THE RENTAL SHOW PREVIEW
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2014
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INTERNATIONAL
The American Rental Association’s Rental Show will have 675 exhibitors when it
visits Orlando, USA, in February.
Lindsey Anderson
provides a guide.
newly upgraded
Genie GTH-
5519 compact
telehandler.The
GTH-5519’s overall
length has been reduced by 5 inches. Its
wheelbase has expanded by 2 inches and the
turning radius has decreased by 3 inches.The
overall weight has increased by 540 pounds to
10360 pounds.
HAULOTTE GROUP
is showcasing both its
scaffolding and access equipment products.
The company will exhibit its electric vertical
mast Star 22J, designed to meet the needs of
26 feet, 4 inch working height in confined
indoor areas. Haulotte will also show the
HT67 RTJ (HT23 RTJ) telescopic boom that
features platform heights of up to 67 feet, 5
inches; the electric articulating HA32 CJ/
HA32 CJ+ boom with a working height
of 32 feet, as well electic scissors and
45274 trailer mount
Visit
IPAF
to view demonstrations of the
operator eLearning module and the AWPs
for Managers training course.The eLearning
module is offered in conjunction with hands-
on operational proficiency evaluation which is
required for successful operator training.
JCB (4946)
will showcase its newest
telehandlers; the 516-42 Loadall and 525-
60 Loadall.The 516-42 features JCB’s new
high-torque, low-emission Ecomax diesel
engine that meets US Tier 4 Interim (Tier 4i)
emissions standards.
JLG INDUSTRIES
will show a
wide range of equipment, from
telehandlers to its LiftPod series.
The company’s Tow-Pro series
of towable boom lifts will be on
display. JLG will also have its
X550AJ compact crawler boom
that is capable of climbing steps
and provides access through
gates, yards, standard doorways
and public buildings.The company’s
1932RS and 3248RS scissor lifts will
also be on there.
MAN LIFT MFG
is showcasing its
SHU compact vertical extension
deck attachment for Genie (Terex
AWP) scissor lifts. According to
the company, SHU is designed to
replace existing extension decks
and other dangerous methods of
F
or the second consecutive year the
Rental Show sold out its exhibit
space, bringing in more than 80 new
companies across the various rental sectors.
Over the past few years, the construction
rental industry has seen a resurgence with
growth expected throughout 2015.
Despite The Rental Show competing with
ConExpo 2014 for visitors, show organisers
expect a solid turnout, pointing out North
America’s rental sector grew 6.2% in 2013,
with further growth of 8.4% expected in 2014
and a ballooning 11.3% in 2015.
While most companies are keeping product
releases at bay until ConExpo, visitors can
expect the following pieces of equipment on
display in Orlando. Also, make sure to stop by
KHL’s booth (5718) for the latest magazine
issues and more.
CUSTOM EQUIPMENT (4330)
will
showcase a range of its Hy-Brid Lifts.The
push-around models on display will be
the HB-P3.6 and HB-P4.5,
which are designed to meet CE
standards. For the self-propelled
models, the company is showing
its newest models; the HB-830
and HB-1230. Also on display
will be the HB-1030 and HB-
1430 with the company’s largest
platform space and highest lifting
capacities (750 pounds and 670
pounds, respectfully).
Terex AWP’s
GENIE
brand will
showcase a number of its aerial
work platforms and telehandlers
at The Rental Show. Of particular
note will be the company’s
SHOW INFO
WHAT:
The Rental Show
WHEN:
9-12 February 2014
WHERE:
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
US on show
getting extra reach such as buckets, planks
or standing on the mid-rails.
MEC
Aerial Work Platforms will
display two scissor lift models at
the show – an updated electric
Crossover ERT midsized rough
terrain scissor and the 4069 scissor
lift.The electric Crossover ERT is a
four wheel drive RT scissor lift that
is available in lift heights of 26 and
32 feet. Outriggers are optionally
available.The machine is enhanced
with a slight redesign with larger
wheel motors for 33% more
torque.The other machine MEC
will be displaying is the 40-foot
4069.
SKYJACK
will have an
assortment of its products and
also plans to announce the winner of
its Quest 2013 competition to find its own
oldest operating scissor lift. It will also show
the SJ12 and SJ16 self-propelled vertical mast
lifts. Scissor models on display will consist of
the SJIII 3219, SJIII 3226, SJIII 4632, SJIII
6832RT and SJ9250 RT. Skyjack booms will
be represented by the SJ66T telescopic boom,
SJ46AJ and the SJ63AJ.
SNORKEL (4987)
is focusing on its core
product range for The Rental Show 2014.
It will show the S3970RT 39 foot compact
rough terrain lift to North America for the
first time. It is built on Snorkel’s SRT chassis.
The A38E and A46JRT will be there too.
AI
Skyjack will show its range of aerial
work platforms, including rough-
terrain scissor lifts.
Custom Equipment’s
Hy-Brid 1230.
The HA32 CJ+ from Haulotte Group will
be at The Rental Show.
