Recently spotted at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Florida, Sims Crane took part in the ever-important waterway oil-spill drill hosted by the Coast Guard. As part of the annual corporate OSR Equipment Deployment Exercise, the industry-led PREP process featured Sims Crane for the deployment of CRT equipment. Our crane was a vital part of the procedure, […]
Sims Crane and Sims HD team up for this mega-move across Florida. Moving this massive transformer across road and rail involved multiple tandem lifts with 2 x 450 ton class cranes on both ends of the project, railroad transport across 3 counties and a 3 mile road transit by self-propelled transport with 112 tires. The […]
Construction projects are greatly helped when a crane is present to do heavy lifting on the job site. But what if the size of the project is larger than what one crane can handle? Bring in a second crane, correct? Maybe a third? How about six cranes for one project? Axel Springer is the largest […]
The rough-terrain (RT) crane market will see nearly a 4% increase in sales by the end of this year, according to a post at oilandgas360.com. Over 4,700 units are expected to be sold, including revenue of nearly $2.4 billion in the United States alone. The oil and gas industry will account for about a third […]
Terex Corp. and Konecranes Plc announced this morning that their board of directors have unanimously approved a definitive business combination that results in a merger of all stock. The combined company, Konecranes Terex Plc, will be incorporated in Finland. Terex shareholders will own approximately 60% of the combined company, and Konecranes shareholders will own […]
Manitowoc has launched two new five-axle Grove all terrain cranes, the GMK5180-1 and GMK5200-1. The cranes join the recently-launched GMK5250L and incorporate several of its features and benefits, including a Viab turbo retarder clutch which eliminates fluid overheating and clutch burning, enables wear-free starting and braking, and reduces fuel consumption. The models have a single […]
Great Pacific Equipment developed the new ECrane 4500 with a zero emission operation in mind. The carry deck crane has a 4.5-ton capacity with a modern, all-electric operating system and an environmentally friendly footprint. The ECrane is designed with a self-aligning hexagonal boom using externally adjustable wear pads for proper boom section alignment and easy […]
If you've watched our Sims Crane Minute videos, you'll recall how Bob Berry reminds us of the importance of good communication for a safe, smooth crane and rigging operation. The basic hand signals used by crane operators have been developed by professionals in the crane and rigging industry. They're universally recognized communication techniques and adopted […]
In our Sims Crane Minute videos, Bob Berry frequently reminds us to be mindful of work area hazards and the importance of communication during crane rental operations. Many crane accidents may be avoided simply by paying proper attention to the job site surroundings. In the latest video we want to demonstrate some improper, and […]
The brand new Tadano ATF 600G-8 features an all new innovative Triple-Boom System. Unlike any other ordinary telescopic boom system seen today, the Triple-Boom System comprises of three telescopic tubes. What does this do for the crane's structure? It gains a permanent high level of flexural and torsional stiffness. Also, the three telescopic tubes are […]
