Liebherr LTR 1150 debut at Intermat 2024
The Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic crawler crane was introduced to the public at the Intermat exhibition in Paris on April 24, 2023. This crane represents a notable advancement in Liebherr’s … Read more
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Crane Collapse at Ulsan Port Results in Fatalities and Raises Safety Concerns
On April 24th, a catastrophic incident occurred at the Jeongil Container Terminal in Onsan Port, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, where a large crane undergoing reinforcement work suddenly collapsed. The Ulsan Maritime Police … Read more
Steil takes delivery of Tadano AC 6.300-1 All Terrain Crane
Steil Managing Director Daniel Gödert will tell you that there is no doubt about it: “The Tadano AC 6.300-1 is simply one of the best machines that the market has … Read more
Liebherr revamps Jinert’s fleet with a new addition and a repair
The Swedish lifting and transport service provider Sven Jinert AB ordered a new LG 1750 lattice boom crane from Liebherr. At the same time, an LG 1550 that had been … Read more
Two Raimondi LR273 luffing cranes for landmark development in Toronto
Avenue Building Corporation deployed two Raimondi LR273 luffing jib cranes for the construction of The United Bldg, a historic landmark development in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 55-storey condominium, preserving elements … Read more
Crane Collapse Temporarily Halts Construction on Mexico City-Toluca Commuter Rail, Casting Uncertainty on Summer Opening
A significant setback has occurred in the construction of the Mexico City-Toluca commuter train, as work on the project was halted due to the collapse of a large crane in … Read more
Another Liebherr mobile crane with new LICCON3 control system
Liebherr is preparing to unveil another crane model equipped with the new LICCON3 control system: the LTM 1300-6.3 is becoming the LTM 1300-6.4. Three models in the LTM series are … Read more
Denzai Introduces Liebherr LR 12500-1.0
Denzai K.K., a Japanese firm specializing in heavy lift and specialized transportation engineering, is poised to introduce the Liebherr LR 12500-1.0, a 2500-ton state-of-the-art crawler crane. This acquisition will make … Read more
New XCT50G5-1 Crane from XCMG
XCMG is set to roll out its latest generation G2 products. Among them is the XCT50G5-1, a 50-ton class crane that may seem modest in size but is packed with … Read more
The legend grows: New LG 1800-1.0 in the lattice boom crane portfolio
The legendary Liebherr LG 1750 lattice boom crane has a successor: like its predecessor, the LG 1800-1.0 combines the advantages of a mobile crane with the load capacity of a lattice … Read more
Crane Driver Charged Following Collision with Kindergarten Bus in Japan
In January this year, a crane vehicle collided with a kindergarten bus on a prefectural road in Oita City, resulting in minor injuries to ten individuals, including children. The police … Read more
Liebherr Announces Record Revenue for 2023, Strengthening Market Position
Liebherr, a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality construction machinery and other technological solutions, has announced another record-breaking revenue year for 2023. The group achieved an unprecedented increase in … Read more
Crane Topple at PUB Worksite in Sengkang Injures Van Driver
SINGAPORE: A crane accident at a Public Utilities Board (PUB) construction site in Sengkang left a van driver hospitalized after it toppled and crushed his vehicle. The incident occurred at … Read more
Investigation Launched into Fatal Crane Collapse at Chinese-Owned Steel Factory in Rayong, Thailand
A devastating crane collapse at the Sin Ker Yuan Company Limited steel factory in Rayong’s Pluak Daeng district has prompted a formal investigation by a House committee on industries. The … Read more
Konecranes Strengthens Its Port Services Presence with Acquisition of German Kocks Kranbau GmbH
Konecranes, a global leader in the crane and lifting industry, has significantly expanded its reach in the port services sector through the acquisition of Kocks Kranbau GmbH, a renowned German … Read more
Simply the Best: LTM 1300-6.3 for Crane Rental Company Xin-Hong in Taiwan
Xin-Hong Crane Engineering Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the addition of a new Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 crane to its fleet. This acquisition marks the third Liebherr crane for Xin-Hong … Read more
Swiss Crane Service Provider Welti Furrer Acquires Advanced Tadano AC 4.070-2 Crane
Swiss technical planner Amos Dubacher of Welti Furrer, a leading crane service provider, has praised the Tadano AC 4.070-2 for its exceptional qualities during its recent acquisition. “Tadano cranes are … Read more
Massive Bridge Pier Construction on the Hanshin Expressway Matsubara Line in Osaka
April 7, 2024, Osaka – A major bridge pier installation is currently underway on the Hanshin Expressway Matsubara Line. The construction began near the Kireuriwari entrance and is being carried … Read more
Working on water: LTM 1300-6.2 from Sönke Jordt erects pier
Sönke Jordt Maschinen- und Schwertransport GmbH & CO. KG has been relying on Liebherr cranes for twelve years, which it uses for assembly and dismantling work, among other things. Its … Read more
Crane Section Falls from South Florida High-Rise, Killing One and Injuring Two
On the afternoon of April 5, 2024, a tragic accident occurred at a high-rise construction site in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where a section of a crane fell while being … Read more
Absolute miracle: Little girl escapes being crushed by falling crane in UK
The incident happened two day ago where a heart-stopping incident captured by a Ring doorbell camera in Wigan, Lancashire, a young girl narrowly escaped a potentially fatal accident. The footage, … Read more
Zoomlion ZAT18000H Helps Erect Windmills on Black Soil
Recently, at the Kangping 300MW Wind Power Project site of Liaoning Energy Holding Group, the Zoomlion ZAT18000H all-terrain crane successfully completed the lifting task of the wind turbine nacelle. The … Read more
Cambodian worker crushed by cement in crane accident
On March 12th, in Nonthaburi, a tragic accident claimed the life of a 28-year-old Cambodian construction worker named Boonharn Cherm. While working at a condo construction site, Boonharn was fatally … Read more
Crane Collapse at Norwood Condo Causes Damage to Four Units, No Injuries Reported
In a startling incident on the afternoon of March 15, a construction crane toppled over in Norwood, leading to significant damage to four condominium units. The collapse occurred at a … Read more
Vancouver Construction Worker’s Fatal Crane Incident Sparks Rally for Enhanced Safety Standards
On February 21, 2024, a tragic accident occurred at the Oakridge Park development site, resulting in one fatality. Vancouver Fire Services confirmed the death was caused by a crane-related incident … Read more
Lorry driver arrested after crane hits overhead bridge in Chinatown
In Singapore, a man was taken into custody on March 13 for an incident where the crane attached to his truck collided with an overhead bridge in Chinatown. The accident … Read more
More lifting power, less CO2 – new LTM 1070-4.2 for Bruns in Magdeburg
Bruns Schwerlast GmbH purchased three new Liebherr cranes last year. In addition to an LTR 1100 and an LTM 1050-3.1, an LTM 1070-4.2 was recently added to the crane hire company’s … Read more
18 new Liebherr cranes for ACT in Saudi Arabia
Arabian Consolidated Trading Est. has placed a major order with Liebherr: the Saudi Arabian crane and heavy haulage company ordered 18 new cranes in December 2023. The Liebherr subsidiary in … Read more
Wittrock and Ulferts groups order another mobile crane package from Liebherr
Dozens of branches throughout Germany, long-established companies, well-known names in the crane, heavy haulage and work platform industry such as Herrmann & Wittrock, Titschkus & Wittrock, Ulferts, and Ulferts & … Read more
Huge crane topples into house on building site in South Yarra, Melbourne
In Melbourne, a significant incident occurred when a 120-tonne mobile crane (from Premier Crane & Rigging) toppled over onto a house in South Yarra, causing injuries to the driver. The … Read more