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t the beginning of January, I was invited with a handful of other
journalists to visit Terex Aerial Work Platforms’ manufacturing facility
in Moses Lake, WA. While the company had a new bi-energy, hybrid
scissor lift they were eager to unveil to the group, its real focus was the
towering 180-foot SX-180 boom lift. Originally showcased at Bauma 2013
as a prototype, the SX-180 is now ready for the mainstream audience. And,
at the time of our visit, the SX-180 was the world’s largest self-propelled
telescopic boom. And, boy, is it ever big.
We had the chance to take the boom to its maximum lifting height with
Genie’s global marketing training manager Scott Owyen. Owyen, it should be
noted, is not only a smooth operator but also an easy-to-talk to type of person.
Before I could really grasp how high up we really were, we had reached all
180 feet without a blip or bop. “We’re here,” Owyen said.
But, 180 feet is no longer the tallest telescopic, self-propelled bad boy that
can grace a rental fleet. In the ever-evolving, “Who has a bigger…..” game,
JLG Industries, Inc. invited those same journalists out to a secretive location to
take the wraps off its brand new 185-foot boom.
The 1850SJ trumps the SX-180 by 5 feet, but unfortunately – or, fortunately
for some – we were unable to take a ride in the now-tallest-boom-lift-in-theworld as winds were whipping angrily that day.
I have asked both companies if “this is it.” How much taller can we go
without the aid of a truck to stabilize the machine? However, neither seemed
to be flummoxed by the question. It wasn’t a matter of “if” they could, but
“transportation regulations.”
Both the SX-180 and 1850SJ are transportable without special oversize
permits (“overweight” is another story). Going much taller than 185 or 190
feet would not only question the laws of physics, but also the size of the trailer.
Does that mean either company isn’t already considering something larger?
I’m really not sure.
So, we have booms that tower more than 180 feet, but we also have North
America’s largest telehandler being manufactured as I type this. Xtreme
Manufacturing will unveil a 65,000-pound capacity telehandler at ConExpo,
and let me tell you, it is one big machine.
I had the chance to visit Xtreme’s manufacturing plant during World of
Concrete 2014 where I got a sneak peek of the unit. The tires were at least
2 feet taller than me (all right, that might not be saying much, but … they’re
huge) and the chassis alone made the smaller units on the production line
look like toys. While I visited the company, a remark was made that as soon
as Xtreme debuts its 65,000-pounder, another company will unveil an even
bigger unit in the coming months.
So, is there a cut-off? Is there a point when telehandlers become the new
mining machines in terms of size and self-propelled booms reach the stars? At
this rate, if the demand is there, I’d say I wouldn’t put it past them.
Have a great ConExpo – and thanks for reading.
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ConExpo 2014 will
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organizers say. See
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IAPA SHORTLIST
It’s here. North
America’s largest
construction show
promises not to
disappoint. ALH provides
the best access-related
guide to the event.
It’s hard to pinpoint one
trend in the stacked
sector. From hybrid
and bi-energy units to
revamped old-standbys,
Lindsey Anderson
rounds up the latest.
Who will win? We can’t
tell you that yet, but
is proud to unveil the
2014 International
Awards for Powered
Access shortlist.
Lindsey Anderson spoke
with the New York and
New Jersey-based
independent rental
company about its plans.
NEWS
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Snorkel launching telehandler line in 2014; IPAF 2013
accident statistics published; JCB to launch new telehandler;
Manitou appoints new president and CEO; Xtreme launching
65k telehandler; Skyjack makes senior management changes;
Volvo Rents to be renamed by Platinum; NESCO sold to
Energy Capital Partners plus highlights, By the Numbers and
events.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
15
Paavolainen takes over as Dinolift managing director; HSE
issues Genie Z-135/70 safety alert; JLG and ProDelta to end
RiRent joint venture; Mills to invest heavily in access during its
next spend and more.
PRODUCT FOCUS:
VERTICAL MAST MACHINES
SAIA COMMITTEE WEEK
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The annual Committee Week will be full with initiatives and
networking opportunities. See ALH’s guide to the event.
WORLD OF CONCRETE REVIEW 51
World of Concrete celebrated 40 years, Jan. 21-24 in Las
Vegas. ALH was on hand and reports from the show.
IPAF NEWS
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More accident data was unveiled through better reporting;
IPAF and the Lift Safety Zone at ConExpo: Keeping safe when
working near power lines; Almost half a million valid PAL
Cards have been issued worldwide plus much more.
40
Vertical mast machines offer a number of benefits to end
users. Lindsey Anderson spoke to manufacturers about their
latest equipment and where these aerials are working in the
field.
PRODUCT FOCUS:
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
45
Fred Wehmeyer, senior vice president of engineering at U.S.
Battery Manufacturing, discusses the facts on which battery
maintenance technique can actually lower your fleet’s annual
operating costs.
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EVENTS DIARY
NEWS
2014
February 24-26
SAIA COMMITTEE WEEK
New Orleans, LA
www.saiaonline.org
March 4-8
CONEXPO
Las Vegas, NV
www.conexpo.com
April 3
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR
POWERED ACCESS
Windsor, UK
www.iapa-summit.info
New telehandlers from
Snorkel to debut in 2014
Just months after taking the
majority hold of aerial work
equipment manufacturer Snorkel,
Xtreme’s Don Ahern told Access,
Lift & Handlers during World of
Concrete that Snorkel will launch
a brand new series of North
American telehandlers in 2014.
Aimed to compete with popular
telehandler products currently
manufactured by Genie, JLG and
Manitou and others, the Snorkel
line will feature units in the
5,900-pound to 12,000-pound
capacity range. The first series
will be aimed toward the North
American market and will come
to the market in 2014, while a
global series will hit the market
in 2015. Specifications and other
information are still being tweaked,
but look to the March issue of ALH
for more in-depth coverage.
Visitors on the Xtreme/
Snorkel stand at ConExpo
2014, meanwhile, can expect a
range of equipment from both
manufacturers, including a new
large-capacity telehandlers from
Xtreme and new and updated
or revamped Snorkel models.
ConExpo runs March 4-8 in Las
Vegas. See our guide on page 20.
June 24-26
APEX (ACCESS PLATFORM
EXHIBITION)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
www.apexshow.com
June 24-26
INTERNATIONAL RENTAL
EXHIBITION (IRE)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
www.ireshow.com
June 25
EUROPEAN RENTAL AWARDS
Amsterdam, NL
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July 27-30
SAIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Austin, TX
www.saiaonline.org
JCB to launch new telehandler
JCB plans to unveil a new
compact telehandler model
at ConExpo 2014 to flesh-out
to its Hi-Viz Loadall range for
construction applications.
The 525-60 features a maximum
lift height of 20 feet and a load
capacity of 5,500 pounds. The
525-60 is 5 feet, 10 inches wide
and 6 feet, 3 inches tall, allowing
access to multi-story parking
and operation in tight quarters.
The 525-60 Hi-Viz replaces the
524-50, 527-55 and
the 520-50 rearengined models,
with a modern side-engine mount
design. This permits a low boom
pivot point for maximum stability
and increased visibility to the rear
and across the boom.
Powered by a new Tier 4
Final, 2.5-litre, JCB Diesel by
Kohler 4-cylinder engine, the
525-60 delivers 74hp (55kW).
As with other JCB engines, there
is no requirement for a diesel
particulate filter or an SCR system
to meet the Tier 4 Final emissions
regulations. This means that
the JCB machine has a
service-free emissions
control system, reducing
operating costs and
October 30-31
THE INTERNATIONAL
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMIC
FORUM (ICEF)
London, UK
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complexity for customers.
A two-speed hydrostatic
transmission offers travel speeds
of up to 16 mph. Equipped with
an 21 gpm hydraulic pump,
the machine delivers auxiliary
hydraulic power for a sideshift
attachment carriage. Customers
can choose between JCB’s Q-fit
carriage or a universal skid steer
compatible attachment interface
for ultimate versatility and fleet
acceptance.
All boom functions are controlled
by a single servo lever joystick,
with proportional control of
the two-stage boom extension
allowing smooth operation and
fine control for the operator. The
machine is available with a choice
of canopy or fully glazed cab, with
the option of air conditioning.
For more on the new telehandler
– and ConExpo – see our
guide on page 20.
NESCO sold to Energy Capital Partners
NESCO, one of the largest utility equipment rental businesses in the US, has been sold by Platinum Equity to
another private equity firm, Energy Capital Partners, for an undisclosed sum.
NESCO, which rents insulated aerial platforms and other utility equipment throughout the U.S., has been
owned by Platinum for little over two years.
During Platinum’s ownership NESCO made several significant acquisitions, including the 250 unit utility
rental fleet of Penske Truck Leasing Co in 2012 and last year the more significant deal to acquire one of its
largest competitors, Utility Equipment Leasing Corp (UELC).
Energy Capital Partners has offices in Short Hills, New Jersey and San Diego, California, and is focused on
investing in North America’s energy sector, with involvement in power transmission lines, oil and gas and
power generation.
Platinum might be exiting the utility equipment rental sector but it remains very engaged with the North
American rental industry. In December it acquired Volvo Rents for $800 million and it also owns U.S. crane
rental company Maxim Crane Works.
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NEWS
Michel Denis, a former CEO of
European truck rental group
Fraikin, is the new president and
CEO of Manitou Group.
He will officially take over
from interim president and
CEO Dominique Bamas this
month. Bamas has resigned in
accordance with the Manitou
board of director’s planned
appointment of Denis.
During his career Denis
managed French company MC
International which later became
Johnson Controls, a specialist
in industrial and commercial
refrigeration. In 2003 he joined the
Fraikin Group, a European leader
in truck rentals, for which he was
CEO until August 2013. He helped
grow the group’s international
Working height in feet of
JLG’s new Ultra boom,
which will debut at
ConExpo.
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Michel Denis has been
appointed president and CEO of
Manitou Group.
standing, influenced the design of
industrial vehicles, and developed
services and financing associated
with its 60,000-strong fleet.
Xtreme launching
65k telehandler
Xtreme Manufacturing will debut
its largest-capacity telehandler at
ConExpo 2014, Don Ahern, owner,
told Access, Lift & Handlers during
World of Concrete, Jan. 21-24
in Las Vegas. The 65,000-pound
capacity telehandler will weigh
95,000 pounds and is aimed
for work in bridges and pipehandling, Ahern said.
On the other end of the
spectrum, Xtreme will also debut
its most compact telehandler,
the XR5919, that features 5,900
pounds of capacity, 19 feet of
lift height and 63 hp. The unit is
being produced to compete with
smaller telehandlers currently on
the market. When both debut at
ConExpo, Xtreme will round out its
lineup to 15 models.
Xtreme is also debuting its
most compact telehandler, the
XR5919, that features 5,900
pounds of capacity, 19 feet
of lift height and 63 hp. The
smaller sibling is pictured here.
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+17.5%
The powered access industry
is reporting more accidents
through IPAF’s voluntary
program.
It reveals that there were 53
fatalities worldwide in 2013
involving mobile elevating
work platforms (MEWPs),
also known as aerial work
platforms (AWPs), according to
preliminary results from IPAF’s
accident database.
The main causes of these
fatalities were: overturn
(16), fall from height (13),
entrapment (10), electrocution
(7), impact with MEWP (4) and
falling object (2). In one case,
the cause of the fatality was
not known.
Almost half of the number
of reported fatalities (26 or
49 percent) involved mobile
booms (3b). Fourteen fatalities
(26 percent) involved mobile
verticals (3a) and 11 (21
percent) involved static booms
(1b). In two cases (4 percent),
the type of machine involved
was not known.
Thirty (57 percent) of the
fatalities occurred in the United
States, whch is home of 54
percent of the world’s rental
fleet. For more on the report,
see our IPAF news pages in
this issue.
Manitou appoints
new president
and CEO
The value of construction put in
place in the U.S. came to $930 billion
last year – a +5.3% increase on
2012 with residential sector driving
growth, with a +17.5% increase in
the value of work carried out.
130,000
Total number of expected
attendees at ConExpo 2014
“The forks on the new unit
weigh 2,000 pounds each,” Ahern
told ALH.
But visitors to Xtreme’s stand
should expect much more than
telehandlers. Ahern told ALH
exclusively that those expecting
only telehandlers will be surprised
to see a completely new series
of aerial work platforms featuring
never-before-seen technology. For
full details on ConExpo, see our
Guide in this issue.
100
Number of
exhibitors
already
signed up for APEX in Amsterdam.
Percentage change
in the ALH Share Index
+5.8%
ALH SHARE INDEX: JANUARY 2014
COMPANY
Ashtead Group
H&E Equipment
Haulotte Group
Manitex
Oshkosh Corp
Tanfield Group
Terex Corp
United Rentals
SHARE INDEX
UK£
US$
France€
US$
US$
UK£
US$
US$
Jan 8
7.90
31.40
11.57
14.54
50.25
0.18
40.94
78.78
370.44
SHARE PRICE
Feb 12 % change
8.28
4.81
29.49
-6.08
11.32
-2.16
13.78
-5.23
53.83
7.12
0.15
-16.67
43.76
6.89
82.59
4.84
392.03
+5.8
BY THE NUMBERS
IPAF 2013
accident
statistics
published
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HIGHLIGHTS
NEWS
New Jersey-based rental
company TRICO LIFT has
purchased four JLG 1500SJ
booms. The 150-foot platform
height telescopic booms will be
used for various applications,
including window cleaning and
mobile tower construction.
“Trico Lift serves the MidAtlantic and Midwest, which are
areas of this country that have
resumed and/or maintained
large contracting projects where
these machines are critical - but
perhaps too costly to own,” said
Trico Lift President and CEO
Chris Carmolingo.
Mississippi-based Caterpillar
dealer PUCKETT RENTS
has entered an agreement
with SMARTEQUIP to join
the SmartEquip Network.
The SmartEquip Network
supports more than 100 OEM
brands. Utilizing SmartEquip’s
Integrated Workplace
technology, Puckett will
receive real-time, dynamically
customized product, parts
and service support for its
equipment fleet, as well as
procurement capabilities to
automate electronic purchasing
with its suppliers.
Former Volvo Rents executive
Mike Crouch has been
appointed president and chief
operating officer of ACME LIFT
CO., bringing more than 35
years of rental experience to the
wholesale aerial platform rental
company. Woody Weld remains
chairman and chief executive
officer of Acme.
TRICO LIFT has appointed
Jon Raber as manager of
its Baltimore, Maryland
branch. Raber brings to the
role more than 15 years of
sales and rental experience,
including branch and district
management, and inside and
outside sales roles.
IPAF has issued 500,000 PAL
Cards across the world, the
Federation has announced. Tim
Whiteman said the half million
Powered Access Licences
that have been issued are a
tremendous success for IPAF.
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Platinum names Volvo
Rents ‘Blue Line Rental’
BlueLine Rental is the new name
that Platinum Equity has given to
its recently acquired Volvo Rents.
“The launch of our new identity
represents an exciting milestone
for the company,” said Scott Hall,
president of BlueLine Rental.
“With Platinum Equity’s support,
we have new opportunities
to grow and build on the
fundamentals that have made us
so successful – our commitment
to service and the way we
treat our valued customers and
employees.”
The announcement was made
as the US rental industry gathered
in Orlando for the annual Rental
Show and follows Platinum’s
€800 million acquisition of Volvo
Rents in December last year.
“We have worked closely with
the management team to ensure
a seamless transition and we
are excited to help the business
achieve new levels of success,”
said Louis Samson, the partner at
Platinum Equity Partner who led
the transaction team.
BlueLine rents Volvo compact
equipment. It operates from more
than 130 locations across North
America.
John Patterson retires
from JCB after 43 years
John Patterson has retired from
JCB after 43 years’ service.
Arjun Mirdha will take over as
president and CEO of JCB in
North America, where John
Patterson has led operations
since 2008 as chairman and
CEO. Arjun Mirdha takes over
the roll as president and CEO of
JCB in North America.
Patterson joined JCB in 1971
as a field service engineer and
went on to work in Canada and
America before returning to the
UK in 1988 as managing director
of JCB Service. In 1993, he was
appointed managing director
of JCB Sales before becoming
group CEO – only the third
person in JCB’s history to hold the
position. He served as group CEO
for 10 years before standing down
to head-up the company’s North
American subsidiary, JCB Inc.
“During John’s time as CEO, JCB
achieved unprecedented sales
growth and led the company’s
transformation into a truly global
company,” said JCB chairman
Lord Bamford. I thank John for
his contribution over the past 43
years and am delighted he will
remain a director of the JCB Group
and chairman of the board of the
JCB USA companies.”
Patterson said, “I am proof that
there are no boundaries to career
development at JCB and I have
John Patterson, longtime
president and CEO of JCB in
North America, has retired
from the company.
had an incredible time. JCB
has made excellent progress
in North America in recent
years but there are many more
opportunities to be seized and
I wish Arjun Mirdha well as he
leads the team as president and
CEO of JCB in North America.”
U.S. Battery updates products
U.S. Battery Manufacturing
has added XC2 formulation
to its line of deep-cycle
batteries used in lift and access
machine applications. The XC2
formulation, in conjunction with
the company’s Diamond
Plate Technology,
provides higher initial
capacity and higher total
energy delivery over
the life of the battery.
“Our batteries with XC2
formulation reach full
U.S. Battery Manufacturing has
added XC2 formulation to its
line of deep-cycle batteries.
peak capacity in as few as 25
cycles, while also extending the
service life of the battery,” said
Don Wallace, U.S. Battery CMO/
executive vice president. “This
means that rental companies and
fleets can operate their battery
powered machinery longer on a
full-charge.”
U.S. Battery’s XC2 formulation
is a combination of synthetic
tetrabasic lead sulfate crystal
structures (TTBLS), which allow
flooded lead acid batteries to
reach peak capacity in fewer
cycles, provide higher total
energy delivery, and extend
battery life.
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SCAFFOLDING NEWS
Sales at JLG increased 15 percent
to $668.6 million in the first
quarter of its 2014 financial year,
compared to the same period
last year. The improvement was
primarily driven by increased fleet
replacement in North America
and Europe, said the company,
as well as favorable pricing.
Sales of access equipment,
excluding U.S. military contract
sales, rose 17.2 percent in the
first quarter. “The increase in
aerial work platform unit volumes
in North America was due in
part to the acceleration of some
orders ahead of Tier 4 engine
price increases,” added the
spokesperson.
MANITOU said its access
equipment sales reached record
levels in 2013 although lower
sales of Gehl and Mustang skid
steer loaders in North America
dampened North American
business. The access sales,
together with an overall “marked
increase” in orders from rental
companies, helped the company’s
rough terrain telehandler division
grow by 9 percent to $292.
73 million (€215.2) in the final
quarter of the year, although
the division’s total revenues for
2013 were down 5 percent. The
company does not split out the
value of access equipment sales
at its rough terrain tele division.
UNITED RENTALS is forecasting
revenue growth of between 12.5
percent and 17 percent this year
on the basis that the bulk of
the recovery in non-residential
construction has still to come
and that the rental sector is at
the early stages of a multi-year
growth cycle. The company
posted a 6.2 percent increase in
revenues for 2013 to $4.66 billion
(compared to combined revenues
for United and RSC in 2012). Net
profits for the year were $387
million, up from $75 million in
2012. Fourth quarter revenues
rose 7.1 percent to $1.34 billion,
with net profits of $140 million,
up from $41 million in 2012. The
revenue increases result from a
6.9 percent rise in the volume
of equipment on rent and a 4.2
percent average increase on
rental rates.
IronPlanet forms alliance
with web-based Mascus
On-line used equipment
auction company IronPlanet has
announced a strategic alliance
with Mascus, a web-based market
place for heavy equipment. The
deal will see IronPlanet take a
minority shareholding in Mascus
for an undisclosed amount.
The deal will see the two sites
integrated, allowing sellers on
the Mascus site to pass items on
to IronPlanet for auction. Buyers
on the IronPlanet site meanwhile
will have access to the equipment
listed on Mascus.
“I am excited to be working
with Mascus and continuing to
pioneer and revolutionise how
sellers and buyers connect
worldwide to satisfy the
disposition and acquisition of used
heavy equipment. Our integrated
online marketplaces will provide
unparalleled remarketing services
for our customers,” said Greg
Owens, CEO of IronPlanet. “We’re
excited to bring our 13-plus
years of industry expertise and
innovative technology to support
the needs of Mascus sellers and
buyers.”
According to the company,
IronPlanet has sold more than
Lift-A-Loft
debuts aerial
Lift-A-Loft Corporation has
debuted its ML26 aerial lift. This
unit was specifically designed to
work with MARC (Maintenance
and Retrieval Cart) developed by
Accu-Flex Safety. The system is
designed to work in high-density
warehouse operations where
$3 billion worth of various pieces
of used equipment since it was
established and has built an
audience of 1 million registered
users in almost every country in
the world.
Genie debuted its new 69-inch, bi-energy, hybrid, rough terrain
scissor lift series to a handful of editors at its Moses Lake, WA
facility in January. The company will officially unveil the Genie BE
scissors at The Rental Show, Feb. 9-12 in Orlando. For more on
the unit, see our Scissor Lift feature on page 34.
storage space is maximized with
multi deep rack systems and
smaller aisle ways.
The ML26 offers high angle
rear steering for working in aisles
and proportional drive controls.
This allows the MARC to be
positioned and secured in the rack
structure. Once the unit is locked
in position on the tracks, it can
be released from the ML26. The
operator then simply transfers
to the MARC using a “Y” lanyard
Lift-A-Loft’s ML26 aerial lift.
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“Our alliance with IronPlanet
will further enhance the offerings
and value that Mascus customers
have come to expect from our
online marketplace,” Tim Scholte,
CEO of Mascus added.
system so that they achieve 100
percent tie off. The operator then
uses the cordless drill to drive
the unit back in to the rack. Once
the job has been complete, the
MARC can be driven back to the
ML26 and locked in to position.
After the operator transfers to the
main platform, the unit can be
unlocked from the tracks lifted up
and driven back out of the rack
structure. The ML26 can also
be used for other general facility
maintenance tasks that require
work at elevation.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Dinolift Oy has appointed Petri
Paavolainen as its new managing
director. The appointment will
come into effect on March 1. Petri
has been a member of the board of
directors of Dinolift since 2012.
Karin Nars, who has served
as the managing director of the
company since 2011, will continue
in the company as sales director
and executive chairman of the
board.
“Petri has the right experience
to manage the company in
the coming years. He will help
strengthen our presence in core
markets and expand our footprint
in new markets. I look forward to
the future of Dinolift with great
optimism; with Petri on board we
have a great team in place,” said
Nars.
Before joining Dinolift
Paavolainen worked in Konecranes,
a leading global manufacturer of
material handling equipment and
provider of maintenance services
for the overhead crane industry.
During his 12 years at Konecranes,
Petri held several positions within
the overhead crane company,
most recently as director, head of
business development for Europe.
Petri has extensive experience
in production management, new
market expansion and acquisitions
and is fluent in several various
languages.
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JLG Industries and ProDelta
to end RiRent joint venture
JLG Industries and ProDelta –
owner of Riwal – are closing their
re-rental joint venture RiRent
Europe when the current rental
contracts run out, with no new
customers being taken on.
The companies said in a
joint statement that market
circumstances and positions of
the two companies had changed
from when the venture was
created.
The two have jointly owned
RiRent for 15 years under a 50/50
ownership split.
“After a longstanding
relationship of more than 15
years of cooperation in the
RiRent business, today’s market
circumstances as well as the
market position and operations of
ProDelta and JLG have changed
significantly requiring us to
re-focus our business efforts,”
said Karel Huijser, JLG Industries
managing director and vice
president for EAME, and Willem
Ledeboer, CEO of ProDelta, in a
joint statement. “JLG and ProDelta
will continue to offer their services
to their respective customer
bases independently and we shall
continue to collaborate as good
business partners.”
No further explanation of the
closure was given. In Riwal’s
case it is now operating
throughout Europe and therefore
competing with many of RiRent’s
customers.
■ Ramirent is selling its
aerial platform maintenance
operation in Finland to
specialist company RostokTekniikka (R-T). Under the deal
R-T will maintain Ramirent’s
aerial platform fleet in Finland,
with 20 Ramirent staff
switching employment to R-T.
Based in Espoo, R-T sells and
maintains aerial platforms and
telehandlers, with a particular
focus on Genie models. It
employs 35 people and has
projected revenues of around
€14 million this year.
HIGHLIGHTS
Petri Paavolainen takes over
as Dinolift managing director
■ An under bridge inspection
unit from Italian manufacturer
Barin is working on Australia’s
Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
(DBCT). The specially designed
unit, a Barin AB 16/S, is being
used to assist maintenance
crews checking the underside
of the jetty at the port. The
unit is truck-mounted on a
Scania P400 Lb 8x4 HNB
chassis and has a bucket-type
aerial platform with a capacity
of 661 pounds, which can
work both under bridge and
overhead.
■ The damage caused by
the wide-spread flooding that
has hit the UK this winter
could cost the economy
up to £630 million ( 768
million), according to an
estimate from accountant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC). PwC insurance partner
Mohammad Khan said further
damage was expected.
Mills to invest heavily in access
Mills Estruturas e Serviços de Engenharia S.A. (Mills) will spend 73
percent of its rental capex budget for 2014 on aerial platforms and
telehandlers, amounting to R$169 million.
In the capital expenditure figures released recently, the heavy
construction segment of the Brazilian rental company is set to receive
R$37 million, while the real estate segment will get R$25 millon bringing a total expenditure of R$231 million across the three business
areas.
This is in sharp contrast to last year’s projected capex figures released
in January 2013. Then, access equipment and telehandlers were set to
receive R$59.6 million during 2013, while real estate would take R$53.8
million and construction R$26million.
After a 15-year joint venture,
JLG and ProDelta are closing
their re-rental operation.
Sérgio Kariya, managing director of Mills’ rental division.
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HIGHLIGHTS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
■ Ralf Hartmann has joined
Snorkel as district manager
for central Europe. He will be
initially responsible for managing
the dealer network in Germany,
Austria and Switzerland, as well
as developing relationships with
the rental industry in the region.
Hartmann will report to Enrique
Garcia Delgado, regional sales
manager for Europe.
■ Netherlands-based rental firm
Peinemann Holding has sold its
Dutch forklift dealer Crepa Group
to UniCarriers Europe. Crepa
Group, which is a distributor for
Catlift, operates a sales network
across Belgium and Holland.
UniCarriers Europe, the regional
subsidiary of Tokyo-based
UniCarriers Corp, has specialized
in the sale of used warehouse
forklift products.
Russian market
expanded by 18
percent in 2013
The Russian equipment rental
market grew by 18 percent in 2013
according to rental consultant and
training organization RusRental.
The consultant said the number
of rental companies in the country
is growing rapidly – there are
now 4,000 companies in its rental
directory compared to 1,000 in
2010 – and that rental companies
had benefited from major
infrastructure projects such as
preparations for the Sochi Winter
Olympics.
Trends in the market include
increased activity in the small tools
and equipment sector and a move
toward cooperation and alliances
between small and medium sized
rental companies.
“As a result of the on-going
market changes, small- and
medium-sized Russian rental
TCA supplies
Baku Airport
The New Delhi Police
headquarters has a new
look. The building’s wall now
boasts the largest mural of
Mahatma Gandhi in India.
The portrait, spread over
a gigantic 150 foot by 38
foot wall, has been painted
by German graffiti artist
Hendrik Beikirch, along with
Delhi-based artist Anpu. The
mural was part of a larger
street art festival that took
place in the capital and was
finished on January 30, the
anniversary of Gandhi’s
death. “The painting called
for the artists to work at
elevated heights and to do
this they used our Genie
S-125 telescopic boom. It
enabled the painters to work
safely and create a landmark
in India’s capital,” said a
Genie spokesperson.
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Denmark-based TCA Lift has
delivered two Falcon Spider
machines to Baku Airport in
Azerbaijan for maintenance work at
its new terminal.
The order included a Falcon
Spider FS290 with a 95-foot (29 m)
working height and a Falcon Spider
FS320Z with a 104-foot (32 m)
working height and a Z-boom, up
and over function.
The new terminal in Baku
International Airport is designed to
handle three million passengers
annually, with passenger
operations spread over two floors.
companies have started creating
cooperative business unions
to be able to take part in large
construction projects and to
become more competitive,” said
the consultant.
Pekkaniska rental in Russia.
UK’s HSE issues Genie
Z-135/70 safety alert
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert
stating that all Genie Z-135/70 booms must be calibrated correctly and
those that have not been should be removed from service.
The advice comes during the HSE’s investigation into the collapse
of a Z-135/70 belonging to Kimberly Access at one of its depots close
to London, UK, in June last year. The operator died as a result of the
incident.
It follows a statement from the HSE in January, in which it confirmed it
was currently basing its investigations on the calibration of the machine
in question.
“The emerging findings from the HSE indicate that the operational
stability of a Z-135/70 may be compromised by the incorrect
measurement of the boom angle sensors,” said the latest statement.
It adds that the boom “became unstable and overturned whilst it was
working at or very close to its maximum height. In order to minimize
the risks of overturn, the machine safety devices and sensors must
be configured as per manufacturer’s settings, as prescribed by the
manufacturer in their Safety Bulletin 130005 dated July 29, 2013.
“Any machines for which the required calibration checks have
not been completed should be removed from service. Following the
completion of checks, the machines should continue to be inspected,
serviced and maintained as per the manufacturer’s requirements.
“Work regarding the manufacturer’s safety notice should only be
carried out in accordance with the recommendations in the machine
service manual i.e. on firm level ground, with suitable environmental
conditions etc.
“Prior to any functional checks being undertaken by an operator using
the platform controls, as part of the manufacturer’s listed inspections,
calibration of the angle sensors should be confirmed from ground
level using an inclinometer. The use of test weights might also be
appropriate.”
The ground level will be serviced
by the FS320Z, while the FS290
wheel version is to be used to
maintain the shopping and leisure
The new terminal in Baku
International Airport is
designed to handle three million
passengers annually, with
passenger operations spread
over two floors.
areas on the first floor.
“The Falcons were chosen
due to the dual power system
and the double jib,” said Brian
Falck Schmidt, sales manager at
TCA LIFT. “It was clear from the
beginning that the double jib offers
nothing but perfect access to the
triangular shape of the building
with its rounded edge and semitransparent roof.”
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INTERVIEW
Ready and Able
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New JJersey
staple since the mid ‘80s,
Able Equipment continues
to expand its footprint and
rental offerings. Lindsey
Anderson reports.
S
teve Laganas, co-founder and treasurer
of Able Equipment, doesn’t shy away
from the fact that Able started out as
a rigging company. In 1986, the company
was involved with New York construction
and industrial markets and provided rigging
services to customers. Able had been called
upon to dismantle a tower that was being used
to test radar for a local company, but it needed
equipment beyond its scope – it needed access
equipment.
“We decided at that point that we wanted
to venture into new opportunities,” Laganas
says. “That’s how we go started with the aerial
division. When we were hired to dismantle
that tower, we needed aerial lifts and that’s
how we got started with the knowledge of
the aerial side of business. We sought out
suppliers, started to buy equipment and rent it
out to our customers and then looked for new
opportunities and customers.”
The company originally started with Condor
lifts and then quickly added JLG and Genie
units. “We saw the writing on the wall,”
Laganas says of the aerial industry.
After a typical winter storm, Able’s
yard is pictured here covered in snow.
In 2013, Able invested in $13 million worth of
equipment and the company says it expects to
do at least $6.5 million of capex this year, with
80 percent of that $6.5 million going toward
aerial equipment. Able currently has two Genie
180-foot booms on order and they are looking
to purchase two to three more 150-foot booms.
“We’re top heavy on the heavier iron more so
than the smaller iron when it comes to aerials,”
Laganas says. “However, we will purchase
more 20-foot, 26-foot and 32-foot scissor units
as well as some more rough terrains from
Genie, as well.”
While Able doesn’t have specific jobs that are
requiring the tall booms, Laganas says the big
units will be used for bridge work in the New
York, New Jersey and Philadelphia areas. “We
anticipate having those units in work on that
type of construction,” he says.
It’s obvious Able is experiencing growth – not
just refleeting. The company had a 35 percent
increase in rental revenues from 2012 to 2013
and while they remain somewhat humble about
2014’s expectations, Laganas notes a new
location will help the company extend its reach.
“We don’t really know what to expect for
2014 but we are opening up in a new market
and we’re looking forward to work in Philly,”
he says. “While we experienced an increase in
market share, that was predominantly in New
York, and maybe a little in New Jersey. I like
to try and be modest about the growth we’ll
see in 2014. We are anticipating a 20 percent
increase in rental revenues.”
Able has a number of ReachMaster lifts,
including these two FS138 and FS121s.
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14/02/2014 09:30:33
INTERVIEW
Able at a glance
While the rental company has a number of
boom and scissor lifts, it also has a growing
‘nice’ section of equipment.
TELEHANDLERS
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JLG G12-55A
JLG G5-18A
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FS95
FS105
FS138
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January alone for the company saw a 25
percent increase over the same time last year.
In January of 2013, the company saw a 43
percent jump over the same period year before,
which Laganas attributes to the work left
behind in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
The company already has a lease signed
in Pennsauken, NJ which is just outside of
Philadelphia. The location will serve the Philly
markets. Despite the regional expansion, Able
has no plans to reach further into other areas
of the U.S.
“We’re expecting an increase in business due
to grabbing market share from a variety of the
other companies that provide certain services,”
Laganas says. “It’s the increase in the amount
of projects we see on the board. It’s grabbing
market share and also having a robust year for
construction in New York.”
Laganas says work in the Hudson Yards –
New York’s second-largest privately funded
construction project outside of Rockefeller
Center years ago– will be one of the company’s
bigger projects to supply equipment, but that
bridge and general construction work is what
keeps Able at the top.
“Our rental rates are up over last year,” he
says. “The most we were down in total rental
rates was 12 percent, which was very good
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and while rental rates were affected, we
anticipate being able to raise our rates in 2014
a couple percentage points.”
Laganas attributes the semi-steady business
during the downturn to its focus on service.
“The way we’re growing is because of our level
of service,” he says. “New York rebounds a lot
quicker than a lot of other places. We’re the
last to fall and the first to rise.”
Outlook
For the coming year, Able will continue
to monitor growing sectors, including the
telehandler market, which the company saw a
rebound in rentals for in 2013.
“We have stepped into higher capacities,”
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consisting of booms and scissor, says its
success is in thanks to relationships.
“We try to build relationships with
customers,” Laganas says. “Independents
have an advantage in markets like New York
mainly because we’re way more nimble than
the larger companies. Anybody who wants to
speak to either myself or anybody else that
makes decisions can get us at any time and
at any moment’s notice. New York is definitely
different than other parts of the county in
respect to response time. We respond quicker.
We have great repair capabilities. We respond
to deliveries fast. The people who work for us
are company people. They are really dedicated
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to our goals.”
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14/02/2014 09:31:06
CONEXPO GUIDE
The biggest North American construction trade show is set to
take over March 4-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ALH has
compiled a comprehensive rundown of everything access-related.
Show stopper
C
onExpo-Con/Agg 2014 is expected to
bring in more than 130,000 visitors
from across the globe who will descend
upon 2,400 exhibitors March 4-8 at the Las
Vegas Convention Center. From indoor exhibits
to outdoor lots, attendees will have more than
2.3 million square feet of new equipment and
products to peruse and explore.
Access, Lift & Handlers has learned of some
ground – or shall we say, sky – breaking new
pieces of equipment from Haulotte Group, JLG
Industries, Inc., MEC Aerial Work Platforms,
Snorkel, Skyjack, Terex Aerial Work Platforms,
Xtreme Manufacturing and many, many more.
While you’re out pounding pavement, stop by
KHL GROUP’S BOOTH S-3498 in the Silver Lot.
KHL is the publisher of Access, Lift & Handlers,
Access International, International Rental News,
American Cranes & Transport and many more
global titles. At our booth you can meet editorial
and sales staff and pick up the latest issues of
the magazines.
ConExpo follows World of Concrete and The
Rental Show, but it is sure to be the launching
ground for all sorts of new and innovative aerial
work platforms, telehandlers, masts and hoists
and scaffolding. If you’re going vertical, there’s
bound to be a machine at ConExpo for you.
In order to make the guide as digestible
as possible, ALH has organized its content
alphabetically by manufacturer name. SSee you
at the show.
AUTEC (S-6773) will display new solutions of
the Dynamic radio control series as well as other
products.
The Dynamic series is specifically designed
for the safe remote control of mobile hydraulic
machinery for the construction and off-highway
sectors. It includes four transmitting unit
models: FJS, FJL, FJM and FJR, distinguishing
from one another for the number and
arrangement of commands. All of them can
send both proportional and digital commands
and receive Data Feedback messages from the
machine that appear on a graphic display and/
or through signalling LEDs. Information to be
displayed on the screen is sent to the receiving
unit via the CAN bus; the receiving unit
takes care of sending the information
to the transmitting unit via
radio link. All the
transmitting units
can be
Custom Equipment will show a range of
its products at ConExpo.
About ConExpo
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 4 to Saturday, March 8, 2014
TIMES:
Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE:
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
JLG will debut the world’s largest
self-propelled boom lift, the 191foot working height 1850SJ.
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Exhibitors
Elliott will show a number of aerial work
platform solutions at ConExpo.
matched with an analog and/or CAN receiver.
Autec Dynamic series receivers include CRS,
ARS, ARM and ADD, that differ from one another
for the number of functions available and the
specific application they are designed for.
CUSTOM EQUIPMENT (G-1725), which
manufactures the Hy-Brid Lifts line of scissors,
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will show its complete range of manual and
self-propelled lifts. The company specializes in
lightweight, low-level access with platform and
working heights of up to 20 feet.
The push-around models on display will be
the HB-P3.6 and HB-P4.5, designed to meet
CE standards. The ANSI standard models
HB-P527 and HB-P827 will not be on
display, the company says.
In the self-propelled segment, the
company will show its latest scissor lift
models which include the HB-830 and HB-1230.
The scissor lifts feature a zero-turn drive system
designed for optimum maneuverability, large
working platform and a low entry height with
lightweight design.
The company will also be showing the
HB-1030 and HB-1430 “workhorse machines”
that offer users higher lifting capacities while
maintaining a lightweight footprint, the company
says. Visitors should expect even more.
ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY (G-1108)
plans to showcase several new BoomTruck
truck-mounted units and HiReach material
handling aerial work platform solutions at
ConExpo. The company will feature material
handling telescopic AWPs with 115-foot to 215foot working heights.
Access International (AI) (KHL Group)
S-3498 Silver Lot 1-2
Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) (KHL Group)
Altec
G-1827 Gold lot
ANMOPyC
L-20030 Grand Lobby
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
L-20051 Grand Lobby
G-2765 Gold Lot
Bluelift (dealer ReachMaster)
Caterpillar Inc
G-1015 Gold Lot
Cummins Inc
S-84808 South 3-4
Custom Equipment
G-1725 Gold Lot
Dieci North America
G-2175 Gold Lot
Deutz Corporation
S-84620 South 3-4
Doka
G-1093 Gold Lot
Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment
G-1501 Gold Lot
Elliott Equipment Company G-1108 Gold Lot
Equipment Parts Wholesale G-2965 Gold Lot
EZ Scaffold
G-2977 Gold Lot
G-2765 Gold lot
Falcon (dealer ReachMaster)
Federal Signal Corp (Owner of Bronto Skylift)
P-90723 Platinum Hall
Geda USA, LLC
C-53090 Central 3-5
Gehl Company
N-12605 North Hall
Haulotte Group
G-1531 Gold Lot
Hydro Mobile
H-608 LVH Pavilion
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
G-1817 Gold Lot
International Rental News (IRN) (KHL Group)
IMDER TURKEY Construction Equipment
Distributors & Manufacturers Association
S-60208 South Lobby
IronPlanet
C-40064 Central 3-5
JCB Inc
G-1559 Gold Lot
Jiangsu Shenxi Construction Machinery Co.,
Ltd.
H-204 LVH Pavilion
JLG Industries
G-1037 Gold Lot
Junjin csm
S-63451 South 1-2
KHL Group
Kohler Engines
P-7127 Platinum Lot
Kubota Engine America S-84608 South 3-4
Layher USA
S-6842 Silver Lot 4
Little Giant Ladder Systems
H-130 LVH Pavilion
Load Systems International G-2761 Gold Lot
LUBE-A-BOOM
G-2760 Gold Lot
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Gehl’s RS10-55 telehandler.
Along with its HiReach and BoomTruck
products, Elliott will display new accessories
including an AWP hydraulic intensifier, wireless
remote control solutions, a new hydraulic
yoke BoomTruck AWP, and much more, the
company says. The products will target a range
of industries including oilfield service, electrical
transmission construction, mining, general
construction and facility maintenance.
Exhibitors continued
Machinery & Equipment Access
L-20004
Grand Lobby
Magni Telescopic Handlers (dealer Manitex)
G-2115 Gold Lot
Manitex International
G-2115 Gold Lot
Manitou Group
N-12605 North Hall
MEC Aerial Work Platforms S-6148 Silver Lot 4
Merlo (dealer AMS-Merlo) S-4200 Silver Lot 1-2
MOBA Corporation
C-50063 Central 3-5
Niftylift Inc
G-2084 Gold Lot
Ommelift (Tracked Lifts Inc)
PB Liftehnick
G-2765 Gold Lot
Palfinger North America Group
Pettibone
Pilosio
S-6848 Silver Lot 4
ReachMaster, Inc (Representing: Bluelift; Falcon; PB
Lifttehnick)
G-2765 Gold Lot
Ruthmann (showing on the Time Manufacturing Company
booth)
Scaffold & Access Industry Association Lobby
S-60127 South
Skyjack
G-1837 Gold Lot
Snorkel
STROS-Sedlcanske Strojirny, a.s.
Terex Corporation
G-1047 Gold Lot
Teupen USA, Inc.
Time Manufacturing Company
Tracked Lifts Inc
G-2084 Gold Lot
TVH
C-40216 Central 2
PM North America LLC S-4782 Silver Lot 1-2
Palfinger North America Group
Pilosio Spa
S-6848 Silver Lot 4
Point-of-Rental
S-65405 South 1-2
Wacker Neuson Corp S-4452 Silver Lot 1-2
Xtreme Manufacturing S-4224 Silver Lot 1-2
Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co., Ltd
S-6445
GEHL (N-12605) is introducing an optional
lifting hook for select Gehl RS Series telescopic
handler models. The lift hook option provides a
secure lifting point for transporting suspended
loads without the use of an additional
attachment. The lifting hook is mounted on
the telescopic handler boom tip and allows
placement of loads with or without the standard
fork carriage attached to the machine. This
attachment has the same lift capacity and load
zone ranges as the standard fork and carriage.
The lift hook is strategically located as to not
interfere with the proper operation of other
available attachments. It can also be installed in
the field by replacing only one pin.
HAULOTTE GROUP’S (G-1531) big ConExpo
launch will be its HT67 RTJ (HT23 RTJ)
telescopic boom for the North American market.
The HT67 RTJ has a platform working height
of 67 feet, 5 inches, horizontal outreach of 60
feet, 5 inches, about 3 feet more than industry
standards, the company says.
Optional dual load capacity offers lifting
capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, and a fast lifting
Haulotte will
launch its HT67
RTJ (HT23 RTJ)
telescopic boom
to the North
American market.
Some of the Gehl RS Series telescopic
handlers will now have optional lifting
hook attachments.
speed of just 56 seconds to full height. The unit
also feature fully proportional and simultaneous
movements.
Also displayed on the Haulotte Group stand
will be the HA130 JRT (HA41 PX-NT) articulating
boom. The unit features a maximum outreach of
65 feet, 4 inches and up to three simultaneous
and proportional movements with a nonrestricted working area.
Also on show will be the HA51 JRT (HA41
PX-NT) articulating boom, which features
continuous 360-degree turntable rotation,
zero tail swing, fly jib motion and 180-degree
platform rotation. Four wheels drive and steer,
a 16-inch ground clearance and a hydraulic
differential lock system give “exceptional
all-terrain performance,” Haulotte says, with
gradeability up to 50 percent.
The company’s compact diesel scissor, the
2668 RT (C12DX), will be on hand. The unit
features an 11-foot, 6-inch turning radius and a
drive speed of 3.4 mph.
The company also plans to show its optimum
1930 E (Optimum 8) and Compact 3947 E
(Compact 14) electric scissors and Star 26J
(Star 10) electric vertical mast.
The INTERNATIONAL POWERED ACCESS
FEDERATION (G-1817) will feature a live demo
to promote the safe and effective use of aerial
work platforms when carrying out temporary
work at height near power lines. This draws
on data from IPAF’s accident reporting project
ons are
which indicates that electrocutions
ties
the single largest cause of fatalities
to AWP operators in the U.S.
IPAF is sharing the
8,000-square-foot Lift
Safety Zone with the National
Commission for the Certification
perts
of Crane Operators (NCCCO). Experts
from both organizations will be present
to provide advice with the help of live machine
demonstrations.
Information about the operator eLearning
module and the AWPs for Managers training
course, among other offerings, will be on show.
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JCB (G-1559) plans to unveil a new compact
telehandler model at ConExpo 2014 to fleshout to its Hi-Viz Loadall range for construction
applications.
The 525-60 features a maximum lift
height of 20 feet and a load capacity of
5,500 pounds. The 525-60 is 5 feet, 10
inches wide and 6 feet, 3 inches tall,
allowing access to multi-story parking
and operation in tight quarters. The 52560 Hi-Viz replaces the 524-50, 527-55 and
the 520-50 rear-engine models, with a modern
side-engine mount design. This permits a low
boom pivot point for maximum stability and
increased visibility to the rear and across the the
unit's boom structure.
Powered by a new Tier 4 Final, 2.5-litre, JCB
Diesel by Kohler 4-cylinder engine, the 52560 delivers 74hp (55kW). As with other JCB
engines, there is no requirement for a diesel
particulate filter or an SCR system to meet
the Tier 4 Final emissions regulations. This
means that the JCB machine has a service-free
emissions control system, reducing operating
costs and complexity for customers.
A two-speed hydrostatic transmission offers
travel speeds of up to 16 mph. Equipped with
an 21 gpm hydraulic pump, the machine
delivers auxiliary hydraulic power for a sideshift
attachment carriage. Customers can choose
between JCB’s Q-fit carriage or a universal
skid steer compatible attachment interface for
ultimate versatility and fleet acceptance.
All boom functions are controlled by a single
JLG’s 450AJ has an
elevated platform
height of 45 feet
and platform
capacity of 500
pounds.
JCB will debut a
new telehandler
at ConExpo, the
525-60.
servo lever joystick, with proportional control of
the two-stage boom extension allowing smooth
operation and fine control for the operator. The
machine is available with a choice of canopy
or fully glazed cab, with the option of air
conditioning.
Serviceability is much improved with the
side-mounted engine installation and, depending
on territory, the machine can be supplied with
JCB’s LiveLink telematic monitoring system
for maximum fleet visibility and maintenance
control. Options include full road light kits and
screen guards for harsh working environments.
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. (G-1037) will debut
the world’s largest self-propelled boom lift, the
191-foot working height 1850SJ Ultra boom.
The 1850SJ has a platform height of 185 feet
and features 80 feet of horizontal outreach.
The telescopic boom lift relies on a five-section
boom and a telescopic jib to provide operators
with unprecedented access in a variety of
applications that require high-reach versatility.
The 1850SJ features an all-new chassis,
which, with the help of hydraulics and protected
cylinders on each axle, can be extended to
provide stability on the jobsite or retracted in
one minute to narrow width for transporting on
the highway with only an over-weight permit.
When fully extended, the width of the chassis
expands from 8 feet, 2 inches to 16 feet, 6.5
inches. Three steering modes enhance the
maneuverability of this big boom, similar to the
other Ultra Booms from JLG.
JLG will also introduce the new H340AJ
hybrid boom – the industry’s first true hybrid
boom. The H340AJ hybrid boom lift combines
an environmentally friendly diesel engine with
a 48-volt electric power system. Designed
to do everything a diesel machine does, the
H340AJ meets customer demand for a lift that
uses less fuel, generates less noise (less than
69 decibels), and is environmentally friendly.
Direct AC electric drive reduces the number
of hydraulic hoses and fittings as well as the
potential for leaks. Battery-only operation allows
the H340AJ to be used indoors and in other
emissions-free areas. The H340AJ features a
platform height of 34 feet, a 17-foot up-andover reach, and a platform capacity of 500
pounds. With steel hoods to increase durability,
the H340AJ is ideal for general contractors,
facility managers, painters, and electrical
contractors, among others.
The company will also introduce a new
member to its LiftPod family, the FT140. It
features a platform height of 14 feet and a
working height of 20 feet, offering a solution
to ladders and scaffolding for facility, safety
JLG’s G5-18A super compact telehandler
features a 127-inch turning radius.
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Making history.
It’s not just a slogan. It’s what we’re doing. Making history with the safest, most
dependable, rugged rough terrain telescopic handlers in the world. New models that
continue to push the envelope of what is possible. Our XR6538 is our largest model
yet, which can lift an incredible 65,000 lbs. After a little over a decade of fulfilling our
customer’s needs, the new kid on the block is now standing toe-to-toe with the
established brands in our industry.
Making history with our incredibly versatile Xtreme Cube system, which
can be designed to meet virtually any need; office, restrooms, storage,
maintenance facilities, lunch rooms, retail complex, and many more.
The near endless configurations and variety of options make our
Xtreme Cube system the future of modular building solutions.
Making history with Snorkel, an iconic brand. Revitalizing
a proud, innovative company, with new life, new models,
new levels of customer satisfaction, and a new direction.
As we support the thousands of Snorkel legacy models in
the field with improved parts availability and online ordering
solutions, our engineers are hard at work developing new
products which are soon to debut.
We invite you to visit our booth, and see how our range of
Xtreme and Snorkel products can best fit your needs. So we
can make history, together.
Don Ahern
Xtreme Manufacturing
Snorkel
Making History
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managers, contractors, and trade professionals.
Workers can move hands-free in a 360-degree
range of motion in an enclosed platform that
includes a lanyard anchorage point. The three
lightweight components minimize storage
space and make for simple assembly and ease
of transport. The FT140 is powered by a new
dual 36V lithium-ion battery system, providing
dependable performance and a convenient work
tray to increase jobsite productivity.
JLG has also upgraded the T32E Toucan mast
boom lift with a “ground-up” redesign. Designed
with 80 percent fewer hoses and fittings
than its predecessor, the T32E requires less
maintenance and has fewer leak points, making
for less complexity for owners and operators.
The T32E also includes a direct electric drive
instead of a hydraulic drive, for more efficient
use. Duty cycles are improved, allowing for
greater operator productivity.
The company will introduce redesigns of
compact crawler X500AJ and X600AJ booms.
Both feature a 500-pound capacity – an
enhancement over previous models. In addition,
Manitou will show the MHT 10255.
MEC Aerial Work Platform’s
new RT 6092RT scissor lift.
both compact crawler booms have improved
work envelopes. Redesigned with an increased
capacity, the X500AJ and X600AJ have added a
new two-person platform as standard, and the
platform weight capacity has increased from
450 pounds to 500 pounds, enabling operators
to include more materials on the platform
for increased jobsite efficiency. The X500AJ
features a 56-foot working height and 50-foot
platform, and weighs 4,800 pounds. The X600AJ
unit features a 66-foot working height with a
60-foot platform height and weighs only 6,200
pounds. Both are 15 feet long and less than six
feet high with the outrigger pads in position,
making them suitable for driving through single
doors.
JLG will also have its super-compact G5-18A
telehandler on display which was redesigned
in 2013. It features a 127-inch turning radius
and a stowed height of less than 76 inches. The
machine also offers a variety of attachments for
versatility in handling jobsite challenges. The
G5-18A features a maximum lift height up to
18 feet, an extended outreach of 11 feet, and a
5,500-pound maximum lifting capacity.
Lastly, JLG will have its 450AJ boom lift on
display as well as its G12-55A telehandler; the
20MVL drivable vertical mast machine; and the
1932RS and 3248RS scissor lifts. The company
will have team members on hand to discuss its
new G10 telehandler reconditioning program as
well as JLG Ground Support services.
MANITOU NORTH AMERICA (N-12605) will
show the MHT 10225 telescopic handler with a
49,500-pound maximum capacity. The MHT is
designed for applications requiring heavier lift
capacity such as mining, quarries, heavy bridge
construction or steel erection.
The MHT 10225 is powered by a 175 hp Tier
III Mercedes turbo diesel engine and is equipped
with a two speed hydrostatic transmission for
maneuverability and ease of operation. The
manufacturer says it has excellent drawbar pull
equating to good rough terrain performance.
A high output load sensing hydraulic system
capable of performing three simultaneous
movements with no loss of speed.
MEC AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS (S-6148)
will introduce a 60-foot rough terrain scissor to
compete with European-produced models.
The MEC 6092RT is the largest scissor to be
manufactured in North America and joins the
MEC ‘92’ Ultra-Deck rough terrain scissor lift
series. It is based on the existing MEC 5492RT,
which up until now has been North America’s
tallest production scissor lift.
“The 6092RT takes large platform scissor lifts
to heights that have been designated only for
boom lifts, in the North American market,” says
a company spokesman.
The MEC 6092RT comes equipped with 24.6foot Ultra-Deck platform with dual slide decks,
a turbo charged diesel Kubota engine, MEC’s
exclusive Quad-Trax full time 4-wheel drive,
oscillating axle, automatic levelling outriggers
and engine slide out module.
“The justification behind the 6092RT is to
address the highly priced European competitive
models,” says Jim Tolle MEC director of
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international markets. “We have recognized a
large gap in the large deck European scissor
lift product range versus the large deck North
American product range. You go from the
aggressively priced North American made
scissor lift, which up until now, has been
limited by height to the highly priced European
made scissor lift. Until now the few meters of
increased height would cost the customer a
50-100 percent premium over a North American
made machine.”
Tolle adds that the idea is not to displace
‘European-style’ large deck scissors lift, but
to offer a lower cost alternative with return on
investment being a major consideration.
“For our North American customers the
6092RT takes the operator to a 6 story level
that up until now has been deemed a boom
lift category with small compact platforms,”
Tolle says. “Our customers have already made
commitments to pre-product units, as a result
of our second quarter 2014 production date
limiting the amount produced we plan to sell out
of this new model early in 2014.”
OMMELIFT (G-2048) will display its 2750
RXBDJ tracked platform. Its rubber-tracked
undercarriage, coupled with Kubota diesel
engine, allows the lifts to traverse soft muddy
terrain, hilly lawns and delicate indoor surfaces
of all types with ease and without any impact,
the company says.
Battery power, rechargeable from either
mains or by the diesel engine generator,
offers clean and pollution-free use indoors
and greatly increases fuel efficiency of the
diesel engine by being a true Hybrid system.
Compact dimensions allow access through tight
passages, while variable spread outriggers and
deployment ability on slopes up to 22 degrees
assure that a safe work configuration always
can be found.
PILOSIO (S-6848) will show its MP
multidirectional scaffolding system that utilizes
tube and joint scaffolding products. A special
washer welded to the vertical uprights offers
four orthogonal fastenings for stringers and it
has an additional four slotted holes that allow
fastening using variable angles over almost
360 degrees. In addition the hooking system
Ommelift’s tracked
platform 2750 RXBDJ.
with wedge and washer is easy to lock and
very quick during assembly and disassembly.
The MP can be used as facade scaffolding
for maintenance and a wide range of other
applications.
REACHMASTER (G-2765) is representing two
new manufacturers as well as new models from
the current lineup.
One of them is PB Lifttehnick with its ultracompact segment and cross-over scissors.
On display from its ultra-compact category is
a 4-foot-wide product with 74 feet of working
height. The second unit on display is a crossover all electric 4x4 scissor lift series with work
heights up to 72 feet. These battery-driven
lifts will be highlighting green technology and
eliminate the need for diesel powered units.
ReachMaster will also show new models from
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its current lineup of manufacturers:
Bluelift will present its 59-foot B59 tracked
crawler, which like its best-selling B72 model
will be available in three versions, including
a full lithium battery version, and the combo
version, which features lithium batteries and
combustion engine. The B59 is 32 inches wide,
and will go through a single door.
From the Falcon line is an updated version of
the FS105-Z. The combination of an articulating
lower section with a telescoping upper boom
and jib has proven to be popular in many
outdoor applications, says the ReachMaster. It
will include a new remote control system that
will be available on all Falcons in the future.
ReachMaster will also show a new model from
Winlet, the glass and window handler that allows
one person to pick up, carry and install windows
up to 1,310 pounds.
RUTHMANN (S-3200) will be at Conexpo with
its North American sales and service partner
Time Manufacturing Company.
They will be presenting a Ruthmann T 175A
mounted onto a Freightliner 4-axle chassis.
The T 175 A is a kit version of the Height
Performance STEIGER T 540. The picture shows
the T 175A mounted onto a Freightliner 3-axle
chassis – which Time presented at the ICUEE
trade show in Louisville, KY in October 2013.
SKYJACK (G-1837) will unveil a new
rough terrain scissor lift and updated Tier 4i
telehandlers at ConExpo.
The new SJ6832 RTE electric rough-terrain
scissor lift allows users to “easily switch
between indoor and outdoor use while its
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Both the SJ 12 and SJ 16
(pictured here) vertical mast
lifts from Skyjack will be on
display.
emission-free operation
makes it well-suited to
projects, regions or countries
where machinery pollution restrictions are in
place,” Skyjack says. To simplify operator and
service training, the SJ6832 RTE was built
on the same chassis as the existing diesel
and dual fuel SJ6832 RT units. This decision
allows those already familiar with the highly
popular traditionally-powered SJ6832 RT lifts to
experience a “seamless transition” to the
electrically powered unit.
From the telehandler line, the
updated ZB2044 will feature a Tier
4i engine. The maximum capacity
20,000-pound telehandler features a threesection boom and a maximum lifting height
of 44 feet. The ZB2044 will be joined by the
VR1056 telehandler, which is also now Tier 4i
compliant. The VR1056 has a maximum payload
of 10,000 pounds and a maximum lift height of
56 feet.
Brad Boehler, president of Skyjack, says the
company’s booth is designed to highlight the
breadth of Skyjack’s product lines, while the
machines themselves emphasized the focus on
simplicity and reliability.
“As our product line grows, we want to use
trade shows like ConExpo to demonstrate the
Snorkel will have
its A46JRT on
display.
wider offering we’re able to
support our customers with,”
Boehler says. “Of course we’re
showing some of our trademark
scissor lifts, and then we’ve got
some interesting machines
from our articulating and
straight boom lines, plus the
vertical lifts and our popular
telehandlers. Our focus remains
on making the most reliable
products that are the simplest to
operate and maintain. We’re also
highlighting our refurbishment
services that offer even longer
working lives to Skyjack
products, plus showcasing
some stories of decades-old
Skyjack scissor lifts that we
discovered during our Quest
2013 contest last year.”
The telescopic booms the company is showing
include the SJ45T, that has a capacity of 500
pounds and a platform height of 45 feet; and
the SJ66T, that has a platform height of 66
feet. Both these telescopic boom lifts will be
Tier IV Final complaint and feature Skyjack’s
exclusive axle-based 4WD system for superior
performance on rough terrain.
Additional Skyjack products include the SJ46
AJ and SJ63 AJ articulating booms which offer
a platform height of 46 feet and of 63 feet,
respectively. Both machines are equipped with
an axle-based 4WD for superior traction and
a rear-axle hydraulic differential lock/unlock
switch, allowing the operator to lock the rear
differential on rough terrain or unlock it to make
tight turns without leaving tire marks on tarmac
or concrete surfaces.
Both the SJ 12 and SJ 16 vertical mast
lifts will also be on display. Rounding out the
company’s product line-up are the DC electric
scissor lifts SJIII3219, SJIII 4626 and SJIII 4632,
each of which are electrically powered, quiet
with zero emissions and able to work in the
tightest of spaces which has helped make these
the world’s top-selling aerial work platforms.
Lastly, a reconditioned SJ7127 RT rough
terrain scissor lift originally built in 2005
will be split 50/50 showing original versus
reconditioned state, providing visitors a vivid
example of how Skyjack’s rebuilding program
can “breathe new life into older machines.”
Skyjack’s reconditioning program for older
machines includes inspection of all welds, a
new paint and decal package, and replacement
of all assorted filters, belts, pins, bushings and
other engine parts to assure that each machine
is restored to original OEM standards before it is
returned with a reconditioned warranty.
Skyjack will also proudly share and exhibit its
new Apple and Android-based app that allows
customers to choose the right Skyjack product
for their particular application, together will full
specification and product feature information.
SNORKEL (S-4218) is once again showcasing
an impressive line-up of products at the show.
The company is displaying machines from all of
its product categories, including popular models
such as the A46JRT articulating rough terrain
boom; A38E all-electric articulating boom;
Speed Level rough terrain lift; and M1230E selfpropelled mast lift.
This is the first major global trade show
for Snorkel since Nevada-based telehandler
producer Xtreme Manufacturing LLC became its
majority shareholder. Xtreme and Snorkel will
share a booth.
TEREX CORP. (G-1047) will show a range
of products and services at its exhibit that is
designed to introduce the its latest products
and reinforce its commitment to delivering
customer-driven equipment and service
A long look down
the Genie SX-180
boom (right)
at Terex AWP’s
Moses Lake, WA
facility in midJanuary.
Mark Powell, product manager for scissors
with Terex AWP, explains some of the features
and benefits of the company’s new Genie
GS-4069 bi-energy scissor lift.
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Teupen’s
LEO21GT.
solutions for the construction, infrastructure,
quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation,
refining, energy, utility and manufacturing
industries, amongst others.
Terex Aerial Work Platforms will showcase a
smattering of its Genie-branded products. The
equipment displays will include products such
as the new 180-foot Genie SX-180 telescopic
boom, the Genie GS-4069 bi-energy hybrid
scissor lift, the Genie GTH-1544 telehandler and
much more.
The Genie SX-180 boom, which is now in
production, is an “engineering spectacle,”
the company says. It has a platform height
of 180 feet and can be driven at full height.
The stowed length shrinks it down to 47 feet
and the retracted width to 98 inches making
it transportable without special over-width
permits. The lift capacity is 750 pounds with
a maximum of two people in the basket. The
boom is suited for applications in the oil and gas
industries, commercial construction, industrial
construction and maintenance, wind farm
applications, power stations and utilities and
large metropolitan and urban cities that require
work at height.
The new Genie GS-4069 bi-energy hybrid
scissor lift will also be on display. The Genie
BE69 series includes three models: the 26-foot
GS-2669, 33-foot GS-3369 and the 40-foot
GS-4069. The units have an on-board integrated
generator that charges the unit’s batteries and
also supplies power to the platform and scissor’s
chassis.
All of the BE models are driveable at full
height.
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The 3-4-5 link stack design provides
commonality across the entire range, the
company says, and the units feature a 5-foot
slide-out deck.
“The new Genie hybrid scissor lift is a best
in-class series that provides users with a true
‘start to finish’ machine,” says Mark Powell,
scissors product manager, Terex Aerial Work
Platforms (AWP). “In the early stages of
construction, the scissor keeps itself charged
and can supply full AC power when onsite power
is not available. As the jobsite progresses it
can switch to hybrid or electric to meet rough
terrain or indoor slab environments. This type of
versatility ultimately leads to higher utilization for
rental companies.”
As the name implies, the scissor lift series
features two operating modes. This selectable
feature meets the needs of both outdoor jobsites
with no onsite power, and indoor jobsites with
sensitive noise and emission environments.
When the power management hybrid operation
is selected, the system automates the charging
function of the integrated generator, maintaining
the battery charge. All models are also equipped
with an onboard charger for wall power
charging.
The series’ AC sealed electric drive motors
provide full performance in both operating
modes.
The units feature a front active-oscillating axle,
non-marking, foam-filled tires and full swing-out
trays for easier access to electronics, hydraulics
and batteries.
All models will be available globally in the
second quarter of 2014.
TEUPEN (S-4581) has new North American
nomenclature for its LEO series. The company
will show its LEO21GT and introduce a new
nomenclature for its LEO series to better suit the
North American market.
For example, the new 21m model, introduced
as LEO21GT in Europe, will be named TL63A,
which equates to: tracked Lift – 63-foot platform
height – articulated.
The new model features an outreach of 39
feet at a 551 pound basket load in the entire
working area along with a stabilizing system
which allows setting up the lift on slopes of up
to 30 percent.
Along with the new TL63A, Teupen will also
introduce the 2014 version of existing models of
the LEO series, now also re-branded under the
new naming system.
XTREME MANUFACTURING (S-4224) will
debut its largest-capacity telehandler, Don
Ahern, owner, told Access, Lift & Handlers. The
65,000-pound capacity telehandler will weigh
95,000 pounds and is aimed for work in bridges
and pipe-handling, Ahern said.
On the other end of the spectrum, Xtreme will
also debut its most compact telehandler, the
XR5919, that features 5,900 pounds of capacity,
19 feet of lift height and 63 hp. The unit is being
produced to compete with smaller telehandlers
currently on the market. When both debut at
ConExpo, Xtreme will round out its lineup to 15
models, from compact to large.
“The forks on the new unit weigh 2,000
pounds each,” Ahern told ALH.
But visitors to Xtreme’s stand should
expect much more than telehandlers. Ahern
told ALH exclusively that those expecting
only telehandlers will be surprised to see a
completely new series of aerial work platforms
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SCISSOR LIFTS
Visitors check out Custom Equipment’s
stand at The Rental Show.
From bi-energy units
to taller-than-ever lifts,
the scissor sector is
producing a number of
new machines for 2014.
Lindsey Anderson reports.
Endless options
T
he scissor lift industry can’t be
pigeonholed. If one company is touting its
smaller, more compact units, another is
pushing the boundaries with 60-foot and taller
pieces. Here’s some of the latest.
Genie
Genie debuted its new 69-inch, bi-energy,
hybrid, rough terrain scissor lift series to a
handful of editors at its Moses Lake, WA facility
recently. The company officially unveiled the
Genie BE scissors at The Rental Show, Feb. 9-12
in Orlando.
The Genie BE69 series includes three models:
the 26-foot GS-2669, 33-foot GS-3369 and the
40-foot GS-4069. The units have an on-board
integrated generator that charges the unit’s
batteries and also supplies power to the
platform and scissor’s chassis.
All of the BE models are driveable at full
height.
The 3-4-5 link stack design provides
commonality across the entire range, the
company says, and the units feature a 5-foot
slide-out deck.
“The new Genie hybrid scissor lift is a best
in-class series that provides users with a true
‘start to finish’ machine,” says Mark Powell,
scissors product manager, Terex Aerial Work
Platforms (AWP). “In the early stages of
construction, the scissor keeps itself charged
and can supply full AC power when onsite power
is not available. As the jobsite progresses it
can switch to hybrid or electric to meet rough
terrain or indoor slab environments. This type of
versatility ultimately leads to higher utilization
for rental companies.”
As the name implies, the scissor lift series
features two operating modes. This selectable
feature meets the needs of both outdoor jobsites
with no onsite power, and indoor jobsites with
sensitive noise and emission environments.
When the power management hybrid
operation is selected, the system automates the
charging function of the integrated generator,
maintaining the battery charge. All models are
also equipped with an onboard charger for wall
power charging.
The series’ AC sealed electric drive motors
provide full performance in both operating
modes.
“Compared to DC motors, these AC
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display at The Rental Show 2014.
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motors contain fewer parts and require zero
maintenance due to a brushless design,” says
Powell. “They run cooler and cleaner which
translates to longer life and high reliability
for internal parts such as wiring, brakes and
bearings.”
The units feature a front active-oscillating
axle, non-marking, foam-filled tires and full
swing-out trays for easier access to electronics,
hydraulics and batteries.
JLG Industries, Inc.
JLG Industries, Inc. latest scissor releases were
at The Rental Show 2012. The Rental Series
1932RS and 3248RS offer 19 feet and 32 feet
platform heights respectively. The 1932RS has
a 500-pound lift capacity and the 3248RS has a
705-pound lift capacity.
The units both feature passive pothole
protection which elimates more than 70
moveable parts found on the active pot hole
protection of the ES scissor line series. Both
have direct electric drive motors.
“The premise of this machine is rugged but
with a simple design,” JLG’s Jeff Ford told
Access, Lift & Handlers. “There are only four
hydraulic hoses on the entire machines, which
lowers leak points so there’s less likelihood of
any leak issue.”
Battery storage has been put on one side
of the machine and does not have a pull-out
drawer making it “easily accessible.” Both
models also have the ability to traverse grades
of up to 25 percent.
MEC Aerial Work Platforms
MEC Aerial Work Platforms will introduce a
60-foot rough terrain scissor at ConExpo to
compete with European-produced models.
The MEC 6092RT is the largest scissor to be
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lift product range versus the large deck North
American product range. You go from the
aggressively priced North American made
scissor lift, which up until now, has been
limited by height to the highly priced European
made scissor lift. Until now the few meters of
increased height would cost the customer a
50-100 percent premium over a North American
made machine.”
Tolle adds that the idea is not to displace
‘European-style’ large deck scissors lift, but
to offer a lower cost alternative with return on
investment being a major consideration.
“For our North American customers the
6092RT takes the operator to a 6 story level
that up until now has been deemed a boom
lift category with small compact platforms,”
Tolle says. “Our customers have already made
commitments to pre-product units, as a result
of our second quarter 2014 production date
JLG had its
RS series on
display at
The Rental
Show 2014.
manufactured in North America and joins the
MEC ‘92’ Ultra-Deck rough terrain scissor lift
series. It is based on the existing MEC 5492RT,
which up until now has been North America’s
tallest production scissor lift.
“The 6092RT takes large platform scissor lifts
to heights that have been designated only for
boom lifts, in the North American market,” says
a company spokesman.
The MEC 6092RT comes equipped with 24.6foot Ultra-Deck platform with dual slide decks,
a turbo charged diesel Kubota engine, MEC’s
exclusive Quad-Trax full time 4-wheel drive,
oscillating axle, automatic levelling outriggers
and engine slide out module.
“The justification behind the 6092RT is to
address the highly priced European competitive
models,” says Jim Tolle MEC director of
international markets. “We have recognized a
large gap in the large deck European scissor
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and towing capacity of up to 5,000 pounds.
The company also showcased the Snorkel
S3970RT, previewed at Bauma, which is now
ANSI certified and available to order in the U.S.
The compact, rough terrain scissor provides a
maximum platform height of 37 feet, 8 inches
(11.5m) but is 5 feet, 10 inches (1.8m) wide.
With a lift capacity of 771 pounds (350kg)
and a roll-out deck extension for extra reach,
the S3970RT “is ideal for working in confined
spaces, such as in between industrial buildings,”
the company says.
Snorkel’s 10-foot-platform-height,
30-inch-wide S3010E was first shown at
Bauma but is now ANSI certified for the
North American market
limiting the amount produced we plan to sell out
of this new model early in 2014.”
Skyjack
Skyjack will unveil a new rough terrain scissor
lift at ConExpo, March 4-8 in Las Vegas, the
company has announced.
The new SJ6832 RTE electric rough-terrain
scissor lift allows users to “easily switch
between indoor and outdoor use while its
emission-free operation makes it well-suited to
projects, regions or countries where machinery
pollution restrictions are in place,” Skyjack
says. To simplify operator and service training,
the SJ6832 RTE was built on the same chassis
as the existing diesel and dual fuel SJ6832 RT
units. This decision allows those already familiar
with the highly popular traditionally-powered
SJ6832 RT lifts to experience a “seamless
transition” to the electrically powered unit.
ReachMaster
Atrium and tracked-lift company ReachMaster
will show a new line of scissors at ConExpo.
The company is PB Lifttehnick with its ultracompact segment and cross-over scissors. On
display from will be its ultra-compact category
is a 4-foot-wide product with 74 feet of working
height. The second unit on display is a crossover all electric 4x4 scissor lift series with work
heights up to 72 feet. These battery-driven
lifts will be highlighting green technology and
eliminate the need for diesel powered units.
Snorkel
Snorkel debuted a number of new and ANSIcertified products on the first day of The Rental
Show, March 9-12 in Orlando. Equipment
included a compact, mini scissor, the nowANSI-certified S3970RT which was previewed
at Bauma and the EZ Loader series of delivery
trucks for North America.
The 10-foot-platform-height, 30-inch-wide
S3010E was first shown at Bauma but is now
ANSI certified for the North American market.
Talking to ALH at the show, the company says
the mini scissor stems from interest in Europe
for the Pop-Up product line, but with a need for a
driveable option. The S3010E has a “high amp/
hour rating for an extended operating period
between battery charges,” Snorkel says.
With a gross weight of 1,091 pounds (495kg),
it is still lightweight enough for many floors with
load-bearing restrictions. The machine is able
to pass through standard interior doorways. It
can be driven at full height and has a skid steer
system for a zero inside turning radius. The
unit also features two caster wheels with two
traditional powered wheels. It is the smallest
Snorkel offering.
Snorkel also launched the EZ Loader series
Custom Equipment
of delivery trucks for North America. Drawing
on decades of equipment transport experience,
these truck beds are specifically designed for
transporting lifting equipment. The hydraulic
ramp deploys in 17 seconds, enabling fast and
efficient loading and unloading. Its ARA booth
features the EZ18, with a payload of 18,000
pounds, a 10,000-pound-capacity dove tail lift
The company filled the first order for its new
HB-1230 scissor lifts late last fall.
American Scissor Lift, Stockton, CA,
an independent dealer that rents, sells,
and services scissor lifts, boom lifts, and
telehandlers, purchased the first 27 units and
will receive them before the end of 2013.
Custom Equipment introduced a prototype of
the HB-1230 lift in 2013 and American Scissor
Lift was among the first companies to test it. The
new HB-1230s will join 62 HB-1030 lifts already
working in American Scissor Lift’s fleet.
Skyjack finds its oldest working scissor
Skyjack announced the winner of its Quest2013 at The Rental Show 2014. Quest2013 aimed to find
the oldest working machine produced in the manufacturer’s 30 year history.
The year-long search was launched at last year’s Rental Show in Las Vegas and took in most
regions of the world, including South America and Asia.
Finally the oldest surviving machine, a SJ006-10, was tracked down in Skyjack’s home country
of Canada. Kraner Electrical, a Guelph, Ontario-based company, which provides electrical
maintenance and installation for heavy industries, purchased the used SJ006-10 at Bolton Auction
House in May 1996. But the machine, with a
serial number of 00E, dates back to 1985.
Skyjack awarded Kramer with its prize of a
new 19-foot working height SJIII 3219 scissor
at this year’s Rental Show in Orlando.
The 29-year-old SJ006-10 is generally used
for installing conduit or fixtures, running pipes
or hooking up equipment for Kraner Electrical
customers. “When we are running electricals
up near the ceiling we need wide spaces
and the Skyjack gives us lots of space while
providing a steady platform,” says Mathew
Kraner, who co-owns the company with his
father Peter. “It’s like a work van up in the sky
because it fits all our tools, pipes, fittings and
the radio.”
The SJ006-10 has a 21 foot working height,
a capacity of 750 pounds and a platform size
of 40 inches by 82 inches.
“Everyone laughs at how slow it is because
you can walk faster than it but it’s a very
effective tool and I wouldn’t trade it for
anything. After all, slow and steady wins the
race,” says Kraner.
The manufacturer also announced the sale of
its 100,000th SJIII 3219 unit to Chicago-based
Metrolift. The company has a fleet of 1,800
machines, with 1,000 of them being Skyjack
scissors.
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SCISSOR LIFTS
“Our customers use our Hy-Brid Lifts
for everything from electrical to drywall to
plumbing,” says Mike Melthratter, president of
American Scissor Lift.
With an HB-1230 lift, contractors can work
on projects like electrical, plumbing, drywall
and sprinkler systems at platform heights to 12
Terex AWP’s new bi-energy unit
at The Rental Show 2014.
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feet. The lift can hold two people and up to 500
pounds on its platform, which is 30 inches wide,
55 inches long and features extensions that add
nearly 29 inches of length.
The compact units let contractors easily
navigate through busy jobsites, while the
extensions give ample working area for tools and
supplies. The lifts also feature zero-turn radii for
exceptional maneuverability around tight corners
and through doorways.
The HB-1230’s dual front wheels help
distribute the machine’s weight for lower
wheel loads that let the unit work on delicate
flooring, including tile, laminate, raised floors,
and mezzanines, with much lower potential
for damage. Users also can get onto poured
concrete several days sooner with an HB-1230
than with heavier competitive models.
In addition, the counter-rotating wheels reduce
friction so users can maneuver over tile or
carpeting without marking or tearing.
To ensure a clean system for operating indoors
in both finished and unfinished environments,
the HB-1230’s hydraulic system is selfcontained with only two connection points. That
reduces the potential for hydraulic fluid leaks,
which could lead to floor damage and potential
safety hazards.
Custom Equipment uses optimal grade steel.
Because the steel is stronger, less material is
required and the lifts weigh less.
In addition, the process identifies stress points
so Custom can reinforce them without adding a
lot of unnecessary weight. The scissor stacks on
the HB-1230 also offers more stability than the
traditional post design of mast lifts.
The proportional drive and lift systems on
Hy-Brid Lifts give users greater control. They can
adjust how fast the lifts travel and the rate at
which they raise or lower the platforms.
While the platforms are operated up and
down by hydraulics, two 12-volt, deep-cycle
batteries power the electrical drive and
steering systems. Since the systems are
electrical rather than hydraulic, they draw
fewer amps and require less overall power.
Electric drive and steering is standard
for the HB-1230, but is not available in other
manufacturers’ lifts, the company says. Low
weight plus the electric drive and steering allow
the battery power to last up to twice as long, or
as much as 10-16 hours.
The two absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries
make an HB-1230 lift virtually maintenance
free because they never require users to add
water. The HB-1230 also features an on-board
battery charger that self monitors the current
and stops it once the batteries are fully charged.
This provides a distinct advantage over nonmonitoring systems that continue to feed current
into the batteries after they are fully charged,
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VERTICAL MASTS
Straight
access
Vertical mast machines
offer a number of
benefits to end users.
Lindsey Anderson spoke
to manufacturers about
their latest equipment and
where these aerials are
working in the field.
T
hey’re compact, portable and can wedge
into spaces where traditional booms and
scissors might not be able to. Vertical
mast machines are popular for construction
as well as maintenance in finished spaces. As
the units gain traction in certain sectors across
North America – schools, churches, warehouse
facilities and more – users are finding their
ease of transport, maneuverability and setup
extremely valuable.
“Vertical mast machines usually have a small
footprint which allows access into tight and
confined spaces that large products cannot get
into,” says Marie Engstrom, associate product
manager for Terex Aerial Work Platforms. “For
example, a Genie Runabout (GR) product is
compact enough to fit in many elevators and
lightweight so it does not exceed most elevator
capacities. Given the size and transportability,
vertical mast machines are surprisingly
versatile.”
Terex AWP most recently introduced its
GR-26J to North America. The unit features a
narrow chassis and jib that allow the machine to
be positioned in tight areas while still allowing it
to access areas that might be “up and over.”
“Having a compact base is key for vertical
mast products which are frequently used indoors
and in finished spaces,” Engstrom says. “The
comparatively low machine weight is important
when using the GR-J products in areas that have
floor loading limitations.”
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Another trend in vertical mast machines,
Engstrom says, is to increase access by adding
outreach as well as those popular up-and-over
capabilities. The Genie GR-26J accomplishes
this by adding outreach with jib of approximately
8 feet in length and up-and-over capabilities of
nearly 22 feet.
“The key benefit here is
allowing access to areas
that were previously
unreachable by
combining outreach
and up and over
capabilities with
a compact and
maneuverable
chassis,” Engstrom
says. “This allows
work to be completed
over manufacturing
lines, in facilities with
shelving and racking, as well as areas with
narrow aisle ways.”
Genie Runabout products are used for general
construction and are requested by electricians
and other tradespeople for detailed work, the
company says. “In addition, the
Genie QuickStock products help
with increasing productivity in
warehousing and stockpicking
with their easy maneuverability
and platform trays for boxes and
parts,” Engstrom says.
The GR family also has specific uses in
finished spaces, due to the small chassis
size. The zero degree turning radius allows
easy maneuverability in finished offices and
retail buildings and is commonly requested in
hospitals. “The GRC is a more robust machine,
popular for rugged construction environments,”
Engstrom says.
Rental companies might find
interest in vertical mast products
for several reasons, Engstrom
says.
“First, they are a safe alternative
to a ladders and allow rental
companies to help meet customers
access needs with simple,
easy to use machines,”
Engstrom notes. “Second,
vertical mast products are
great entry level machines for
customers unfamiliar with aerial
products and they can be rented
for a reasonable price. Vertical
mast products help users see the
value that a complete line of aerial
machines can provide. They
can be a stepping stone to
larger machines that provide
A Skyjack SJ 16
vertical mast machine.
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A Snorkel SPM20 at work
on Cyprus shopping mall.
increasing levels of return.”
Another company making changes and
introducing updated and new models is JLG
Industries, Inc. JLG has upgraded its T32E
Toucan mast boom lift with a “ground-up”
redesign. The unit is now designed with 80
percent fewer hoses and fittings than its
predecessor, thus allowing the T32E less
maintenance and fewer leak points. The T32E
also includes a direct electric drive instead
of a hydraulic drive, for more efficient use.
Duty cycles are improved, allowing for greater
operator productivity.
The Toucan series delivers greater access
in a multitude of ways, according to Jeff Frod,
JLG global product director. The unit features
a highly responsive and durable mast design
that requires less time for set up. It also
moves easier, with a tight turning radius that
maneuvers more easily in narrow aisles and
confined spaces, he says. “And it services
easier, with quick access to major system
components.”
One of the biggest innovations in the vertical
mast line for JLG has been the company’s move
to offer direct brushless AC electric drive.
“Two major advantages are nearly 80 percent
reduction in the number of hoses on the
machines, and about a third of the hydraulic
fluid, from about 45 liters to 15 liters,” says
Ford. “This is significant from an environmental
standpoint and a leak standpoint.”
Trends and updates
Increasing platform height is a recent trend,
according to Paul Kreutzwiser, Skyjack senior
product manager. Skyjack will be unveiling a
new machine at ConExpo, but Kreutzwiser was
keen to keep quiet. “I realize many journalists
and customers are eager to learn more right
now, but we are holding off sharing any details
about the new lift until the launch at ConExpo.”
According to Kreutzwiser, all kinds of trades
and maintenance personnel use vertical mast
machines and they can typically be found
in multi-story buildings during all phases
of construction and even in completed
buildings. The various applications include
HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler technicians,
drywallers (plaster), painters, electricians and
maintenance personnel.
“The 12-foot platform height was the staple
in the class for some time but the 16-foot lift
has gained traction in all markets giving the end
user a working height up to 21 feet, offering
a very versatile access solution,” Kreutzwiser
says. “Extra height and versatility on the job is
one reason for this tread, another driver is that
rental companies can use a machine like this
to backfill for the more popular small, narrow
scissors like the 15-foot and 19-foot lifts.”
Skyjack’s SJ12, with a platform height of
12 feet and weight of 1,720 pounds, and the
SJ16, that has a platform height of almost 16
feet and weight of 2,130 pounds, provide users
with the most flexibility in a compact design,
Kreutzwiser says. The SJ12 and the SJ16 both
have a zero inside turning radius, a 20-inch
traversing platform for extended reach, a sliding
access panel that allows for easy access to all
components and a capacity up to 500 pounds.
To ease maintenance issues, Kreutzwiser notes,
both vertical mast lift machines are built using
Skyjack’s standard color-coded and numbered
wiring system.
JLG will unveil this new
Toucan unit at ConExpo.
Snorkel story
While Snorkel has no immediate plans to add to
its vertical mast line, it says compactness and
reach were also on its mind when it enhanced
its M1230E mast with a roll-out deck extension.
This optional extra provides additional reach
without the need to move the machine.
Recently, contractors at a new shopping mall
invested in a Snorkel vertical mast lift to provide
safe and efficient working at height.
AiroControl is installing ventilation systems at
the $140 million Kings Avenue Mall in Cyprus.
The company required a light weight aerial lift
with a 19 foot, 8 inch platform height and the
solution was a Snorkel SPM20 self-propelled
mast lift.
The Snorkel SPM20 is a narrow, self-propelled
mast lift that is ideal for use in warehouses,
offices, retail and other facilities maintenance
applications. This lightweight machine is
designed to be easy-to-use for one person
and has a safe working load of 330 pounds.
The entire unit is less than 30 inches wide.
Furthermore, Snorkel says, the SPM20’s skid
steer provides a zero inside turning radius,
making it ideal for indoor work in confined
spaces. Completely electrically-powered, the
SPM20 is quiet, clean, environmentally friendly
and has very low running costs.
Kings Avenue is a new landmark mall in
Paphos, a coastal city about 31 mileswest
of Limassol, the largest port in Cyprus. The
1.1 million square foot complex houses 115
shops, banks, leisure facilities and restaurants,
with 1,250 underground parking spaces. The
mall contractor purchased the machine from
Snorkel’s long-standing distributor in Cyprus,
Mak Atermonas.
Marios Kyriacou, Technical Director of Mak
Atermonas, said: “We are delighted to supply a
JLG’s FS60 LiftPod aerial work platform.
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VERTICAL MASTS
Snorkel machine to such a prestigious retail and
leisure development. The SPM20 was the ideal
machine for the Kings Avenue Mall because of
its light weight, which was required because
of the sensitive load-bearing capabilities of the
floor.”
With a stowed height of less than 6 feet, the
SPM20 will pass through interior doors. Nonmarking front tires and rear castors are fitted as
standard. Lift and drive functions are operated
by a simple one-hand joystick. The SPM20
can be driven at full height and can traverse
gradients of up to 25 percent.
The 24V battery pack is sealed for life,
requiring no maintenance. The SPM20 also
has simple, easy to use diagnostics on the
chassis, for fast and efficient troubleshooting,
the company says. Optional extras include a
platform extension and flashing amber beacon.
Even smaller
Founded in 1882, the city of Montrose, CO
once provided supplies to nearby mining
communities. Today, the self-proclaimed
gateway to the wonders of Western Colorado
is the recipient of the 2013 All-America City
award from the National Civic League, having
demonstrated “…innovation, inclusiveness,
civic engagement and cross-sector collaboration
by describing successful efforts to address
pressing local challenges.”
Among the more pressing and recent
challenges not cited or considered for the award,
but nevertheless important to the city’s police
department, involved access to the department’s
secure evidence storage. Recently, the police
department consolidated its evidence storage
A Genie GR-26J in
warehouse duties.
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Two Terex AWP
Genie GR-20
vertical masts
perform ceiling
maintenance.
into a single location – a renovated historic
building originally constructed in 1910 as a fire
station.
“The goal was to move everything to one
secure location where evidence could be
carefully organized, filed and stored, but also
be easy for authorized personnel to find and
retrieve when they need it,” says Virgil Turner,
director of innovation and citizen engagement
for the city of Montrose. Turner’s job description
includes responsibility for city facilities, including
the renovated fire station, which is adjacent to
city hall.
According to Turner, evidence storage is much
like a warehouse operation in that it requires
significant amounts of shelving. “Shelves are
labeled, as are the bins of evidence stored
on them, with each bin carefully assigned a
particular location on a specific shelf within the
storage area.”
Although floor space in the converted fire
station is limited, the building’s high ceilings,
ranging from 12 to 14 feet, provide plenty of
vertical storage for the police department.
Taking advantage of this feature, Turner
incorporated a high-density mobile storage
system to maximize storage space while
accommodating the police department’s
preponderance of evidence. A mobile storage
system replaces static shelves and fixed aisles
with shelves mounted on wheels that can be
compressed together, eliminating all but one
aisle that opens up when and where it is needed
by shifting rows of shelving.
But conserving floor space by taking
advantage of higher ceilings and a tall storage
system created the need for a safe means of
storing and accessing evidence stored on the
system’s upper shelves.
“We were also somewhat constrained by
the width of an existing doorway between a
load-bearing masonry partition,” says Turner.
“We really didn’t want to cut a wider opening
if we didn’t have to. Also, once you go through
the opening, you have to make an immediate
right-hand turn to get into another storage area,
which limited the options available to us.”
Turner and his team briefly considered the
use of rolling ladders, but found they took up
too much floor space, required more room to
maneuver than was available, and were too
wide to fit through the doorway or make the turn
on the other side of the opening.
“We certainly looked at traditional ladders,”
he says. “But from a safety standpoint, they
bring with them a considerable amount of risk,
and they would be difficult to use. Our evidence
custodian could not carry large ladders around
the storage area, and we did not want to risk
injury as she tried to maneuver them around
tight corners. Plus, safely climbing a ladder
requires three points of contact on the ladder,
leaving no way to carry large boxes up or down
the ladder.
“So, we knew almost immediately that we
would need a lift of some sort. But it wasn’t that
simple, because we had a budget constraint.
This was not something we thought we would
need when original plans for the storage area
were considered. So I began looking for a
safe, efficient and affordable solution to our
accessibility challenge.”
Turner’s search eventually led him to the FS60
LiftPod aerial work platform from JLG. With a
12-foot working height and a compact 30-inch
base, the personal and portable lift offered
Turner the dimensions and the maneuverability
he needed.
“The LiftPod takes up much less floor space
than any other option we considered and fits
through the doorway, easily making the turn
into the storage area,” says Turner. “With the
LiftPod, our evidence custodian is able to place
a box on the material shelf and then step into
the lift and know that she is in a secure cage,
which lifts her to the point where she needs to
be to safely unload the box or retrieve another.”
The platform holds up to 330 pounds, while the
enclosed basket provides the ability to work 360
degrees with both hands.
Vertical mast machines will continue to
evolve to provide safe, effective replacements
for ladders at both high and low heights,
most agree. It will be interesting to watch this
segment continue to find new and innovative
ways to do this with smaller chassis and
lighter weight units which are even easier
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BATTERIES
Watering systems, like this
one pictured, automatically
and precisely fill multiple
batteries at once, providing
each battery cell with the
correct amount of water.
Fred Wehmeyer, senior vice
president of engineering
at U.S. Battery
Manufacturing, discusses
the facts on which
battery maintenance
technique can actually
lower your fleet’s annual
operating costs
Manual vs. automated
W
ith increased competition, along with
a demand for “greener” alternatives
and lower prices, more rental fleets
are using battery powered equipment than ever
before. Booms and scissors powered by flooded
lead-acid batteries provide many rental fleets
with the capability of offering lighter and more
compact equipment, along with the benefits of
reduced annual fuel costs. So it’s important for
rental fleets to realize that extending battery
life with proper maintenance can improve their
bottom line.
Most fleets with battery-powered equipment
already know that it’s necessary to charge and
add water to flooded lead-acid batteries. Cutting
costs by deciding to add water manually, versus
using a more expensive automated watering
system, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s saving
you any money in the long run. Some fleets use
a garden hose for watering which could actually
be damaging the batteries and reducing their
life expectancy. Yet many fleets think they’ll
save additional costs on maintenance time and
equipment doing it this way.
It’s important to know that no battery
manufacturer recommends using a garden hose
to refill the water in any deep-cycle battery and
this practice can affect warranty coverage. If
you must water manually, make sure to use
only distilled water and take careful electrolyte
level measurements. Use a water delivery gun,
watering pitcher or at the very least, some type
of measuring cup to ensure you’re delivering
the right amount for each cell. The electrolyte
should be kept about 1/4-inch below the bottom
of the fill-well in the battery’s cell cover.
Watering systems, on the other hand,
automatically and precisely fill multiple batteries
at once, providing each battery cell with the
correct amount of water.
Automatic H20
Initially, they are more expensive, but for a
fleet with many batteries to maintain, watering
systems are easier to use and can reduce
the down-time for your fleet. Even though
automated watering systems are not used for
every fleet, operators should determine which
method is more cost effective by determining
how often the batteries must be watered and
the amount of time and cost it takes to water
the entire fleet. On average, medium to heavyduty scissor lifts and aerial work platforms
should have their batteries watered at least
once per month.
Watering batteries manually usually takes
about 15-30 seconds per cell and typically
involves removing the vent caps, watering
using a watering pitcher or water caddy, and
replacing the vent caps. For example, for a
single 48-volt scissor lift, this would translate to
approximately 6 to 12 minutes per lift. Multiply
that times an average fleet with approximately
100 battery powered pieces of equipment, and
watering once per month translates to 120 to
240 hours per year. Not bad, but also add in
$15 per hour for an average technician, and
your maintenance costs can average $1,800 to
$3,600 per year.
The time is reduced to 1-2 minutes per piece
of equipment with an automated watering
system, mostly because no vent cap removal
and replacement is required on the battery pack
for each unit. For the same size fleet, watered
once per month, the maintenance time per year
is reduced to 20 to 40 hours at a cost of $300
to $600 per year. That’s a reduction in cost of
$1,500 to $3,000 annually or $7,500 to $15,000
over a five year life expectancy of the batteries.
With the price of a watering system averaging
about $100 per piece of equipment, the upfront
cost can be a big investment. But when you
consider that the expected life of a watering
system is somewhat longer than five years,
the numbers shift in your favor. Many fleet
managers utilizing a watering system claim they
can get 10 years out of them with a moderate
level of maintenance and replacement parts.
With this type of investment, a rental fleet could
expect the payback period to be three to seven
years with extended battery life as a bonus.
So, for larger fleets, the upfront cost of
a watering system can make a significant
difference in the long run. However, since not
every fleet is the same, you’ll have to figure-in
your numbers for yourself to see what’s best
for your particular fleet. Check the websites
on various watering system manufacturers.
They often have an online calculator that can
help measure your return on investment. The
overall goal is to increase the life of your fleet’s
batteries. When you do, you’ll see some real
savings that might change the way you think
about battery maintenance and the importance
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SAIA COMMITTEE WEEK
Committee meeting
It’s that time again – the SAIA
holds its annual Committee
Week meeting Feb. 24-26.
ALH breaks down the event.
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he Scaffold & Access Industry Association
(SAIA) holds its 2014 Committee Week,
Feb. 24 – 26, 2014 at the J.W. Marriott in
New Orleans.
Committee Week is SAIA’s mid-year meeting
in which its 11 councils meet to work on current
projects, discuss issues facing the council’s
segment in the industry, evaluate goals and
objectives and prepare for the upcoming year.
Each council is responsible for the development
and implementation of affairs consistent with
the product and/or service applicable to each
council.
SAIA councils include: Aerial Work Platforms,
Construction Hoists, Fall Protection, Permanent
Installation, Plank and Platforms, Industrial,
International, Mast Climbing, Supported
Scaffolds, Shoring and Suspended Scaffolds.
Representatives from all the major sectors of
The French Quarter in New Orleans.
the industry come to this event. Manufacturers,
rental houses, attorneys, consulting firms,
suppliers, distributors, and many more attend
Committee Week. During each council’s
meetings, they will be discussing any unfinished
Schedule of events
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
8:00am-5:00pm Train the Trainer Facilitator Skills Workshop
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23
8:00am-5:00pm Train the Trainer Facilitator Skills Workshop
10:45am-5:00pm SAIA Golf Outing
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24
7:00am-5:00pm SAIA Information Desk
7:00am-5:00pm SAIA Cafe
7:30am-4:30pm CPT Training: Frame
7:30am-4:30pm CPT Training: Suspended
7:30am-4:30pm CPT Training: System
7:30am-4:30pm Mast Climber Operator Training
7:30am-4:30pm Aerial Work Platforms Operator Training
8:00am-10:00am SAIA EF Board of Directors (members only)
8:30am-9:30am Support Group Rendezvous
9:30am-12:30pm Executive Committee Meeting
10:15am-12:15pm Accredited Training Institute (ATI) Workshop &
Training Program Committee
1:00pm-6:00pm Board of Directors Meeting (Board members only)
6:30pm-7:30pm Welcome Reception
business (current projects, updates from
previous meetings, etc.) and will be opening up
new business (new projects, recent issues, etc).
In addition to the 11 council meetings the
SAIA will also offer their training classes.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
7:00am-4:00pm SAIA Information Desk
7:00am-5:00pm SAIA Cafe
7:45am-9:00am Aerial Work Platform Council Meeting
9:15am-10:30am Fall Protection Council Meeting
8:30am-9:30am Support Group Rendezvous
9:30am-4:00pm Support Group Outing
10:45am-12:00pm International Council Meeting
11:30pm-1:00pm Lunch (boxed)
1:00pm-2:15pm Construction Hoist Council Meeting
2:30pm-3:45pm Mast Climber Council Meeting
5:00pm-6:30pm President’s Reception
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
7:00am-4:00pm
7:00am-4:00pm
7:30am-8:45am
9:00am-10:30am
8:30am-9:30am
10:45am-11:45am
11:30am-1:00pm
12:30pm-1:30pm
1:30pm-2:45pm
3:00pm-4:15pm
SAIA Information Desk
SAIA Cafe
Suspended Scaffold Council
Permanent Installation Council Meeting
Support Group Rendezvous
Industrial Council Meeting
Lunch (boxed)
Plank & Platform Council Meeting
Shoring Council Meeting
Supported Council Meeting
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IAPA SHORTLIST
The 2014
IAPA shortlist
The annual International
Shortlist
and IPAF Summit are set for
ACCESS RENTAL
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Euan Youdale reports on the
■ AFI, UK
■ Galmon, Singapore
■ Mills Estruturas e Serviços
de Engenharia S.A., Brazil
■ Nationwide Platforms, UK
POWERED ACCESS PIONEER
■ Galmon, Singapore
■ Proing, Columbia
■ Srini Kadaba, Machinery Division of Yusuf
■ Bin Ahmed Kanoo Company, Saudi Arabia
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR –
VEHICLE/TRAILER MOUNTED
INNOVATIVE USE OF ACCESS EQUIPMENT
■ Bronto Skylift, Finland,
for the S 65 XR truck mount
■ Moog, Germany, for the MBI 50 crawler
mounted under bridge unit
■ Palfinger, Germany,
for the P900 truck mount
■ Ruthmann, Germany,
for the Steiger T720 truck mount
■ Alimak Hek, UK
■ Century Elevators, USA
■ Fraco Products, Canada
LOW LEVEL ACCESS
CONTRIBUTION TO SAFE
WORKING AT HEIGHT
■ AFI, UK
■ Kosran, UK
■ Teresa Kee, NES Rentals, USA
■ Peter Douglas, Nationwide Platforms, UK
IPAF TRAINING
CENTER OF THE YEAR
■ Access Plus, UK
■ A-Plant, UK
■ Manlift Middle East, Dubai
■ Mills Estruturas e Serviços
de Engenharia S.A., Brazil
■ NES Rentals, USA
IPAF TRAINING
INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR
■ Gilbert William Decruz,
BS Technology, Singapore
■ James Duffy, Access Plus, UK
■ Josef Hollstegge, Ruthmann, Germany
■ Martin Wraith, CTS – INATIV, UK
■ Tony Radke, NES Rentals, USA
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE
■ Access Plus, UK
■ IAPS Group, UK
■ Industrial Access, Romania
■ Ruthmann, Germany
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Awards for Powered Access
Jointly organized by KHL’s Access International, Access, Lift & Handlers and the International
Powered Access Federation (IPAF), the IAPAs celebrate best practices and excellence in the powered
access industry across the globe.
■ Custom Equipment, USA,
for the HB-1230 scissor lift
■ Power Towers, UK, for the Peco
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR – MAST
CLIMBING WORK PLATFORMS/HOISTS
■ Alimak Hek, UK, for the APF 35/75/44
transport platform
■ Hydro Mobile, USA, for the S Series mast
climber/transport platform
■ Scanclimber, Finland,
for the Double Decker
SELF-PROPELLED
(BOOMS, SCISSORS, ATRIUM LIFTS)
April 3 near London.
award categories, nominees
and IPAF Summit.
F
ollowing great anticipation, the shortlist
for this year’s International Awards for
Powered Access (IAPA) can finally be
revealed.
The winners will be announced at the awards
ceremony taking place April 3 at the historic
Beaumont Estate Hotel in Windsor, near London.
There has been an outstanding response to the
IAPAs 2014, with more than 100 entries across
12 award categories. Included in those was a
great number of very strong nominations; so if
you didn’t make it on to the shortlist this time,
please don’t be put off entering again for the
awards in 2015. Access International and ALH
would like to thank all those who took part.
The shortlist was decided at the judges’
meeting in London on Feb. 4. We would also like
to thank their great efforts in helping to make
the IAPAs 2014 a fantastic event.
The independent and impartial judging panel
included: Andries Schouten, managing director
of HDW Nederland and Gunco; Craig Paylor,
former president of JLG and current president/
owner of U.S.-based National Truck Body (NTB)
Solutions; George Landsberg, managing director
and owner of South African access equipment
distribution company Goscor Hi-Reach; Gerhard
Hillebrand, IPAF’s representative in Italy since
■ Genie, USA, for the SX-180
telescopic boom lift
■ JLG, USA, for the Toucan
12E/12E Plus vertical mast
■ MEC, USA, for the 4069-A GSE aircraft
ground support series
■ Palazzani, Italy, for the
Ragno XTJ52 track mounted boom
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IAPA SHORTLIST
IPAF Summit schedule
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1 P.M.
IPAF Council Meeting
The IPAF Council, the Federation’s main governing body, will meet in the morning. This meeting is
open to Council members and by invitation only.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, EVENING
IPAF Networking Event
This informal networking event will be held at a stylish venue in the vicinity of picturesque Windsor.
This is a great opportunity to meet colleagues and do business in a unique environment. There is
no cost to attend, and the networking event is open to all IPAF members and to people holding a
ticket for the IAPA Awards Dinner. Numbers are limited for this popular event, so be sure to register
early in order to be admitted.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 12 P.M.
IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The AGM is open to IPAF members only. Beaumont Estate Hotel, Burfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire
SL4 2JJ, UK
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, MORNING AND AFTERNOON
IPAF Summit
The IPAF Summit will be a full day of plenary conference and seminars. Registration and coffee is
at 9:30 a.m. followed at 10 a.m. by breakout sessions; one on aerial work platforms (AWPs) and
one on mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), that attendees can join.
The plenary session in the afternoon will bring all delegates together and provide them with
valuable take-home messages that contribute toward a professional and safe powered access
industry. The Summit is held in English, with simultaneous translation in Italian and Spanish.
Attendance is free and delegates should register in advance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, EVENING
2004; and Steve Couling, managing director
of TIME-Versalift, UK and Ireland and IPAF
president.
The IAPAs take place on the same day as the
IPAF Summit and regularly attract audiences of
more than 450 each year, so make sure you are
a part of it by booking your place at both events.
Speakers confirmed for
prestigious IPAF Summit
The IPAF Summit that will be held on April 3
in Windsor near London will see top speakers
address topics ranging from how best practice
in the use of powered access equipment can be
applied on jobsites, to accident statistics in the
access industry and how this compares across
other sectors such as aviation.
Confirmed speakers include Bill Plummer,
executive vice-president and chief financial
officer with United Rentals. Presenting together
with Fred Bratman, head of investor relations,
Plummer will review how the access and rental
industries can best connect with investors and
bankers.
Also speaking are Dave Smith, chair of
the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) Health &
Safety Leadership Group and COO of Wates
Construction, one of the UK’s largest contractors,
and David Miller, deputy chief inspector of Air
Accidents at the UK’s Air Accident Investigation
Branch (AAIB).
The UKCG plays an active role in promoting
International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs)
A spectacular gala dinner and awards ceremony which will take place at the historic and luxurious
Beaumont Estate Hotel in Windsor, the IAPAs celebrate best practice and excellence in the
powered access industry. Attendees can look forward to a first class evening of wining and dining,
along with entertainment and excitement as the award winners are announced. The event is
expected to attract more than 450 guests from around the world.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, MORNING
Training and site visits
Delegates will have the opportunity to take the MEWPs for Managers training course or to visit
rental depots and construction sites in the vicinity.
The course is targeted at project managers, construction foremen, supervisors and other
personnel who need to manage the use of MEWPs on site. It covers equipment selection, legal
responsibilities, safe and effective use, planning for the use of multiple MEWPs in confined areas,
etc. The course does not include operator training. Candidates take a written test and receive a
certificate of completion if successful.
Tours to access rental companies in the area are being arranged by IPAF. Details will be
released soon.
the safe use of AWPs and Dave Smith will report
on how contractors work to keep AWP use safe
and what they expect of their suppliers. David
Miller will explain how the AAIB investigates air
accidents and compiles accident statistics.
Other speakers will be looking at what
conclusions can be drawn from IPAF’s industry
accident reporting project, how to investigate
accidents, and how best practice can be
translated into reality on the modern job site.
Attendance at the IPAF Summit is free of
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World of Concrete pulled in
48,000 attendees and 1,250
exhibiting companies this year.
World of Concrete celebrated
40 years, Jan. 21-24 in Las
Vegas. ALH was on hand and
reports from the show.
Successful show
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icking off the 2014 trade show season,
World of Concrete brought in 48,000
attendees and 1,250 exhibiting
companies, Jan. 21-24 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center.
Tom Cindric, vice president at Hanley Wood,
said the exhibition - which this year marked its
40th anniversary - was a success.
“We have seen 11,500 people attend our
seminars this year, which tells us that there is a
real thirst for knowledge in the sector,” Cindric
said. “People are ready to grow their businesses
and improve their skills.”
World of Concrete Europe
Hanley Wood told ALH it plans to launch a
European version of the World of Concrete show.
Next year, it will partner with SE Intermat, which
organises the tri-annual Intermat construction
equipment exhibition in Paris, France.
Intermat Paris will take place from April 20-25,
2015, at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition
center. World of Concrete Europe will be situated
at the front of Hall 7 of the exhibition, with a
demonstration area on the plaza outside the hall.
“Our goal is to establish a standalone event in
Europe 18 months after next year’s Intermat,”
Cindric said. “Most likely this would also be in
Paris in the autumn of 2016. Then in 2018 we
would partner with Intermat again in the same
format, and the plan would be to alternate the
standalone event and the Intermat collaboration
like this.”
Show highlights
Speaking at World of Concrete 2014, PCA
chief economist Ed Sullivan said cement
consumption will grow 8 percent in 2014 due
to U.S. residential, non-residential and public
construction sectors “all beating positive.”
As always, Las Vegas-based Xtreme
Manufacturing showed its wide range
of telehandler offerings, pictured here,
during the exhibition.
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association
held its annual Safety Boot Camp during
World of Concrete. EZ Scaffold donated
equipment, pictured here, for the event.
Sullivan's forecast is based upon the loosening
of credit availability, steady job creation and
decreasing consumer debt burdens.
“At no time in our history has there been this
level of pent up demand,” Sullivan said.
According to Sullivan, non-residential and
residential will continue upward gains for the
next three years, with new housing starts seeing
the most activity due to old properties no longer
being a market strength. “Housing affordability
levels are still extremely favorable and mortgage
lending standards are starting to ease,” Sullivan
said. “Housing starts increased 18 percent
last year and will be 18 percent this year, plus
double digit gains will continue through 2015.
Even with all that growth, we’re not near our
previous levels.”
Sullivan forecasts gains in housing from
now through 2018, where the market will
finally rest at 80 percent recovery from 2009’s
levels. However, the gains will not always be
Manitou showcased its rotating
telehandler, the MRT 2150.
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Hydro Mobile on display
in the brick-laying
portion of the show.
Kohler displayed its new water-cooled
Kohler Direct Injection (KDI) engines,
which meet Tier 4 Final emissions
regulations without the need for a
diesel particulate filter.
Equipment notes
monumental. “We will not get back to our
historical averages, in fact we might never get
back to where we are 10 years ago, but there
will be increases.”
Also for 2014, Sullivan said public construction
will ramp up – but not entirely from the federal
level. State and local governments, Sullivan said,
will start to pay attention to neglected areas
such as roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
Lastly, PCA also said it no longer will be
known as the full Portland Cement Association
moniker. “There was confusion in the market
among those unfamiliar with the industry
as to what ‘Portland’ referred to, and many
thought we were a regional organization,” said
Gregory Scott, president and CEO of PCA. The
organization will be known as “PCA,” with the
tagline “America’s Cement Manufacturers.
Eric Miller, senior
product manager
of fall protection
with Werner Co.,
left, and Mark
Peters, director
of marketing at
Werner Co., show
the company’s
latest harness and
lanyard during
World of Concrete.
Ed Sullivan, PCA
chief economist,
speaks during
World of
Concrete 2014.
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A range of products were on display at World of
Concrete, from telehandlers to scaffolding.
New from ReechCraft on display was the
company’s PowerMast unit. The PowerMast
consists of a base, platform support, a mast,
a climbing unit and ties. It can be configured
in single or double/twin variations and free
stands up to 20 feet. The unit fills a void, said
ReechCraft’s Jason Solhjem.
“It can get you to the point where you need to
add ties,” Solhjem said.
The unit features 1,500 pounds of capacity,
fits in a truck or van, is compatible with swing
stages and wallboards and has the ability to be
configured up to 200 feet.
Sky Climber debuted a new hoist, the LNX,
at the show. The LNX features an internal
over-speed device that automatically resets by
going in the upward direction; a solid sheave
traction mechanism that grips the wire rope
for ascent and descent using a roller system;
overall modular design and construction and an
emergency ascent hand wheel. The unit also
features a removable power pack, four quick
connect plugs and electrical components. Lifting
capacities are 1,000, 1,250 and 1,500 pounds.
Xtreme Manufacturing showed its range of
telehandlers, from its biggest 40,000-pound
capacity machine to some of its mid-range units.
The Las Vegas-based manufacturer has
plans to debut brand-new, innovative products
at ConExpo (March 4-8 at the Las Vegas
Convention Center), where it will share its stand
with newly acquired Snorkel.
Snorkel showcased a boom on the Xtreme
stand at World of Concrete, and according to
global marketing manager Amelia Pearce, there
was much interest in the machine – heads
were turning to see what boom lift was on the
telehandler manufacturer’s stand.
Another new machine on display was
Manitou’s MRT 2150 rotating telehandler.
Manitou told ALH that World of Concrete was
extremely busy for the company and that the
MRT 2150 garnered a lot of interest.
Kohler displayed its new water-cooled Kohler
Direct Injection (KDI) engines, which meet Tier 4
Final emissions regulations without the need for
a diesel particulate filter.
Kohler has announced a partnership with
JCB, which will see the manufacturer of small
diesel engines supply three- and four-cylinder
engines from 31 kW to 55 kW for JCB’s range of
compact construction equipment. At ConExpo,
JCB plans to unveil a new compact telehandler
model that will be powered by the new Tier 4
Final, 2.5-litre, JCB Diesel by Kohler 4-cylinder
engine. As with other JCB engines, there is no
requirement for a diesel particulate filter or an
SCR system to meet the Tier 4 Final emissions
regulations.
Training and education
Lastly, the Scaffold & Access Industry
Association told ALH its Safety Boot Camp was a
complete success.
“One of our core objectives is the promotion of
safety through the development of educational
offerings and to be a resource for those in
the scaffold and access industry,” said Laurie
Weber, SAIA executive director.
“The week was buzzing with activity and SAIA
was right in the middle of it,” said Granville Loar,
SAIA’s director of education and training.
The Scaffolding Safety Boot Camp is
an interactive, hands-on experience that
encourages participants to ask questions about
scaffolding and the industry.
During the self-paced activity, participants
visited eight stations identified common
mistakes and OSHA citations that occur.
Once identified, the errors were then
explained, corrected and proper installations
and equipment were illustrated. Stations
addressed supported and suspended scaffolds,
personal protection equipment and powered
access equipment. All participants received a
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New from ReechCraft was the
PowerMast unit, pictured here.
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IPAF NEWS
More accident data through
better reporting
The powered access industry
is reporting more accidents
through IPAF’s voluntary program.
This reveals that there were
53 fatalities worldwide in 2013
involving aerial work platforms
(AWPs), according to preliminary
results from IPAF’s accident
database.
The main causes of these
fatalities were: overturn (16), fall
from height (13), entrapment (10),
electrocution (7), impact with AWP
(4) and falling object (2). In one
case, the cause of the fatality was
not known.
Almost half of the number
of reported fatalities (26 or 49
percent) involved mobile booms
(3b). Fourteen fatalities (26
percent) involved mobile verticals
(3a) and 11 (21 percent) involved
static booms (1b). In two cases
(4 percent), the type of machine
involved was not known.
Thirty (57 percent) of the
fatalities occurred in the U.S.,
home of 54 percent of the world’s
rental fleet. Three fatalities each
were reported in Germany, Spain
and the UK, two fatalities each
in Belgium, Canada, France and
the Netherlands, and one each
in Armenia, Australia, Ireland,
Malaysia, Norway and in the
Middle East.
IPAF’s accident reporting project
was launched in January 2012 and
has filled a gap where there was
previously no single mechanism
for reporting and analyzing serious
accidents involving AWPs and no
definitive data on the number and
main causes of fatal accidents.
In the first year of the project,
32 fatalities worldwide involving
AWPs were reported.
IPAF technical officer Chris
Wraith stressed that the accident
project is still in an early stage
and cautioned against direct
comparisons in its second year.
“It will be at least 2016-2017
before any realistic year-on-year
comparison on the frequency of
accidents can be of value,” he
said. “The comparative figures
presented are for information only
and do not in any way suggest an
increase in the number of AWP-
The main causes of fatalities and the machine type involved
related fatalities from 2012 to
2013. They are more an indication
that the awareness and success
of the project is growing. Powered
access is probably the safest way
of performing temporary work at
height. The industry is becoming
more aware and reporting
accidents, rather than having more
accidents.”
“As awareness of this groundbreaking project grows worldwide,
so does the number of countries,
companies and individuals who
Speakers confirmed for
prestigious IPAF Summit
The IPAF Summit that will be held
on April 3 in Windsor near London
in the UK will see top speakers
address topics ranging from how
best practice in the use of powered
access equipment can be applied
on job sites, to accident statistics
in the access industry and how
this compares across other sectors
such as aviation.
Confirmed speakers include Bill
Plummer, Executive Vice-President
and Chief Financial Officer with
United Rentals. Presenting together
with Fred Bratman, Head of
Investor Relations, Bill Plummer
will review how the access and
rental industries can best connect
with investors and bankers.
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Also speaking are Dave Smith,
chair of the UK Contractors
Group (UKCG) Health & Safety
Leadership Group and COO of
Wates Construction, one of the
UK’s largest contractors, and David
Miller, Deputy Chief Inspector of Air
Accidents at the UK’s Air Accident
Investigation Branch (AAIB).
The UKCG plays an active role in
promoting the safe use of AWPs
and Dave Smith will report on how
contractors work to keep AWP use
safe and what they expect of their
suppliers. David Miller will explain
how the AAIB investigates air
accidents and compiles accident
statistics.
Other speakers will be looking
at what conclusions can be
drawn from IPAF’s industry
accident reporting project, how
to investigate accidents, and how
best practice can be translated into
reality on the modern job site.
Attendance at the IPAF Summit is
free of charge. Register in advance
at www.iapa-summit.info
The IPAF Summit is being held
at the Beaumont Estate Hotel in
Windsor, on the same day as the
International Awards for Powered
Access (IAPAs) dinner and awards
ceremony, jointly organized by
Access International, Access, Lift &
Handlers and IPAF.
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contribute to it,” said IPAF CEO
Tim Whiteman. “Over time,
this project will capture more
comprehensive data and allow us
to draw more useful comparisons
and conclusions. I would
encourage anyone who is aware
of an AWP-related fatality in their
country to report it to the IPAF
website. There is a mechanism to
make anonymous reports should
people wish to do so.”
IPAF’s accident reporting project
is creating a comprehensive
record of known accidents. Data
gathered enables IPAF to analyze
and look for common trends,
and propose possible actions
to further improve and promote
the safe use of powered access
worldwide. Data collected is kept
confidential and used solely for the
purposes of analysis and making
recommendations to improve
safety.
The data presented is based
on accidents reported directly
to IPAF, information obtained by
IPAF staff worldwide and through
information collated from various
news media. The accuracy of
the data cannot be guaranteed,
but where appropriate, action is
taken to verify the facts and the
data is amended should relevant
information become available.
IPAF rental company members
in the UK have voluntarily
committed to report any known
AWP accidents involving their staff
via the IPAF accident database.
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IPAF NEWS
Lift Safety Zone at
CONEXPO: Keep safe
when working near
power lines
If you are visiting the CONEXPOCON/AGG show in Las Vegas this
March, don’t miss IPAF’s dynamic
display at the Lift Safety Zone in
the Gold Lot #1817.
The live demo will promote the
safe and effective use of aerial
work platforms (AWPs) when
carrying out temporary work
at height near to power lines.
This draws on data from IPAF’s
accident reporting project which
indicates that electrocutions
are the single largest cause of
fatalities to AWP operators in the
US.
IPAF is sharing the 8,000
square feet Lift Safety Zone with
the National Commission for the
Certification of Crane Operators
(NCCCO). Experts from both
organizations will be present to
provide advice on the safe use of
AWPs and cranes, with the help of
live machine demonstrations.
Operators must always
keep a minimum safe
distance between
overhead power lines
and the closest point
of the AWP when fully
extended.
IPAF staff will be
on hand to answer
questions about the
operator eLearning
module and the AWPs
for Managers training
course, and to provide
a full range of technical
guidance, videos, stickers, posters
and educational tools.
IPAF is also holding a series
of meetings during CONEXPOCON/AGG, including the IPAF
Manufacturers’ Technical
Committee Meeting on March 7,
2014 at 10am. Watch for details at
www.ipaf.org/events
IPAF events at CONEXPO-CON/AGG:
■ March 5, 12pm: IPAF North American Regional Council Meeting
(members only)
■ March 5, 3pm: IPAF Press Conference (for journalists)
■ March 5, 4pm: IPAF Booth Reception
■ March 7, 10am: IPAF Manufacturers’ Technical Committee Meeting
(members only)
ANSI reaffirms current
AWP A92 standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ASC A92 main
committee has approved in January the reaffirmation of the current
standards concerning aerial work platforms:
■ A92.3 Manually Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms
■ A92.5 Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms
■ A92.6 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms
In addition, the main committee voted to have the existing 2006
Manual of Responsibilities to remain valid as there are no changes to the
standards.
The reaffirmation allows the current standards to remain active while
ASC A92 committees continue to develop new replacement standards
covering the design (A92.20), safe use (A92.22) and training (A92.24) for
equipment. These areas are currently covered by the existing standards.
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IPAF USA
225 Placid Drive,
Schenectady, NY 12303
Tel: (518) 280-2486
Fax: (518) 689-6800
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Almost half a million valid
PAL Cards now worldwide
A total of 127,365 people were trained by IPAF-approved training centers
in 2013. This is an increase of 12.8 percent over the 112,887 people
trained in 2012. Training available from IPAF-approved centers includes
operator courses for which a PAL Card (Powered Access License) is
issued, and harness and management courses for which a certificate is
issued.
IPAF issued a record 121,744 PAL Cards worldwide through its
approved training centers in 2013, an increase of 12.7 percent over the
108,065 PAL Cards issued in 2012.
A valid PAL Card is proof that the cardholder has been trained to
operate powered access equipment safely and effectively. PAL Cards can
be issued in standard or Smart PAL Card (machine-readable) versions.
They are valid for five years and can be
verified online at www.ipaf.org. IPAF’s PAL
Card operator training program is certified
by TÜV as conforming to ISO 18878. At
the end of 2013, IPAF had 1,037 members
and 615 training centers worldwide.
“IPAF members and training centers
are to be congratulated for continuing
the success of these industry-led
voluntary training programs and
safety initiatives,” said IPAF CEO Tim
Whiteman. “We anticipate that we
will hit the mark of half a million valid
PAL Cards sometime this year. Projects
recently launched, such as the global rollout
of management courses, the introduction
of PAL+ advanced operator training and the
eLearning module, promise exciting times for IPAF
and the industry.”
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