Equipter releases a powerful upgrade to their flagship product

By Emma Peterson. 

Honda's iGX390 engine gives the 2026 Equipter 4000 smoother operation, better fuel efficiency and enhanced jobsite performance. 

The Equipter 4000 has made a name for itself in the roofing industry by transforming the way contractors work. As a drivable debris container that features a powerful scissor lift that reaches up to 12 feet in the air and can support up to 4,000 pounds, the Equipter 4000 makes it easier than ever to get materials and debris off of a roof.  

And recently, the Equipter 4000 was given a huge upgrade! The 2026 Equipter 4000 model is now powered by Honda’s iGX390 engine. This engine is equipped with an electronic governor system that keeps the engine stable under changing loads, integrated electronic control (ECU) the gives you great control over the engine and auto-choke technology that enables easy start without a battery/manual throttle.  

In the Equipter 4000, the addition of this engine delivers:  

• Refined control: The iGX390 engine offers precise throttle control and faster response that makes operation smoother.  
• Fuel efficiency: Thanks to its auto-idle system, the iGX390 engine delivers up to 15% better fuel economy than comparable engines. 
• Cold-weather operation: Even in single-digit temperatures, this engine starts easy. Enabling you to work efficiently no matter the season.  
• Clean and quiet jobsites: This engine makes your jobsite more comfortable, both for your team and your customers, through a redesigned muffler that minimizes vibration and noise.  
• Upgraded controls: A new throttle control and electronic start on the Equipter 4000 control panel gives users an intuitive way to take full advantage of all the iGX390 engine’s advanced features.  

Overall, if you want to save time and money on the jobsite, the upgraded 2026 Equipter 4000 is a great asset.  

Learn more at www.equipter.com/products/4000.