Machinery Trader Boom Lifts Blog Archive

    Inventory Levels Trending Up For Used Lift Equipment
    Posted On: June 25, 2025
    Watch the newest Sandhills Global lift equipment market report video to learn about inventory levels and value trends for used forklifts, scissor lifts, and more. ...
    Used Telehandler Inventory Increases Leading Other Aerial Lift Equipment Categories
    Posted On: December 20, 2024
    Check out our aerial lift equipment market report video to see how used telehandlers and scissor lifts are impacting larger market trends. ...
    Snorkel Debuts 66-Foot 600AJ & Electric 600AJN Rough-Terrain Articulating Boom Lifts
    Posted On: March 23, 2023
    Both lifts have maximum safe working load platform capacities of 600 pounds and max restricted platform capacities of 1,000 lbs, and the wider of the two (the diesel-powered 600AJ) is just 8.1 feet wide. ...
    Genie Boom Lifts, Telehandlers Get Positive Air Shutdown System For Flammable Environments
    Posted On: April 3, 2019
    This factory option is especially useful in settings such as oil refineries and other areas where combustible gases, dust, and other material may be present. ...
    Snorkel Lifts Travel To The Emerald Isle
    Posted On: March 27, 2019
    The lift manufacturer sent three A38E boom lifts and two S3370RT rough-terrain lifts to access hire firm Blulift of Limerick, Ireland. ...
    Genie Updates Its S-40 & S-45 Telescopic Booms With XC (Xtra Capacity) Features
    Posted On: March 8, 2019
    In order to comply with new international standards, Genie has updated its proven S-40 and S-45 telescoping boom personnel lifts. ...
    Lift-Maker Snorkel Showcases Three New Machines
    Posted On: March 4, 2019
    Snorkel’s new products in the spotlight are the S2755RT scissor lift, the SR1054 telehandler, and the 400S telescopic boom lift. ...
    JLG Launches AccessReady XR Operator Training Simulator
    Posted On: February 20, 2019
    The VR system, which includes an HTC Vive VR headset, provides a safe, effective training environment for beginning boom lift operators. ...
    JLG Makes Enhanced SkyGuard SkyLine Protection System Standard For Company’s Boom Lifts
    Posted On: November 29, 2018
    The safety feature first appeared in 2012 and has been met with widespread approval from customers and end-users. ...
    Skyjack Delivers Scissor Lifts & Articulated Booms To Beijing Hongyu Zhiheng
    Posted On: November 7, 2018
    The aerial work platform company supplied the construction equipment rental company with multiple SJIII scissor lifts and an SJ63 AJ boom lift. ...
    JLG Celebrates Production Of 250,000th Self-Propelled Boom Lift In North America
    Posted On: October 30, 2018
    Producing a quarter million units of any product is reason enough to celebrate, and that’s exactly what JLG did in mid-October when the company manufactured its 250,000th self-propelled boom lift in North America. ...
    JLG Offers 3-Foot Platform For Powered Boom Lifts
    Posted On: October 29, 2018
    JLG Industries recently launched a 3-foot (0.9-meter) platform, which will be compatible with all JLG engine-powered boom lifts. ...
    JLG Launches X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom
    Posted On: October 19, 2018
    The fifth model in JLG’s CCB lineup falls in the 100-foot height class; previous models in the series topped out at 77.4 feet. ...
    JLG Unveils External Bolt-On Fall Arrest System
    Posted On: October 17, 2018
    The new system allows JLG boom lift operators the freedom to safely work inside or outside of the lift’s platform. ...
    Genie Unveils New S-80 HF and S-85 HF Telescopic Booms
    Posted On: July 16, 2018
    These new rough-terrain boom lifts are designed to be right at home in soft ground conditions without tearing up the ground. ...
    Snorkel Launches Trigger Guard For Better Lift Safety
    Posted On: July 6, 2018
    Snorkel announced plans to install trigger guards on each new Snokel lift, installed over the Enable switch in order to prevent accidental movement of the lift. ...
    JLG Showcases New Machines At NFMT 2018
    Posted On: March 23, 2018
    JLG is exhibiting several low-level access solutions, vertical lifts, and compact crawler booms at the National Facilities Management & Technology Expo (NFMT) in Baltimore. ...
    JLG Introduces The X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom
    Posted On: February 26, 2018
    JLG Industries, Inc., and a world-class manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, recently gave attendees of the 62nd annual New Orleans-based Rental Show a sneak peek at the JLG X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom (CCB). ...
    Snorkel Shows Off New Lifts
    Posted On: February 7, 2018
    Unless you’ve been living under a slab, you’re probably aware that the 2018 World of Concrete convention wrapped up recently, and one of the many construction equipment suppliers that made a splash on the show floor was Snorkel. ...
    Genie Debuts Z-45 XC Articulated Boom Lift For North America
    Posted On: December 13, 2017
    Genie, a Terex company and global manufacturer of telescopic, articulated, trailer mounted boom lifts, telehandlers, aerial work platforms, and scissor lifts, released its Genie Z-45 XC articulated boom to the North American market in October. ...
    Aerial Work Platform Provider SkyJack Partners With Trackunit On Telematics Solution
    Posted On: December 13, 2017
    Skyjack—manufacturer of aerial work platforms, including vertical mast lifts; articulating and telescopic booms; telehandlers; and DC electric and rough terrain scissor lifts—recently partnered with third-party global telematics provider Trackunit. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    2026 Q3 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence Dealer Survey: Optimism Wavers In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence present a video about their latest survey of new and used construction equipment dealers with their market outlook for 2026 Q3 and next year, including what they’re seeing in inventory and demand trends. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Did You Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought construction equipment and put it to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Caterpillar’s new 301 CR micro excavator combines a compact footprint with improved lifting capacity, digging performance, and operating speed compared to its predecessor, the Cat 300.9D. ...
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    Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System
    Posted 10/12/2026
    The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system. ...
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    Inventory Levels & Values Fall For Used Construction Equipment
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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