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JLG Awarded Marine Telehandler Contract
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May 5, 2004 - JLG Industries, Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa., has been awarded a two-year contract with the U.S. Marine Corp to refurbish its fleet of Tier 1 telescopic handlers. The fleet is comprised of 132 Millennia Military Vehicles (MMV) The units were deployed in April 2002 during Operation Iraqi Freedom and returned to the United States earlier this year. New MMV models designed to comply with Tier 2 emission control regulations are scheduled to be shipped to the U.S. Marine Corps over the same period...Read Full Story
Study Shows Lifting Equipment Buying and Selling Trends
May 5, 2004 - A study produced by AED (Associated Equipment Distributors), Oak Brook ,Ill., reveals buying habits and forecasts trends in the distribution of construction equipment. Lifting equipment-including scissor lifts, boom lifts, rough-terrain forklifts, telescopic boom cranes, lattice boom cranes, and knuckleboom cranes-was one of the seven product categories that the study examined.
It's noteworthy that respondents who purchased lifting equipment were less likely to buy from an independent authorized dealer than buyers of other types of construction equipment. They also were more likely to buy from rental companies than were buyers of other equipment. Additionally, more respondents purchased lifting equipment directly from the manufacturer than any other product type.
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Training Takes Front Seat at BAUMA
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May 5, 2004 - The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and its U.S. counterpart Aerial Work Platform Training (AWPT) made training a top priority at last month's BAUMA exhibition in Germany
Under the slogan, "Aerial Platforms + Trained Operators = Safe, Effective Work at Height," IPAF members demonstrated various types of aerial lift equipment. As many as 30 different types of machines from manufacturers around the world were demonstrated daily. The demonstration area was the single largest display associated with the aerial platform industry...Read Full Story
On the Upswing
First Quarter 2004 Shows Positive Signs for Economic Recovery
May 5, 2004 - Highlights of first quarter earnings reports from several key manufacturers, contractors, and rental companies indicate that the economy continues to show positive signs of recovery. The uncertainty of high steel prices, however, was cited by several manufacturers as a concern for future earnings. Nevertheless, improved construction markets, particularly among large rental buyers, has contributed to the first quarter's positive outlook. ...Read Full Story
Bigger, Leaner Scissor Lifts from Skyjack
May 5, 2004 - Skyjack Inc., Guelph , Ontario , recently introduced two new models and made improvements to machines in the 26- and 32-foot classes.
Topping the company's product line are the brand new SJ8243 (shown) and SJ8850, compact rough-terrain scissor lifts. The 43- and 50-foot platform height machines are each drivable at full height. Standard features include a 4'6" rollout deck, four-wheel drive, and hinged fold-down guardrails. Optional equipment includes an all-new self-leveling outrigger package. This one-button system is now available for all models equipped with outriggers. List price is set at $53,200 for the SJ8243 and $62,500 for the SJ8850....Read Full Story
Crane Electrocution Report Targets Management for Change
May 5, 2004 - A new study funded by The Center to Protect Workers' Rights, Silver Spring , Md. , looks at why electrocutions caused by crane contact with power lines continue to occur despite regulations designed to prevent such accidents. As many as 150 deaths and serious injuries occur each year...Read Full Story
Xtreme XRM 1157-Extremely Competitive
Telehandler designed to be big on productivity, small on service costs
Part Two
By Guy Ramsey
May 5, 2004 - Starting from scratch, Xtreme Manufacturing, Las Vegas, Nev., has developed its telehandlers with two key goals: to be economical to own and productive to operate. The manufacturer has close ties to one of the largest independently-owned rental companies in North America, which is the driving force behind creating a machine that provides low cost of ownership.
Productivity, on the other hand, is an end-user's concern. Visibility, speed of operation, convenience of controls, and maneuverability are all issues to be considered...Read Full Story
To review how the XRM 1157 offers low total cost of ownership, go to Part 1 of this story.
ANSI A92.6 Update
Expect boom lift standard to reflect changes made to 1999 scissor lift standard
By Jeff Stachowiak
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Jeff Stachowiak is the Director of Access Safety and Training for Sunbelt Rentals. He has conducted aerial work platform, scaffolding, and forklift training for more than 12 years. Based in Jacksonville , Fla. , he can be reached at jstachowiak@sunbeltrentals.com .
May 5, 2004 - Every year, a group of industry representatives - from manufacturer engineers to rental company representatives to government officials-meet in Las Vegas , Nev. , to discuss aerial work platform standards. It is nothing short of a miracle that this diverse group, the ANSI/SIA A92 Committee for Aerial Devices, is successful in the task at hand. When you consider that these standards must be reviewed and reissued every three years, you might think the job is impossible, but in reality they get the job done.
Most recently, the A92 Committee has been focusing on the A92.5 Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms standard. Some of the changes and additions to this section were previously hammered out in the A92.6 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms (scissor lifts) section in 1999. These changes focus on training and the sale of equipment. Looking at the A92.6-1999 standard we might get some hints about what to expect in the coming revised version of the Boom-Supported standard... Read Full Column
Worth its Weight in Gold
Steel prices, used equipment shortage give added value to your fleet
By Guy Ramsey
May 5, 2004 - A contractor friend was recently commenting about the price of steel, complaining that some particular pieces had almost doubled in price. Additionally, quotes from steel suppliers are now only good for two weeks. I would think it would be hard to turn a bid around that fast! Indeed, steel prices are skyrocketing and everyone is feeling it. Some blame the current administration for installing huge steel tariffs. Others blame the huge demand the Chinese have placed on the world supply. Nevertheless, it is a reality we must deal with...
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