Machinery Trader Telescopic Forklifts Blog Archive

    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. ...
    JCB Loadalls Receive New Options In North America
    Posted On: April 2, 2019
    Companies across a number of industries are finding new uses for telescopic forklifts, and along with these new uses comes a need for additional features. ...
    JCB’s 504-13 Loadall Subcompact Telehandler Hits North America
    Posted On: March 18, 2019
    The company says increased demand for compact telescopic forklifts prompted the development of this all-new 4,000-pound material handler. ...
    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. ...
    JCB To Display New TM420 At Two Major Ag Shows In February
    Posted On: February 19, 2019
    The company’s newest telescopic forklift will be on hand at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, and the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky. ...
    JCB Highlights New & Upcoming Machines At The Rental Show
    Posted On: February 18, 2019
    The company will show off its new 512-56 telescopic forklift, as well as the 19C-1 all-electric mini excavator and 1CXT backhoe loader at the Anaheim, California, event. ...
    Caterpillar To Showcase 64 Machines At bauma 2019
    Posted On: February 7, 2019
    In its 9,000-square-meter exhibit at the bauma trade show in Munich this April, Caterpillar will show off 20 new machines and 44 others, including fully electric and diesel-electric hybrid models. ...
    Snorkel Launches Two New Telehandlers At World Of Concrete 2019
    Posted On: January 31, 2019
    Coinciding with the company’s 60th anniversary, Snorkel announced the release of two new telehandlers, the SR9244 and SR1054, at World Of Concrete 2019. ...
    JLG SkyTrak Telehandlers Get New Cold-Weather Package
    Posted On: November 5, 2018
    The optional add-on equips JLG’s telescopic forklifts to operate at peak efficiency even in temperatures down to minus 20 degrees. ...
    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 Adds Positive Air Shut Off System To Its Telehandlers
    Posted On: August 7, 2018
    JLG recently announced a new safety feature that it is adding to its equipment to help prevent diesel engine runaway: the Positive Air Shut Off system. ...
    JLG G5-18A Telehandlers Get Turf Tires
    Posted On: July 26, 2018
    The new tires are perfectly suited for operation in soft and/or landscaped areas, thanks to their specially designed tread, which provides plenty of traction without damaging the ground. ...
    JCB’s 512-56 Telehandler Gets New, Cleaner Engine
    Posted On: May 15, 2018
    The company says the availability of its 74-horsepower EcoMAX engine makes the 512-56 the world’s first 12,000-pound telescopic handler not to require diesel engine aftertreatment. ...
    JCB To Build 505-20TC Loadalls In Savannah
    Posted On: May 11, 2018
    The company will shift backhoe loader production to facilities in the UK to make room to manufacture the versatile, efficient telehandlers in its Georgia plant. ...
    Liebherr Delivers Three-Stage Slewing Drives For Magni Telehandlers
    Posted On: April 18, 2018
    Liebherr Components, a division of the German Liebherr Group, announced it has entered into an agreement with Modena, Italy,-based Magni Telescopic Handlers Srl to deliver three-stage slewing drives for Magni’s product line. ...
    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. ...
    Skyjack Elevate Delivers Actionable Insights For Off-Highway & Construction Rental Fleets
    Posted On: February 28, 2018
    Leading up to The Rental Show that wrapped up last week in New Orleans, Skyjack released a weekly video series that examined how telematics have evolved throughout the on- and off-highway vehicle market over the past 10 years. ...
    Skyjack Goes Compact With Little Big Cab
    Posted On: February 27, 2018
    Skyjack has a solid reputation for engineering some of the best material handling equipment around, especially when it comes to dealing with big and heavy loads. ...
    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). ...
    JLG Shows Off Its ES-Series & R-Series Lifts
    Posted On: February 23, 2018
    JLG Industries, a world-class manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers and a division of the Oshkosh Corporation, unveiled several of its new ES-Series and R-Series slab scissor lifts at the 62nd annual Rental Show. ...
    What You Can Expect From JCB At The National Farm Machinery Show
    Posted On: February 14, 2018
    The 2018 National Farm Machinery Show is going on from Feb. 14 in Louisville, Kentucky. ...
    JLG 1644 High Capacity Telehandler Debuts At World Of Concrete 2018
    Posted On: January 18, 2018
    JLG Industries, Inc., a division of the Oshkosh Corporation is unveiling its 1644 High Capacity Telehandler (telescopic handler; a mobile crane with a fork at the end of the boom) at the 2018 World Of Concrete exhibition. ...
    Genie Announces Tech Pro Link Diagnostic Tool Initially For Xtra Capacity Telescopic Booms
    Posted On: January 8, 2018
    Genie, a Terex company, recently announced the release of the Genie Tech Pro Link diagnostics tool for early 2018 North American availability. ...
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    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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    Used Loader Backhoe, Skid Steer & Mini Excavator Inventory Levels Shrink
    Posted 4/16/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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