Heavy Equipment Guide marks a milestone

Heavy Equipment Guide has documented the machines, technologies, and people shaping the construction equipment industry in Canada for four decades. In our first issue, June 1986, under the headline “We’re off and running hard,” Heavy Equipment Guide founder Engelbert J. Baum wrote about the vital role of information in the construction equipment industry. “The better […]

North America’s highest-lifting rotating telehandlers

Rotating telehandlers are a flexible alternative to many types of equipment, including aerial work platforms and high-capacity material handlers. They have also become an attractive replacement for small cranes on tight urban job sites due to their added manoeuvrability and quick set-up times. Compared to fixed telehandlers, they can place heavier loads at greater heights […]

Safety features on Manitou’s new telehandler

Manitou has incorporated several new safety features into its redesigned MTA 842 telehandler, which was shown at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. These safety features make it easier for seasoned operators to work safely and also benefit renters who may not be as familiar with this machine. Safer telehandler entry and exit The telehandler now includes the Manitou-exclusive […]