CanLift Adds 180 Machines to Ontario Fleet in Multi-Million-Dollar Expansion
According to Equipment Journal, CanLift Equipment has added more than 180 new machines to its Ontario fleet as part of a multi-million-dollar investment targeting rising construction demand. The expansion covers JLG scissor lifts and telescopic boom lifts, MEC vertical mast lifts, Jekko mini crawler cranes and mini pickers, and Heli forklifts. CanLift said the additions are intended to support hospital construction, energy projects, and industrial and commercial builds across the province. The company has also become the exclusive dealer for Jekko in Southern Ontario through Leavitt Cranes.
What It Means for Subcontractors
- More local availability of high-demand lifts and specialty equipment in Ontario could reduce lead times and give subs more leverage when negotiating rental rates.
- CanLift’s push to consolidate core and specialty lifting under one supplier means contractors may be able to cut the number of vendors they manage on complex jobs.
- For subs weighing rent vs. own decisions, a larger regional rental fleet generally supports the rental side of the equation, particularly for specialty equipment like mini crawler cranes that carry high ownership costs.
