MEC® Makes Bold Growth Moves with Innovative Lineup at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
March 3, 2026
Booth showcases how MEC® is broadening its North American footprint with a new carry-deck crane category entry, a hybrid MAX boom concept preview, a new vertical mast lift, and its recently announced PLUS (+) scissor lift line, built to improve contractor productivity and uptime.
LAS VEGAS — MEC® Aerial Work Platformsis bringing 50 years of operator-led innovation and rental-fleet performance to its next phase of growth, taking direct aim at broader North American category leadership with its new, expanded product lineup shaped by today’s jobsite realities and contractor feedback.
At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 (Booth F42072), the brand will showcase its comprehensive range of models, which span from its award-winning micro scissor lifts to its premium MAX boom lift line. The booth lineup is anchored by four key highlights: the CD-9T carry-deck crane, a prototype of the MAX 46-RJ Hybrid telescopic boom lift, the MME30 vertical mast lift, and therecently announced PLUS (+) slab electric scissor lift upgrades, all reflecting MEC’s continuous goal to remove jobsite frictions with quality designs that safely improve uptime and productivity.
“MEC has a proud history of moving quickly in niche spaces and bringing practical solutions to market,” said Brian MacFarland, President of MEC. “Now, we’re using our customer-first approach to expand where the North American market needs better choices and building a portfolio that raises the bar for the categories that matter most to rental fleets and contractors.”
New MAX 46-RJ Hybrid prototype boom previews premium line direction in core working-height class
As a novel hybrid-power 46-ft. straight boom concept, the new MAX 46-RJ Hybrid telescopic boom lift prototype previews an extension of the MAX boom line’s premium feature set — typically reserved for the largest machines in the category — into a key working-height class where fleet utilization lives.
Like the rest of MEC’s MAX boom lift line, which debuted with the 135-RJ and 66-RJ Diesel telescopic booms in 2025, the 46-RJ Hybrid is designed around operator efficiency and ergonomics. It pairs reach precision with better body positioning at the controls and rental-tough durability where booms take the most day-to-day abuse.
Key highlights include a 6-ft. (1.8-m) high-capacity rotating jib with a 135° vertical and 120° horizontal range to help operators dial in work position at reach with fewer chassis moves, a footswitch-free layout that supports better stance and visibility while operating, and a more robust platform built to hold up in challenging high-turn rental environments.
“Our MAX boom lift line offers operators a demonstrably superior experience by incorporating deluxe features like rotating jibs, multiple steering modes and high capacity as standard,” said David Baxter, VP of Product Management at MEC. “With the 46-RJ Hybrid concept, we’re showing how we can bring high-performance capabilities into a core class. When operators can reach the work faster, position with fewer moves, and stay comfortable doing it, that’s what drives brand preference and ultimately utilization.”
The MEC product team is seeking feedback on the prototype in the booth as part of its plans for growing the MAX boom line, which will also be featured on the stand.
New MME30 vertical lift provides exclusive height for access in tight spaces
The new MME30 electric vertical mast lift is built for indoor work where crews need more height in constrained spaces. With an industry-exclusive 36-ft. indoor working height and compact stowed dimensions of 32.5-in. (0.83-m) overall width and 78.5-in. height, it will pass through a standard single doorway. The MME30 helps crews reach higher without stepping up to a larger, more complex machine.
Its ability for operators to drive fully elevated reduces repeated up/down cycles to get to work faster completing punch lists, maintenance runs, and overhead installs. Durability and indoor jobsite protection are central to the design, with rugged construction, maintenance-friendly power, and MEC’s patented Leak Containment System® to help protect finished indoor environments.
The MME30 features direct-electric PMSR AC motors for longer operation between charges and AGM maintenance-free batteries, as well as 5-in. wide tires to minimize ground pressure on sensitive floors.
MEC moves into crane market with fresh take on carry-deck design
MEC is marking its entry into the crane category with the 9-ton CD-9T diesel carry-deck crane, designed to address long-standing pain points in a segment that has seen limited change for decades.
The CD-9T’s innovative design improves sightlines for operators with a low-profile design that provides 360° visibility, provides a more workable space in its comfort cab, and offers smoother positioning and placement control, while giving rental fleets a widely requested alternative in the 8-10 ton class.
Full details will be separately announced.
PLUS (+) scissor lift line upgrades increase capacity, reduce frustrations
Also at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, MEC will feature its recently introduced PLUS (+) slab electric scissor lift line, which offers fewer overload interruptions with greater platform capacities, more productive time per charge, and improved positioning capabilities.
The PLUS updates are designed to keep crews working efficiently while maximizing rental fleet utilization. In addition to the Micro 19-XD+, 26-XD+, 3232+, and 4555+ that will be on display at the booth, MEC will be showing a new prototype model — the 4035+ — a 40-ft. drive-at-full height electric scissor that is less than 3-ft. wide.
Along with these product highlights, MEC will feature key models across its broad boom and scissor lift lineup, including the MAX 135-RJ, the MAX 66-RJ with Perkins engine, and the Dual-Reach 85-J boom lifts, as well as the Micro 2032 and 3084RT Speed Level scissor lifts, plus the MME25 mast lift. Across the booth, MEC’s operator-driven design leadership shows up in patented features, such as the Xtra-Deck® and industry award-winning models, which reduce the everyday hassles that cost contractors time and fleet utilization.
“MEC is growing our presence in North America and beyond by giving contractors the equipment that works the way they want to, with fewer interruptions, less risk, and more productive hours per shift,” MacFarland said. “Over the past few years, we’ve invested heavily in our service infrastructure to support this growth, and we’re continuing to listen closely, move fast, and deliver solutions that are built from the operator up, so crews can work efficiently and go home safely.”
CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees can visit the MEC Booth F42072 in the Festival Grounds from March 3-7 in Las Vegas to see the newest innovations and speak with product experts about how the models best fit their team’s applications and fleets.
About MEC
For 50 years, MEC Aerial Work Platforms has designed and engineered equipment solutions with a clear point of view: deliver A Better Solution by listening to customers and bringing operator-first innovations to market that solve real jobsite problems. Based in Kerman, Calif., MEC is a trusted partner to the rental industry and end users alike, known for its Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) leadership with patented and award-winning design features. The brand continues to deliver advances in productivity, performance, safety and return on investment for customers across North America and select global markets.