Crawler Cranes Articles : Crane Equipment Guide

Steel Masters Chooses LR 1300.1 SX Crawler Crane for Wall Panel Project →

Steel erection company Steel Masters L.P. chose the Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane to meet the needs of large-scale tilt wall erection noting its capacity and ease of transport fulfilled its project requirements. Structural integrity starts with precision, especially in steel erection and tilt-wall construction. When constructing a building, tilt walls are structurally load-bearing for interior steel and the roof making accurate lifting and placement critical to ensure long-term durability. Click for more...

Tensaw River Bridge Replacement Will Strengthen Corridor →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ever mindful of changing weather patterns, crews in Mobile continue working on a $79 million project that replaces the aging westbound span of the Tensaw River Bridge on the U.S. Highway 90 Causeway. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the new span will be constructed to the south of the current eastbound bridge, helping to minimize traffic during construction. "This bridge is a vital transportation link," ALDOT southwest region engineer Matthew Ericksen told Construction Equipment Guide. Click for more...

Boost Quarry Operations With Liebherr HS 8300.2 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When reliable operation was the only option for The Ryan Companies, they turned to Liebherr for the solution. As an umbrella company for Ryan Incorporated Mining, the parent company expanded its production of construction aggregates at Star Quarries, a subsidiary of Ryan Incorporated Mining in southern Florida. This enhancement required bolstering its fleet of draglines with a machine that was built for the increased production, the Liebherr HS 8300.2 dragline. Click for more...

Link-Belt TCC-2500 Supports $1B PR Infrastructure Investment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Link-Belt Cranes TCC-2500 telecrawler is working in Puerto Rico, completing foundation work as part of a $1.6 billion project. Awarded to Ferrovial Construcción, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caribbean District (USACE), the contract covers channel improvements along the Río Piedras river. "This contract represents a significant step forward in our shared commitment to reduce flood risk for the people of San Juan," said Charles L. Click for more...

Steel Strength Meets Liebherr Precision With LR 1300.1 SX →

Steel erection company Steel Masters L.P. chose the Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler crane to meet the needs of large-scale tilt wall erection noting its capacity and ease of transport fulfilled its project requirements. Structural integrity starts with precision, especially in steel erection and tilt-wall construction. When constructing a building, tilt walls are structurally load-bearing for interior steel and the roof making accurate lifting and placement critical to ensure long-term durability. Click for more...

Liebherr Cranes Power One of Alaska's Largest Infrastructure Projects →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the remote wilderness of southern Alaska, innovation meets determination. The Juneau Creek Bridge, spanning an impressive 951 ft. (290 m) is set to become the one of the largest infrastructure projects in the state, transforming traffic flow and safety along the Kenai Peninsula. This two-phase multi-bridge and roadway project near Cooper Landing is more than a construction site; it is a feat of engineering powered by Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler cranes, lifting and assembling the bridge sections. Click for more...

Water Work: Two Crawler Cranes From ALL Help Build Underwater Pipeline Off Myrtle Beach →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Crane work is usually measured in height. On Myrtle Beach, it is being measured in distance below the surface and out to sea. To help prevent erosion along the 60 mi. of South Carolina coastline known as the Grand Strand, tourist towns along the path have invested in a series of stormwater infrastructure improvements. These deepwater ocean outfall projects involve running large pipelines under the seabed, at strategic intervals, that extend 1,500 ft. Click for more...

How Liebherr Cranes Power One of Alaska's Largest Infrastructure Projects →

After deploying two Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler cranes, Traylor Bros. Inc. relied on Liebherr to handle critical lifts throughout bridge assembly. "It starts with having a good crew, many of whom are used to working in remote Alaska," said Tyler Becker, senior field engineer of Traylor Bros. Inc. Undertaking a major roadway and bridge construction project, Becker noted it takes a great deal of coordination between several parties to coordinate such a large team and maneuver massive equipment including the Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler cranes in such a remote location. Click for more...

CC 38.650-1 Set Up at Peruvian Copper Mine for First Time →

Sizzling heat during the day, icy cold at night — these were the harsh weather conditions awaiting a four-person Tadano team and a CC 38.650-1 lattice boom crawler crane at the Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru. The plan was for Peruvian crane service provider San Lorenzo's brand new crane to set up a 272 ton section of a conveyor belt that would be used to move gravel and rocks from the bottom of the mine upwards. Click for more...

Tadano Upgrades Its Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane Lineup With New GTC-600-2 →

Tadano introduced the latest addition to its GTC Series of telescopic boom crawler cranes, the 60-ton GTC-600-2. This crane will replace the 55-ton GTC-550 in the Tadano GTC lineup. The GTC-600-2 features a 113.8 ft. full power boom, 28.9 ft./49.9 ft. extension and jib, Opti-Width and lifting capacities up to 4 degrees out of level with full pick and carry. The new 60-ton TBC also is a transport solution for its owners, as it is still a one-truck machine. Click for more...

WireCo Introduces Boomfit: Steel Rope for Telescopic, Crawler, Tower Cranes →

WireCo announced the launch of Boomfit, a steel rope designed specifically for use as an adjustment rope in telescopic cranes, crawler cranes and large tower cranes. "As the crane industry continues to demand more efficient and reliable solutions for heavy-duty lifting operations, Boomfit rises to the challenge by providing a rope that balances performance and cost-effectiveness," said WireCo. "Engineered for the toughest working conditions, Boomfit offers an impressive price performance ratio, making it the ideal choice for crane operators seeking both reliability and cost efficiency." A key highlight of Boomfit is its plastic-coated steel core, using CASAR's renowned plast rope technology. Click for more...

Maxim Crane Works Orders First Tadano CC 78.1250-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Maxim Crane Works has placed an order for the very first Tadano CC 78.1250-1, the latest addition to Tadano's lattice boom crawler crane lineup. This model made its global debut at bauma 2025. Following its introduction, Maxim Crane Works secured the first unit, marking a major milestone for both companies. The official signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Tadano booth during the event. Click for more...

Tadano Launches New 1,375-Ton Capacity Crawler Crane →

Tadano introduced the CC 78.1250-1, the next generation of a 1,375-ton capacity lattice boom crawler crane in its lineup. Building on its predecessor, the CC 68.1250-1, this newest model incorporates significant advancements in performance, safety, efficiency and transportability, accoring to Tadano. Designed to meet the evolving demands of heavy lifting applications, including the growing wind power sector, the CC 78.1250-1 achieves a maximum hook height of 736.5 ft. Click for more...

Link-Belt Cranes Names Andrew Soper as Manager of Product Marketing →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Andrew Soper has accepted the position of manager of product marketing for Link-Belt Cranes, effective July 1, 2025. Link-Belt Senior Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Customer Support Bill Stramer made the announcement at the company's headquarters in Lexington, Ky. Soper joined Link-Belt in 2014 as a marketing specialist for lattice and telescopic crawler cranes. Prior to this, he gained crane rental experience as a project manager and sales estimator for a crane rental and rigging company. Click for more...

Manitowoc Unveils Its Largest Telescoping Crawler Crane →

Manitowoc introduced its largest Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) crane, the new GHC200. Featuring a 200-ton capacity and an 185-ft. main boom, the new telescoping crawler crane delivers heavy-duty lifting power in applications that require high capacity at various radii in tough jobsite conditions, such as swampy and mountainous terrain. The GHC200 was unveiled to dealers and customers at Manitowoc's Crane Days event in May 2024 at the company's factory in Shady Grove, Pa. Click for more...

VIDEO: Pioneering Peace of Mind: Transforming Plant Turnarounds →

During the high stakes period of a plant turnaround, Northwest Crane Service relies on a fleet of Liebherr cranes to complete a series of critical lifts — all while ensuring maximum safety and customer satisfaction. A plant turnaround, often called an outage or shutdown, is a scheduled period when a facility conducts maintenance on equipment and utilities. Northwest Crane Service was chosen as the crane service provider for a plant turnaround in fall 2023 at a site in Kansas. Click for more...

Manitowoc 18000 From ALL Helps Build New Florida Power Plant →

As the population of Florida continues to grow, the state's infrastructure also is growing to support hundreds of thousands of new residents. This includes the construction of new power plants. ALL Crane Rental of Florida, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, currently is providing heavy lift equipment for a new power gen facility in the Tampa Bay area. To set massive steel tubes for the facility's heat exchanger, ALL used a Manitowoc 18000 lattice boom crawler crane. Click for more...

Portal to North: Unlocking New Travel Capacities →

International construction firm Skanska teamed up with Liebherr for a historic project: replacing the century-old Portal North Bridge in a critical rail traffic section over the Hackensack River. Utilizing Liebherr's deep foundation machines and crawler cranes, the fleet proved its cutting-edge power, turning a congested bottleneck into a free access passageway for more than 200,000 passengers every day. Click for more...

ALL's Turnkey Solution for Setting Kilns at Plastic Waste Sorting, Pyrolysis Recycling Facility →

One of the largest plastics recycling facilities in the world is under construction in Hebron, Ohio, just 30 mi. east of Columbus. ALL Crane Rental Corp. of Columbus, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, has been heavily involved in construction of the 260,000-sq.-ft. facility. General manager Rich Randall said his branch has provided an impressive array of cranes throughout the life of the project — although one piece of equipment stands head and shoulders above the rest. Click for more...

Link-Belt TCC-1400 Lends Versatility to Va. Express Lane Extension Project →

A Link-Belt Cranes 140-ton TCC-1400 is assisting the construction of an express lane extension project in Tysons Corner, Va. Purchased by the Shirley Contracting Company of Lorton, Va., which is being subcontracted on the project, the TCC-1400 is one of seven Link-Belt machines owned by the company. Shirley Contracting Equipment Manager Patrick Crocker said the company has a long history with Link-Belt, valuing the versatility of Link-Belt products. Click for more...