Top Crane Accidents & Recoveries In September/October 2021
1. Crane rolled off cliff, killing two in Taiwan It was reported on 23rd September, a 130-tonne truck crane had a brake failure and rolled off the road into the … Read more
All Terrain Crane
Ainscough Lifts River Lea Lock Gate for AmcoGiffen
Ainscough Crane Hire’s Heavy Cranes team recently support its client AmcoGiffen to undertake a refurbishment job at Three Mills Lock. Three Mills Lock, also known as the Prescott Lock, is … Read more
Crane collapse in northern Italy’s Turin kills 3
A 4-axle mobile crane and a tower crane has collapsed on a street in the northern Italian city of Turin, killing three construction workers and injuring passersby Saturday, firefighters and … Read more
First AC 7.450-1 maiden lift at Port of Helibronn – Wiesbauer Lift MRI
Wiesbauer puts the new Tadano crane to the test in the first tandem lift. The moment Thomas Wiesbauer heard of the Tadano AC 7.450-1 for the first time, he knew … Read more
Hess expand fleet with Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3
LTM 1150-5.3 purchased due to its high performance, compact dimensions and versatility Good experience with Liebherr machines and reliable service the main factors Hess is one of the leading providers … Read more
Crane rescue cargo plane at Merrill Field Airport
A cargo plane experienced engine trouble after departing Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport last Wednesday morning (8th Dec), prompting an emergency landing at Merrill Field Airport near downtown, an official … Read more
Mammoet orders eight cranes & a boom booster kit
The trip was definitely worth it – for both parties: A few weeks ago, a delegation from Dutch crane service provider Mammoet signed an order for a total of eight … Read more
AS Manutention build bridge with new Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1
AS Manutention’s new Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane installs pedestrian bridge in Amiens New division – AS Manutention invests in 800 tonne heavy duty crane Job successfully completed in Amiens, … Read more
Manitowoc appoints G Machinery as new Grove distributor in Japan
Manitowoc appoints G Machinery as new Grove distributor in Japan The company has already sold and delivered a 150 t capacity GMK5150L-1J and a 250 t capacity GMK5250XL-1J. As part … Read more
Blade replacement at a wind farm – tandem hoist by Liebherr mobile cranes
Grúas Ibarrondo uses LTM 1750-9.1 and LTM 1650-8.1 in tandem Three rotor blades were replaced by new ones with a longer span at Experimental Cener-Alaiz wind farm in Navarra, Spain … Read more
New AC 45 CITY For Auto-Klug
The City cranes from Zweibrücken have long been a regular fixture in German crane service provider Auto-Klug’s fleet: The company from Hof not only has two AC 30 City, three … Read more
Sarens Lifting House Boats in the Czech Republic
Their Demag AC200 showed off its lifting capabilities during a rental project when they were asked by their client Ondrej Vlk to offload houseboats at the Barkmet shipyard in Lovosice … Read more
Colonia takes delivery of Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 Mobile Crane
Colonia Spezialfahrzeuge Gottfried Schönges GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1110-5.1 mobile crane. The Cologne-based company will use the new 110-tonne crane to replace … Read more
Engineered for the future, built on experience – Liebherr upgrades LTM 1110
The LTM 1110-5.2 marks Liebherr’s launch of the 3rd generation of the LICCON crane control system The new driver’s cab has the very latest design, ergonomy and comfort features Zero … Read more
Hanyš updates fleet with Liebherr cranes to be delivered on their 30th anniversary
Czech crane rental contractor Hanyš places order for 18 cranes from Ehingen The first cranes will be delivered in the company’s 30th anniversary year Liebherr and Hanyš have had a … Read more
Mikschl expands crane fleet with Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile crane
LTM 1120-4.1 expands Mikschl Autokrane fleet Compact dimensions and high performance the main factors behind the purchase decision Mikschl Autokrane GmbH based in Aichach has taken delivery of a new … Read more
Upwardly mobile: becoming a crane operator has never been such a rewarding career option
Latest U.S. figures on crane operator salaries show a national annual wage of $64,000, while the top 10% can earn over $117,000/year. The most lucrative states to work in are … Read more
First Liebherr compact cranes with rope pull technology delivered
Wasel and Felbermayr take delivery of the first compact cranes with rope pull technology First unveiled at the end of 2020, the first cranes have now been delivered Rope pull … Read more
Eineder modernises crane fleet with Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane
High performance and compact dimensions as well as VarioBallast® were major factors behind the decision Road licences for the 5-axle crane can be obtained quickly The first job tackled by … Read more
Mining & Wind Energy Drives Liebherr Mobile Crane Sales In Chile
Mobile cranes in high demand for mining and wind power In 2021, Liebherr has delivered an above average number of mobile cranes to Chile Being close to customers and outstanding … Read more
Goodbye LTM 1500-8.1! Last Unit Goes To LOCAR
Production of the LTM 1500-8.1 is due to cease after 23 years The LTM 1500-8.1 is the most successful crane in its class LOCAR has purchased its seventh LTM 1500-8.1 … Read more
Guay takes delivery of its first two LTM 1110-5.1 mobile cranes In Canada
LTM 1110-5.1 replaces 120 tonne (135 US-tons) mobile cranes Powerful 60 meter (187 ft) telescopic boom, VarioBase®Plus technologies and suitable axle load were the main criteria behind the purchase decision … Read more
Trio Liebherr Travelling up to the treeline with snow chains
LTM 1160-5.2 working on an important power line on the edge of the Austrian Alps – Three Liebherr mobile cranes operated by Prangl GmbH in action at altitudes of up … Read more
New Demag AC 250-5 All Terrain Crane For Weiss Kranservice
“We were missing a middle child,” jokes Weiss Kranservice Junior Manager Dominik Magg while taking delivery of his new AC 250-5 crane in Zweibrücken. After all, his fleet already featured … Read more
BMS order XCMG 300-tonne Mobile Crane
Denmark-based BMS Group has ordered a brand new 300-tonne all-terrain crane from XCMG. The crane model has not been revealed yet, but a short video of the mobile crane painted … Read more
GMK5250XL-1 for Mansfield
US rental company Mansfield Crane Service has taken delivery of a 250 tonne Grove GMK5250XL-1 All Terrain crane. The five-axle GMK5250XL-1 features an eight section 78.5 metre main boom topped … Read more
Emerson took four Liebherrs
UK rental company Emerson Crane Hire has ordered four Liebherr All Terrain cranes, scheduled for delivery over the next eight months. The order includes a 230 tonne LTM 1230-5.1, a … Read more
Wiesbauer takes AC 100/4L for urban jobs
“It’s almost as if the AC 100-4L (AC 4.100L-1) had been designed specifically for our jobs in the Stuttgart metropolitan area. With its compact design, it can get to places … Read more
Grove all-terrain overturned in Germany
The four-axle Grove from the Armbruster Kran fleet overturned last week Tuesday after lifting a large electrical mast/pole/pylon in Schlaitdorf, southwest Germany. The mobile crane was lifting the eight-tonne, 18 … Read more
Will Tadano ATF 600G-8 Be on Market?
Tadano has officially shelved plans for its 600-tonne ATF 600G-8 all-terrain crane but has mentioned that they may still incorporate the unique triple boom technology in future products. Introduced in … Read more