IN 2011 MEC Aerial Work Platforms came out with it’s model 2659/3259ERT scissor lift line. These are relatively compact (59″ wide), electric, 4 wheel drive scissor lifts, that weigh between 6000-7000lbs. You might be asking yourself is that something we really need? The answer is maybe depending on the work you Continue Reading
We often get asked how to prepare a scissor lift for winter storage in colder climates- If you’re lucky enough to have room to store your lift inside that’s the best option. For battery powered lifts the main concern is, you might have guessed, the batteries. If the building is Continue Reading
The lift industry has consolidated a lot over the last 25 years. At one point we had Condor, Genie, Grove, JLG, Marklift, MEC, Simon, SkyJack, Snorkel, Strato-Lift, Terex, and UpRight, and those are just the North American brands. As of today that list is narrowed down to Genie, JLG, MEC, SkyJack, and Snorkel. Continue Reading
An oscillating axle is where one of the axles on an aerial lift pivots. There’s a lot of confusion regarding the purpose of this oscillation though. Many people see the axle and assume it’s used as a way to level off the lift for using it on uneven ground but Continue Reading
Earlier this year our company purchased it’s first SkyJack SJ66T boom lift. The SJ66T is a 66 ft telescopic boom with a jib similar to a JLG 660SJ or Genie S-65. There’s a lot to like about the SkyJack. It seems to be put together well and has been a Continue Reading
When customers come to us looking for a rough terrain scissor they’re often undecided on the size. One way to go is getting the shortest lift they think they can get away with. If they need to reach 25 ft then that’s as big of a lift as they want. Usually this comes Continue Reading
It often comes as a surprise to our customers but most of the boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers you see in North America are made here. The majority of JLG, Genie, and Snorkels products are made in America while SkyJacks are made in Canada. Even JCB which is based Continue Reading
Often the biggest constraint to purchasing a boom lift is how the customer will move it after the purchase. If you already own a heavy truck and trailer this isn’t too important but for most people it’s a big issue. The most common request is for a lift that can Continue Reading
One of the most common questions we get from customers is if they’re better off buying a straight or articulated boom lift. Unfortunately the answer to that question isn’t clear cut. The classic example for the superiority of an articulated boom is a 2 story house with a front porch that Continue Reading
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