CanLift Equipment Ltd. has announced a significant expansion of its fleet, adding over 180 new units as part of a multi-million-dollar investment to meet rising equipment demand across Ontario's infrastructure pipeline. This includes support for hospitals, energy projects, and private industrial and commercial builds.
Fleet Expansion Details
The expansion is led by a substantial increase in JLG lifts, alongside the introduction of specialty equipment from Jekko, with additional units from HELI and MEC. The majority of the new units are being deployed into equipment classes already operating at high utilization rates, including JLG 1930ES scissor lifts, JLG ES1930M micro-sized units, JLG 1850SJ telescopic boom lifts, and MEC MME20 vertical mast lifts.
Specialty Equipment Additions
Beyond scaling core classes, the investment addresses common jobsite constraints by bringing specialty lifting and material handling equipment in-house that previously required third-party sourcing. CanLift has added Jekko SPX328 and SPX532 mini crawler cranes, Jekko MPK06.2 and MPK10.2 minipickers with upgraded vacuum manipulators, and HELI 5,000- and 6,000-lb four-stage straight-mast forklifts. This expands the company's ability to support compact lifting at urban job sites and high-reach material handling applications.
Exclusive Dealership
CanLift has also become the exclusive dealer for Jekko in Southern Ontario through Leavitt Cranes, Jekko's master national dealer for Canada. Rob Dattilo, Business Development Manager at Leavitt Cranes, commented: "CanLift's stellar reputation for service across the GTA and beyond makes them an ideal partner in delivering Jekko's industry-leading innovation."
Johnny Dragicevic, Managing Partner at CanLift, stated: "Specialty lifting has typically meant adding another supplier to the job. By closing the gap between core and niche equipment, our focus is on making sure contractors are not piecing together solutions across vendors and can secure what they need from a single source without delays."
Investment in Service and Training
Alongside the fleet expansion, CanLift continues to invest in manufacturer-led certifications, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and training for its growing team of technicians. This ensures uptime across a broader and more specialized equipment mix. The announcement coincides with CanLift's 17th anniversary, celebrated on May 14, reflecting how the business has scaled alongside the complexity of the projects it supports. The timing reflects a deliberate approach to add both fleet and service capacity ahead of increasing project demand.
About CanLift Equipment Ltd.
Established in 2009, CanLift Equipment Ltd. rents, sells, and services aerial lift and material handling equipment from top industry manufacturers like Genie, JLG, Skyjack, and more. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with a second branch in London, CanLift is proud to be one of the largest independently owned lift equipment providers in the province. The company's experienced sales team and highly skilled service team go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
For more information, visit https://www.canlift.ca/.
