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 […]
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) launched an online system that allows the credentials of CCO-certified individuals to be instantly verified via the Internet. Access to the new system, known as Verify CCO Online or “VCO,” is through the NCCCO website or via a special address, verifycco.org. After registering and logging […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has developed comprehensive programs to help prevent hazardous energy injuries. Each year thousands of workers are killed or injured by the failure to control “hazardous energy” in the workplace when machinery is being repaired or maintained. OSHA’s website states, “Employers must train workers to ensure they know, understand and […]
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 […]
Members of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) expect small improvements in the US construction market this year, according to the association’s annual Business Outlook survey. More than 1,300 companies took part in the study. Contractors were most optimistic about construction opportunities this year in the hospital and higher education sectors. The power sector […]
With the new year, Terex launched its latest addition to the rough terrain crane lineup. This 110-ton rough terrain features 155 ft. of maximum boom length, reaching to 235 ft. when an offsettable jib is configured. Dual mode boom extension offers configurations for lighter and heavier lifts at shorter boom lengths. Depending on regional regulations, […]
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 […]
One of the top Chinese-based crane manufacturers, XCMG Group, set a new world record for hoisting capability of mobile cranes by overloading its 4,000-ton crawler crane with 4,500-ton load multiple times. According to the manufacturer's website, the XGC88000 crawler crane hoisted a test load of 4,500 tons with its 196 ft. main boom, keeping it […]
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 […]
