Brand new truck crane collapsed while erecting tower crane
We have received an information that on the 24th June last month, a brand new hydraulic truck crane has collapsed while erecting a tower crane in China. The new 25-tonne … Read more
Tadano released BIM Data for rough terrain crane
Tadano, Ltd. announced the release of Building Information Modeling (BIM) data for select models of Tadano’s construction crane lineup in March, 2021. These 3D renderings can be found on bimobject.com, … Read more
Duo Demag CC 2800-1 Crawler Tandem Lift 410-tonne Ship
Crane service provider Hareket relies on tried-and-true Demag duo for tandem lift at Damen shipyard in Antalya. The scenery was like a dream: A bright blue sky, and turquoise water. … Read more
Bruns Kranvermietung invest in their first Liebherr mobile crane
LTM 1070-4.2 delivers increased mobility and flexibility with a 10-tonne axle load – The variable VarioBase® supporting base was a major factor behind the decision – Time-tested Liebherr 70 tonne … Read more
Tadano ATF-120-5.1 for the all-round service provider
When it comes to interregional operations, it makes all the difference to have cranes that are ready to go in no time. This is where the ATF-120-5.1 really stands out … Read more
New AC 220-5 for Allen Mobile Cranes Ltd
When one takes a look at Allen Mobile Cranes’ fleet, one thing stands out immediately: The Irish crane service provider has Tadano and Demag mobile cranes exclusively. The company’s most … Read more
Manitowoc to showcase latest Grove mobile cranes at GIS
Manitowoc will be showcasing the latest Grove mobile crane innovations at the eighth edition of the Italian lifting show GIS, taking place October 7-9 in Piacenza, Italy. GIS is the … Read more
First Tadano HK 4.070-1 truck-mounted crane delivered to Castell-Autokran
Koblenz-based Castell-Autokran GmbH is preparing itself for the future: After the management reins were handed over to the next generation, the company acquired not only a new building and much … Read more
Raimondi Cranes announces change in senior leadership effective immediately
Eng. Ciano has commenced his one year sabbatical with the full support of the Raimondi Cranes Board of Directors Eng. Borgna has already assumed the role of Acting Chief Executive … Read more
New Demag AC 45 City for Meier Kran
All good things come in threes: After a Demag AC 40 City and an AC 60 City Crane, Bavarian crane service provider Meier from Rotthalmünster has now put a brand … Read more
Prefabrication specialist Pekabex invests in Liebherr mobile
Prefabricated constructions specialist Pekabex has purchased its first mobile crane – an LTM 1160-5.2 Pekabex is a leading manufacturer of prefabricated constructions and concrete components as well as a general … Read more
CNECC Set New Construction Record At Zhangzhou Nuclear Plant
On July 15, 2021, China Nuclear Engineering & Construction Corp (CNECC) has completed the hoisting of the first ring support beam module for the first Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Unit 1 … Read more
Crane operator killed as rough terrain overturned in Tokushima, Japan
Around 1 pm on the 5th of July, a rough terrain crane overturned in Yoshinogawa City, on a village road in Sanagochi Murakami. The crane operator was taken to a … Read more
Tower crane rescue boy from fire in Sichuan, China
On 13th July 2021, the Weibo account StarTV uploaded a viral video of a boy trapped in a fire in a residential building in Suining City, Sichuan Province a day … Read more
Top Crane Accidents In May/June 2021
1. Container Crane Collapse Due To Ship Collision In Taiwan Port 3rd June 2021 – A container crane was brought down yesterday in the port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, as a … Read more
Grove GHC110 to Manitowoc’s telescopic crawler lineup
The 110 USt-capacity telecrawler outperforms its closest competitors across all load charts. The GHC110 offers 100% pick-and-carry capability across its standard 0.6°, 1.5° and 4° load charts, providing best-in-class lifting performance. Its … Read more
Five important key points about the Grove GRT655 and GRT655L
Since the launch of the Grove GRT655 and GRT655L rough-terrain cranes in 2017, they have proven a popular model on jobsites around the world because of their flexibility. Manitowoc offers … Read more
Duo Liebherr Loads Column On The Banks Of River Rhine
Legendary Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 and its successor Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 raise 140 tonne column Dietmar Flossdorf GmbH & Co. KG dispatches the most powerful crane in its fleet, the LTM … Read more
Rolf Moll One Man Show with Tadano ATF 100G-4
Rolf Moll was just a one-man band when he set up R. Moll Abschleppdienst over 30 years ago. As time has gone by, the company has grown considerably, but to this day … Read more
Transnacional adds used LTM 1500-8.1 to its crane fleet
Good experience with the LTM 1500-8.1 and a great deal of confidence in Liebherr were the main reasons behind the decision Versatility in action – from wind farms to jobs … Read more
New MCT 135 complements Potain topless tower crane lineup for Asia
Two options are available, with either a 6 t or 8 t maximum capacity The MCT 135 meets growing customer demand for smaller topless cranes Its compact, versatile design enables … Read more
Maxim Crane adds 51 Grove Cranes To Support Expansion Strategy
The leading crane rental company in North America has purchased 51 Grove mobile cranes, a mix of high capacity rough-terrain cranes and five- and six-axle all-terrain cranes. After speaking with … Read more
Niessen Kran-Service excited on their delivery of Demag AC 45 City
The people at Mönchengladbach-based NKS Niessen Kran-Service GbR truly value the quality of Demag® City cranes: In addition to a Demag AC 40 City and an AC 70 City, the crane … Read more
Erecting prefabricated houses with The Tadano HK 40
Building a house can be a nerve-wracking affair. Prefabricated houses are becoming increasingly popular, not least because their modular design makes for a far less stressful experience for the homeowner. … Read more
John Sutch Crane decorates Grove GMK5200-1 for cancer charity
Having taken delivery of the UK’s first Grove GMK5200-1 from Manitowoc last year, John Sutch Cranes has now added a second unit of this compact and versatile all-terrain crane to … Read more
VarioBase® is the Ferrari of crane support systems
Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 highly flexible for a whole host of different jobs Hildesheim-based crane contractor K&W orders three new LTM mobile cranes VarioBase® leads to the company changing crane supplier … Read more
Tadano Launched New 70 Tonne Mobile Crane
Tadano has announced a new 70 tonne four-axle All Terrain crane today to replace its two Stage IV powered ATF 70G-4L and ATF 70G-4 models. The new cranes will also … Read more
Devastating Tower Crane Collapsed In Kelowna, Canada. Five Killed.
The tower crane collapsed in downtown Kelowna, British Columbia on 12th July, killing five and injuring others at the job site. Kelowna is located near Okanagan Lake, about 240 miles … Read more
Crane & Bus Near Miss in Singapore Caught On Video
A near miss mobile crane and public bus incident that happened in Singapore on 25th June was capture by the crane’s camera and uploaded to the Youtube. Check out the … Read more
500th Self-erect tower crane for Potain’s Belgium dealer
Belgian equipment distributor Belgium Lifting Equipment (BLE) has sold its 500th Potain self-erecting tower crane, a Hup 40-30 to Rocherath based construction company AS Bau. The four-tonne Hup 40-30 features … Read more