Tue April 28, 2020
Stevenson Crane Service Becomes Multi-National Parts Dealer
Stevenson Crane Service Inc. (SCS), a South Holland, Ill.-based company specializing in mobile heavy lifting equipment, has expanded and diversified parts capabilities. The company has expanded its parts service area into international parts procurement and the sourcing of hard-to-find items, including distributorship for the Load King line, which has taken over production of the Terex truck crane and boom trucks....
Tue April 28, 2020
Misunderstanding Crane Operator Certification
Crane operator certification is the second of OSHA'S three steps to operator qualification. By now, most people who use cranes are aware that crane operator certification is firmly established as federal law....
Thu April 23, 2020
Tadano ATF 220G-5 Includes Latest Technology
Tadano's ATF 220G-5 all-terrain 5-axle crane offers a wealth of possibilities for a great range of applications, making it one of the most efficient mobile cranes on the market. The successful crane now also comes with the latest engine technology and even greater performance, according to the manufacturer....
Tue April 21, 2020
Tadano GR-1600XL Rough Terrain Crane
With a capacity of 160 ton, the Tadano GR-1600-XL rough terrain crane has one of the highest lifting capacities in its class, according to the manufacturer. The combination of a 305 ft. tip height with superior maneuverability provides versatility in the field....
Thu April 16, 2020
Tadano GR-1000XLL-4 Rough Terrain Crane
In North America, many rough terrain cranes are used in confined spaces such as refineries where operating and maintaining cranes can be challenging. Tadano's GR-1000XLL-4 is designed with these environments in mind....
Wed April 15, 2020
Demag CC 3800-1 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
With a lifting capacity of 716 tons at a radius of 39 ft. and with a maximum load moment of 10,088 tons, the Demag CC 3800-1 is a particularly cost-effective choice for many projects. In addition, it is powerful enough to erect wind turbines with a hub height of up to 384 ft....
Tue April 14, 2020
Hoffman Equipment Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary With New Cranes From Manitowoc and Grove
Hoffman Equipment marked one century in the lifting equipment industry at this year's ConExpo. The Piscataway, New Jersey-based family-run company celebrated the date expanding its fleet with new Manitowoc and Grove cranes purchased at the show....
Mon April 13, 2020
Terex Crane Launches New Products, Technology
The Terex rough terrain TRT 80US is an 80 ton max capacity crane with a main boom length of 138 ft. (42.1 m) ft. It is the first model featuring TEOS, the new Terex Operating System that will increase job efficiency....
Wed April 08, 2020
Tadano Debuts GR-800XL-4 Rough Terrain Crane
With an upgraded maximum lift capacity of 80 tons (73 t) and a long boom of 154.2 ft. (47 m), the Tadano GR-800XL-4 is one of the most versatile and well-balanced rough terrain cranes in the industry, according to the manufacturer....
Tue April 07, 2020
Cranes Key to Giving Ventura Freeway Its New Look
The California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) $55 million Interstate 5 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV, or carpool) lane project between State Route 134 (the Ventura Freeway) and Magnolia Boulevard is expected to be substantially completed this Spring....