Lift and Access November-December 2026 | Page 8

Huddig has introduced the HUDDIG 1370 TIGON G2, the next generation of its TIGON technology. The machine adds battery capacity, equipment options, and a connected platform to the previous TIGON generation.

The new model is based on four years of customer feedback, machine data, and practical experience from Huddig’ s first mass-produced TIGON machines. The existing TIGON fleet consists of 41 machines with a combined 96,306 operating hours.

Huddig’ s machine data shows that the fleet has been powered by electricity for 56.68 % of its operating time and has saved an estimated 531,621 liters( 140,439.41 gallons) of diesel. The company says this corresponds to approximately 1,372 metric tons( 1,512.37 U. S. tons) of CO 2.

The 1370 TIGON G2 has a 61-kilowatt-hour battery, compared with 44 kilowatt-hours in the previous generation. Huddig describes the increase as nearly 40 %.

The battery’ s optimal operating range is approximately 20 % to 80 %. Huddig says the larger battery provides more usable energy within that range, allowing for more electric operating time, more energy recovery, and fewer charging cycles.

Huddig has expanded the equipment options available for the TIGON G2. The machine can be equipped with a loader-mounted crane, Huddig’ s remote control, the LIFT Type II, and the LIFT 2200C. The LIFT 2200C can also be configured with the remote control and an insulated basket.

The company says the configurations allow the machine to be used for construction, utility, and railway work.

MEC Aerial Work Platforms has introduced the Lookout Sensing System, an obstacledetection technology for slab scissor lifts designed to reduce collision risks during operation. The first offering, Lookout – Platform, combines front and rear obstacle detection during driving with overhead sensing during lifting.

Lookout – Platform uses four ultrasonic sensors positioned at the front and rear of the platform. The sensors detect obstacles in the direction of travel and overhead when the lift is raised. As the machine approaches an obstacle, the system provides progressive warnings, reduces machine speed, and stops movement at a preset distance.

An audible alert notifies the operator when an obstacle enters the active sensing zone. The system then automatically reduces speed as the lift approaches the obstacle, allowing the operator more time to assess the surroundings. If the work requires closer positioning, the operator can override the stop and continue at creep speed.

Technicians can configure the system for either warn, slow, and stop functions or warn and slow functions, depending on jobsite requirements.

The Lookout Sensing System builds on MEC’ s Proactive Platform Safety System( PPSS) and uses ultrasonic technology. Lookout – Platform is available as an optional retrofit kit for compatible MEC slab scissor lifts. MEC said installation typically takes 10 to 15 minutes, allowing rental fleets to add the system to existing equipment.

The system is also planned as a factory-installed option on new slab scissor lift orders beginning in November 2026.

JLG Industries has added the E25MCL vertical mast lift to its North American product lineup. The electric-powered model provides a 25-foot platform height and 31-foot working height while maintaining a narrow chassis and zero inside turning radius.

The E25MCL is designed for applications including data centers, facilities maintenance, commercial construction, and industrial environments. Its compact design is intended for maneuvering in confined indoor spaces and around obstacles.

The lift has a standard platform capacity of 350 pounds and a 265-pound deck extension capacity.

The E25MCL incorporates several technologies intended to support operation in confined work areas. Progressive elevated drive technology, introduced on a JLG vertical mast lift for the first time with this model, adjusts travel speed as the platform is raised.

The machine also uses JLG’ s Variable Tilt Technology, which is available on select JLG scissor lifts. The technology is designed to maximize the machine’ s work envelope when operating on slight slopes.

A leak containment system is incorporated into the E25MCL design, with built-in trays intended to contain 100 % of the system’ s hydraulic fluid.

The E25MCL has batteries located under the hood, simplified harness routing, and a reduced overall parts count. Flooded lead-acid batteries are standard, while AGM and lithium-ion options are available.

JLG ClearSky Smart Fleet connectivity also comes standard, providing fleet management capabilities. Available options and accessories include SkySense with Collision Avoidance, an object detection system designed to provide alerts and support operator awareness in certain operating conditions.

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