Terex’s Superlift 3800 gets a Boom Booster System
Terex has launched its Boom Booster system for its Superlift 3800 lattice boom crawler crane, which is designed to increase lifting capacity by up to 30%. The Boom Booster was … Read more
Liebherr Release Findings on Crane Collapse on Mecca Accident
German crane manufacturer, Liebherr, has released their findings in the collapse of LR11350 in Mecca which has toppled in early September. It was claimed that the crane was “technically faultless” … Read more
Dutch Heavy Lifting Specialist Called in For Mecca’s Crane Accident Recovery
After the disastrous accident that has happened on 11th September 2015 that killed 109 people, Dutch heavy lifting specialist, Mammoet, has been called in in the recovery and designing of … Read more
First Unit of Liebherr LTM1750-9.1 Arrived in Mexico !
Liebherr has recently completed the first deliver of the LTM1750-9.1 in Mexico at their Liebherr factory site in Monterrey. Mexican crane contractor, GMVykon, becomes the first owner in Mexico to … Read more
First HS 8300 HD Duty Cycle Crawler Crane Sold To Zeta S.r.l
Chioggia, Italian-based Zeta S.r.l. has taken delivery of the first unit of HS 8300 HD duty cycle crawler crane. The crane will be installed on a ship for various dredging … Read more
1,000th Tadano GR800EX (GR1000XL) Snapped Up By Scott Equipment
Started production in 2011, the GR800EX / GR1000XL has been selling aggressively throughout the worldwide market and within a span of mere four years, they have managed to sell 1,000 … Read more
Liebherr Crawler Crane Collapse at Mecca Kills Over Hundreds
Crawler Crane falling backwards and crushing the roof into the Mosque. Image source from flipboard. More than 11 years on September 11, America’s landmark buildings were attacked by terrorist, causing … Read more
New Appointed Finland Grove dealer sells first two cranes
Machinery Oy, the recently appointed Grove distributor in Finland has made their sales of two units of Grove cranes to a Turku-based rental company, Nostokonepalvelu Oy. They have successfully delivered … Read more
MCR 160 (10t)
Potain has introduced their 10 ton capacity MCR 160 luffing jib tower crane which manufactured in China. MCR 160 is the China version for European MR 160. Although the tower … Read more
Huisman Starts Construction for 10,000 ton Crane For Heerema
In April 2013, Dutch lifting and offshore industry specialist Huisman has first announced the construction of a pair of 10,000 ton capacity tub mounted cranes and on the 1st July … Read more
Visit To Liebherr Ehingen Customer Day 2015 – Mobile Cranes Line Up
Although it has been drizzling throughout the day, excitement fills the air at Liebherr Ehingen Customer Day 2015. Once again, Liebherr has display and set up spectacular shows for its … Read more
Manitowoc Cranes Profit Down Again
Net sales for the first quarter of 2015 at Manitowoc Cranes were US$406.7 million, down more than 10% from the $466.7 million in the first quarter of 2014. The USA-based … Read more
Record Sales And Profit At Tadano For Second Year
Crane manufacturer Tadano posted a 12.3 % year-on-year increase in sales for its financial year ended 31 March 2015. Sales were JPY 204 billion (US$ 1.70 billion) against JPY 182 … Read more
National ENVI 690EU Boom Truck Crane (20 US tonnes / 18 tonnes)
US-based Scott Powerline and Utility Equipment has taken delivery of what National claimed is the world’s first environmentally friendly boom truck in 2006. The National ENVI 690EU is the only … Read more
Leggat Plant Take First Terex Explorer 5500 In UK
Glasgow-based rental company Leggat Plant has taken delivery of the first 130 tonne Terex Explorer 5500 All Terrain crane in the UK. The five axle 5500 features a 60 metre … Read more
Fatal Crawler Crane Accident In Hong Kong
Cranepedia has received some photos of a crawler crane accident that seems to have happened in Hong Kong. From the reaction from the workers on the ground, it seems that … Read more
LTM11000-9.1 (1,000t)
LTM11000-9.1 is a 9-axle all terrain crane with -outrigger that give a maximum outrigger bae of 13 x 13 metres. The outriggers remain on the carrier during transport so the … Read more
Tat Hong Sells Property At 18 Sungei Kadut Ave
Tat Hong has sold a 2.2 acre property it owned in Singapore, as part of its plans to raise cash and reduce costs. [quads id=1] Tat Hong has sold a … Read more
Liebherr Biberach Completed Acquisition Of Shriro’s Tower Crane Division In Hong Kong
Management staff from both Shriro group and Liebherr Tower Cranes after closing the deal. Liebherr Biberach has completed the acquisition of the Shriro tower crane division from the Shriro group … Read more
Kuwait’s Integrated Logistics Take Delivery Of 10 Units of Grove GMK4100L
Saleh Al-Huwaidi of Integrated Logistics (Left) with Manitowoc representative, Waleed Raouf and the new cranes behind. Kuwait’s largest crane rental company, Integrated Logistics has taken delivery of 10 new … Read more
Hitachi-Sumitomo debut SCX1000A-3 in Bauma 2013
Hitachi Sumitomo has launched their new 100 tonnes crawler crane, SCX1000A-3 in April 2013, which is to be marketed for the international market. The new crawler crane is designed based … Read more
Liebherr’s PowerBoom Technology – Increasing Long Boom And Jib Lift Capacities
Liebherr has unveiled its new PowerBoom technology in October 2011, which its use can significantly increases long boom and jib lift capacities, while using very few non-standard components. The PowerBoom … Read more
Eurogru builds the largest truck crane
Italian crane manufacturer Eurogru has launched a 300-tonne capacity 300.23 truck-mounted crane, its largest model to date. It is mounted on a five-axle Scania commercial truck and has a three-section … Read more
Zoomlion JOST T8030-25U Topless Tower Crane
Photo by Crane Magazine Today. Featuring German technologies, Zoomlion’s T8030-25U Tower Crane is a high tonnage topless tower crane that uses cutting-edge JOST technology. Compared to other similar products, the … Read more
Zoomlion Launches the QAY800 All-Terrain Crane with the Strongest Lifting Performance
At last year’s Shanghai Bauma Exhibition, Zoomlion, a leading enterprise in China’s construction machinery industry, showcased a series of crane products, becoming a major highlight of the event. As the … Read more
Zoomlion QY110
The Zoomlion QY110 truck crane was displayed during the Bauma China 2014 and it has set a new benchmark in China’s crane industry as it is the country first unit … Read more
Manitowoc MLC650 Successfully Completes VPC-MAX Testing And Upgraded To 700 Tonnes Capacity Class
Manitowoc MLC650 on testing field. The Manitowoc MLC650 crawler crane, featuring the industry-changing variable position counterweight (VPC), has successfully completed max load testing with the VPC-MAX attachment. The VPC-MAX attachment … Read more
Liebherr LHM 800 Mobile Harbour Crane – Largest In Its LHM Class (308 ton)
Liebherr Maritime Cranes has launched its new 308 tonnes flagship mobile harbour cranes – the largest in its seven model LHM range. The LHM 800 has a maximum capacity of … Read more
Safety Time Out In Singapore To Check On Construction Sites Due To Recent Crane Accidents
Since the start of 2015, there has been 7 crane-related dangerous occurrences, compared to the 12 cases reported in 2014. WSH Council Crane Safety Taskforce, The Singapore Contractor Association Limited … Read more
Another Mobile Crane Tipped Off in Singapore
This was photos received yesterday that another unit of Tadano 5-axle all terrain crane has tipped to the right side. It was not known what has caused the accident but … Read more