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Construction Equipment
Tadano launches GR-1200XL-2 and GTC-600 cranes at ConExpo, updates the ATF110G-5
At ConExpo 2017 earlier this month in Las Vegas, Tadano America introduced two new cranes to the North American market and re-introduced another model with a series of upgrades. We’ll start with the new GR-1200XL-2. This model is Tadano’s largest two-axle rough terrain crane. The company says that this crane was developed with the needs of North […]
March 20, 2017
Construction Equipment
Faster development process at Manitowoc nets company several ConExpo crane debuts including an “evolved” take on the truck crane
Manitowoc is marking its first ConExpo since establishing itself as a standalone crane company in a big way: according to president and chief executive officer Barry Pennypacker, of the company’s 12 cranes on display at the show, eight were developed in the last six months. “The remaining four, were developed in the last year,” Pennypacker added. “We’re […]
March 13, 2017
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Terex updates Demag AC 500-8 all-terrain crane with new control system, T4 engine
Terex Cranes has updated the Demag AC 500-8, bringing the all-terrain crane to Tier 4 compliance and allowing it to enter the U.S. market. With a carrier length of only 56 feet (17.1 meters), Terex calls the AC 500-8 the “most compact eight-axle machine in its class that can achieve a maximum system length of […]
March 2, 2017
Construction Equipment
Link-Belt unveils 75RT rough terrain crane with new cab, updated operating system
Calling it the “next generation of the rough terrain crane,” Link-Belt has introduced the 75RT, a machine featuring the company’s updated crane operating system, a new cab and a new system that assists operators in confined areas. Powered by a Cummins Tier 4 Final QSB 6.7-liter engine producing 270 horsepower, the 75RT transports fully loaded with […]
February 28, 2017
Roadbuilding
Crane collapses atop Tappan Zee Bridge, shutting down traffic and injuring 5
A crane used in the construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge between New York’s Rockland and Westchester counties collapsed atop the old span Tuesday, shutting down traffic traveling on Interstate 87/I-287. No vehicles were struck, but three people were injured while swerving their vehicles to avoid the crane and two workers were hurt, according […]
July 19, 2016
Driver/operator coaching/training
Crane study seeks to determine benefit of simulators in operator training
Crane Industry Services (CIS), has begun a study to determine how effective the integration of crane simulators is in its training program. The Atlanta-based company currently trains crane operators using a combination of online, classroom, hands-on and on-the-job training sessions. The study, performed through a partnership with Montreal-based CM Labs Simulations Inc. and West Georgia Technical College, introduces […]
July 11, 2016
Roadbuilding
Girder collapses on crane during Arizona bridge construction, injures 2 workers
Two workers were injured when a 150-foot concrete and steel girder cracked and collapsed the morning of June 9, in Surprise, Arizona, azcentral.com reports. One worker fell about 40 feet and was airlifted to a trauma center in critical condition, Surprise Fire Department officials told the news agency. The second man, who was in a piece of heavy equipment when […]
June 13, 2016
Construction Equipment
Liebherr unveils LTM 1450-8.1 crane with 500-ton capacity
Liebherr has unveiled a prototype 8-axle LTM 1450-8.1 crane, which has a maximum load capacity of nearly 500 tons. Including the 278-foot telescopic boom and all supports, the crane is designed to travel on public roads allowing a 13.2-ton-per-axle load. It can also be reconfigured in a variety of transport weights and axle load versions. […]
May 26, 2016
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