Tadano Expands into Aerial Work Platform Market in North America, Showcases Portfolio at ConExpo 2026

Tadano is strengthening its presence in North America by expanding into the aerial work platform segment with a portfolio of high-capacity access solutions for demanding applications. The company will present its new AWP range at ConExpo 2026, marking a significant step in its growth strategy in the Americas.

Since entering the North American AWP market in 2025, Tadano has built momentum by leveraging its global reputation for quality, durability and long-term value. The expansion is supported by strategic acquisitions and decades of lifting expertise, allowing the company to extend its engineering and manufacturing strengths into specialized access equipment.

The portfolio is designed to meet high-capacity requirements, operate in rough terrain conditions and address complex access challenges. Tadano aims to deliver the same standards of performance and reliability that define its crane business while strengthening customer support across the region.

“The customer response to Tadano’s aerial work platform offering in North America has been very positive,” said Erik Elzinga, Vice President of AWP & Tadano Utilities, Pan-America. “The specifications are getting noticed- particularly the high platform capacities, which allow customers to accomplish more in harsh terrain or heavy-lift situations, as well as the advanced control systems, and crawler-based mobility. This market acceptance confirms the demand for differentiated access solutions designed for challenging jobsite conditions.”

A unified and versatile AWP portfolio

Tadano’s aerial work platform lineup in North America brings together advanced crawler, wheeled, spider, and truck-mounted solutions, with a particular emphasis on specialized, high-capacity and rough-terrain applications.

Key portfolio highlights include:

AS-63HD – Featuring a class-leading 2,200-pound platform capacity and an expansive 13 ft 9 in × 6 ft 4 in × 3 ft 7 in platform, this heavy-duty boom lift is engineered to handle large volumes of materials and tools with ease. Its exclusive single-joystick, four-motion control system enables precise and simultaneous vertical and horizontal movement across all boom functions, a capability without equal in the global AWP market.
AS crawler boom series – Leveraging Tadano’s crawler technology expertise, these machines deliver industry-leading low ground pressure and up to 57% gradeability, making them ideal for rough terrain and sensitive surfaces where conventional wheeled lifts are limited.
AL68 spider lift – An articulated, narrow tracked crawler with outriggers, designed for applications and rental environments where compact dimensions , flexible positioning, and excellent access for tree care are essential.

AWP models on display at ConExpo 2026

At ConExpo 2026, Tadano will highlight a diverse selection of aerial work platforms tailored for North American applications. Equipment on display includes:

Tadano’s AWP Family

eAA-22C compact electric articulating crawler boom (22 ft platform height)
AS-32C compact telescopic crawler boom
AS-58C telescopic crawler boom with 990 lb capacity
AS-63HD heavy-duty telescopic boom with 2,200 lb capacity
AS-58CJ lightweight articulated crawler boom with 750 lb capacity
AL68 spider lift (68 ft working height)
AS-69J wheeled telescopic boom (69 ft platform height)
A62R truck-mounted aerial work platform (62 ft working height)

The Tadano AWP portfolio supports a broad spectrum of use cases across North America, including construction, industrial maintenance, infrastructure, institutional facilities, retail environments, and government and municipal operations. Typical applications range from new construction and renovation projects to factory maintenance, utilities work, and access in confined or low-emission job sites.