Transport MORE with JLG Material Racks
You can now transport larger materials safely around the workplace with JLG’s new material racks for Large Rough Terrain (LRT) and Rough Terrain (RT) Scissor Lifts. According to the JLG website, “The racks offer a durable solution for transporting items, featuring...
$87,327 in Penalties for Two Construction Companies
The U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA cited GA&L Construction Corp., and The Rinaldi Group of Florida LLC $87,327 in penalties on Friday, June 21st 2019 for failing to protect employees from fall hazards at a construction work-site in Miami, Florida. The employee...
How to Create a Culture of Safety, and Why It’s Important
Stress, low morale, and poor expectations of your employees can contribute to high turnover, more time off work due to illnesses, and accidents on the job. All of which will increase your cost of doing business. But you can increase productivity, improve your ability...
New OSHA Updates Claim to Save Employers $6.1 Million
Effective July 15th, OSHA is making 14 revisions to the federal rules that affect the construction industry. These changes, according to OSHA, will save employers approximately $6.1 million by clearing up confusion regarding compliance. Specifically they have removed...
New App for R-Series is Here!
For the past two years we’ve been discussing whether to build an app for our customers, but JLG has beat us to the punch with useful apps that you can download right now. JLG Mobile Control The JLG Mobile Control app was announces at the ARA show and has just been...
Get Real-Time Load Data on All JLG Telehandlers
JLG announced that they will be expanding their SmartLoad technology across their telehandler line, which is terrific news. As you know, operator competence and confidence are key to job-site safety, and JLG is leading the way when it comes to operator safety. Their...
New R Series Scissor Lifts, Virtual Reality Simulators, and…
At this years ARA show, JLG featured two new R Series scissor lifts, the 2632R and 3246R, and their Virtual Reality Training Simulator for boomlifts. The training simulator gives operators an immersive experience in a safe environment. The simulator is the result of a...
3246R Scissor Lift Coming Soon!
New R Series Scissor Lift Coming Soon. Need a scissor lift today? Call us now at 951-256-2040 Key Specs SEE ALL SPECS Platform Height: 32 ft / 9.75 m Machine Width: 3 ft 10 in. / 1.17 m Working Height: 38 ft / 11.58 m Key Features Experience the Lightest Scissor in...
2632R Scissor Lift
Coming Soon, the 2632R Scissor Lift Need a scissor lift today? Call us now at 951-256-2040 Key Specs SEE ALL SPECS Platform Height: 25 ft 6 in. / 7.77 m Machine Width: 2 ft 8 in. / 0.81 m Working Height: 31 ft 6 in. / 9.6 m Key Features Reach More in Difficult...
Meet Us at Landscaping Industry Trade Show, 2019
We recently joined the California Landscape Contractors Association. And to celebrate we're attending the Landscaping Industry Trade Show in Ontario, California on February 6th and 7th. We'll be at booth #619 so come over and say, "Hello." At West Coast Equipment we...
Let Us Help You With Your ROAR Annual Reporting
The #1 question we've been asked by our customers is, "Can you handle the ROAR reporting?" And the answer is, "Yes." [Call Shaun Flanagan today at 951-256-2040 ] What is ROAR? ROAR is a Responsible Official Affirmation of Reporting (ROAR), is a form which is signed by...
Broadband Coming to Rural California
Microsoft has a new initiative to help get broadband to 3 million people in rural areas in by 2022, it’s called Microsoft Airband Initiative. This initiative uses TV white spaces technology combined with 4G, and “…traditional fiber-based connectivity, and satellite...
2 Simple Ways to Lower the Total Cost of Ownership
Increased operational costs due to unexpected repairs and operator error along with machine downtime and poor utilization can greatly increase your total cost of ownership. Two easy ways you can avoid both these issues and lower the Total Cost of Ownership of your JLG...
New Items at West Coast Equipment
At West Coast Equipment we're always on top of the latest equipment and upgrades. In fact, there's no better time to buy. New JLG X1000AJ Compact Crawler (CCB) Key Specs SEE ALL SPECS Machine Width: 3 ft 11 in. / 1.19 m Platform Capacity: 500 lb / 226.80 kg Key...
What’s Good and New at West Coast
As a premiere full-service authorized dealer of JLG and Skytrak equipment we always have the latest news and upgrades available to our customers. We now have 33x16 inch Turf Tires for G5-18A Telehandlers. Accoding to JLG, "These tires are designed to be turf-friendly...
Extend the Life of Your Diesel Engine
There are consequences to running your diesel engine beyond it's designed limit. It's called overspeed, and it can greatly reduce the life of your engine or it can cause catastrophic failure. On July 25th, JLG announce the Positive Air Shut Off System to reduce...
Drone Use Skyrockets in Construction
Earlier this month CBS News reported that "...drone use in construction has skyrocketed by 239 percent year over year, according to a May report on commercial drone trends by DroneDeploy". Affordability has made them more accessible and high quality mapping data has...
3D Modeling for JLG Machines is Here!
Technology can help mitigate worker shortages, improve on the job safety, and let's face it, some of the new tech just makes life more interesting. This includes JLG entering in the BIM market with their downloadable BIM library for some of their Boom Lifts, Scissor...
Featured Employee of the Month
Meet Tony Cerone Tony is an expert in parts, service, product support, and equipment sales. He is also a JLG certified AWP and Telehandler operator trainer. He is hardworking, helpful, conscientious and always puts the customer needs first. There's no competition when...
Service Specials for June and July
We're on a National Account. Call us first! Bulk Tanks of Mobile 424 & 1540. We are on a national account and get great pricing. So call Many, our parts specialist first. You'll be glad you did! Call direct at 951-256-2040. 2. Save big...
Merger with D&D Lift, Inc.
Contact: Shaun Flanagan WestCoastEquipment.us 951-256-2040 Shaun@westcoastequipment.us SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIER JLG DEALER, WEST COAST EQUIPMENT LLC. ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH D&D LIFT INC. Now providing service, sales, rentals and parts for JLG, Skytrak, and...
Now Carrying the Full Line of Princeton PiggyBack® Forklifts
Contact: Dave Robidoux WestCoastEquipment.us 951-256-2040 Dave@westcoastequipment.us SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIER TELEHANDLER DEALER EXPANDS THEIR INVENTORY TO INCLUDE THE FULL LINE OF PRINCETON PIGGYBACK® FORKLIFTS. West Coast Equipment LLC. is now providing service,...
Is Prefabrication the Wave of the Future?
The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (CCI) for Q1 is in for Q1 2018. The CCI is a quarterly economic index designed to gauge the outlook for, and resulting confidence in, the commercial construction industry. For Q1 the CCI measured the use...
How to Succeed in the Construction Business, Part 1
For 30 years we’ve been one of the few independently owned, full-service dealers in California. Over the years, we’ve developed and maintained sales, customer service, and operations systems that have helped us to retain customers for decades and grow our business to...
New JLG Site Features West Coast Equipment
JLG launches a new website called Direct Access specifically to help owners and operators of access equipment with insight about future technologies, the industry, regulations, and how to get the most out of their equipment. The new site features an interview with...
JLG X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom
Coming soon to West Coast Equipment the JLG X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom. Previewed at The Rental Show in New Orleans, the X1000AJ has over 54 feet of horizontal outreach, plus a best-in-class 105-foot work height. This new machine is perfect for indoor/outdoor...
JLG-SkyTrak Machines Have Best Resale Value
The new JLG machines are equipped to lower the total cost of ownership, but did you know that JLG and SkyTrak machines have the best resale value compared to JCB, Genie, Gehl, and Manitou machines, putting more money back in your pocket? The discovery was made during...
Princeton Comes to West Coast
Now you can off-load in tight quarters with the Princeton PiggyBack forklifts. We've done our research, and decided that Princeton was best-in-class when it comes to truck mounted forklift products, and it's a great complement to our line JLG and Skytrak products. We...
Princeton PiggyBack 55+
Princeton PiggyBack PB55+ The advantages really add up with the PiggyBack PB55+. Applications: Brick, Block & Pavers Drywall General Building Materials Lumber Roofing Sod The 5,500 lb capacity PB55+ is the hands down favorite choice of the brick, block, and paver...
Princeton PiggyBack PB45
Princeton PiggyBack PB 45 Perhaps the biggest news with the new PB45 is the all new, technologically advanced, Tier 4 Final compliant engine. Applications: Doors & Windows Drywall General Building Materials Lumber Moving & Storage Roofing Sod The all-new...
Princeton PiggyBack PB45
Princeton PiggyBack PB45 Perhaps the biggest news with the new PB45 is the all new, technologically advanced, Tier 4 Final compliant engine. Applications: Doors & Windows Drywall General Building Materials Lumber Moving & Storage Roofing Sod The all-new...
Princeton Piggyback PB45 STM
Princeton PB 45STM Perhaps the biggest news with the new PB45 STM is the all new, technologically advanced, Tier 4 Final compliant engine. The all-new Princeton PB45 STM Forklift is our static mast machine that offers 4500 lbs of lifting capacity in a compact, yet...
Princeton PiggyBack PB36
The Princeton PB36 fits on Single Axle Delivery Trucks! Applications: Beverage Bottled Gas Doors & Windows Introducing the brand new upgrade to the tried and true PiggyBack Z1 - The Princeton PB36! This smaller and lighter model forklift can be carried behind...
Customize Your JLG Machine
You can customize your JLG machine with reversing camera's, sensors, and solid fill tires. Used in combination, you're increasing your safety features, reducing operator error, and extending the life of your machine with tires that get up to 4x's more hours....
Solid Tires are Here!
Customers have been requesting the new solid tires for their JLG and Skytrak machines The TeleMaster ™ Tires from JLG and Continental help to extend the service life of the tires is up to 4 times longer, for some, this could mean an additional 6,000 hours of tire...
Customize Your New JLG Machine: Reversing Camera
You can customize your JLG Machine with additional safety features like the multifunction display that includes electronic load charts, displays diagnostics, and a reversing camera. You could even add a reverse sensing system. We’ve been adding these functions to new...
What’s New at West Coast: The JLG 860SJ
We're replacing our old 860's, 660's, and 460's with brand new tier 4 machines. We're one of the few full service dealers. Call us today for your next rental or purchase.
Doing What’s Best for Our Customers
We just got three new Landoll trailers, allowing us to better serve you. Call us first for your rental, service, or purchase needs.
The Heart of West Coast Equipment
Our in house service department is the heart of West Coast Equipment, LLC. From full boom replacements, steer axle assemblies and more, our indoor repair facility can handle any job brought in. Refurbish Your Old Machine: Add years to the life of your machine by...
Important: New Regulations that Impact YOU and Your Business
While the global outlook for heavy construction is expected to reach $180.66 billion by 2021 , a growth rate of 7%, here at home there are key regulatory changes that you must be aware of to capitalize on any of this industry expansion. First, are the new CARB...
Winterize Your JLG Machines and Save Big
Watch our interview with parts specialist Manny Cota. With slower winter months, consider doing much needed maintenance on your JLG machines today. We're on a national account, so call us first and save big!
Don’t Get Fined!
There are some new important CARB deadlines that you need to be aware of, including an important one for small fleets. January 2018 Deadline 1. Large fleets (over 5,000hp) and medium fleets (2,501-5,000 hp) must meet the emission performance requirements. 2. Large and...
Coming Early 2018, JLG 1644 High Capacity Telehandler
You can always count on us at WCE to have the latest JLG equipment on site. Introducing their newest high capacity forklift, the 1644 due here early 2018! But you don't have to wait to buy, you can call us today and save big on a new machine. We have contracts that...
Take a Video Tour of the JLG G5 18A Telehandler
Take a tour of a customer favorite the JLG G5 18A. This is the first machine with deutsche final tier 4 engine, and it does not need DEF. It has easy entry and has all the features of the JLG 1050. Click here to view the spec sheet and download the brochure.
4 Things Every Contractor Must Know About Surviving Stressful Economic Times
We started West Coast Equipment in 1984. Three years later was the crash of 1987 or as some refer to it as “Black Monday”. (Reuters) Then there were the crashes of 1997, 2001, and the infamous housing crash of 2008. There’s been other up’s and down’s as well, but not...
The 12,000 lb. Industry Trend
In this month’s July/August issue of Lift and Access magazine, Dave Robidoux was asked about the growing trend toward the increase use of the 12,000 lb. class of telehandlers over vertical-masted rough-terrain forklifts and small cranes.. “Typically, a 10,000-lb....
New 742 JLG Telehandler
What’s so great about the JLG® 742 Telehandler? It has: • 74 horsepower • Tier 4 engine • More capacity • More features • More options • NO DEF Fluid The 724 telehandler is the replacement for the G642A. It has a 74 hp engine that doesn’t require Diesel Exhaust Fluid...
Commercial Construction Index Points to High Revenue and Profit Margins for 2017
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce in partnership with USG Corporation just released the Commercial Construction Index (CCI) for Q2 and according to this survey, the outlook for the rest of this year is higher revenues and profit margins. The CCI surveys contractors across...
Don’t Get Fined!
It has come to our attention that for the past two weeks enforcement committees have been going on job sites handing out citations to owners of vehicles who do not have their Equipment Identification Number (EIN) decal posted on both sides of their vehicle. According...
Old Equipment Need a Face Lift?
We can help with City Restore, a 4-step, environmentally friendly, chemical process that will clean, rejuvenate, and restore your machines. We use it on our rental fleets and on client vehicles with terrific results. Contact John Rubidoux today for more information...