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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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On MachineryTrader.com
    Posted 5/18/2026
    MachineryTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels & Values Recede
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    2026 Q1 Dealer Survey: Prices Rise While Margins Slip In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 4/20/2026
    Sandhills Global and Bloomberg Intelligence have partnered to deliver new quarterly reports and quick overview videos on the construction equipment market. ...
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