Manitowoc’s latest innovation to help customers get the most out of their investment is a Boom Raise System (BRS) for the 440-ton Manitowoc 16000 Wind Attachment. The system is designed to raise longer wind attachment boom lengths that are needed to install nacelles on 328-foot wind turbine towers without the aid of an assist crane. The […]
When it comes to crane site setup, operators look for optimal ground conditions but instead often find soil situations that can vary significantly. The right outrigger crane pad is essential for companies servicing utility lines or recovering equipment. Composite Advantage LLC manufactures FiberRigg with continuous fiberglass reinforcement to provide a stiff material that is able […]
Tadano America, Houston, Texas, reports the first shipment of its 450-ton flagship ATF 400G-6 all-terrain crane has arrived in North America. The ATF 400G-6 is a six-axle all-terrain that features a powered luffing jib, Tadano’s exclusive Lift Adjuster, Release Adjuster load-sway prevention, power system, and a Mercedes-Benz BlueTec engine. The five-section boom extends from 49.2 […]
Link-Belt Construction Equipment, Lexington, Ky., debuted the 200-ton 248 HSL last week at CraneFest 2012. The 248 HSL is the next generation of the 248 HYLAB 5 Series, which started more than 20 years ago. The 248 HSL will be beneficial to contractors involved in steel erection, bridge work, pile driving, and more. Customer input […]
Link-Belt Construction Equipment unveiled two new cranes, a rough terrain and crawler, as well as upgrades to an existing crawler, at a plant tour and luncheon for attendees of the SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop on Friday, September 21 in Lexington, Kentucky USA. Introduced at an entertaining product presentation was the all new 80 US […]
US truck manufacturer Elliott Equipment Company has added a new boom truck to its line up with the launch of the 45-ton 45127R. Designed for both owner-operators and rental customers, the 45127R is the first and highest capacity Elliott Equipment BoomTruck to feature a design that allows for a 50 state federal bridge legal mounting […]
At a height of 453 ft., the world’s largest quay cranes have set sail for the London Gateway container port. Taller than the length of a football field (including the end zones), the first three cranes manufactured by Shanghai's Zhenhua Port Machinery Company (ZPMC), have started their journey from China. Each crane can pick up […]
With the new year, Terex launched its latest addition to the rough terrain crane lineup. This 110-ton rough terrain features 155 ft. of maximum boom length, reaching to 235 ft. when an offsettable jib is configured. Dual mode boom extension offers configurations for lighter and heavier lifts at shorter boom lengths. Depending on regional regulations, […]
Sims Crane & Equipment added 45 cranes to its extensive fleet in 2012. The new inventory includes Tadanos, Groves, Linkbelts, several lifts and new flat bed Freightliners. "The purchase of this new equipment demonstrates our commitment to continuously upgrade our fleet,” said Steve Stodghill, President of Sims Crane & Equipment. ”These additions offer great mobility for […]
Liebherr, a Switzerland-based crane and equipment manufacturer, is set to launch its new knuckle boom equipped RL-K 7500 sub-sea crane for the offshore industry. The company said it will introduce the crane at its production plant in Rostock (Germany), in January 2013. RL-K 7500 with maximum rope diameter of 100 mm and maximum overturning moment […]
