Investment in equipment and software is expected to grow 4.8% in 2013, according to the Q3 update to the 2013 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation. The foundation decreased its 2013 forecast from the 5.6% growth predicted in its Q2 Outlook, due to slightly slower than […]
Once a load is picked up, you need to have a place to put it back down. Cribbing in one form or another often is that place. Properly assembled cribbing constructed of a suitable material can provide a stable base for any object. If the cribbing is improperly assembled and/or made from inferior materials, it […]
Once a load is picked up, you need to have a place to put it back down. Cribbing in one form or another often is that place. Properly assembled cribbing constructed of a suitable material can provide a stable base for any object. If the cribbing is improperly assembled and/or made from inferior materials, it […]
Fuel costs continue to escalate for construction and industrial equipment owners, and to help increase fuel savings, Bailey Cranes has rolled out a new line of battery- and hybrid-powered carry-deck cranes. The 18,000-lb. capacity IC-18 is the first in a line of four industrial crane models that Bailey Cranes plans to produce. The family of […]
Saturday, March 27, 2013, Sims Crane hosted the annual safety rodeo and employee appreciation event at the Tampa, FL, headquarters with a turnout of over 300 guests in attendance to witness the competition and indulge in some great home cooking. Dean Sims, CEO of Sims Crane challenged rival chef Steve Ayvaz to a bbq cookoff […]
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) recently made available a new CCO certification program for service truck crane operators. Service truck cranes are widely used for propane delivery, mining, and heavy equipment assembly, repair, and service, as well as by local municipalities’ service workers. Although relatively small, these cranes are still […]
Kobelco Cranes had sales of $484 million in the fiscal year ending March 31st, a 5.2% downturn on the previous year. The division made a loss of $24 million, compared to the ordinary profit of $1.7 million for the 2011 fiscal year. Commenting on the results, Kobelco said in a statement: “Unit sales of crawler […]
Manitex Inc. has unveiled its newest truck-mounted telescopic crane, the 70-ton TC700. The crane is specifically designed to be used on commercial carriers, allowing operators to quickly travel to and between job sites. Once on the job, the TC700’s ROC radio outrigger controls, swing-out outrigger design, on-board outrigger pads, and remote winch control option combine […]
JLG’s sales increased 7.5% to $817.4 million in the second quarter of its 2013 financial year, compared to same period in 2012. Parent company Oshkosh Corporation said the increase was primarily the result of higher replacement demand for telehandlers in North America, the realisation of previously announced price increases and higher aftermarket parts and service sales. This was offset, […]
Italian crane manufacturer Galizia has sold its first GF400 battery-electric pick and carry crane. The sale was made during the Bauma construction equipment exhibition in Munich, Germany, in April 2013. The GF400 has a capacity of 44 tons, a compact chassis and comes with radio remote control for traction, steering, boom and winch functions. It […]
