XCMG XGC15000A sets new wind power world record
In the spring of 2022, XCMG XGC15000A, a 1,000-tonne crawler crane set a new world record after completing its first single-arm wind power hoisting operation at a height of 172+12 … Read more
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Crane operator sued for causing death by negligence in Dhaka (Updated)
A case has been filed for causing the deaths of five persons by negligence after an approximately 60-tonne segment of a box girder of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project fell … Read more
City of Toronto investigating cause of power outage after barge crane hits hydro wires
The City of Toronto launched an investigation into why a widespread power outage affected thousands of customers on Thursday, noting that it may have been caused by a subcontractor working on a … Read more
Crane operator killed in rig collapse at Sriracha pier
An operator died when a 70-ton construction crane toppled at a Sriracha pier. Salid Panthong, 49, died at the scene of the 11th August accident in Tung Sala. The Si … Read more
11 Top Largest Crawler Cranes In The World (2022)
1. Sany SCC45000A (4,500 tonnes) Chinese crane manufacturer claimed to have unveiled the largest crawler crane in the world with its 4,500-tonne SCC45000A in November 2021. The 4,500-tonne monster has … Read more
First Demag CC 2800-1 In Ecuador
Ecuadorian joint venture company, Consorcio Noroccidental Atlas (CAN) has taken delivery of the first 600-tonne Tadano(Demag) CC 2800-1 NT to arrive in the country and is said to be the … Read more
New boom inserts expand MLC300 reach for wind turbine work
As wind turbines grow taller, Manitowoc expands its MLC300 boom insert options to increase boom lengths for greater reach. The new Wide Boom Plus inserts boost the MLC300’s flexibility to … Read more
Alpine crane job on constricted site
Liebherr LR 11000 crawler crane replaces railway bridges in the Swiss Alps Increased central ballast means no need for a derrick boom or suspended ballast First bridge replacement completed after … Read more
Supreme Court overturns acquittal; orders retrial of Makkah Haram crane crash case
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has overturned the acquittal of the defendants in the Grand Mosque crane crash case and ordered a retrial of the case, Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learnt. The court’s order … Read more
Crawler crane flipped backwards in the Philippines
At the site of a flyover being constructed in Barangay Aganan, Pavia town, the boom of a crane manoeuvring a heavy load suddenly snapped and fell on a pickup and … Read more
MaxiKraft installs crane girder using LR 11000
The second job for MaxiKraft’s new LR 11000 Crane girder repurposed as a weather guard LR 11000 crawler crane proves its worth in constricted conditions Immediately after completing its first … Read more
1600-ton crawler crane completed the hoisting of two condensers of Zhangzhou Nuclear Power Plant “Hualong No. 1”
From 23rd to 25th April, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) completed the hoisting of the first and second condensers on the conventional island of Unit 1 of Zhangzhou Nuclear Power “Hualong … Read more
Sany completes SCC52000TM static load test
Guangdong Thermal Power and Sany Heavy Industry have jointly developed the 3000-tonne crawler crane and successfully completed the static load test in Huzhou, Zhejiang as announced on 23rd April 2022 … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Worker Dies After Crane Falls 9 Stories Through Boston Parking Garage
Crews told WCVB that a crane had collapsed on top of the Government Center building garage on 26th March, which was being demolished at the time of the incident. A … Read more
New 100t Liebherr LR 1100.1 crawler
Liebherr has released its new 100 tonnes LR 1100.1 lattice crawler crane. The new crane can be configured either with a new heavyweight main boom of up to 62 metres, … Read more
Crawler Tower Collapse In Singapore
It was reported from a source in Singapore that a crawler crane with tower attachment has collapsed at a construction job site on the 18th Feb. The crawler crane was … Read more
Crawler Crane falls off bridge into the frozen river near Coles Island
WorkSafeNB is investigating after a crane doing construction work on a bridge near Coles Island fell into the frozen Canaan River. The incident took place Tuesday on Route 10, when … Read more
Crane falls into the water at Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
The crane that crashed into the water at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel on Tuesday morning is expected to stay at the bottom of Willoughby Bay for a few days as … Read more
Top Crane Accidents & Recoveries In November/December 2021
1. Tower Crane overturned in Southern Germany A tower crane collapsed on a job site in Gemmingen, near Heilbronn in southern Germany, last Monday (1st Nov), damaging a truck parked … Read more
Worker hit by crane bucket dies at Tallyrand Dock
A man was killed while working on a shipping vessel in the Tallyrand neighbourhood on 2nd Jan 2022, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred at 1915 Wigmore … Read more
XCMG delivers 35 units of 1,000-tonne Crawler
On 11 December 2021, XCMG held a grand ceremony for delivery to commemorate the start of delivery of 35 units of XCMG XGC15000A, 1000-tonne class crawler crane to Dafeng Energy … Read more
BPH Equipment took delivery of its third Kobelco CKE900G-3
UK based BPH Equipment has taken delivery of its third new 100 tonnes Kobelco CKE900G-3 crawler crane so far this year. The three new cranes are all Tier 5/Stage V … Read more