Have you seen our latest video? Sims Crane sets concrete precast box culverts for the Orlando International Airport Expansion Project. Each culvert weighs 42,000 lbs. at a working radius of 100’. The crane is the Tadano ATF400G-4 with 260,200 lbs. of counterweight. Subscribe to the Sims YouTube channel to catch every new addition to […]
Prefabricated pre-finished volumetric construction, also known as PPVC, has become increasingly popular in modern construction methods for buildings of all sizes and heights. Many times the use of high capacity tower cranes is required to lift and position PPVC components into place for assembly. International Cranes and Specialized Transport Magazine recently outlined the working relationship […]
Zoomlion, a construction machinery and sanitation equipment manufacturer based in China, claims to have launched the world's first truck crane powered entirely by electricity. News of this development was posted online last month at Vertikal.net. The 27-ton crane was introduced in early May 2020. Designated as model ZTC250N-EV, it has three axles and is based […]
With the Covid-19 threat negatively affecting so many aspects of everyday life, how about some good news? According to a story at The Real Deal, the building industry is not stopping in South Florida, at least for now. The Real Deal reached out to Peter Dyga, president and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors. Dyga […]
A blog post last month at the Communal News website reminds us of the importance of lubrication as part of regular maintenance for automobiles, trucks and heavy equipment. As changing your car's oil will help prevent costly repairs from engine breakdown, the same principle applies to industrial vehicles and machinery. Below is the post: Why […]
Mentioning the term “construction crane” conjures up different images in people's minds, depending on who you speak to. Cranes are a vital tool for most construction projects large and small, but one type of crane does not fit all applications. For example, a rough-terrain crane is overkill for placing roof joists on a small house […]
Bob Berry introduces Sims University graduate Dawson Wiles. Dawson gives a step by step testing review of the in-cab procedure for Florida DOT pre-trip inspection. Follow along as he covers important topics such as three points of contact, safety startup, and LAB: leaks, alarms & buttons. Also check out new instructional videos for […]
Do you find yourself frequently utilizing the services of a commercial towing company for transporting vehicles or lightweight equipment? Investing in a flatbed truck or trailer might be a faster and more economical way to get the job done. An article with helpful information can be found at The Urban Twist, highlighting the versatility and […]
International Cranes Magazine recently highlighted the amount of growth seen during the last few years in the global market for large capacity truck cranes. According to Off-Highway Research (OHR), a market research and forecasting company, sales of truck cranes in both 2018 and 2019 were around 32,000 units. As recently as 2015, unit sales were […]
It's been over 40 years since LEGO Technic released their first mobile crane. The 855-1: Mobile Crane was a 512-parts design that was quite simple but functional for young builders back in 1977. It was part of the first generation of LEGO's new assortment of technical sets for ages 9 and over. The LEGO Technic […]
