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On Sept. 28th, Elite had our Grand Re-Opening and fundraising event for the LA Sheriff’s Youth Foundation. (-Instagram) In keeping with Elite’s commitment to the community this brought many friends and customers out for a very worthy cause. The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation champions the need to invest in the youth of LA County. They invest in a wide range of programs to support and mentor youth to become future leaders in the community. LA County […]

This month you can buy a used 1230es from Elite for only $4500! We currently have 2007 & 2008 models priced at $4,500 each. The 1230es is a very small and versatile machine designed to get a single person up to a 12’ platform height. Limited quantities, Financing available! Key Specs SEE ALL SPECS Platform Height: 12 ft / 3.66 m Machine Width: 2 ft 6 in. / 0.76 m Key Features Low maintenance, energy efficient […]

This month, we’d like to share a win-win customer success story about a successful MEWP’s training and rental of a popular and versatile boom lift: the JLG 1350SJP Ultra Series Telescopic Boom Lift. This lift features 100,000 psi steel – 40% stronger than the competition and it’ll lift a thousand pounds to a 135 ft height. One of our favorite customers, Sanchez Solar Cleaning was tasked with cleaning the solar panels at the Angeles National […]

Home building professionals have seen a historic increase in material costs this year. Lumber has been the biggest culprit going from a pre-pandemic level of about $400 per thousand board feet to a record $1,700 per thousand board feet in May.  Are these wild price increases a result of inflation bursting through the entire economy? The infusion of trillions of dollars into the American economy through pandemic relief including stimulus checks, boosted unemployment benefits, and […]

The Product Spotlight this month is on the Genie 3232. This is a very unique machine able to go up to 32’ and is only 32” wide. This narrow unit is able to go through a standard door where the common 46” wide model has to go through a double door. Electrically-powered, it is available with Genie AC E-Drive or hydraulic drive configuration. Overview: Genie® AC E-Drive configuration offers increased runtime, reduced maintenance costs and industry-leading performance […]

This months product spotlight is on the compact JLG G5-18 Telehandler For the job site where space is at a premium and productivity is a necessity, the G5-18A telehandler delivers the maneuverability and versatility you need. This is a small versatile telehandler that is low profile and able to fit into a parking structure and great for landscaping too. Important features include – Superior Maneuverability Tight turning radius, narrow width and low machine height – […]

The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates that approximately 1 billion dollars of construction equipment is stolen each year in the United States.1 Even with modern advantages like 24/7 webcams and motion sensor detectors to trigger lighting, theft and vandalism is an increasing problem. Job sites are generally easy targets because: Multiple pieces of equipment use the same keys Large unsecured areas are common Tools and supplies are often left out in the open Lumber is […]