Cranes & Access

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June 2026

Vol. 28, Issue 3

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News (PDF, 972.71 KB)
Skyjack’s electric SJ6940 RT, Axolift's new dual deck outdoor scissor, First ArticCrane City Luffer 180, Pagliero acquires Palazzani, A bigger Jekko crane, Leguan unveils electric spiders, Sinoboom updates 60ft booms, Terex Cranes’ new telecrawler, Hybeko tunnel boom, Omme Lift files for bankruptcy, New president for IPAF, Dingli’s Sky Villa, plus News Highlights and Financials round-up…

Low level platforms (PDF, 815.95 KB)
The low level powered access market, as we know it, originated in the UK in 2006 driven by the mythical ban (fake news) on ladder use at work by the UK’s HSE. While the sector has developed beyond all recognition in the past 10 years, it is still dominated by a handful of established players, although it is changing quite rapidly…

All terrain cranes (PDF, 1.04 MB)
The past year has been interesting with the leading All Terrain crane manufacturers - Liebherr, Manitowoc/Grove and Tadano - adding new cranes and technology, with a good deal of it on show at Conexpo in March. We roundup some of the latest developments and introductions.

Telehandlers (PDF, 1.37 MB)
It seems as though a message has gone out and been accepted that the telehandler market is paved with gold! In the past year or so the number of manufacturers has almost doubled, just as some major manufacturers like Cat, pull out after years of trying to make a go of it against Manitou & JCB. Who is making the winning call? We take a look at the latest news, products and developments.

Apex review (PDF, 1.54 MB)
The powered access show Apex and International Rental Exhibition (IRE) returned to Maastricht this month. Apex seemed smaller with fewer exhibitors than previous events, but there were several product launches and plenty of product updates.

Ainscough's 50th (PDF, 337.69 KB)
C&A features editor Nick Johnson takes his son and grandson to sample the delights of the recent Ainscough Family Day, one of three events celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary.