Benchley Cranes adds new Tadano GR-1000XLL-4
If it’s one thing Benchley Contracting & Rental Corp., dba Benchley Cranes knows, it’s how to grow business. The Forestville, N.Y.-based company’s roots trace back to 1957 with just a … Read more
Day: September 22, 2022
Two fatal crane accidents within two days in India
There have been reports of two different accidents involving the crane and both have reported fatalities. Tower crane’s rope failure A man has died, and four others were injured after … Read more
Raimondi Cranes announces extensive show plan for Bauma 2022
The Italian manufacturer is set to present two of its newest flattop tower cranes Raimondi’s exhibit at Bauma will include the first showing of Raimondi’s new machines to the global … Read more
Fatal tower crane accident in Hong Kong
Three men were killed and six others injured after a toweer crane collapsed at a construction site at Kowloon’s Sau Mau Ping on Wednesday (Sep 7), with rescuers trying for … Read more
Crane overturned in Milan Metro
A crane overturned in Italy in late August during a tandem lift alongside Milan’s Line 2 metro with the boom blocking the tracks. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening last … Read more
Guindastes Tatuapé receives its second LTM 1120-4.1
First of two ordered LTM 1120-4.1 already in operation at Guindastes Tatuapé Second LTM 1120-4.1 now handed over to Tatuapé LTM 1120-4.1 is the strongest four-axle mobile crane on the … Read more
Georgia Ports Authority orders 12 Konecranes RTGs for the Port of Savannah
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in the USA has ordered 12 Konecranes RTGs for the Port of Savannah, Georgia. When these cranes are working, the Port of Savannah will operate … Read more
Loader crane overturned in New Zealand
A mid-range Palfinger owned by Hilton Haulage – was lifting nets on an open road in the port area on 18 August when it overturned. The outriggers were retracted on … Read more
Fatigue a possible cause in Essex rail vehicle crash
Fatigue was a “possible factor” in a collision between two road-rail vehicles that left a worker with life-changing injuries, a report said. A crane crashed into a mobile-elevating work platform … Read more
Scholpp takes delivery of new E-pack ready Tadano AC 3.045-1 City
When it comes to Tadano City cranes, Jan Meißner, Scholpp’s regional manager for the Rhine-Neckar region, has absolutely no doubts. “These cranes are as flexible and versatile as any you … Read more
Mastclimber incident in Perth
Work was halted at a building site in Perth, Western Australia, earlier this month when a mast climber platform slipped in its rigging while being lifted down from the seventh … Read more
Crane collides with a utility pole in Yokohama, Japan
Around 11:15 am on the 30th of August, a crane car collided with a utility pole at a prefectural road intersection in 1-chome Tsunashimahigashi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama. No one was injured. About 530 … Read more
ACT gets first LTM 1650-8.1 in Saudi Arabia
ACT aims to lead the crane business in Saudi Arabia with the new LTM 1650-8.1 ACT has already successfully used its predecessor model, the Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 Throughout their long-standing … Read more
Comansa presents the new LCH300 hydraulic luffing jib crane
Comansa expands its range of luffing jib cranes with the launch of the LCH300, its first hydraulic model, with a maximum load capacity of 16 tonnes and reach of 60 metres. The tower crane manufacturer will officially … Read more