Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold more than $40 million of equipment items and trucks at an unreserved public auction in Fort Worth, Texas, this week. More than 3,400 equipment items and trucks were sold in the auction without minimum bids or reserve prices. Bids in the auction were made in person at the auction site, online, […]
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has launch its new Committed to Crane Safety program, which was dveloped by NCCCO to recognize employers who have demonstrated their commitment to safety by hiring CCO-certified personnel. “Crane operators, signalpersons, and riggers receive recognition for their knowledge and skill related to safe crane operations when […]
US truck manufacturer Elliott Equipment Company has added a new boom truck to its line up with the launch of the 45-ton 45127R. Designed for both owner-operators and rental customers, the 45127R is the first and highest capacity Elliott Equipment BoomTruck to feature a design that allows for a 50 state federal bridge legal mounting […]
At a height of 453 ft., the world’s largest quay cranes have set sail for the London Gateway container port. Taller than the length of a football field (including the end zones), the first three cranes manufactured by Shanghai's Zhenhua Port Machinery Company (ZPMC), have started their journey from China. Each crane can pick up […]
Ground collapse often has a catastrophic outcome. A crane tips when the outrigger sinks, the load is dropped and the crane causes damage. When a crane’s outrigger punctures underground utilities, it damages underground water and sewage lines and can cause a gas line explosion. To prevent this from happening, first and foremost, it is […]
To fill the gap between 440-ton and 660-ton machines, SANY America introduced a 550-ton crawler crane, suited for construction of wind energy towers, fossil fuel plants, nuclear facilities, and a variety of infrastructure projects. First presented at the Bauma China trade show in November, SANY’s SCC8500 features a host of exclusive and in-demand capabilities to […]
We have all heard the phrase, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link". When it comes to crane operations, rigging can often be that "weak link". How we attach a load to a crane can make the difference between a successful lift or an unfortunate accident. Since over 90% of crane-related accidents […]
A consortium of construction companies "Consórcio Maracanã Rio 2014", including Odebrecht Infraestrutura and Andrade Gutierrez is finishing up. Many sports fans around the country, as well as globally, have the big sporting events marked off in their calendars. NBA Finals, the Super Bowl, and Soccer World Cup Final game have one thing in common - […]
As many of you know, all footnotes of manufacturer’s load charts have a statement that reads the crane MUST be operated according to all Federal, State and Local standards, regulations and operators manual. They specifically refer to ASME Standards. In 2007, the ASME B30.5 was updated and now contains the responsibilities Triangle of a Crane […]
Sims Crane & Equipment added 45 cranes to its extensive fleet in 2012. The new inventory includes Tadanos, Groves, Linkbelts, several lifts and new flat bed Freightliners. "The purchase of this new equipment demonstrates our commitment to continuously upgrade our fleet,” said Steve Stodghill, President of Sims Crane & Equipment. ”These additions offer great mobility for […]
