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Cranes: Page 4
Returning to its past, tower crane manufacturer Comansa drops Linden from its company name
The change to a one-word name is intended to bolster the company's strategy of having a single, uniform image on the market. More details here.
June 29, 2018
Potain’s 10t MR 160 C luffing jib tower crane makes North American debut
The crane has a capacity of 10t (11 U.S. tons) and a tip load of 2.4t (2.6 U.S. tons) and a maximum jib length of 50m (165 feet). More on Equipment World.
June 14, 2018
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Manitowoc debuts NBT50L Series boom trucks with truck crane hybrid models
Manitowoc's National Crane boom truck lineup made its premiere at media event in Pennsylvania. The NBT50L series of cranes offers a longer reach than the NBT50 series.
June 13, 2018
Construction Equipment
Manitowoc unveils Grove GRT9165, its strongest and longest rough-terrain crane, alongside 40t TMS500-2 truck crane
The TMS500-2 is re-entry to the 40-ton market for Manitowoc after a 12-year absence while the GRT9165 is latest and highest performing rough-terrain crane yet.
June 12, 2018
Construction Equipment
Manitowoc unveils MLC100-1 crawler as “quickest crane to erect, decommission in its class”
Manitowoc unveiled its newest, quickest to erect and decommission in its class, crawler crane, the MLC100-1. Check it out on Equipment World.
June 8, 2018
Construction Equipment
Japanese crane maker Tadano acquires 15% of Manitex
Manitex has announced a major infusion of cash from fellow crane maker Tadano Global of Japan. Read all about this on Equipment World.
June 4, 2018
Construction Equipment
OSHA removes crane capacity restrictions from operator certifications; will require more rigorous employer evaluations
In removing ROC-based restrictions from operator certifications, OSHA says it will instead require employers to ensure the competency of their crane operators.
May 21, 2018
Construction Equipment
Hiab’s new light loader cranes designed for easier operation
The new series includes the HIAB X-HIPRO 122 and the X-HIDUO 082. Both include and advanced remote-control system. Details here on Equipment World.
May 16, 2018
Construction Equipment
Stellar 6521 crane brings added capacity, articulation to light body
Stellar Industries’ new 6521 telescopic crane provides market leading boom articulation and heavy-duty lifting power to a light service truck, the company says. The 6,000-pound capacity 6521 fits on Stellar’s TMAX 30K steel and aluminum service bodies. The company says the combination makes for one of the lightest service truck packages in the weight range. The lighter […]
April 20, 2018
Construction Equipment
Fla. crane collapse narrowly misses workers
A crane fell at about 8:30 a.m. April 5 at the construction site for a new headquarters for the St. Petersburg Police Department barely missing several workers on the scene. In a video released by the Police Department workers can be seen running as the crane falls. Crane Falls Crane Falls at New Police Headquarters […]
April 6, 2018
Construction Equipment
Manitowoc intros GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane with increased capacity at higher boom lengths
Manitowoc has introduced the successor to a Grove crane the company said was a “worldwide hit.” The new Grove GMK6300L-1 is a 300-tonne (350 U.S. tons) all-terrain crane that will replace the GMK6300L, which was launched in 2010. Manitowoc says several improvements have been made to the crane’s structural strength giving this new Dash-1 model […]
March 29, 2018
Construction Equipment
Crane operator certification delayed twice in four years: “It’s not worth the wait” says NCCCO
In 2013 OSHA was on the verge of requiring certification for most operators of cranes with more than 2,000 pounds lifting capacity by November 2014. That included the operators of heavy equipment service vehicles,  tire changing trucks and many material delivery trucks—practically everyone with a small crane in the construction industry. At the last minute, […]
March 9, 2018
Construction Equipment
24-foot Liebherr LR 11000 the most amazing LEGO creation we’ve ever seen
When my wife an I finished putting together Volvo and LEGO’s EW160E wheeled excavator set, I couldn’t stop looking at the thing. First of all, I’ve never put together a LEGO set with so many tiny pieces. Second, the thing was just so wonderfully detailed. And then I saw the monster in the video below. […]
January 25, 2018
Construction Equipment
Crane collapse during lift of concrete wall sends workers scrambling
Workers in Austin, Texas, last week were forced to run for their lives as a crane collapsed during the lift of a concrete wall. Video of the incident, seen below, was first posted to Reddit. According to a report from KSAT TV, “nearly a dozen workers” were in the vicinity of the collapse, which occurred […]
January 18, 2018
Driver/operator coaching/training
New Crane Industry Services evaluation identifies operator strengths, weaknesses
Crane Industry Services (CIS) has introduced its Qualified Crane Operator Evaluations (QCOE) process, which it says identifies “specific operator strengths and skills that need to be improved.” Using the QCOE process, an employer will see where its crane supervisors and operators’ knowledge and skills are strongest, and what areas need additional training or experience. CIS […]
January 8, 2018
Construction Equipment
Manitowoc designed new Grove GMK4090 all-terrain crane for tight jobsites
Manitowoc says it emphasized road travel and maneuverability when designing its new Grove GMK4090 all-terrain crane. The 100-ton-capacity crane can travel with a maximum 20.2-ton counterweight and transport up to 10 tons without the need for an additional transport truck, the company says. The GMK4090 also was designed to maneuver tight jobsites. It is 8.37 […]
November 10, 2017
Construction Equipment
Crane flips while lowering backhoe into pit
The operator in the video below is lucky to be unharmed after his machine flips completely over while lowering a backhoe into a pit. As the machine begins to leave the ground you can actually see him notice that his wheels are airborne before deciding to bail. Even after he escapes, it appears that he […]
October 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Linden Comansa crane to erect main pylon for Montreal bridge
A project to replace Montreal’s busiest bridge is getting some help from a Linden Comansa 21LC550 crane. The company began erecting the crane, which will be used to build the 588-foot-tall main pylon, on the deck of the bridge in September. The crane will stand 591 feet tall from the base of the pylon. The […]
October 10, 2017
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