Aero Lift Insights and News

Is your SkyTrak in need of repair? Is it leaking or not running as smoothly as it should? If you’re in the Metro-Detroit area, call us and we’ll be happy to send one of our two service trucks right to your job site to repair your SkyTrak machine. Our service trucks are equipped with everything ...
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This SkyTrak 6036 is in action helping to finish off doing some framing. With the correct tires and attachments, this little beast will get the job done easily. ...
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Jim sat down to chat about his business relationship with Burger & Company and is joined by Vice President Nic Burger, CCIM. Enjoy as they talk business, along with a variety of other topics. https://youtu.be/Sff7cW1dg7c ...
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We often get asked to work on SkyTrak’s that are not ours. Will we evaluate, service, and repair machines that are owned by our clients, friends, and alike!? Yup, SkyTrak’s are what love and what we do. Occasionally we have a client call us and ask us to service and repair a SkyTrak that….well...
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Jim chats with Dave McGee of Gordon Components MI about how Dave got into the lumber business, the future of the industry, and much more. ...
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We were lucky enough to chat with the super smart and talented Mark Schwartz about real estate, business, and much more. Jim and Mark discuss the economic boom and housing bubble, and much more. https://youtu.be/qxB71jbPuCA ...
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Jim sat down to discuss Star Industries SkyTrak attachments with Star Industries president Trey Thompson. They chatted about how Star Industries started, the growth of the industry, and how Aero Lift helps Star with future attachment ideas. https://youtu.be/reLR5Ry3LMY ...
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Forklift buckets turn a forklift into a loader so you can reach places where loaders just can’t. Attaching a forklift bucket to an extendable-reach forklift can suddenly make it incredibly easy to place materials in hard-to-reach places like elevated positions and behind high walls. But not al...
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Work platform, man-basket, cage....no matter what you call it, get one for your job-site to keep your employees safe. We've seen loads of crews put planks of wood on SkyTrak forks and then raise them with the workers high in the air. This is not safe! And we all know it. OSHA will fine you and it w...
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As a small business ourselves, we look for ways to support our fellow small businesses in the metro Detroit area. Our good friends at Total Sports of Novi are offering dasher board advertising, and we at Aero Lift jumped at the opportunity to get our logo on their boards. Not only does it help us, b...
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Looking for SkyTrak attachments? And need them quickly? We got you covered. We have hundreds of Star Industries SkyTrak attachments in stock and ready to ship. Platforms, Slip on Truss Booms, Slip on Buckets, Material Hoppers, Pin on Truss Booms, you name the attachment, we got it. Call us today ...
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Team Financial Group offers financing options for commercial equipment needs, which allows Aero Lift to provide customers with financing for SkyTrak purchases. And by partnering with Team Financial Group, Aero Lift receives all of the benefits of offering flexible payment options with no...
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We offer a large, extensive selection of SkyTraks and 100's of Attachments. The quality and reliability of our equipment offers consistent operation to ensure success on the job. Parts and service support are integrated into our daily mission. Providing and Servicing SkyTraks. We provide prompt fie...
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Aero Lift in Milford, Michigan has been in the rental business for over 25 years. We provide SkyTrak® brand forklifts and telehandlers for various material handling tasks.  Competitive pricing and quick response are benefits our customers receive daily.  Our clients enjoy dealing direct with fr...
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Temperatures are rising as summer approaches, so be careful if you're spending a lot of time out in the sun. Heat stroke can come on quickly, so keep an eye on yourself and your crew to make sure everyone is safe. Below are the signs of heat stroke and what to do if it strikes. Signs of Heat Stroke...
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With temperatures rising here in metro Detroit, please keep an eye out for heat exhaustion. It can happen to you, or anyone of your crew members. Here's what to look for, and what to do if it strikes. Signs of heat exhaustion: Headache Dizziness and weakness Irritability Extreme thirst N...
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Every once in awhile, a SkyTrak is required to be on the second floor of a building.....this is how you get it up there! Because, it can't use the stairs, and although we believe the SkyTrak machines are magical, they can't fly. So to get an Aero Lift SkyTrak to the second floor, you use a crane. H...
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 SkyTrak 6036 The SkyTrak 6036 is an all-wheel steer telehandler delivers the ideal blend of power and productivity to handle your toughest jobs. If you’re looking for a reliable, operator-friendly telehandler with the added versatility of a wide range of optional attachments, the SkyTrak 6036 ...
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Get to Know Will Will has been with Aero Lift Inc. for nearly two years. During his time he has developed his skills and proven that he is a valuable asset to our team. He has recently been given the opportunity to further his skills while training to work on a field service team. He has a willi...
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Our illustrious leader Jim Koontz has made a return to the Access, Lift & Handlers Podcast. In this month’s podcast, Jim provides listeners with an update on how Aero Lift overcame the downturn and is looking to break records in 2021. Give it a listen using the links below.   https://w...
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Get to Know James James has been with Aero Lift for nearly nine years. During his first year he was eager to learn and absorb all he could. He has now broken into the company and is a leading expert in SkyTraks. He has developed into a brand, which deserves respect. James, our General Manager, h...
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Get to Know Chris Chris came to work for Aero Lift as a shop mechanic in 2014. He developed his skills and expertise in SkyTrak repair and quickly became a field mechanic repairing machines on the clients jobsite. He has since grown into a new role as the lead mechanic on his own service truck. Chr...
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Get to Know Don Don is one of Aero Lifts God fathers. He has grown into an exceptional heavy mechanic. He has creatively developed new and safe ways to handle some of our toughest projects. Whenever Aero Lift has a major repair, Don is our guy. When did you join Aero Lift? April 10, 2013 What 3 ...
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Get to Know Kevin Kevin's ability to work on the shop floor, manage the office day to day and receive parts inquiries, and more has proven to be invaluable.  Aero Lift asks all our employees to wear many hats and Kevin is a great example of that. We are a stronger company with Kevin onboard...
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