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ArtiCon Expands Faroe Islands Fleet With a Grove GMK5250L →

One of the Faroe Islands' fastest growing companies is set to bolster its growth with the addition of a new Grove GMK5250L. ArtiCon was established in 2001, and in just 16 years, has already grown to employ some 200 people. The contractor works on a variety of construction assignments and demands flexible equipment that is efficient in all types of applications. Jón Sigurdsson, manager and partner at the company, said ArtiCon needed a mobile crane that is easy to maneuver on the unique terrain of the Faroe Islands, which is an archipelago off of the coast of Denmark. Click for more...

Landwehr Construction's Road Warrior →

New Terex Ac 350/6 All Terrain Crane Homesick for the Yard Click for more...

Haulotte HT85 Range a Blend of Precision and Sturdiness →

Building on 30 years of experience and commitment to providing simple, robust and reliable products, Haulotte's HT85 range easily adapts to all projects: Building works, finishing, maintenance and inspection work, renovation of buildings, demolition, shipyard construction, mining operations, landscaping and tree surgery. Guaranteed Safety New ACTIV'Lighting System To simplify loading and unloading the boom on a truck while enhancing user safety, Haulotte developed an innovative and ultra-high-performance lighting system, ACTIV'Lighting System-Safe Load. Click for more...

SANY's New 130 Ton Rough Terrain Crane at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

SANY launched a brand new rough terrain crane at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. The new SRC8130 has a mighty 130 USt lifting capacity. It is the biggest in the lineup, which includes 40, 65 and 85 USt machines. Mark Thurston at SANY America said, “The new 130 USt model from SANY fills a demand in the increasingly growing “large” rough terrain crane segment.”The SRC8130 is equipped with a 5 section boom. Click for more...

Introducing the Terex SK 452-20 HammerHEAD Tower Crane →

Terex Cranes has upgraded its line of tower cranes with the addition of the new Terex SK 452-20 hammerhead tower crane. Featuring several mechanical and structural enhancements, the SK 452-20 hammerhead tower crane has a maximum capacity of 20 tonnes (22 US tons) and a jib tip capacity of 2.5 tonnes (2.75 US tons). Equipped with a new hoist winch system, the SK 452-20 boasts a maximum hoisting speed of 190 m/min (623 ft/min) and higher drum capacity of 990 m (3,248 ft). Click for more...

Haulotte HA80 RTJ Pro Articulated Boom 80 Ft. Building on Success →

The HA80 range is a versatile machine for multiple applications. Click for more...

Terex Introduces New RT 100US Rough Terrain Crane →

The 100-ton capacity, Terex RT 100US model offers a five section, full hydraulic boom that extends 154 ft. Click for more...

Liebherr Extends Its Crane Product Portfolio with Rough-Terrain Cranes →

Liebherr has extended its mobile crane product range with an additional series of rough-terrain cranes in the 100 ton (90-t) and 110 ton (100-t) classes. The Liebherr rough-terrain cranes LRT 1090-2.1 and LRT 1100-2.1 will be unveiled to the public at ConExpo 2017. From the 1980s to mid-90s the Liebherr portfolio included a range of rough-terrain cranes — then called LTL-cranes. These cranes had a lifting capacity of 27.5 to 88 tons (25 to 80 t). Click for more...

Demag AC 55-3, AC-60-3 All Terrain Cranes Efficient On the Road, Jobsite →

Terex Cranes has introdued the 3-axle AC 55-3 and AC 60-3 to its Demag line of all terrain cranes. The 3-axle 60 and 65 ton (55 and 60 t) capacity models feature the latest industry advancements to increase productivity and reduce operating costs. The cranes have an automated counterweight rigging system for easy and fast setup, a one-engine concept that minimizes operational and maintenance costs and the IC-1 Plus control system that provides the crane's maximum allowable lifting capacity, based on the slewing angle, for every crane configuration. Click for more...

Pinnacle Cranes Hosts Diamond Product Support Program →

Pinnacle Cranes hosted its Diamond Product Support Program at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb. 9. The highlights of the program include:• Link-Belt Cranes, which are eight-years-old and newer• Eligible cranes must be surveyed by Pinnacle each year• Technicians are available seven days a week• Replacement cranes available at discounted rates• Enhanced parts availability, more details on the offering are available through Pinnacle CranesPinnacle Cranes was recognized by Link-Belt Cranes as a top five dealer in 2016, which is an honor the company has achieved for the past several years. Click for more...

Payloader Falls into Canal in Western Mass. →

A crane had to be used Feb. 23 to remove a piece of heavy construction equipment that fell into a canal in Holyoke the day before. The payloader went into the Lower Leval Canal along Water Street in the Flats of Holyoke on Feb. 22 in the afternoon. Holyoke Police Sgt. Richard Stuart told 22News that the accident took place at around 3:00 P.M. The driver of the payloader was able to get out safely, Stuart said. Click for more...

Sarens Orders A Package of 18 New Demag All-Terrain Cranes →

Long standing Terex Cranes customer and valued business partner, Sarens will add 18 new Demag all terrain cranes to its fleet: eight AC 100-4L, three AC 130-5 and seven AC 220-5. The new cranes will join a fleet of more than 1,500 machines, including about 500 Terex and Demag cranes. “We already have a number of new Demag all-terrain cranes in our fleet. So, from a standardization point of view, this was for us a logical choice.” says Ludo Sarens, president of Sarens. Click for more...

Broderson Manufacturing Introduces 2 New Cranes at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

Broderson Manufacturing, manufacturer of the small lift mobile crane, will be introducing 2 new cab down rough terrain cranes at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rt400, 20 US Ton, featuring a 68 foot main boom and the rt500, 25 US Ton, featuring a 76 foot main boom have production delivery dates of March 2017 and June 2017 respectively. These cranes have compact footprints for use in tight spaces, easy operator exit and entry, Cummins Tier 4 final engine packages and state-of-the-art rated capacity limiter systems (LMI). Click for more...

Link-Belt Personnel Announces New CEO and Vice President Finance →

After 42 years with the company, Link-Belt's President and CEO, Chuck Martz, will retire on April 30, 2017. Click for more...

TADANO's New GR1200XL-2 Largest 2-Axle Rough Terrain Crane and ATF110G-5 All-Terrain Crane to Make Their Debut at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

The new GR1200XL will be introduced at ConExpo2017. With 120 tons of capacity this crane is the newest addition to Tadano's line of industry leading safe, high quality and efficient rough terrain cranes. The GR1200XL sits at the core of Tadano's large rough terrain line-up and features the industry's longest boom and jib combinations. The GR1200XL features a 183-foot 7 inch (56m) 6-section formed boom. Click for more...

Timelapse Footage of a Clock Tower Being Built →

Watch as construction crews set up the clocktower for the new city hall in Boyne City. For more on the story, visit the Petoskey News site at http://url.ie/11nv9. Click for more...

SEAA Adds Rigger, Signal Person, Crane Operator Endorsements to Ironworker Craft Training Program →

The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces that it has completed all requirements for full NCCER endorsement as a provider of Rigger, Signal Person and Mobile Crane Operator Certifications and Credentials. “These certifications complement SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Craft Training, as many ironworkers must also be qualified to perform rigging, signaling, or crane operation tasks,” said Tim Eldridge, SEAA Craft Training and Assessment Coordinator and President of Education Services Unlimited. Click for more...

General Crane Rental Takes Delivery of Grove GMK5275 →

For Dan Manos, owner of General Crane Rental LLC, relationships and growth are the two driving factors behind his approach to operating his business. Manos began his career working with his father at age 16 and credits his father and uncle for teaching him the majority of what he knows about steel erecting and crane rental. This experience also helped him develop relationships with key players in the industry long before starting his own business in 1988. Click for more...

Mini-Crawler Cranes – ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 →

Maeda USA and Maeda is preparing to make a big splash at CONEXPO 2017, March 7- 11 in Las Vegas. Click for more...

Link-Belt Cranes Vice President of Engineering Don Moore Set to Retire, Richard Shultz to Succeed →

Vice President of Engineering Don Moore has announced his decision to retire from Link-Belt Cranes, effective Dec. 31, 2017. Moore began his career at Link-Belt in 1977, accepting a position as an associate design engineer in the Tower Gantry Crane Product Group at Link-Belt in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He then moved to the Lattice Boom Crawler Product Group, eventually being promoted to senior design engineer. Click for more...

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