What is the most reliable excavator brand?
What is the most reliable excavator brand in 2026? Reliability is crucial for construction equipment. Here is our ranking based on industry data and customer feedback. Top 10 Most Reliable Excavator Brands 1. Caterpillar (USA) – Reliability Rating: 9.5/10 ✓ Industry benchmark for durability ✓ Best-in-class build quality ✓ Global parts availability ✓ 50+ years […]
How long does a scissor lift battery last?
How long does a scissor lift battery last? (Complete Guide) Scissor lift battery life depends on usage, maintenance, and battery type. Here is what to expect. Short Answer Lead-acid batteries: 4-6 years or 1,500-2,000 charge cycles Lithium-ion batteries: 8-10 years or 3,000-5,000 charge cycles Battery Runtime Per Charge Battery Type Runtime Charging Time Lead-acid (standard) […]
Sany vs Caterpillar excavator: worth the price difference?
Sany vs Caterpillar excavator: is CAT worth the extra cost? Caterpillar costs 40-60% more than Sany. But is it worth it? Here is our honest comparison. Price Comparison Model Sany Price CAT Price Difference 20-ton Excavator $75,000-85,000 $120,000-140,000 60% higher 30-ton Excavator $120,000-140,000 $180,000-200,000 50% higher Mini Excavator (5-ton) $35,000-45,000 $60,000-70,000 55% higher Build Quality […]
Can a boom lift be used in the rain?
Can a boom lift be used in the rain? Safety Guide 2026 Working in wet conditions requires extra caution. Here is what you need to know about using boom lifts in rain. Short Answer Yes, but with strict limitations. Light rain is acceptable with proper precautions, but heavy rain, thunderstorms, or high winds require immediate […]
Friday quiz: Access equipment fatalities | Manitou’s new battery joint venture | Who is new Nixon Hire CEO?
1) By what percentage did fatal and major incidents involving powered access equipment decrease in 2024, according to IPAF’s Global Safety Report? 15% 26% 12% 2) Where will Manitou and Hangcha’s new lithium-ion battery joint venture be established? Metz, in northeastern France Le Mans, in Sarthe, France Toulouse, in southern France 3) What is the […]
Judges announced for the 2025 Working at Height Awards
The judging panel for the 2025 Working at Height Conference & Awards has been unveiled, featuring a lineup of esteemed industry experts. As part of the Working at Height Conference & Awards event co-organized by Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) magazine and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), the Working at Height Awards brings together […]
Re-rental veteran Truckenbrodt on tariffs, tech shortages and survival in an uncertain market
Founded 35 years ago, USM ReRents is now among the longest-established re-rental providers in the United States, and one of the few independents still standing in a sector that has undergone significant consolidation in the last five years. The company, whose business model is built around supplying specialist machines to regional rental companies that cannot […]
Samoter launches operator training initiative
Veronafiere, organiser of the Samoter exhibition, is launching Samoter Academy, a collaboration with non-profit foundation Engim Veneto and equipment manufacturers to promote training and skills development in the construction equipment industry. The initiative will be established after the next Samoter show, which takes place in Verona, Italy, on 6 to 9 May 2026, and aims […]
New CEO for Opifex-Synergy in US
Opifex-Synergy, the major US rental business in the Southern states of the US, has appointed Joseph ‘Jay’ Vaughn III as its CEO. Vaughn was the CEO and co-founder of Texas-based Opifex. His appointment follows the merger last year of Opifex and Florida-based Synergy Equipment. He succeeds Synergy founder J C Mas, who will become chairman […]
Capex drop hits Genie quarterly revenues
Lower than expected capital expenditure from customers has resulted in a 17% drop in net sales for Genie in the second quarter of the year. Sales at Terex Corp’s Aerials division stood at $607 million, representing a $125 million fall year-over-year as rental customers focused primarily on replaceing their fleets. Genie’s GTH-1044 The lower than […]