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Are arborists Are Arborists Undervaluing Access Equipment? Image: Monitor Industries
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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
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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
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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
With working heights ranging from 13 to 41 metres, and an above-average lateral reach, CMC aerial platforms enable efficient pruning of tall trees. Images: CMC
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Aerial platforms from CMC

Born from advanced lifting technology, CMC aerial platforms offer solutions and overcome obstacles difficult for a truck-mounted platform. Read More
Working close to structures is no problem for the Monitor spider lift. Image: Arcadia Tree Care
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Arcadia Tree Care and the Monitor 1890

Chatting to Arcadia Tree Care, a new owner, showed why the Monitor 1890 has for years claimed the honour of Australia’s top-selling spider lift. Read More
Leguan’s success challenged nearly every other manufacturer in its field. Image: Leguan Lifts
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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
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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
Australian supplier Monitor has lately given the 3315 a thorough workout and been very impressed. Image: Monitor
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Monitor 3315/300 Spider Lift

The Monitor 3315/300 Spider Lift’s unique telescoping articulated boom design provides exceptional up-and-over outreach specifications, while dual-position stabiliser legs allow the 3315 to be set-up in the most difficult locations. Read More
For high-volume roadside tree maintenance, council contracts, or multi-site work, truck-mounted EWPs provide the speed and ease you need. Image: Monitor
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EWPs: Spider lifts vs truck-mounted

When it comes to working at height in arboriculture, selecting the right Elevated Work Platform (EWP) is critical for your productivity, site access, and crew safety. For professional arborists, the two most popular access solutions are spider lifts and truck-mounted EWPs. But depending on your job type, location, and access requirements, one may outperform the other. Whether you’re an arborist, contractor, or EWP hirer or buyer, here’s what you need to know when comparing spider lifts and truck-mounted lifts for tree work. Read More