Equipment launches, market trends, regulations, and buyer guides from the global telehandler and material handling industry.
Volvo CE divested SDLG and Q1 2026 sales fell 13%. The China-direct telehandler cost gap reopens. What Africa, LatAm, Central Asia buyers should do now.
Read Article
A 2026 industry survey shows 14% of US fleets above $10M ERV stalled equipment buys on tariff pass-through. Here's the China-direct sourcing read for procurement teams.
Read Article
Saudi Q2 2026 tenders for King Salman Airport ($30B) and Ras Al Khair Steel Complex (8 packages) open material handling and infrastructure equipment windows for telehandler buyers.
Read Article
Run a three-axis quote (EU dealer, China-direct, Mexico/Brazil assembly), pre-negotiate the parts kit in writing, and price COP volatility into the contract before locking the order.
Read Article
EAC's 10% machinery duty is symmetric. Landed cost is not. Kenya and Tanzania H2 2026 procurement calendar and three-axis sourcing comparison.
Read Article
Tariff parity under EVFTA/ACFTA/ATIGA flattens duty math in SEA, but the EU-vs-China FOB gap of USD 30K-45K per 3.5t-class compact is structural. Pre-negotiate parts kit, factory PDI, and...
Read Article
Once Chinese OEM lines convert to Stage V equivalent (2026-2027), the FOB gap on a 4t/14m telehandler narrows from USD 35K-55K toward USD 15K-25K. Lock in 12-18 month...
Read Article
Used EU values dropping reduces resale recoverability for the next buyer, narrowing the TCO advantage of buying used over new China-direct. Run a side-by-side new China factory-direct (with...
Read Article
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...
Read Article
Brazil's 14-20% machinery import duty starts phasing to zero on May 1, 2026 for EU-origin equipment. Day-one cut is 1.3-1.7 points; the gap closes meaningfully past year three....
Read Article
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...
Read Article
Komatsu confirmed 4% NA price hike with more coming. In-stock dealer units purchased before latest tariff rounds may carry older cost basis. Ask for manufacturing date and import...
Read Article
Data center corridors (NoVA, DFW, Phoenix, Atlanta) face 5-8% rental premiums and tighter dealer stock. Outside those zones, commercial construction slowdown creates negotiating leverage on dealer inventory.
Read Article
HVO is a zero-modification fuel switch for any Stage V telehandler (post-2019, CE marked). Annual fuel premium of GBP 2,500-3,500 is offset by EU carbon credits (EUR 1,000-2,000/yr)...
Read Article
The MTA 519e's 56% maintenance reduction and zero-fuel cost shifts break-even versus diesel to under 18 months for 1,500+ hour/year operations. Request demo units from Manitou dealers now...
Read ArticleTalk to Sally Fan, Sales Manager. Direct factory pricing, custom configurations, fast quotes within 12 hours.
