LiftsToday Electric Equipment Blog Archive

    Bobcat Launches New Lithium-Ion Battery Packs For Ride-On Electric Forklifts
    Posted On: February 23, 2026
    Bobcat’s new 48- and 80-volt lithium-ion battery packs for Class I cushion tire, pneumatic-tire, and three-wheel electric forklifts have 50% faster charging, IP65 durability, and cold-weather support. ...
    A Look At Skyjack’s Micro XStep Accessory For SJ3213 Micro & SJ3219 Micro Scissor Lifts
    Posted On: October 28, 2024
    Skyjack’s micro XStep accessory gives SJ3213 micro and SJ3219 micro scissor lift users a 19-inch boost in working height in confined spaces. ...
    JLG Debuts New Electric Telehandler For All-Terrain Use
    Posted On: October 25, 2024
    With the same lift height and capacity as its diesel counterpart, the JLG E313 electric telehandler is a quiet, emission-free option for urban environments. ...
    JLG ES4046 Electric Slab Scissor Lift Reaches 39 Feet High, 28.5 Feet Indoors
    Posted On: May 17, 2024
    JLG’s ES4046 electric scissor lift has the highest lift in the all-electric ES Series, with fewer hydraulic hoses and fittings and about 40% more duty cycles. ...
    Wacker Neuson Releases First Electric Telehandler In Zero-Emissions Series
    Posted On: November 8, 2023
    Wacker Neuson recently announced its first electric telehandler, the TH412e which comes in two power options and an uninterrupted runtime up to 5 hours. ...
    Skyjack Replaces Hydraulic Drive With AC Electric Drive Motors In New E-Drive DC Scissor Lifts
    Posted On: September 5, 2023
    “A longer run time per charge and fewer lifetime charge cycles mean our customers will find they spend less on batteries over the life of the machine and that is just one of many benefits,” says Skyjack’s Corey Connolly. ...
    JLG’s New X660SJ Telescopic Boom Lift Lets You Choose Between Diesel & Electric Power
    Posted On: June 19, 2023
    The versatile lift has an unrestricted platform capacity of 500 pounds—enough for two workers—with a working height of up to 71.6 feet and a horizontal outreach of up to 39 ft. ...
    Manitou Debuts New Electric Telehandler Line At American Rental Association Show
    Posted On: April 11, 2023
    New machines at the show included the MT 625e compact telehandler and the MRT 2260e and MRT 2660e Vision+ rotating telehandlers. ...
    Snorkel Debuts 66-Foot 600AJ & Electric 600AJN Rough-Terrain Articulating Boom Lifts
    Posted On: March 23, 2023
    Both lifts have maximum safe working load platform capacities of 600 pounds and max restricted platform capacities of 1,000 lbs, and the wider of the two (the diesel-powered 600AJ) is just 8.1 feet wide. ...
    Snorkel Introduces 3 Compact Electric-Drive Slab Scissor Lifts At ConExpo
    Posted On: March 21, 2023
    The new electric-drive S3013 Mini, S3219 Plus, and S3220 Mini can all fit through a 36-inch-wide doorway. ...
    Snorkel Introduces S3013E Mini Electric Scissor Lift
    Posted On: March 3, 2023
    The all-electric 19-foot scissor lift is well-suited to working indoors and out, and has a 600-pound lift capacity. ...
    All-Electric Clark SEC20-35 Cushion Tire Forklifts Designed For Performance & Durability
    Posted On: December 8, 2022
    The SEC35 is the flagship for the new line of battery-electric four-wheel forklifts, with a lift capacity of 7,000 pounds. ...
    CLARK Debuts TWLi20 3-Wheel Lithium-Ion-Powered Forklift
    Posted On: February 25, 2022
    “The TWLi20 adds another great product to our lineup of electric trucks, and it gives certified operators an easy-to-operate solution, regardless of their experience level,” says CLARK President and CEO Dennis Lawrence. ...
    JLG Introduces New ES2646 & R2646 Electric Indoor/Outdoor Scissor Lifts
    Posted On: February 16, 2022
    The lifts offer an unrestricted platform capacity of 1,200 pounds, which JLG says leads their class. ...
    Snorkel’s Fully Electric SR5719E Rough-Terrain Telehandler On Display At 2022 CRA Rental Rally
    Posted On: January 28, 2022
    The four-wheel-drive telehandler can continuously operate for six hours per charge, thanks to its long-lasting lithium-ion batteries. ...
    JLG DaVinciGO App Gives Technicians Remote Troubleshooting Access To AE1932 Scissor Lift
    Posted On: December 15, 2021
    “The DaVinciGO app allows service personnel, such as a field technician, to perform operations, such as software updates, configuration, calibration, and more, via any connected device,” says JLG’s Randi McClure. ...
    CLARK Announces New SE15-25T Electric 3-Wheel S-SERIES Forklifts With Up To 5,000-Pound Lift Capacity
    Posted On: December 6, 2021
    The new forklift family comes in 11 configurations and is suitable for manufacturing, warehousing, bottling, and shipping/receiving applications, CLARK says. ...
    Hy-Brid Lifts Goes Pink At ARA
    Posted On: November 12, 2021
    Hy-Brid Lifts, a leader in the access industry, announces a successful first trade show since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
    Snorkel Presents Upgraded 2100SJ Lift, Lithium-Electric SL26RTE Speed Level, At ARA Show
    Posted On: October 21, 2021
    In other news, Snorkel owner Don Ahern was inducted into the ARA Rental Hall of Fame at the show for his achievements in the rental and manufacturing industries. ...
    Skyjack SJ16 Performs Facility Maintenance On The Tallest Building In Taiwan
    Posted On: September 1, 2021
    Maintenance and inspection company CIG Power Products keeps the SJ16s busy maintaining the building’s 101 floors. ...
    JLG Introduces 4069 & 4769 Rough-Terrain Scissor Lifts With Hydrostatic Drive Or AC Electric Drive
    Posted On: July 21, 2021
    The new lifts provide a wealth of safety information through JLG’s LiftSense technology, and they can be fully stowed with rails collapsed for maneuvering in tight spaces in three minutes or less. ...
    Snorkel Expands Lithium-Ion Battery-Powered Lineup With 5 New Rough-Terrain Scissor Lifts
    Posted On: July 16, 2021
    Snorkel’s newest rough-terrain scissor lifts are lithium-ion battery-powered models designed for challenging outdoor conditions as well as quiet indoor environments. ...
    Genie Presents New GS-1432m & GS-1932m Micro Scissor Lifts For Low-Level Access That’s Safer Than A Ladder
    Posted On: May 18, 2021
    The new, rental-ready lifts are light enough for use in multi-story buildings, are rated for two workers, and can lift up to 500 pounds. ...
    Genie Launches New GS-4046 E-Drive Slab Scissor Lift With E-Drive Electric System
    Posted On: December 9, 2020
    The new E-Drive electric drive system allowed the manufacturer to do away with hydraulic brakes in the GS-4047 slab scissor lift and reduce its width by an inch, resulting in the new GS-4046 E-Drive. ...
    JCB Debuts 505-20E Battery-Electric, Zero-Emission Loadall Telehandler
    Posted On: November 20, 2020
    The new electric telehandler has the same lift capacity (5,500 pounds, or 2,500 kilograms) and external dimensions as its diesel counterpart and can use forks, buckets, and other Loadall attachments. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Woods Introduces 1,200-LB Pallet Fork For Skid Steers, Small Tractors
    Posted 6/3/2026
    The new, 1,200-pound (544-kilogram) Woods PF1242S2 pallet fork fits skid steers and compact tractors with a skid steer-style quick-attach coupler system, and comes with a standard lifting clevis. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On LiftsToday.com
    Posted 5/22/2026
    The new, dedicated LiftsToday.com Parts For Sale page makes finding lift equipment parts and components easier than ever. ...
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    Cushion-Tire Forklifts Lead Auction & Asking Value Declines In April
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used lift equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Used Lift Equipment Values Under Pressure From Growing Inventory
    Posted 4/15/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends impacting the used lift equipment market on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    2026 Lift Equipment Trade Shows Across The US
    Posted 4/14/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows and conferences across the U.S. organized by related industry associations. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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