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In this video interview, Gary Meadors, Senior District Manager at JLG, tells us what distinguishes JLG as a leader in the construction industry. Gary talks about why Elite Construction Equipment is such a good partner and describes some of the newest innovations at JLG including the 1075, 2733 and a new self-leveling boom lift. (- all available from Elite.) Gary Meadors has a lot of experience in the industry and believes JLG’s world-class innovation and […]

The construction industry has historically been slow to integrate new technology. It may be that tried-and-true instills confidence, but for whatever reason adopting cutting-edge ideas tends to happen much more slowly than in other industries. Machines have been getting “smarter,” but how projects get built still includes too much inefficiency, waste, and unnecessarily low productivity.  For Construction Pros just published a piece highlighting three tools that can make a major impact in addressing these issues. Current […]

(Photo: Certa Pro Painters company photo supporting Breast Cancer awareness using Elite’s pink reach forklift as the backdrop.) On October 8th Elite was proud to join London’s Pub in a celebration and fundraiser for two great cancer awareness organizations: Pink Patch Project and Pink Journey Foundation. London’s Pub in Artisia, is owned by Raj and Tina Patel. Tina Patel is a 10 year cancer survivor.  LA Sheriff Villanueva came out to recognize Tina and support the cause. […]

Elite Construction Equipment now has its own print shop!  We can print state-of-the-art decals, signs, and banners for your branding needs. Full-color printed signs and banners can take your location or your special event to the next level. Add your logo and phone number to your equipment, including hard hats with custom decals.  Contact Sam Uriarte Main Number 877-357-0057 or 562-924-0444  sam@elitece.net 

The JLG 1075 is a 10,000-pound class telehandler with greater height and reach. It features a 75-foot boom that can lift up to eight stories and offers a 60-foot of forward reach. It comes with JLG’s Longitudinal Stability Indication as well as a two-way right-side view camera. Optional features include SmartLoad and a remote-controlled boom, which can be controlled by an operator to place material at height from outside the cab. The remote control can […]

With JLG’s 2733 high-capacity telehandler, you get 26,600-lb max lift capacity with 8,000-lb capacity at max reach, 33-ft max lift height and industry-leading smart technology. Optional SmartLoad Technology combines attachment recognition with real-time load data so operators can work with more confidence. Key Specs Maximum Lift Capacity: 26600 lb / 12065.56 kg Maximum Lift Height: 33 ft 1 in. / 10.08 m Maximum Reach: 17 ft 7 in. / 5.36 m Key Features Greater Capacity – 26,600-lb […]

It’s been a roller-coaster ride that no one wanted to take. The ups and downs of the economy, mainly the downs, have been jarring consumers and businesses alike. With all the doom and gloom, could there be a light at the end of the tunnel? Unexpected Effects of a Pandemic One of the most surprising effects of Covid on the economy was the dramatic increase in demand for lumber. Lockdowns inspired do-it-yourselfers to renovate their […]

As the great philosopher, Yogi Berra stated: “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – though one can’t help but try. In fact, another old adage is that, in order to understand the future, you need to study the past. Some Americans may feel we are reliving the movie “Groundhog Day” in the housing market. Fear that the collapse we witnessed in 2008 might replay itself has occurred to many of us. If […]