Peterbilt Motors Company recently demonstrated the capabilities of its new zero-emissions, all-electric truck by driving it to and from the summit at Pikes Peak to the west of Colorado Springs. This was done multiple times during a three-day period and captured on a special video presentation. Peterbilt goes electric The 579EV is Peterbilt's groundbreaking, battery-operated, […]
Toward the end of 2020, the world's largest crane completed its biggest lift to date at a staggering amount of 575 tons, or 1,150,000 pounds! This feat took place in Bridgewater, a large historic market town in Somerset, England. Dubbed “Big Carl,” the super crane lifted three steel rings that form a cylinder around a […]
Safety is Sims Crane & Equipment’s number one priority at our 15 locations statewide, on the road, and especially at the jobsite itself. We have led the crane and rigging industry with the highest standards in safety practices and education for over 60 years. For Construction Pros, a publisher of several construction industry magazines, […]
Forklifts play an important role in the operation and success of so many industries. From warehouse to retail to construction, these powerful machines serve as workhorses to safely move products and payload quickly and efficiently. Are you considering the purchase of a forklift for your business or warehouse? Do you have a model in mind […]
Crane manufacturer Tadano recently introduced two new truck-mounted cranes to their lineup, according to a recent article in International Cranes Magazine. The HK 4.050-1 boasts a 55-US ton capacity, and the HK 4.070-1 a 77-US ton capacity. Both are built at Tadano’s manufacturing facility in Germany. At a Glance Tadano HK 4.050-1: Length: […]
A post last month at International Cranes’ website tells the story of one crane lifting another to the top of the iconic Tiffany & Company on Fifth Avenue in midtown New York City. Dubbed a “monumental crane lift” by McClaren Engineering Group, a 500-ton Liebherr LTM 1500 all-terrain crane raised an LTM 1300 mobile crane […]
The largest mobile harbor crane in the United States is located in Florida at Port Canaveral and has been in service for two years. The crane was recently relocated to a new multipurpose berth called North Cargo Berth 8. NCB8 was constructed to accommodate up to 2,000 pounds per square foot loading capacity. It’s well […]
International Cranes Magazine recently posted an informative article about the unique purpose and function of crane boom dollies. These specialized transportation accessories have one mission: make a large crane street legal while being transported to and from the jobsite. Most truck and all-terrain cranes are designed for travel with the boom tip secured over the […]
Placing a heavy load to transport sometimes requires a combination of math and creative thinking. It’s simple to calculate when hauling pallets that have similar cargo weights and sizes. This process can present a challenge, however, when the weight and size of the items are inconsistent. A possible result is inequal weight distribution inside of […]
Don Cook is a trucking legend among clients and fellow employees at YRC Freight. The 47-year veteran trucker recently passed the four million benchmark of miles driven without a single accident, not even a fender bender. Approaching age 80, his eyes and reflexes are still quick and sharp, and after nearly five decades his love […]
