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64 Articles Updated Jun 26, 2026
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JLG 1043T Quad Track Concept at ConExpo 2026: Buyer Read
New Equipment 📍 North America
Jun 26, 2026

JLG 1043T Quad Track Concept at ConExpo 2026: Buyer Read

JLG's quad-track 1043T concept at ConExpo 2026 addresses real soft-ground gaps, but the 18-to-30 month concept-to-production wait is the procurement risk.

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JLG R13100 97-ft Rotating Telehandler 2026: $400K vs China-Direct
New Equipment 📍 Global
Jun 26, 2026

JLG R13100 97-ft Rotating Telehandler 2026: $400K vs China-Direct

JLG's R13100 brings 360-degree rotation, 97-ft lift, and 13,200-lb capacity to North America at a K-plus delivered price that lines up with EU rotating telehandlers and sits K-K...

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Manitou MLT-X 738 vs Agri Telehandlers 2026: Is the 3.8t Premium Worth It?
New Equipment 📍 Europe
Jun 15, 2026

Manitou MLT-X 738 vs Agri Telehandlers 2026: Is the 3.8t Premium Worth It?

Manitou's MLT-X 738 lifts 3,800 kg to 6.91m with 129 hp and Stop & Start. Specs, EU pricing, and 4t-class alternatives mapped for farm and contractor buyers in...

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Magni RTH 17.115/127 TC: 35m and 39m Tilting-Cab Telehandlers 2026
New Equipment 📍 Global
Jun 15, 2026

Magni RTH 17.115/127 TC: 35m and 39m Tilting-Cab Telehandlers 2026

Magni's January 2026 launch lands two RTH 17 rotating telehandlers with a 0-21 degree tilting cab and 8t capacity. See how 35m and 39m reach stacks against Manitou...

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Merlo Roto Plug-In 2026: Is Hybrid Rotating Worth EUR 300K+?
New Equipment 📍 Europe
Jun 15, 2026

Merlo Roto Plug-In 2026: Is Hybrid Rotating Worth EUR 300K+?

Merlo's Plug-In ROTO S/SPLUS adds full-electric mode to its rotating telehandler line. The hybrid math only adds up for two narrow EU use cases.

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Liebherr T48-8s 4.8t Telehandler 2026: EU Premium vs China-Direct
New Equipment 📍 Global
May 6, 2026

Liebherr T48-8s 4.8t Telehandler 2026: EU Premium vs China-Direct

Liebherr's new T48-8s lifts 4.8 tonnes to 8 m at premium European pricing. Here's the EU-vs-China procurement math 4-5 tonne telehandler buyers need in 2026.

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Manitou 2026 NewAg Boom + JW Jib Winch: EU vs China-Direct
New Equipment 📍 Global
May 4, 2026

Manitou 2026 NewAg Boom + JW Jib Winch: EU vs China-Direct

Manitou's 2026 NewAg refresh adds a redesigned telescopic boom and a 6,614-lb JW 2100/3000 jib winch. EU-FOB vs China-direct landed cost stays the deciding factor for African and...

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Dieci Pegasus 50.18: New Rotating Telehandler Brings 5-Tonne Capacity and Free Telematics
New Equipment 📍 Global
Apr 25, 2026

Dieci Pegasus 50.18: New Rotating Telehandler Brings 5-Tonne Capacity and Free Telematics

Dieci includes DTS telematics free for 36 months on all 2026 machines, saving EUR 2,400-4,500 vs competitors charging separately. Rental variant at 55 kW targets lower operating costs...

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JLG 1043T Quad Track Telehandler: 10,000 lb Capacity on Four Independent Track Systems
New Equipment 📍 North America
Apr 11, 2026

JLG 1043T Quad Track Telehandler: 10,000 lb Capacity on Four Independent Track Systems

Factory-integrated quad track telehandler for soft ground operations (mud, sand, slopes). 10,000 lb / 43 ft. Still a prototype — not available until late 2026 or early 2027....

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Manitou MTA 519e: First Electric Compact Telehandler Hits the US — Specs, Costs, and Competitors
New Equipment 📍 North America
Apr 11, 2026

Manitou MTA 519e: First Electric Compact Telehandler Hits the US — Specs, Costs, and Competitors

If you're evaluating electric compact telehandlers for US operations, the MTA 519e gives you the best balance of battery size (33 kWh) and lift height (19 ft) in...

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