February/March 2026

Vol. 28, Issue 1

complete issue in one PDF file (PDF, 7.98 MB) or access individual sections

Content

Contents / Comment (PDF, 540.78 KB)

News (PDF, 907.12 KB)
Two new Noblelift micro scissors, Bigger Skyjack compact RT scissor, New 17m Leguan spider, 26ft JLG micro scissor, New Raimondi flat top, Skyjack's new 32ft Narrow E scissor, JLG quad track telehandler, Port crane JV for Stafford Port Cranes, Atlas administration and new management team, Klubb group to restructure, Wolff operator’s strike, More 70m Brontos for Boom, First Franna in Europe for 25 years, 200t electric crawler for Sarens, Luibl Acquires Uplifter plus News Highlights and financials round-up…

Boom lifts (PDF, 794.72 KB)
The aerial work platform market has changed dramatically over the past decade or two. Manufacturers are now spread over a much wider geographical area, and products have changed, particularly when it comes to power sources and drive trains. We take a look at the latest trends and developments in the boom lift sector.

Heavy and alternative lifting (Part 1) (PDF, 1.07 MB)
We cover a selection of large lifts and unusual projects, either using large cranes or alternative lifting methods to position heavy components.

Power and energy (PDF, 614.03 KB)
The world is currently in a state of flux over power/energy and emissions. Most manufacturers are investing in battery/electric power however, others think hydrogen is the answer. We outline the issues and look at a few recent introductions.

Loader cranes (PDF, 541.66 KB)
The loader crane market may be on the quiet side when it comes to new product launches, but it is certainly going through substantial changes from a corporate point of view.

Executive hire show (PDF, 705.13 KB)
We review the first UK equipment show of the calendar year - the Executive Hire Show - which has an increasing amount of products that are lifting and access related.

Rental Rate Survey Correction (PDF, 205.9 KB)

Books (PDF, 240.39 KB)

Heavy and alternative lifting (Part 2) (PDF, 469.98 KB)

CPA focus (PDF, 228.01 KB)

IPAF focus (PDF, 237.2 KB)

ALLMI focus (PDF, 297.09 KB)

Training (PDF, 237.07 KB)

Models (PDF, 322.63 KB)
Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4

Letters and obituaries (PDF, 435.43 KB)

Advert / On-Line directory / What's on? / Recruitment / Marketplace (PDF, 1.41 MB)

Online directory (PDF, 277.05 KB)