maximum Capacity Media, publisher of Lift & Access magazine. MCM CEO Guy Ramsey was owner and operator of a rental company and CEO of one of the U.S.’ largest rental companies, Vibroplant. (American High Lift) and now publishes the leading U.S. magazine about the aerial industry. Ramsey has nearly 30 years experience in the aerial market. RER editor Michael Roth spoke with Ramsey last week about the upcoming conference and need for improved aerial safety practices....
Atlanta-Area College Introduces Heavy Equipment Technician Program
Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, Ga., one of the state’s largest technical colleges, will soon offer a certificate program to prepare students to work as heavy equipment technicians....
Telescopic handlers
Gehl Gehl introduces the RS5-19 telescopic handler, an addition to its RS Series product line. The RS5-19 is designed with a compact frame and tight turning...
Product Preview
Gorman-Rupp Gorman-Rupp's OTS program introduces the 6-inch Daihatsu 3/LC diesel trash pump manufactured by AMT. It is designed for applications requiring...
Rechargeable Batteries Keep Vertical Mast Lift Up
JLG Industries introduces the model 20MVL self-propelled vertical mast lift. The MVL has a 19-foot, 6-inch platform height and a platform capacity of...
High-Reach Equipment
Snorkel The UNO41 articulated telescoping boom has a horizontal reach of 23 feet, 7 inches. Standard features include 4-wheel drive, rheostat control...
Teletruk proves multi-talented
The JCB Teletruk is a 2-wheel-drive hydrostatic lift truck that uses a telescopic boom not a vertical mast delivering a load capacity of 7,000 pounds....
Material Handling
Genie Genie's GTH-844 high-reach rough-terrain telehandler has a maximum lift capacity of 8,000 pounds and a maximum lift height of 44 feet. A three-speed...
Mast Lift Features Rugged Components
JLG Industries introduces two self-propelled vertical mast lifts for heavy-duty use in construction, maintenance and retail applications. The mobile vertical...
Telehandlers
JLG Industries JLG's new compact telehandler is designed with features for use in a variety of applications where compact size and maneuverability are...
Line of Towable Booms Grows
In early 2006, Bil-Jax adds three more models of articulated booms the 3522A, 4527A and the 5533A to the Summit Series. These units offer 37 feet, 2 inches;...
Braking System Gives Lifts Smooth Control
Genie's new traction control drive system for its GS-68 RT series of rough terrain scissorlifts was developed in response to customer requests for increased...
Line of Towable Booms Grows
In early 2006, Bil-Jax adds three more models of articulated booms the 3522A, 4527A and the 5533A to the Summit Series. These units offer 37 feet, 2 inches;...
Productivity Climbs With Mast Climber
The Hek MSHF mast climbing work platform from Alimak Hek offers safe and reliable solutions to vertical access needs. It is designed to be a solution...
Management Team Buys Waco Scaffolding
CLEVELAND Waco International has announced the sale of Waco Scaffolding & Equipment to a company management team led by president and CEO Marty Coughlin,...
Gehl Remote Gives Hand-held Convenience
Gehl's new radio remote control system allows a telescopic handler operator to control boom functions using a compact, wireless remote control pendant...
Lifting Gear Hire's New Orleans Facility Escapes Damage
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. Despite mandatory evacuations imposed throughout New Orleans and flood waters only beginning to recede, Lifting Gear Hire, which opened...
Material Handling Equipment
Mustang Mustang Manufacturing has introduced two new telescopic handlers, models 642 and 844, to its Value Series. The two models share boom designs with...
Lift Designed for Safe Loading
Stellar Industries' new X-Tra-Lift Utility Pro loading device for full-size, dual rear-wheel chassis has a cab-to-axle measurement of 60 inches. The Utility...
Axle Option Gives Scissors Smooth Ride
For increased traction and a smoother ride, Genie's GS-4390 and GS-5390 rough terrain scissorlifts are now available with an oscillating axle as an option....
Scissor Accessory Helps Overhead Installations
The new SkyPositioner accessory from JLG Industries helps workers install pipe and ductwork overhead. The removable, platform-mounted positioning system...
Hoist Offers Lifting Alternatives
The Scorpio Plus and Plus XL portable hoists from Beta Max offer an alternative to ropes and pulleys for lifting general building materials. The hoists...
Telehandler Built for Productivity, Flexibility
Flannegan Western's telehandler is designed to be hard working and affordable. During consultation with customers, Flannegan Western identified a need...
Work Platforms Provide Ease of Maintenance
Skyjack SJIII compact aerial work platform models SJIII 3215 and SJIII 3219 have smooth, variable speed front-wheel drive, 90-degree steering and are...
Hydraulic Outrigger Allows for Quick Setup
Bil-Jax introduces its new 36/32T telescopic aerial work platform. The trailer-mounted boomlift provides 42 feet of working height and 32 feet of outreach...
