Enerpac with new self-locking cube jack
The Self-Locking Cube Jack offers a new compact and portable hydraulic solution for incremental lifting and lowering of heavy loads. The SCJ-50 Cube Jack uses a base lifting frame and … Read more
Raimondi Cranes presents new high-performance luffer with the heaviest lifting capacity
The Raimondi LR372 is now the heaviest lifting crane in the company’s luffing range. Model’s design engineering builds on the innovations applied in the LR330. The first two LR372s will … Read more
IDP supplies over 35 Potain cranes for major new development in Egypt
A mix of Potain tower cranes is working across various elements of the New El Alamein City project taking shape in Egypt. The new purpose-built city will stretch over an … Read more
Prommegger provides helicopter alternative in Austria
Austrian cable lift construction specialist Prommegger used a Palfinger PCC 115.002 crawler crane to remove nine old lift supports high up a mountain in the Gastein Valley, near Schlossalm, Austria. … Read more
Jekko launches largest mini crane
Italian manufacturer Jekko has launched what it claims as to the largest mini crane in its segment able to fit through a standard single doorway. The new SPX532 mini crane … Read more
Mammoet and ALE in takeover talks
Netherlands-based Mammoet Holding B.V. confirmed it is negotiating with UK-headquartered ALE in a bid to acquire it. Mammoet said talks were at an advanced stage. Should agreement be reached, approval … Read more
Potain MCT 85 at work on a new temple in India
Mumbai-based construction company, Bhanu Construction is using a Potain MCT 85 crane to ensure on-time construction of a new temple in the town of Shirdi, India. The town is a … Read more
Grove GMK5150L helps B+V Trans s.r.o. carry the load
Czech special transport company B+V Trans s.r.o. has taken delivery of a new Grove GMK5150L all-terrain crane to assist with loading and unloading trailers. B+V Trans is based in Tabor, … Read more
Kobelco 16000 J-H crawler crane collapsed at Kobe Steel site, killing two people
A brand new 1,250 tonne Kobelco 16000 J-H crawler crane collapsed while undergoing final tests on July 26th 2018 at Kobelco’s plant in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The crane fell … Read more
Four GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes complete Spanish rental fleet
Manitowoc has delivered four Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain cranes to Spanish rental company Transportes y Grúas Aguado. Headquartered in Madrid, Transportes y Grúas Aguado has seven premises across the country and … Read more
Potain MCT 385 L14 hailed “Tower Crane of the Year”
The Potain MCT 385 L14 top-slewing crane has won the “Tower Crane of the Year” award at bauma CTT RUSSIA 2019. The award was part of the “Innovations in construction … Read more
Sanghvi Mover’s CEO Chandrakant P. Sanghvi Passed Away
It was late for our blog to announce the news that Mr Sanghvi, chief executive of India’s heavy lifting company Sanghvi Movers has passed away on 8th April 2019, following … Read more
Sany SCC12000TM completes its first lift
Many of the visitors did not manage to catch a glimpse of the new Sany SCC12000TM at Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CICEE) this year as the first unit of … Read more
Trio of Potain tower cranes supports Trilogy Limassol Seafront project
Three Potain top-slewing tower cranes have commenced work on three, 170 m luxury apartment towers on the coast of Limassol, Cyprus. Potain dealer Uniplant assisted contractor Cybarco in the selection … Read more
Manitowoc sells and ships 1,000th Igo T 85
Manitowoc’s manufacturing facility in Charlieu, France has shipped its 1,000th Igo T 85. The landmark self-erecting crane has been sold to a customer in Benelux. The Igo T 85 was … Read more
Terex unveiled CTT 202-10 flat top tower crane at Bauma 2019
Terex Cranes officially launched the new 10-tonne (11-U.S.-ton) class Terex CTT 202-10 flat top tower crane at Bauma 2019. Delivering increased jobsite versatility, the new Terex crane offers three chassis options, budget to performance, … Read more
Comansa announces upcoming large Flat-Top tower crane in Bauma 2019
Also to come is the optional Quick Set, an electronic limitation system to drastically reduce the set-up time of all the Flat-Top range. Manufacturer COMANSA announced during the Bauma trade … Read more
Raimondi unveils the LR273 luffing jib crane at Bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany
The exhibition saw the unveiling of the new LR273 luffing crane, the first showing of the hydraulic luffing LRH174, and an exclusive preview of the company’s largest tower crane to … Read more
Raimondi erects eight tower cranes at Aljada mega project
Raimondi Cranes Middle East has erected a total of eight topless tower cranes at the Aljada job site by UAE-based master developer, Arada. Seven Raimondi MRT111s and one Raimondi MRT223 … Read more
First Liebherr LR1800-1.0 heads for Spain
Eurogruas 2000 took delivery of the first new Liebherr LR 1800-1.0 crawler crane at the Bauma 2019. The 800-tonne crawler crane, the largest exhibit at the entire trade show, was … Read more
Manitowoc showcases new Potain MRH 125 at Vertikal Days
The new Potain MRH 125, recently debuted at bauma, has come to Vertikal Days 2019. The innovative crane is the first in the European range to combine luffing jib and topless capabilities. … Read more
Bigge orders LR1800-1.0 for North America market
During the afternoon in Bauma 2019, Bigge Crane and Rigging Company announced that they have placed an order for one of the first Liebherr LR1800-1.0. According to Joe Nelms, Vice President, “The … Read more
Tower crane toppled onto under-construction Google Seattle campus, killing four
27th April 2019 – A tower crane at Seattle has toppled from the under construction new Google Seattle campus onto the public road during its disassembling process and killing 4 … Read more
Liebherr debut LTM1650-8.1 at Bauma 2019
Liebherr unveils a new 8-axle mobile crane at the Bauma. The LTM 1650-8.1 is designed to deliver maximum performance. The new Liebherr mobile crane has large shoes to fill as … Read more
Metcalf Crane Services uses innovative integrated heavy-duty jib for Grove GMK5250L on Australian rail project
An integrated heavy-duty jib allows the Grove GMK5250L to install heavy and fragile wall panels on a congested project site.The lifts were done as part of an AUS$6.9 billion government … Read more
Potain and Stirnimann celebrate the success of the new Hup C 40-30 at bauma 2019
The new Potain Hup C 40-30 is unique to Manitowoc’s Potain self-erecting tower crane line. This crane is from the groundbreaking Hup range and is enhanced with crawler tracks for … Read more
Kranark wins dealer relationship award at bauma 2019
Manitowoc has recognized its longstanding dealer, Kranark, during bauma 2019. Founded in 2013, Kranark provides both the sale, rental, and superior service of Grove cranes to companies across Russia. During … Read more
Manitowoc introduces best-in-class Grove GHC140 telescopic crawler crane
The GHC140 is Manitowoc’s latest model in its Grove Hydraulic Crawler line and is the biggest one yet. The crane features improved load capacities that enable users to complete heavier … Read more
Manitowoc and Shinwoo Development Co. celebrate their partnership at bauma 2019
Manitowoc held a customer recognition ceremony for Shinwoo Development Co. at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany. Barry Pennypacker, president and CEO of Manitowoc Cranes, presented the South Korean company with … Read more
Potain and KIL celebrate more than 40 years of partnership at bauma 2019
Potain and KIL (Korea International, Ltd.) has celebrated more than 40 years of partnership together during a special ceremony at bauma 2019 in Munich, Germany. KIL has prestigiously remained South … Read more