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MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)

Understanding the Aerial Lift Market: Trends, Products and Applications

Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), commonly referred to as aerial lifts, encompass a broad range of equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts and vertical mast lifts. These machines are indispensable for high-reaching tasks such as accessing tall warehouse shelves, maintaining infrastructure or working on construction projects. With their versatility, MEWPs have become essential across industries like construction, warehousing and maintenance. A major portion of the MEWP market is driven by rentals, as contractors and facility managers often prefer renting over owning to meet temporary or specific job requirements. Rental companies favor MEWPs due to their adaptability and relatively simple maintenance needs.

Electrification is a growing trend, driven by urbanization and stricter emissions regulations. Compact MEWPs, or micro lifts, are also gaining traction. These smaller units are perfect for confined spaces, such as urban jobsites or indoor environments, where larger machines are impractical. As industries evolve, MEWPs remain critical tools, offering flexibility, efficiency and safety for operators working at height. Whether for construction projects, facility maintenance or warehouse operations, these machines are a cornerstone of modern jobsite productivity. Some good examples of MEWPs include:

JLG Scissor Lifts | Genie Articulated Boom Lifts | Skyjack Micro Lifts

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October 8, 2025
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New Global Standard Shifts Control Designs for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

What Operators and Rental Companies Need to Know as OEMs Work to Meet the Standard A new international standard for mobile elevating work pl...

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JLG Expands Micro MEWP Lineup with Rebranded Electric Scissor Lifts

New ES1330M and ES1530M Models Join the Growing Family of Compact, Lightweight Work Platforms JLG continues its push into compact mobile ele...

June 16, 2025
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Q&A: JCB’s Lee Tice Discusses the Compact Telehandler Market and the Company’s Product Line

Compact telehandlers are quickly becoming a tool-carrier of choice for contractors, landscapers, farmers and rental pros who want telescopin...

June 4, 2025
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JLG Adds 1230P to Its Low-Level Access Arsenal

JLG has introduced the 1230P, a push-around lift designed for jobs where ladders and scaffolding once ruled. With a working height of 17 ft,...

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JLG Announces ES1930M Micro Electric Scissor Lift

Compact Design, Full-Size Performance in JLG’s Newest Electric Slab Scissor Lift JLG has expanded its offerings in the micro scissor l...

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Need parts for your AUSA equipment? Look no further than the JLG Online Express eCommerce platform. JLG Industries Inc. recently announced t...

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