Manitowoc returns to The ARA Show, which will take place Oct. 17 – 20, 2021 in Las Vegas. Manitowoc will show its SCD15 carrydeck crane that features a redesigned, lighter platform, a larger cab with easy to operate proportional lever controls and full-color, graphical RCL. The crane boasts a compact footprint, long reach and hefty … Read more
Faresin has announced a new generation of telehandlers starting with the launch of the first model, the seven metre/3.2 tonne FS 7.32 Compact. Specifications are limited at this point, but with a maximum lifting capacity of 3.2 tonnes and a working height of 7.1 metres, with a forward reach of around 3.65 metres, Overall width … Read more
Tadano has launched a new 25-tonne Rough Terrain crane in September 2021 – the GR-250N or Crevo 250 G5 – which is mainly targeted at the domestic Japanese market. The Crevo name has been used by Tadano since the company launched its first such models in 1995 when it was developed from the words Crane … Read more
Zoomlion is set to debut four new cranes between 100, 130 and 300 metric ton capacity class. There will be a new all-terrain crane model from each capacity and a 110 tonnes hydraulic truck crane. Although not much of the information has been released, good to know the general specification of these new cranes. ZAT3000A863 … Read more
Maeda has the prototype of its latest electric-powered spider crane with its 2.98 tonnes MC305CB-3 on the Kranlyft stand at Vertikal Days. Joining the MC285CB-3, electric powered version of MC285C-3 launched last year, the MC305CB-3 features a five-section main boom which can handle 790kg at a height of 12.5 metres and 260 at its maximum … Read more
Spanish crane manufacturer Jaso is set to launch its new 18 tonnes J198HPA hydraulic luffing tower crane at Vertikal Days next week. The first five units have been ordered by UK rental company Falcon Tower Crane Services which worked closely with Jaso to develop the crane. Deliveries are scheduled to begin before the end of … Read more
Link-Belt will launch a new 120 US ton/110-tonne four-axle truck crane this autumn/fall with the introduction of the 120|HT. The all-new crane, which is expected to take over from the current HTC series HTC-86110, features an all-new air suspension system, which is said to provide an ultra-smooth top road speed of 62mph/100kph. The suspension and … Read more
In order to further expand the market and explore the overseas markets, Zoomlion has launched a new off-road rough terrain crane ZRT851. The rough terrain crane combines the advantages of a truck crane and an all-terrain crane. It can both hoist and travel with loads and is suitable for lifting and hoisting operations in various complex … Read more
Adding even more value to the Tadano crane line, the five-axle Demag AC 130-5 all-terrain crane now features the stepless variable outrigger system, Flex Base. This exclusive system offers more flexibility and a competitive edge when working in confined spaces by calculating crane capacity based on each outrigger’s extension point, rather than a fixed position. … Read more
Ainscough Crane Hire was quick to put their first Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 into its first project since the 650-tonne mobile crane arrived in the UK earlier this year. The LTM 1650-8.1 was deployed to work on lifting precast beams on the new Bletchley Flyover, which forms part of one of the most prestigious projects in … Read more
Mobile crane manufacturer Tadano is betting on being on the cutting edge of things, and so the company recently decided to upgrade more than just the name of its four-axle and five-axle cranes in the 100-tonne to 120-tonne class. The manoeuvrable AC 4.110-1 now has a larger lifting capacity despite there not being any changes … Read more
Jaso has expanded their range of tower cranes with the very first Flat-Top cranes, the J200.10 and J200.12, with load capacities of 10 tonnes and 12 tonnes respectively and a maximum reach of 67.5 metres. These flat-top tower crane models are aimed to renew the T Series of the Top Line range, which up to now had … Read more
Last month XCMG has announced the soft launch of their new 180-tonne crawler crane XLC180. Although no much information has been released on this crane, we will briefly touch on the main features of the new crawler. The XLC180 crawler has an 132% increased lifting capacity that is on par with some of the 200-tonne … Read more
Manitowoc will be showcasing the latest Grove mobile crane innovations at the eighth edition of the Italian lifting show GIS, taking place October 7-9 in Piacenza, Italy. GIS is the biggest Italian event dedicated to the users of mobile cranes, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, forklift trucks, overhead travelling cranes, port and industrial handling equipment, and … Read more
The 110 USt-capacity telecrawler outperforms its closest competitors across all load charts. The GHC110 offers 100% pick-and-carry capability across its standard 0.6°, 1.5° and 4° load charts, providing best-in-class lifting performance. Its innovative undercarriage has three track spans for lifting in symmetrical and asymmetrical positions. With the launch of the Grove GHC110, Manitowoc has added a crucial … Read more
Two options are available, with either a 6 t or 8 t maximum capacity The MCT 135 meets growing customer demand for smaller topless cranes Its compact, versatile design enables operation in close proximity to other cranes. Manitowoc’s facility in Zhangjiagang, China, is continuing to respond to customer demand for powerful yet compact and cost-effective … Read more
Tadano has announced a new 70 tonne four-axle All Terrain crane today to replace its two Stage IV powered ATF 70G-4L and ATF 70G-4 models. The new cranes will also adopt the company’s new combined nomenclature system and as such will be known as the AC 4.070(L)-1 and AC 4.70-1. Upgrade from existing ATF 70G … Read more
Konecranes has launched its sixth generation series of mobile harbour cranes, 15 years after introducing its fifth generation. The latest ESP (Electric, Smart, Powerful) range will initially include six models with lifting capacities up to 200 tonnes and radii up to 64 metres. They will be available in two or four rope grab variations with … Read more
Tower crane manufacturer Favelle Favco has developed a new luffing jib model for the US market and it is one of the models under the new M900F luffing series. The new 64 tonne capacity M900F-ST H32 will come with a reduced tail swing. With a 36.6 metre (120 foot) boom it will lift 64 tonnes … Read more
Potain unveiled the new Igo T 99 self-erecting tower crane this afternoon, with a 6-tonne maximum capacity at up to 15 metres radius. The new crane will fits into the gap between the 6-tonne Igo T 85 A and the 8-tonne T 130, featuring same type of telescopic tower/mast, but fully hydraulic jib. It has … Read more
UK crane rental company Forsyth of Denny has taken delivery of the last new 500 tonne Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 in the UK as well as the first 120 tonne LTM 1120-4.1 to go into service in Scotland. The LTM 1500-8.1 will be the last of this model to be sold to the UK and Ireland … Read more
Link-Belt Cranes has rolled out a new 65 US ton (55 metric ton) truck crane, the 65|HT. New features include a four-section 36.5 to 115 foot (11.2 – 35 meter) full-power boom that reaches a maximum tip height of 125 feet (38.1 meter), the new unit will replace the HTC-8660 Series II. The crane also … Read more
Predecessors to the Link-Belt TCC-550 – the TCC-500 and the TCC-450, were two of the first telescopic crawler models to be introduced by Link-Belt in 2006. A new 55 US ton (45 tonnes) telescopic crawler, the TCC-550, is new from Link-Belt Cranes. Shipments of the new crane, which will make its debut at the company’s CraneFest event … Read more
During the Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CICEE) that was held on 19th May 2021, Zoomlion has sold their ultra-large ZCC13000 crawler to a domestic customer – Shandong Fenglian. With a theme of “Intelligent Manufacturing for a New Future”, Zoomlion has brought more than 60 products from 10 different major product lines including concrete equipment, … Read more
Liebherr has formally launched its latest mobile self-erecting tower crane in end March 2021 – the three axle, six tonne MK73 3.1 – which is targeted at urban taxi crane applications. The maximum jib length is 38.5 metres with a capacity of up to two tonnes when equipped with additional ballast. In can also luff … Read more
The new Potain MDT 489 topless (flat-top) crane from Manitowoc fills the gap between the manufacturer’s popular MDT 389 and new MDT 569 models and is ideal for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, especially the installation of large, prefabricated components, as well as for shipyards and mines with heavy loads to handle. The MDT 489 … Read more
Liebherr has recently launched its new 42 tonne LTR 1040 telescopic crawler crane, which is essentially its 60 tonne LTR 1060 with less counterweight. So close are the two models that the company says that owners will have the opportunity to upgrade their LTR 1040 into an LTR 1060 retrospectively if required. The main difference … Read more
A new 700-tonne capacity all-terrain wheeled mobile crane has been announced by Tadano in Japan. The AR-7000N is a seven axle telescopic boom crane for sale in the manufacturer’s domestic market. Charts show its maximum 700 tonnes lifted with 15.4 metres of the boom at a 2.7 metres radius. At 3 metres the figure is … Read more
The Tadano Group has released the GR-1300XL-4, rough terrain crane for the North American market. It expands Tadano’s rough terrain offering into the 130-US ton (118 metric ton) weight class, equipping even more customers with a versatile machine featuring a long boom concept and compact design. The GR-1300XL-4 is redefining the rough terrain crane market, … Read more
With the launch of the 8 t capacity MCT 185, customers now have a greater choice than ever before, allowing them to select the perfect topless Potain model for any application.