AXCS Equipment. Have you heard of them? It’s a clever brand name for an aerial lift manufacturer, but it might be a new one to a lot of our readers. AXCS Equipment just officially launched its complete TH-Series telehandler lineup in North America, so I thought it might be a good time to talk about this new brand and (bonus) talk about teleys at the same time.

Who is AXCS Equipment?

OK. The story goes back to September 2023, when Turkish industrial group ASKO Holding acquired a majority stake in Custom Equipment, maker of Hy-Brid Lifts. Hy-Brid was a cool brand known for lightweight, low-level scissor lifts. I used to visit with those folks at tradeshows. The company formally unveiled AXCS Equipment as its new corporate identity in early 2025.

ASKO also owns MST Construction Machinery, a Turkish manufacturer of telehandlers, mini and medium-sized excavators, and backhoes. The new TH-Series traces its roots to MST and the larger ASKO organization. So, to recap: The AXCS brand now houses those former Hy-Brid scissor lifts and a new lineup of telehandlers with roots in its ASKO sister company. What could be next? With a name like AXCS, maybe not earthmoving equipment like excavators and backhoes — but I’ll keep you updated.

A breakdown of the TH-Series telehandlers

JLG, Genie, JCB, Caterpillar, Bobcat, Skyjack — AXCS Equipment is entering a busy telehandler segment. The company’s TH-Series telehandler lineup is five models, and it stretches from the 8,000-pound TH-842 to the 12,000-pound TH-1256. Lift heights range from 42 to 56 feet. AXCS is coming into the market with a classic, economy-focused rental strategy. The company is touting common components, minimal aftertreatment, straightforward maintenance, and lots of configuration options. This quote is from the press release, which is where I sourced a lot of these numbers.

“With the official launch of our TH-Series telehandlers, AXCS is cementing its position as a complete, one-stop fleet partner for our rental and distribution networks,” said Eric Liner, CEO of AXCS Equipment. “By expanding our reach into the high-capacity, 56-foot telehandler market, we are giving our customers the heavy-duty lifting power they need on complex commercial, infrastructure, and modular jobsites, backed by the same 'rental-tough' reliability and partnership they’ve always expected from our scissor lifts.”

Here’s what we’re looking at:

TH-842: Delivering a maximum capacity of 8,000 pounds, a lift height of 42 feet, an operating weight of 23,920 pounds, and a maximum forward reach of 28.7 feet.

TH-944: Stepping up to a 9,000-pound maximum capacity, this model offers a 44-foot lift height, an operating weight of 25,243 pounds, and a forward reach of 30.9 feet.

TH-1044: Lifts up to 10,000 pounds, reaches 44.8 feet high, carries an operating weight of 27,117 pounds, and provides a forward reach of 30.9 feet.

TH-1056: Engineered with a 10,000-pound maximum capacity, this model reaches a 56-foot lift height, weighs 33,576 pounds stowed, and offers a maximum forward reach of 42.25 feet.

TH-1256: Built for extreme lifting requirements with a 12,000-pound capacity, this unit extends up to a 56-foot lift height, carries an operating weight of 34,657 pounds, and provides 42.25 feet of forward reach.

The TH-842, TH-944, and TH-1044 avoid DEF and DPF

Minimal aftertreatment is a growing trend among many manufacturers. AXCS powers the TH-842, TH-944, and TH-1044 with a 74-horsepower Deutz TCD 3.6 L4 diesel. These units do not require diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) or a diesel particulate filter (DPF). That means fewer service tasks. That’s a plus.

AXCS keeps components familiar and adds a warranty to back it up

Across the TH-Series, AXCS noted it has an intentional strategy focused on shared componentry. Deutz supplies the diesel power. Dana axles appear in the lineup. From the press release: “While structural components like the high-strength steel frames, multi-stage booms, and operator cabs are designed specifically for each model’s size, core service components remain standardized.” Standard models ship with open ROPS cabs and “standard responsive joysticks.” AXCS also backs all five telehandler models with its standard 2 & 5 warranty. This covers the entire machine for two full years or 2,000 hours, while providing structural coverage on specified major components for five full years (stuff like the chassis, boom, and stabilizers).

Earlier in 2026, the company launched an online Parts Portal covering current AXCS equipment and legacy Hy-Brid Lifts machines. Users can search by serial number, view machine-specific parts, and order components.

Options for the TH-Series telehandlers

I mentioned AXCS is trying to keep things simple with these new teleys, but there are options. For instance, AXCS offers multiple carriage configurations, fork lengths, tire packages, and environmental packages. Depending on model and configuration, buyers can specify pneumatic, foam-filled, solid, non-marking, or turf tires. Check out the PDF spec sheets on each specific AXCS model over at its website. That's where I got a lot of this info. Other optional equipment varies by model but includes:

• Fully enclosed cabs with heating and air conditioning
• Backup cameras with integrated proximity sensors
• Load Management System — helps operators understand safe lifting limits
• Premium ergonomic joysticks, featuring integrated drive and shift control functions