Are arborists Are Arborists Undervaluing Access Equipment? Image: Monitor Industries

Are arborists undervaluing access equipment?

For decades, climbing has been the backbone of arboriculture. Skill, technique, and physical capability have defined the trade — and rightly so. But as the industry evolves, a question is becoming harder to ignore on Australian worksites: are arborists undervaluing access equipment? Read More
16 Leguan lifts offer an exceptional price-to-performance ratio. Their combination of power, durability, and adaptability makes them a highly cost-effective choice. Image: Leguan

16 Leguan spider lifts help keep facades clean

Algenmax is Austrian-based company which specialises in the sustainable removal of algae from building facades. To achieve high-quality results while minimising environmental impact, the
company relies on 16 Leguan spider lifts. These spider lifts have proven ideal – their agility, off-road capability, 22.5-metre (74ft) working height, consistent user-friendly control system across all models, and low environmental footprint set them apart from the competition. Read More
Product Manager and cofounder of Monitor Group, Tim Joyce. Image: TF

Tim Joyce: ups and downs in the arbor industry

After a lifetime in and around machinery, and the past three decades catering primarily to the arbor industry, Monitor Group co-founder and Product Manager Tim Joyce can look proudly at the success of the company he helped create. Read More
Leguan Lifts, in collaboration with Avant Equipment NZ, has marked an important step in expanding the company’s global footprint. Image: Leguan Lifts

Avant Equipment NZ takes Leguan Lifts to New Zealand

Leguan Lifts, a Finnish manufacturer of premium spider lifts and part of the Avant Tecno Group, continues its expansion in Oceania. Leguan Lifts is proud to announce the appointment of Avant Equipment New Zealand as its new official distributor in New Zealand. Read More
Leguan’s success challenged nearly every other manufacturer in its field. Image: Leguan Lifts

Leguan Lifts delivers stellar year

Finnish access-platform manufacturer Leguan Lifts has posted an outstanding performance, achieving a 50 per cent growth in turnover for its 2024–2025 fiscal year. This level of expansion defies the broader access-platform market trend and strengthens Leguan Lifts’ position as one of the most dynamic players in the industry. Read More
The Leguan 265 is one of the fastest all terrain EWPs. Image: Monitor

All Terrain EWPs

Leguan’s new range of elevating work platforms and all terrain EWPs is designed and built to deliver reliability, advanced technology, and self-propelled off-road capability. Just what an arborist needs. Read More
Leguan Lifts trailer package.

The Leguan 190 spider lift: built for arborists

The Leguan 190 spider lifts, with their premium all-terrain capabilities and robust booms, are an ideal choice for arborists across Australia. Leguan lifts are widely used for tasks like clearing electric lines and tree removal, allowing for efficient and safer operations. As the Australian distributor for Leguan, Monitor Industries provides a solution that lets arborists reach challenging targets that once required climbing. Customers report increased productivity and the ability to take on diverse, previously unreachable projects, thanks to the Leguan’s superior reach and stability over traditional lifts. Read More