Manually handling pad-mount transformers took its toll on line crews from Canadian utilities Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa Ltd. Each time the equipment had to be installed or removed, line workers had to ...

New aerial lifts Skyjack debuted at ConExpo 2026: the SJ5545 E and SJ3232 E scissor lifts and the SJ45 AJN and SJ45 ARJN ...

New research suggests that a “primitive lifting machine” was in use around 150 years prior to the appearance of cranes 2,500 years ago. This early lifting machine was capable of lifting ashlar blocks ...

Leguan Lifts unveils the 170 spider lift with 55.1-foot height, off-road capability, automatic setup and compact transport ...

Manufacturers have concentrated R&D resources to perfecting the performance characteristics of vertical lift skid-steer and compact track loaders (CTLs). In many cases, this has resulted in increased ...

You walk into the gym for a weight lifting session and you’re immediately given a choice: do you grab the free weights or hop on one of the machines? Here’s an explanation for when you should use both ...

The Smith machine offers a guided barbell system that makes lifting more controlled, consistent, and beginner-friendly. It’s a versatile option for home gyms, rehabilitation, and targeted muscle ...

Those weight lifting machines at the gym can be intimidating, but in reality lifting on a machine that looks like something out of "The Terminator" can be a fun and safer way to get familiar with ...

It’s not uncommon for earthmovers to occasionally be tasked with lifting and placing heavy loads, such as pipe or trench boxes, on a project. Yet, each lift requires careful planning to ensure the ...

A major challenge in lifting applications is moving loads at a linear rate while maintaining steady and level positioning on vertical and horizontal planes. One mechanical assembly satisfies these ...

Three companies — Tempo, Tonal and Forme Life — are competing to supplant cheap dumbbells with smart machines priced in the four figures. By Courtney Rubin Since last year, Amay Sheth, a 26-year-old ...