RentalYard Boom Lifts Blog Archive

    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. ...
    JLG Offers Bolt-On Quad Tracks For 600S, 600SJ Telescopic Boom Lifts & Other Models
    Posted On: January 26, 2022
    The tracks provide superior flotation, less rutting, and more traction than tires on soft or slick terrain, as well as greater comfort and no breakover while traversing obstacles. ...
    New 450AJ HC3 Articulating Boom Lift Joins JLG’s Hi-Capacity Family Of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
    Posted On: April 9, 2021
    The 450AJ HC3 is a diesel-powered, three-person lift with a 45-foot platform height and a 25-ft horizontal outreach; the ANSI A92.20 / CSA B354.6-compliant machine has an automatic load-sensing system and can be calibrated without weights. ...
    Skyjack Goes Big (And Small) As It Launches New, Improved Lifts
    Posted On: March 9, 2021
    The new models include Skyjack’s first pair of micro scissor lifts, a full-sized rough-terrain scissor lift, a 20-foot vertical mast personnel lift, and new 40- and 60-ft boom lifts. ...
    Snorkel Displays 'World’s Largest Self-Propelled Boom Lift' & Other Lifts At CONEXPO
    Posted On: March 11, 2020
    The lift manufacturer’s newest telescopic boom lift (which offers a working height of more than 210 feet) headlines its offerings, which also include the S9070RT-HC “mega scissor” rough-terrain scissor lift. ...
    Snorkel Displays Low Step-In Scissor Lift, Pressure Washer & Engine Options At ARA Show
    Posted On: February 11, 2020
    The new S3019E electric scissor lift completely stows its scissor stack inside its chassis when its platform is lowered, giving it a step-in height of just 22 inches. ...
    Skyjack To Bring Next-Gen Scissor Lifts & Talk Product Updates At The ARA Show
    Posted On: January 17, 2020
    President Ken McDougall says his company’s focus at the show will be its products’ compliance with new ANSI standards and steps they’ve taken to mitigate the resulting cost increases. ...
    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. ...
    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 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. ...
    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. ...
    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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    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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    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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    Smart Farm Machinery Sales Strategies Start With Sandhills Ag Platforms
    Posted 4/28/2026
    These powerhouse platforms, including TractorHouse, MarketBook, and SpecialtyCropEQ, reach a global audience and provide the tools and advertising options to set sellers up for success. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    When To Rent vs. When To Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026
    Posted 3/25/2026
    Financing conditions, utilization, machine availability, your job backlog, economic conditions, and cash flow—RentalYard and Machinery Trader help contractors decide whether to rent or buy heavy equipment in 2026. ...
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