Dou Demag Crawler Lifts Landmark in Italy
The Apuan coastal skyline in the Italian province of Massa-Carrara has been shaped by a historic gantry crane for decades. While the crane’s height of 46 meters was a sight … Read more
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XCMG debut XCT80L6_2 Truck Crane
XCMG is looking to strengthen their mid-tonnage truck crane and has launched a new flagship 6-section XCT80L6_2 truck crane. It was developed based on the G1 generation technology platform, improved … Read more
Grúas Leman takes delivery of LTM 1650-8.1 and LR 1700-1.0
The new Liebherr cranes will meet customers’ demand for modern, efficient, flexible machines The main areas of work for the LTM 1650-8.1 and LR 1700-1.0 are wind power and the … Read more
Polita Sollevamenti Puts Brand New Tadano AC 3.060-1 Into Service
For Fabio Polita, managing director and owner of the crane service provider of the same name from Legnano, Italy, the strengths of the Tadano AC 3.060-1 are obvious: “We were … Read more
Tadano targets to launch the world’s first electric RT
As a critical next step in achieving the Tadano Group’s Long-Term Environmental Targets, Tadano Ltd. announces its plans to commercialize the world’s first electric rough terrain crane. Currently, in development, … Read more
Twin LTM 1450-8.1 replace crawler job for BKL
Two Liebherr mobile cranes from BKL hoist a 150-tonne transformer from a vessel A resourceful concept involving two LTM 1450-8.1 cranes meant that there was no need for an expensive … Read more
CMA blocks merger between Cargotec and Konecranes
The UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has blocked the merger between Cargotec and Konecranes. Thus, Cargotec and Konecranes have decided to cancel the planned merger. According to the CMA’s … Read more
Felbermayr Liebherr Duo In Vienna’s Wind Farms
Liebherr crawler cranes are building wind farms to the south of Vienna An LR 11000 and LR 1750/2 from Felbermayr are erecting 30 wind turbines The speed delivered by V-Frame … Read more
Cargo crane’s arm hits pedestrian bridge in Aichi, Japan
Around 4:30 pm on the 7th April, a local resident reported to the fire department that the arm of a cargo truck collided with a pedestrian bridge on the national … Read more
Saipem 7000 lists in Norwegian Waters after rigging failure
A lifting accident last Thursday (14th April) with one of the world’s largest semi-submersible cranes caused tense moments in Norway as onlookers feared the vessel might be sinking. It involved … Read more
First Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane goes to Sarens
Sarens convinced by the concept and performance of the new crawler crane To be used primarily for renewables LR 12500-1.0 delivers power reserves for future increased requirements Crane and heavy … Read more
I&H takes delivery of new Tadano AC 3.060-1
I & H Operations Manager Nils Laumann is quick to list the numerous advantages behind the Tadano AC 3.060-1 all-terrain crane: “It all started with its compact design in combination … Read more
LR 12500-1.0 added to Liebherr’s portfolio of large crawler cranes
HighPerformanceBoom – maximum lifting capacity using a wide lattice boom Smart solutions for the economical transport of crane components Innovative slewing platform design Liebherr has unveiled its latest crawler crane … Read more
A Tower crane collapsed in downtown Bangkok, killing one
A tower crane’s jib collapsed and fell at a construction site near a shopping mall in downtown Bangkok on Thursday afternoon (7th April), killing one worker and injuring another. The … Read more
Liebherr LTC 1050-3.1 mobile crane with electric power unit
Liebherr 50 tonne compact crane with additional electric power unit Crane functions can be powered either by a combustion engine or an electric motor Full performance even in electric mode … Read more
Ainscough Crane Hire – World’s First Carbon Neutral Crane Company
As announced in mid-February this year, the UK’s leading lifting solutions company, Ainscough Crane Hire, would become the first national crane company in the world to commit to using HVO … Read more
Grove boosts telecrawler portfolio with the launch of mid-size GHC85
With a maximum rated capacity of 85 USt, the GHC85 is a versatile machine suitable for a wide range of applications and industries. The telescoping crawler crane offers 100% pick-and-carry … Read more
Tutt Bryant Lifting Bridge with New Sany SCC8000A
Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift have introduced the most powerful crane permanently based on the east coast of Australia. Their brand new Sany SCC8000A: 800t capacity superlift crawler crane … Read more
Significant Boost in Liebherr Group revenue in 2021
In 2021, the Liebherr Group achieved a turnover of € 11,639 million. Compared to the previous year, the company posted an overall increase of € 1,298 million or 12.6 %. … Read more
Student killed in crane-hit in Nepal
A 17-year-old local student Sumitra Pariyar was killed after being hit by a crane at Nemichok of Rajghat in Bagmati Municipality-7 in Sarlahi, Nepal on Thursday (31st March). According to … Read more
Crane recovers derailed train in Miyagi, Japan
On the 29th, JR East began work to lift the train with a crane to return it onto the rail at the derailment site of the Tohoku Shinkansen “Yamabiko 223” … Read more
Saudi Arabia, NAHCON Finalise Compensation For 2015 Crane Crash Victims
Seven years after the crane crashed at Makkah Grand Mosque, killing some worshipers and injuring others, the Saudi Arabia authority and the National Hajj Commission NAHCON have finalised arrangements on … Read more
Crane out of water after crashing near HRBT
Nearly two months after a crane crashed into the water at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, officials have completely removed it from Willoughby Bay. The crane “walked off” a barge around 8 a.m. … Read more
Two cranes were used to recover the train three days after it derailed in Heaton
A derailed train that caused travel chaos when it came off the tracks at a Newcastle depot on 22nd March has finally been moved. Workers from Northern Rail were spotted using two … Read more
Two people were injured following an incident involving a crane at Whitchurch-Stouffvile
Ontario’s Ministry of Labour is investigating after an incident involving a crane at a construction site north of Toronto left two people injured. York Regional Police said the incident occurred … Read more
Saller takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2
This is the fourth generation of Liebherr 90 tonne cranes for Saller Liebherr cranes have been part of the company from the very outset Liebherr scores with its after-sales service, … Read more
Dunkel Autokran Takes Delivery Of Tadano AC 3.045-1 City
When it came to finding a successor for the AC 40 City crane in Dunkel Autokran’s fleet, the apple did not fall far from the tree: “We were so happy … Read more
Groupe Plissonneau acquires Montagrues
Martinique-based Groupe Plissonneau has acquired Paris-based mobile crane rental company Montagrues. Montagrues is based in the suburb of Gennevilliers and runs a fleet of around 35 cranes, including All Terrains … Read more
Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 for Hugh Simpson
Scottish crane rental company Hugh Simpson (Contractors) has taken delivery of a new 700 tonne Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1. The eight axles LTM 1650-8.1 have been supplied with the six-section 80-metre … Read more
Weiss Kranservice Takes Delivery Of Tadano AC 7.450-1
With its 80-meter main boom, the Tadano AC 7.450-1 is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best cranes on the market when it comes to erecting construction … Read more