Crane manufacturer Liebherr has introduced a stronger wind power boom system for the LR 1600/2 crawler crane. With the new SL10 boom system, hoist height can be increased by 49.2 ft., making the maximum reach more than 525 ft., the manufacturer said. When fitted with the system, load capacity is increased from 85 tons to […]
With the crane certification and training arena changing drastically (accidents spurring government regulations, OSHA-related compliance certification deadlines and much more), American Cranes & Transport Magazine rounded up some of the industry's gurus and proposed a number of questions for them to answer. Below you'll see thoughts from Billy Smith, executive vice president of claims and […]
Among the mobile cranes sure to attract attention at ConExpo 2014 will be the new Grove RT770E rough-terrain crane. The 70-ton capacity crane has the longest boom in its class, at 138 ft., and is designed to give customers all the benefits of a traditional Grove rough-terrain crane, but with extra-long reach. Paul Cutchall, rough-terrain […]
A proposal has been issued from the New York City mayor's office for legislation to limit the age of cranes operating in the city. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri announced on December 10, 2013 a proposal for legislation for a 25-year age limit to remove older cranes from operation and improve the […]
LAKELAND, FL -- Sims Crane & Equipment Co., based in Tampa, announces the following new hires at its Mulberry Branch. George Carr has been named Sales Representative at Mulberry. Carr was formerly with Linder Industrial Machinery in Orlando and Plant City. With over 25 years in the construction industry, Carr specializes in sales and rental […]
Link-Belt reports it will unveil another new crane at ConExpo: the 50-ton TCC-500 telescopic boom crawler crane. The TCC-500 offers a capacity chart that rivals lattice crawler cranes with a similar base rating. The four-section, full-power boom is 35.5 to 110 ft. in length with box-type construction of high tensile steel, consisting of one base […]
Link-Belt will introduce a new 150-ton, three-axle rough terrain crane at ConExpo. The RTC-80150 Series II is fitted with a 195 ft., six-section main boom giving a 258 ft. tip height when rigged its optional two or three piece bi-fold swingaway, with manual or hydraulic offsets of two to 45 degrees as well as a […]
The GR-1000XL-2 sits at the core of Tadano’s line of industry leading safe, quality and efficient GR series rough terrain cranes. At ConExpo 2014, the 100-ton capacity GR-1000XL-2 will be exhibited fully deployed with Tadano’s exclusive asymmetrical outrigger set up. “The asymmetrical outrigger is a standard feature on the full line of Tadano GR series […]
Tadano America will unveil its latest and largest rough terrain crane, the 160-ton capacity GR-1600XL-2 at ConExpo in Las Vegas March 4-8, 2014. Launched late last fall, the GR-1600XL-2 will be unveiled as the strongest and most robust rough terrain crane in the market. “This crane is a game changer,” said Ron Dogotch, vice president, […]
More than 200 classic and antique cars and trucks will be vying for top honors in several categories in a juried competition open to the public at the Shops at Wiregrass in the third annual benefit for Everyday Blessings children’s shelter on Sunday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public will […]
