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Tadano Ltd. has completed the sale of its Rabern Rentals business to Sunbelt Rentals, effective Sept. 17. The transaction includes Rabern’s four locations in northern Texas: Hereford, Lubbock and two in Amarillo.
Rabern Rentals was acquired by Tadano earlier this year as part of its purchase of Manitex International, Inc. in January 2025. All other companies from that acquisition — Manitex Inc., PM Oil & Steel S.P.A and Manitex Valla S.r.l., along with their subsidiaries — remain part of Tadano.
The divestiture is intended to keep Tadano focused on its core role as a manufacturer of lifting and access solutions. The company said it remains committed to innovation, product development and customer support in the crane and lifting industry.
“Tadano’s core expertise is designing, manufacturing and supporting the most dependable lifting and access equipment, and the Rabern Rentals sale reflects our commitment to staying true to that focus,” said Dean Barley, president and CEO of Tadano America Corporation, Tadano Mantis and Tadano Manitex. “Rental operations require a different business model and priorities. Under Sunbelt Rentals' ownership, Rabern Rentals will have the flexibility and focus necessary to continue growing its rental business and better serve customers.”
The sale aligns with Tadano’s strategy to remain a dedicated partner to rental companies, focusing resources on equipment development rather than competing in the rental market. Company leaders said the move will allow Tadano to enhance efficiency and strengthen its position in the lifting and access equipment sector.
