A first look at the latest high-reach equipment, tools and technologies for utility and construction operations
EVENT REVIEW- CONEXPO / CON-AGG 2026
Stealing the Spotlight
A first look at the latest high-reach equipment, tools and technologies for utility and construction operations
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New equipment and technologies took the stage at this year’ s CONEXPO- CON / AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada. From innovative aerial lifts to rugged jobsite machinery, the event highlighted tools designed to tackle today’ s toughest field challenges while shaping the future of the industry.
Palazzani Industrie
The Palazzani TZJ 590, recipient of the 2025 Working at Height Award, features a 59-foot working height, 26-foot, 3-inch outreach and 510-pound basket capacity. Its compact 2-foot, 7-inch width and variable tracks support access in confined areas, while electro-hydraulic controls and multiple power options allow indoor and outdoor use.
Palazzani also displayed the TSJ 82 lift and crane, available in Bi-energy and Hybrid versions, and the TZ 108 tracked lift. www. palazzaniindustrie. com
JLG Industries The“ Job Site of the Future” model allows mobile elevating work platforms
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( MEWPs) to coordinate tasks through the ClearSky Smart Fleet platform. Integrated IoT and automation enable multiple machines to operate together under one operator, supporting applications such as welding and material handling, along with predictive maintenance, remote operation and improved equipment utilization.
Offering a first look, the new JLG 860SJ + telescopic boom lift builds on the 860SJ platform, featuring expanded lifting capability, improved operator functionality and new serviceability features. www. jlg. com
Skyjack
The SJ6940 RT is Skyjack’ s largest compact rough terrain scissor lift, offering a 46-foot working height,
800-pound platform capacity, 14-foot, 10-inch roll-out deck, oscillating front steer axle and optional auto-leveling outriggers.
The company also expanded its aerial work platform lineup with the battery-powered SJ45 AJN and SJ45 ARJN slab booms, the narrow SJ3232 E and high-reach SJ5545 E slab scissors, hybrid-electric and all-electric articulating booms and new ACCESSORYZERS for enhanced safety and versatility. www. skyjack. com
Genie
Genie Recon focuses on reconditioning seven to 10 year old models through a process of disassembly, inspection and reassembly with genuine Genie parts and quality assurance processes.
The new S-85 offers three power options; diesel, hybrid and full electric, featuring a lithium-ion battery and more than 80 quality improvements. Also on display was a proof-of-concept assisted material handling arm equipped with a vacuum end effector for easier handling of heavy materials overhead, such as drywall. www. genielift. com
Tadano America
Tadano expanded its aerial work platform( AWP) portfolio with the debut of several new machines.