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A 2026 industry report finds range, charging, cost, and reliability remain concerns for electric service vehicles.

Genie marks 60 years since its 1966 founding in Seattle, where the company began with the Genie Hoist material lift.

CNH will begin emissions-system software updates in Q4 2026, with additional equipment applications planned throughout 2027.

Bronto Skylift’s Texas service center provides aerial platform repairs, refurbishment, spare parts, training, and local equipment mounting.

JLG's electric E25MCL vertical mast lift provides a 31-foot working height and is designed for confined indoor applications.

AXCS Equipment launches five TH-Series telehandlers with capacities from 8,000 to 12,000 pounds for rough-terrain applications.

Maynards will auction more than 100 farm and construction machines in a live webcast from Laurel, Delaware, on Oct. 7.

Engineering students will design, fabricate, and test scale steel bridges in the 2027 Student Steel Bridge Competition.

Huddig launches the 1370 TIGON G2 with a 61-kWh battery, new equipment options, and Huddig Echo connectivity.

Kitchen's Crane & Equipment adds an SPMT, hydraulic gantry system, and Toyota forklift to its rental and sales fleet.