Dinolift
Dinolift Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of DINO-branded lightweight Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) — self-propelled, vehicle-mounted, spider, articulated, and telescopic trailer lifts from 10.5m to 28m working height — serving construction, equipment rental, and tree-care customers through 40+ global distributors from its Loimaa, Finland headquarters.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersLoimaa, Finland
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dinolift does
Dinolift Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of DINO-branded Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), headquartered and produced at a single site in Loimaa, Finland. The company originated as Kurpan Konepaja in the 1970s and has manufactured DINO lifts for nearly 50 years, holding the Avainlippu (Key Flag) certification for Finnish production. Its product range spans five series covering 10.5m to 28m working heights: lightweight 4x4 self-propelled boom lifts (RXT/RXTE), 3.5t vehicle-mounted lifts including a hybrid VTH, spider/crawler lifts (XTC II), articulated trailer lifts (XT/XTB II), and telescopic trailer lifts (TL/TLB). Power options include battery/electric, petrol/diesel, and hybrid configurations, with the fully electric 280RXTE launched in 2022 and an ultra-narrow 120TLB added in 2025.
Dinolift generates revenue across multiple streams: new MEWP hardware sales, spare parts, technical support and service, operator training, and leasing/financing. Since January 1, 2023, all manufactured units ship with the MyDINO telematics platform, creating an installed base for fleet data and aftermarket monetization. Go-to-market is primarily indirect through 40+ authorized distributors across Europe, Americas, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania, supplemented by direct sales from the Loimaa HQ and an extranet portal for technical documentation. The company is family-owned with Karin Nars as Chairman and Petter Rönnlöf appointed CEO in February 2025; headcount sits in the 101-250 range. End-customers include construction and maintenance contractors, equipment rental fleets, tree-care and arboriculture operators, and municipalities.
Dinolift firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dinolift
- Legal name
- Dinolift Oy
- Website
- https://dinolift.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Dinolift Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of DINO-branded lightweight Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) — self-propelled, vehicle-mounted, spider, articulated, and telescopic trailer lifts from 10.5m to 28m working height — serving construction, equipment rental, and tree-care customers through 40+ global distributors from its Loimaa, Finland headquarters.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dinolift industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- NAICS
- Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)
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Where Dinolift is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Loimaa
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Dinolift business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- MEWP Sales (New Equipment): Dinolift generates revenue from manufacturing and selling new Mobile Elevating Work Platforms including self-propelled, vehicle-mounted, spider/crawler, and trailer-mounted models across multiple series.
- Spare Parts: The company sells spare parts for DINO lifts through dedicated spare parts service and authorized distributors.
- Service and Technical Support: Technical support and service assistance provided to customers through service centers and distributors.
- Training Services: DINO training programs for operators, with certificates issued upon completion.
- Leasing and Financing: The company offers leasing and financing options for customers purchasing DINO equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Direct factory sales |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Dinolift product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dinolift manufactures and sells DINO-branded lightweight Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including self-propelled, vehicle-mounted, spider/crawler, articulated trailer, and telescopic trailer lifts, with working heights from 10.5m to 28m. The company also offers the MyDINO telematics platform for fleet management, spare parts, service, and operator training from its Loimaa, Finland headquarters.
Product overview
Dinolift manufactures DINO-branded lightweight Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) for working at height. The product portfolio consists of five main series: (1) DINO Lightweight 4×4 self-propelled boom lifts (RXT/RXTE series) with outriggers for terrain applications; (2) DINO 3.5t vehicle-mounted lifts (VT/VTH hybrid) for road traffic use; (3) DINO Spider/Crawler lifts (XTC II series) with tracks for tree care and rough terrain; (4) DINO Articulated trailer-mounted MEWPs (XT/XTB II series) with articulating risers for up-and-over access; and (5) DINO Telescopic trailer lifts (TL/TLB series) with straightforward telescopic booms. The company also offers MyDINO telematics platform for fleet management (standard on machines from 2023) and DINO Hub virtual showroom. Products span working heights from 10.5m to 28m, with power options including electric/battery (XB series), petrol/diesel engines, and hybrid configurations. Made in Finland at Loimaa factory with global distributor network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MyDINO: Telematics platform launched in August 2022 providing real-time data and fleet management insights for DINO MEWPs. Standard on all products manufactured after January 1, 2023.
- DINO Hub
- DINO SafeGuard
Products and services
- DINO Lightweight 4x4 Self-Propelled Boom Lifts (RXT/RXTE Series) Lightweight 4x4 self-propelled boom lifts with outriggers for terrain applications. Models include DINO 220RXT, DINO 280RXT (petrol/diesel) and DINO 280RXTE / 280RXTE Long Range (fully electric, zero emissions). Designed for sites with weight restrictions and sensitive floors.
- DINO 3.5t Vehicle-Mounted Lifts (VT/VTH Series) 3.5t vehicle-mounted MEWPs designed for road traffic use, ideal for rental applications. Includes DINO 230VT (combustion) and DINO 230VTH (hybrid combining electric and combustion power) with 23m working height and direct telescopic boom.
- DINO Spider/Crawler Lifts (XTC II Series) Spider/crawler-mounted MEWPs with tracks for tree care, landscaping, and rough terrain applications. Includes DINO 185XTC II and DINO 220XTC II with excellent leveling capability on slopes and compact design for confined work sites.
- DINO Articulated Trailer-Mounted MEWPs (XT/XTB II Series) Trailer-mounted articulated MEWPs with articulating risers for up-and-over access. Includes DINO 160XT II, 180XT II, 210XT II (engine-powered) and DINO 160XTB II, 180XTB II, 210XTB II (battery-powered), plus DINO 260XTD with 26m working height and basket-controlled automatic outrigger leveling.
- DINO Telescopic Trailer-Mounted Lifts (TL/T/TB II Series) Trailer-mounted telescopic MEWPs with straightforward telescopic booms from 10.5m to 18m working height. Models include DINO 105TL, 120TL, 120TLB (ultra-narrow), 135T II, 150T II, 180T II (engine) and DINO 135TB II, 150TB II, 180TB II (battery-powered).
- MyDINO Telematics Platform Fleet management telematics platform providing real-time data and insights about DINO machines to maximize fleet efficiency, monitor machine up-time, and enable predictive maintenance. Standard on all products manufactured after January 1, 2023.
- DINO Hub Virtual Showroom 3D virtual showroom platform allowing customers to explore the DINO MEWP fleet, experience machine configurations, and participate in virtual events. Accessible at hub.dinolift.com.
- DINO Spare Parts and Service Spare parts sales, technical support, and maintenance services for DINO lifts, provided through the DINO Parts Center, service centers, and authorized distributors globally.
- DINO Operator Training Operator training programs for DINO MEWPs with certificates issued upon completion, provided through service centers and distributors.
- Leasing and Financing Leasing and financing options for customers purchasing DINO MEWP equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- DINO 230VTH won IAPA 2022 Product of the Year for vehicle/trailer-mounted category
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Dinolift
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Dinolift technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Dinolift partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Liftexperten Sverige ABcoreLiftexperten Sverige AB was appointed as Dinolift's official distributor in Sweden in September 2025. The company provides sales, service, support, spare parts, and maintenance for DINO products across Sweden.
- LOLEX LtdcoreLOLEX Ltd was appointed as the authorized DINO MEWP distributor for Ireland in January 2024. Located in Muckamore, Northern Ireland, LOLEX provides sales and service support for Irish customers.
- Maes Rent & SalescoreMaes Rent & Sales in Belgium received the first DINO delivery as part of a new partnership. The company is Dinolift's distributor in the Belgian market.
- Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG)minorDinolift supports Baltic Sea Action Group's work for a cleaner Baltic Sea through annual donations.
- CPL (UK Distributor)coreCPL was appointed as Dinolift's new distributor in Great Britain in February 2023.
- RamirentminorDinolift and Ramirent collaborated on the Pink DINO (Roosa Nauha) 2021 campaign to support cancer research and counseling.
- Pemamek OyminorPemamek Oy, a Finnish welding automation manufacturer, supplied Dinolift with a PEMA LC-LWBM 6000 automated cutting and welding station for boom manufacturing. The laser-based technology solution improves productivity and quality in boom production.
- UNICEFminorDinolift donated Christmas funds to UNICEF to support their work against the coronavirus pandemic.
- Avant MachinerycoreAvant Machinery was appointed as Dinolift's distributor in Belgium, covering the full DINO product range for sales and aftermarket services. Located near Brussels in Sint-Truiden, Avant has 20 years of experience in the industry, particularly with crawler-mounted lifts and mini loaders.
- Jøma Lift Teknik A/ScoreJøma Lift Teknik A/S began as Dinolift's Danish distributor in May 2020, responsible for DINO sales and aftermarket services across the entire Danish market. The company specializes in MEWP sales and service with additional brands including Genie, Teupen, Leguan, and IXOLIFT.
- Rotator OycoreRotator Oy has been Dinolift's exclusive Finnish distributor for 40 years since the late 1970s. The partnership began when both companies were seeking new business opportunities, and they've collaborated on Finnish market distribution and customer service. In 2019, Dinolift donated 4000 euros to Turku University for battery technology research as part of celebrating their 40-year partnership.
- RBG InccoreRBG Inc was appointed as Dinolift's distributor in the United States in April 2018. Located in Raymond, New Hampshire, RBG serves DINO customers in the northeastern US states.
- IPAFcoreDinolift has been a member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) since 1997. IPAF promotes safe and effective powered access equipment use worldwide through technical advice, safety initiatives, and training programs.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Dinolift competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Niftylift: UK-based manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms with a strong focus on lightweight, compact boom lifts and trailer-mounted MEWPs - directly comparable to Dinolift's RXT series and trailer-mounted XT/TL portfolio.
- Socage: Italian manufacturer of truck-mounted and aerial platforms - directly competes with Dinolift's 3.5t vehicle-mounted VT/VTH series and trailer-mounted MEWPs across European markets.
- Time-Van: Italian specialist in van/truck-mounted aerial platforms and MEWPs; comparable product orientation to Dinolift's 3.5t vehicle-mounted VT/VTH series, particularly in southern European markets.
- Bronto Skylift: Finnish manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial work platforms and high-reach units - similar origin, comparable product philosophy, and direct overlap with Dinolift's vehicle-mounted and high-reach lift lines.
- Teupen: German manufacturer specialising in spider/tracked aerial work platforms; competes head-to-head with Dinolift's XTC II crawler/spider series for tree-care and rough-terrain applications.
- Leguan Lifts: Finnish manufacturer of trailer-mounted and self-propelled MEWPs, headquartered in Finland - directly comparable product portfolio, customer base, and distribution philosophy to Dinolift.
Broad incumbents
- Manitou: French global manufacturer of handling, aerial, and earth-moving equipment; broader portfolio than Dinolift, but its aerial-work-platform division overlaps with Dinolift's self-propelled and trailer-mounted MEWP offerings.
- JLG Industries (Oshkosh): US-based global market leader in aerial work platforms and telehandlers; competes across Dinolift's entire product range but with vastly greater scale, distribution depth, and fleet-management services.
- Genie (Terex): Part of Terex Corporation, Genie is a global MEWP and telehandler manufacturer with comprehensive product lines and telematics - direct broad-spectrum competitor to Dinolift across self-propelled booms and trailer mounts.
- Haulotte: French global MEWP manufacturer with full product breadth across scissor, articulating, and telescopic boom lifts; broader portfolio than Dinolift and significantly larger scale, but overlaps directly in trailer-mounted and self-propelled categories.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Dinolift social profiles
Digital presenceDinolift compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Dinolift financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Dinolift leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Dinolift funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Dinolift M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Dinolift
What does Dinolift do?
Dinolift manufactures and sells DINO-branded lightweight Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) including self-propelled, vehicle-mounted, spider/crawler, articulated trailer, and telescopic trailer lifts, with working heights from 10.5m to 28m. The company also offers the MyDINO telematics platform for fleet management, spare parts, service, and operator training from its Loimaa, Finland headquarters.
Is Dinolift a public or private company?
Dinolift is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Dinolift founded?
Dinolift was founded in 1970. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Dinolift based?
Dinolift is headquartered in Loimaa, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Dinolift make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. MEWP Sales (New Equipment) is the primary driver. The others are spare Parts, service and Technical Support, training Services and leasing and Financing.
Who are Dinolift's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Niftylift, Socage, Time-Van, Bronto Skylift, Teupen and Leguan Lifts. Broad incumbents are Manitou, JLG Industries (Oshkosh), Genie (Terex) and Haulotte.
Does Dinolift have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dinolift.
What industry is Dinolift in?
Dinolift's product category is Mobile Elevating Work Platforms. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAJAJ, Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs). Its NAICS code is 33392 and its SIC code is 3530.