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11/01/2026

𝗖&𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔?

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗯 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼'𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘅𝗹𝗲, 𝟭𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝟭𝟭𝟮𝗛𝗟𝗔 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟳𝟱 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀…𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻.

In recent years there has been strong development and growth in the popular 3.5 tonne sector - the heaviest vehicle that can be driven on a car type ‘standard' Class B driving licence in most European countries. While the lower end of the market is hotly contested, product choice and demand drop off as the working height increases, with relatively few manufacturers or models to choose from over 75 metres. This decreases further when looking for a unit of more than 90 metres.

In recent years there has been strong development and growth in the popular 3.5 tonne sector - the heaviest vehicle that can be driven on a car type ‘standard’ Class B driving licence in most European countries. While the lower end of the market is hotly contested, product choice and demand drop...

09/01/2026

⬆️𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰

Developing a hybrid or all-electric version of a platform that has an overall weight of 32 tonnes or more is both difficult and expensive. That doesn't mean that it isn't possible, as Multitel with its 70 metre MJ700 Hybrid, Ruthmann with its 57 metre T 570 HF Hybrid and Bronto with its S56XR all-electric have shown.

The first 70 metre Multitel MJ 700 Hybrid was purchased by Dutch crane and aerial lift rental company Boer. The new lift, mounted on a five axle, 10x4 Volvo FM500 chassis, employs a new hybrid power pack with twin 80V/210Ah lithium battery packs driving an 80V/20KW electric motor, coupled to a hydraulic pump. The machine has enough battery power to fully extend the boom from its stowed position to the full 70 metres at least four times. When connected to a 400 volt network, a full recharge takes four hours, or five hours with the on-board diesel generator. The platform can also be operated while on charge or operate as a normal diesel machine. The modes can be selected from either the ground controls or those in the basket. A hybrid system diagnostic screen can be used to check the battery charge, current usage in real time, the battery operating temperature and inverter along with other parameters.

Performance wise it has a maximum working height of 70.2 metres and up to 36 metres of outreach with 120kg in the platform. With the maximum 600kg platform capacity an outreach of 28.5 metres is possible. The unit also features variable outrigger set up and monitoring.

08/01/2026

⬆️𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝟳𝟭 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲

Another new model in this size range launched at Bauma was the 71 metre Multitel MJE 710 mounted on a 32 tonne Volvo chassis. The MJE 710 has a five section lower boom, three section upper boom and articulating jib for a maximum working height of 70.6 metres, 28.5 metres of outreach with 600kg in the platform 33.7 metres with 280kg and 37 metres with 100kg.

The first unit has just been delivered to Italian rental company Ciemme Noleggio. Sales manager Tiziano Marcassola said: “This delivery has a special meaning for me as Ciemme bought this machine before it existed on paper. A sign of trust and an indication of the deep partnership that goes back decades.”
Multitel also introduced a new gravity lowering system on the new machine developed in collaboration with Flodraulic Motion Systems. A high precision proportional valve keeps the rod side of the cylinder filled with oil, as the barrel side empties, preventing cavitation or shocks during descent. Giovanni Vaccari of Flodraulic said: “In simple terms, we control gravity. Normally, the cylinder must push to counteract the weight, but in this case the descent is intelligently regulated using gravity itself. It's a more efficient, smoother, and safer system.”

07/01/2026

Altec takes Teupen

Altec's acquisition of Teupen Maschinenbau from owner Marin Borutta in April 2024 followed on from an open ended contract Altec signed with Teupen for the initial supply of 100 insulated spider lifts. Borutta - who acquired a majority stake in Teupen in 2017 - remains on board to manage the business and it is he who has masterminded their entrance into the big truck mounted market with the development of this new model. Not only did he spot a gap in the market, but he also jumped at the opportunity created when Palfinger closed its Krefeld facility and several highly experienced truck mounted lift designers and production staff decided not to relocate to the Palfinger plant in Löbau, 760km away.

Teupen had no previous experience of designing big truck mounts, but its new recruits - perhaps eager for a little revenge - have plenty. Teupen does, however, have some experience producing truck mounted lifts on 3.5 tonne chassis - such as the 25 metre Euro B25T from the early 2000s until about 2012.

Parent company Altec is heavily involved in the tree care, utility and telecommunications markets, particularly where the two overlap - i.e. trimming tree limbs away from overhead power lines, etc - but its truck mounted platforms are all under 45 metres.

06/01/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴!

A reminder that the deadline is fast approaching to input your thoughts and views on rental rates and fleet trends over the past year, and your expectations for 2026.

The annual Rental Rate Guide tracks trends across the UK and Ireland, gauging sentiment within the sector and how this may shape rental company investment in the year ahead. Your insight will help build a clear picture of current market conditions and future priorities.

02/01/2026

⬆️𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗧, 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘

𝗜𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸 & 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟴𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆. 𝗜𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀.

While small two axle city or All Terrain cranes such as the 13 tonne Kato CR-130Rv city crane, the 35 tonne Liebherr LTM 10302.1 or the 40 tonne Tadano AC 2.040-1 can handle this type of work, their size, base boom length, manoeuvrability and diesel power can't match the agility or pick & carry ability of an all electric Valla, Ormig, Galizia or JMG. Purpose built to lift and transport heavy loads over short distances, often indoors, they thrive in cramped spaces with low headroom where traditional cranes or forklifts may struggle.

C&A revisited December 2024 🔗https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.7/s/62787209

31/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we look back on another year for Cranes & Access.

Across eight issues, we've reported on the projects, people and developments shaping the lifting and access industry.

Thank you to our readers, contributors and advertisers for your continued support throughout the year. We're looking forward to bringing you more industry coverage in the year ahead.

Happy New Year

30/12/2025

C&A revisited- Rental Rates 2024

Our annual Rental Rate Guide is designed to track rental rate trends - primarily in the UK and Ireland - while also capturing the overall mood within the sector and how this might influence rental company capital expenditure in the coming year.
As we start to collect data from this year we take a look at last years rental rates.

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29/12/2025

⬆️𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘

The advantage of having an equipment feature just before Bauma is the number of new launches planned for the show. This is particularly true for boom lifts with numerous new models due to be unveiled. Several manufacturers also launched products at the ARA show in Las Vegas at the end of January and there has also been a steady stream of new launches over the past 12 months.

While there are plenty of new products to speak of, the main themes from last year's feature - the growing dominance of Chinese built platforms and the ongoing uptake of all electric booms - have not changed. Neither has the number of incidents involving boom lifts - mainly overturns, electrocution, and being thrown from the platform. This is particularly frustrating given that using an aerial work platform is generally one of the safest ways to work at height.

C&A revisited- Feb 2025 🔗https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/ticket_offer_and_prizes/s/72423097

24/12/2025

We would like to thank our readers, sponsors and contributors for the fantastic support that you have given us throughout this year, all of which helps to make our publications, events and other activities a success. We wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous year in 2026.

23/12/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦

Sales of larger truck mounted lifts have, on the whole, been somewhat subdued over the past couple of years. But can the launch of new models or a new entrant help stimulate or shake up the market? We take a look at some of the latest developments.

In the Cranes & Access Truck Mounted lift feature last year we asked if the launch of Ruthmann's 100 metre T1000 HF would help kick-start the top end of the market? Would it encourage rental companies to take a fresh look at their largest platforms in preparation for future growth in demand, perhaps replace ageing models or expand their fleets in preparation for more wind turbine installations and maintenance work… not to mention growing interest in using them for working on harbour cranes, overhead power lines and taller buildings.

The answer is… possibly. Yes, there has certainly been an uptick in interest for truck mounted platforms over 70 metres, but not at the very top end. Ruthmann's 100 metre T1000 HF launched last October was the biggest new truck mounted platform for three years. And while there have been a few more sales lifts of 90 metres or more, the current sweet spot appears to be units of between 70 and 75 metres.

22/12/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀- 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀

Our annual Rental Rate Guide is designed to track rental rate trends - primarily in the UK and Ireland - while also capturing the overall mood within the sector and how this might influence rental company capital expenditure in the coming year

You can complete as many questions on the forms as you feel comfortable with, none are mandatory. Complete the form in under five minutes 🔗https://www.cognitoforms.com/Vertikal1/_2025CARentalRateSurveyCranes