PB Lift Technology

What PB Lift Technology does

PB Lifttechnik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of self-propelled mobile work platforms (Arbeitsbühnen) founded in 1986 and headquartered in Oberbechingen, Bavaria. The company specializes in scissor lifts and articulated telescopic boom lifts, organized into the compact PB ECo series (5–16m working heights), the premium PB TOP series spanning TOP 12 through TOP 24 (12.80m–37.50m working heights, up to 900kg lift capacity), the PB DINO telescopic boom lifts (10–22m), and the PB MB vertical mast lift. Its flagship PB S370-24ES 4×4, introduced in 2019, is described by the company as the world's largest self-built scissor lift at 37.50m working height. Core technology centers on electro-hydraulic drive systems with proprietary features including PB MegaDeck hydraulically extendable platforms, automatic axle leveling, intelligent ultrasonic and wind sensors, and the PBdigiConnect IoT telematics and diagnostic platform standard on all TOP-series units. The company holds IPAF registered-manufacturer status, DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification, and a 2025 BSFZ R&D seal from the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space.

The business operates a sales-led, factory-direct model across the D/A/CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with additional sales presence in Spain and the UK, led by Managing Director and founder Dieter Pawlowski. Revenue derives from new equipment sales (quote-based pricing with no public list prices), workshop-refurbished used equipment, after-sales service and parts, and the recurring digital-service layer embedded in PBdigiConnect. The primary customer segment is equipment rental companies — Wörle GmbH and Kettler Kirchner GbR are named accounts — with construction and industrial end-users as a secondary segment. Distribution is via a dedicated field sales force (recently reinforced by Sales Manager Jürgen Müller for D/A/CH effective January 2026), industry trade shows including Bauma, the company's own annual Bühnenwiesn in-house exhibition, and a customer-center facility at headquarters opened in 2008. Manufacturing is concentrated at the Oberbechingen site, expanded in 2017 with a new production hall equipped with two overhead cranes and 10m eaves height, supporting both serial production and custom Sondermaschine builds.

Name

PB Lift Technology

Legal name

PB Lifttechnik GmbH

Website

https://pblift.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PB Lifttechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of self-propelled scissor lifts and telescopic boom lifts, serving equipment rental companies and industrial customers across the DACH region with premium, custom-engineered work platforms since 1986.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile elevating work platforms (aerial work platforms / scissor lifts)

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Scissor lift manufacturing
• Mobile work platforms
• Telescopic boom lifts
• Aerial work platforms
• Industrial lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberbechingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mobile Work Platform Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling self-propelled scissor lifts and telescopic boom lifts, including standard models and custom-built machines. Products range from compact 6m working height to mega-scissors at 37.50m working height.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished used work platforms that are workshop-reconditioned and receive new safety inspections per DGUV Regulation 100-500 before delivery.
3. After-Sales Service & Support: Service division providing maintenance, repair, and technical support. The 2017 new production hall expansion included dedicated service facilities for faster maintenance and repair operations.
4. PBdigiConnect Digital Services: Digital diagnostic and tracking service tool, serial pre-configuration in TOP series machines. Provides real-time machine diagnostics enabling service quality and remote troubleshooting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PB Lifttechnik GmbH manufactures and sells self-propelled scissor lifts (PB ECo Series for compact use, PB TOP Series spanning 12.80m-37.50m working heights with load capacities up to 900kg), articulated telescopic boom lifts (PB DINO Series, 10-22m), and vertical mast boom lifts (PB MB Series). Equipment is sold factory-direct primarily to equipment rental companies and industrial/construction buyers across the DACH region, supported by an after-sales service network and the proprietary PBdigiConnect remote diagnostic platform.

Product overview

PB Lifttechnik GmbH is a German manufacturer of self-propelled work platforms (Arbeitsbühnen) founded in 1986, specializing in scissor lifts and articulated telescopic boom lifts. The product portfolio is organized into two main categories: (1) Scissor lifts comprising the compact PB ECo Series (5-16m working heights) for space-constrained applications, and the more powerful PB TOP Series organized by platform size—TOP 12 (12-15m), TOP 16 (13-17m), TOP 18 (17-19m), TOP 19 (12.8-18.1m with MegaDeck platforms), and TOP 24 (22-37.5m mega-scissors including the world's largest self-built 37.50m model)—all featuring electro-hydraulic drive with various drive configurations (standard, pendulum axle, 4×4 terrain); (2) Telescopic boom lifts including the PB DINO Series (10-22m) with lithium battery options and the PB MB Series mast lifts (11.20m). The proprietary PBdigiConnect tracking/diagnostic tool is standard on TOP series units, while PB MegaDeck hydraulic platform extension enhances work area across TOP models. The company also offers used/refurbished platforms and custom machine configurations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PB TOP Series: Premium scissor lift series for heavy-duty applications with working heights from 12.80 m to 37.50 m and load capacities up to 900 kg
• PB ECo Series
• PB DINO Series
• PBdigiConnect
• PB MegaDeck

Products and services

• PB ECo Series (Compact Scissor Lifts) Compact electric scissor lifts in the 5-16m working height range, designed for space-constrained applications with emission-free electric operation. Models include S65-7EZ (6.30m), S78-7EZ (7.80m), S80-8EN (8.00m), S100-8EZ (10.00m), S100-12EZ/S120-12EZ (11.80m), and S120-8EZ-Li with lithium batteries, sold to industrial and rental customers needing agility in confined indoor spaces.
• PB TOP 12 Series Mid-range electric scissor lifts with 12.80m-15.08m working heights and 600-700kg lift capacities, available in standard rigid 2-wheel drive configurations with optional pendulum axle for enhanced traction, targeted at industrial and rental buyers.
• PB TOP 16 Series Electric scissor lifts with 13.04m-17.30m working heights, featuring larger platform dimensions for mid-height applications. Models include S131-16E/ES, S151-16E/ES, S171-16E/ES with various width and capacity options for construction and rental operators.
• PB TOP 18 Series High-capacity electric scissor lifts reaching 17-19m working heights, designed for demanding applications requiring greater platform space and lift capacity in industrial and rental applications.
• PB TOP 19 Series Versatile scissor lifts with 12.80m-18.10m working heights, 500-900kg lift capacities, and MegaDeck hydraulic extendable platforms reaching up to 6.36m × 1.88m. Available in standard rigid, pendulum axle, and 4x4 all-wheel drive configurations with automatic leveling for rough terrain, used by rental customers such as Wörle GmbH.
• PB TOP 24 Series (Mega Scissors) Large electric scissor lifts with 22.30m-37.50m working heights and 750kg lift capacity. Features include 4x4 drive, automatic support systems, and mega platforms up to 10.50m × 2.11m (22.2m²). Models include the S225, S280, S320, and the S370 series, including the 37.50m PB S370-24ES 4x4, the world's largest self-built scissor lift.
• PB DINO Series (Articulated Telescopic Boom Lifts) Electric articulated telescopic boom lifts with working heights from 10.00m to 22.00m. Features include ±90° boom rotation, 360° slew range, lithium-ion battery options, and compact dimensions for tight spaces. Models include the DINO 10 EZ, DINO 12EZ, DINO 16EZ, and DINO 22EZ-Li.
• PB MB Series (Vertical Mast Boom Lifts) Vertical mast lifts with 11.20m working height, electro-direct drive, 3.00m outreach, nearly 360° swivel range, and 200kg lift capacity, designed for installations and repair works in compact indoor spaces.
• PBdigiConnect (Tracking and Diagnostic Platform) Proprietary tracking and diagnostic tool developed by PB for real-time machine diagnostics worldwide, pre-configured as standard in all PB TOP series scissor lifts. Enables remote monitoring, usage data capture, and troubleshooting of lift equipment from a web-based dashboard accessible to fleet operators.
• Used Work Platforms (Refurbished Equipment) Refurbished used work platforms, all workshop-reconditioned with a new safety inspection per DGUV Rule 100-500 (formerly BGR 500) before delivery, sold as a lower-cost alternative for rental operators and industrial buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37.50m working height - world's largest scissor lift
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wörle GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Equipment rental company that invested in PB S155-19E 4×4 for strategic expansion of their rental fleet. The partnership includes supply of new machines, product training, and ongoing customer support for Wörle's rental operations in the D/A/CH region.
• Kettler Kirchner GbRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBavarian equipment rental company for which PB produced a customized PB S280-24ES 4×4 special machine for a project at Berlin's Kurfürstendamm. Project demonstrates PB's custom machine building capabilities.
• IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)coreOthersPB is a registered work platform manufacturer with IPAF, the international trade organization for powered access. IPAF membership indicates adherence to industry safety standards and best practices.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• JLG Industries: JLG (Oshkosh) is the global market leader in aerial work platforms, manufacturing a full range of scissor lifts, boom lifts and telehandlers. Directly comparable as the dominant incumbent in the MEWP category PB competes in.
• Genie (Terex): Genie, part of Terex, is one of the world's largest MEWP manufacturers with a broad scissor and boom lift portfolio. A direct product-line competitor to PB across electric and rough-terrain scissor lifts.
• Manitou: Manitou is a French material handling and aerial work platform manufacturer with significant MEWP exposure. Competes with PB in scissor lifts while also offering telehandlers, forklifts, and access platforms.

Direct peers

• Haulotte: Haulotte is a France-based specialist MEWP manufacturer with a comparable product mix of electric and rough-terrain scissor lifts and boom lifts. Closest European-headquartered mid-sized peer to PB.
• Skyjack (Linamar): Skyjack, part of Linamar, is a major scissor and boom lift manufacturer known for straightforward, service-friendly designs. Strong direct competitor in the rental-fleet scissor lift segment that is PB's primary customer base.
• Niftylift: Niftylift is a UK-based specialist in self-propelled boom lifts and increasingly scissor lifts, focused on compact, low-weight designs. Closely comparable as a similarly-sized European MEWP specialist.
• Snorkel: Snorkel manufactures aerial work platforms including scissor lifts and boom lifts, serving global rental customers. A direct peer in the mid-sized MEWP segment with similar rental-channel focus.
• Teupen: Teupen is a German manufacturer of tracked spider and aerial work platforms. Most direct German-headquartered peer to PB, sharing the 'Made in Germany' specialist positioning and DACH-centric distribution.

Emerging players

• Dingli Aerial Work Platforms: Dingli is one of China's largest MEWP manufacturers and a fast-growing global exporter. Represents the low-cost Asian competitive threat to PB in scissor lifts in European and emerging markets.

Regional players

• Time International (Aichi): Aichi is a Japanese MEWP manufacturer with a range of scissor and boom lifts primarily serving APAC markets. Comparable as a similarly-sized national specialist with limited European overlap, illustrating PB's regional model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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