LiftSmart Launches Compact Lift Series at The ARA Show 2026

LiftSmart announced the launch of its new Compact Lift (CL) Series at The ARA Show 2026 in Orlando, expanding its product lineup with a lower-height material lift range designed for tight-access and indoor lifting applications.

“This series came directly from listening to customers,” said Steve Citron, founder and managing director of LiftSmart. “They needed compact lifts that were durable, adaptable and built to last in rental environments.”

The four-model CL Series includes lift heights ranging from 4 feet to 12 feet and load capacities from 350 to 500 lbs. at a 14” load center. Models include the CL-4, CL-8, CL-10 and CL-12, with standard or straddle base options depending on configuration.

LiftSmart’s Adjust-A-Base™ system allows units to be converted from a standard base to a straddle base configuration and vice versa, providing rental operators, dealers and end users with added flexibility.

According to the company, common applications include HVAC installation, shipping and receiving, warehouse and retail stocking, appliance and IT equipment handling and construction and facilities maintenance tasks.

Designed and built in the USA, the CL Series includes Colson casters and wheels, Dutton-Lainson one-speed braking winch, integrated fork storage pockets, oversized heavy-duty aluminum cable pulleys, extra robust 3/16 cable and standard forks.

The launch coincides with LiftSmart’s 15-year anniversary. The company was founded in 2011 when Citron and his father-in-law, Ron Bundy, built their first material lift in a garage. The prototype, the MLC-18, debuted at The ARA Show in Las Vegas and generated approximately 60 machine sales during the event.

To mark the anniversary, LiftSmart is holding a giveaway of an MLI-15 material lift at its booth during The ARA Show 2026. One winner will be drawn during the show and no purchase is required.

“The giveaway of our MLI-15 is a small thank-you to the many ARA member companies who have supported our journey since it began at The ARA Show in 2011,” said Steve. “Without the support of this association and its members, we would not be where we are today.”