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Link-Belt Cranes Hosts Annual CraneFest in Lexington, Kentucky

Link-Belt Cranes organized CraneFest 2024 in Lexington, KY, hosting dealers, rental houses, and end users. Attendees toured the manufacturing facility, saw new crane models like the 65-ton 65 RT, and networked at a reception. The event showcased Link-Belt's history, product lineup, and innovations.

Thu October 03, 2024 - National Edition #21
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Link-Belt welcomed nearly 1,200 guests over the span of the four days of CraneFest 2024.
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Link-Belt welcomed nearly 1,200 guests over the span of the four days of CraneFest 2024.
Link-Belt welcomed nearly 1,200 guests over the span of the four days of CraneFest 2024.   (Photo courtesy of Link-Belt) (L-R): Micah Moulin of Crane Sales and Service just sold this Link-Belt HT 120 to Pro Crane of Norfolk, Neb. Representing Pro Crane are Brian Oenbring, Casey Scholl and Blake Moser.   (CEG photo) Bo Willson of LR Willson and Sons was the winner of the “Higher or Lower” game showcasing the 225 AT Link-Belt all-terrain crane.   (CEG photo) (L-R): Ray Wagner of Rudd Equipment, Evansville Ind., and Kit and Mason Cooper of Cooper Rail in Huntingburg, Ind., check out the Link-Belt TCC 1400 telescopic crawler crane.   (CEG photo) Link-Belt Crane showcased the company’s full equipment line at CraneFest 2024.   (CEG photo) Pictured in front of this Link-Belt 348 Hylab lattice crawler crane are Mickey Hammers (L) of Traylor Brothers in Evansville, Ind., and Tracy Dessenk of Link-Belt Cranes.   (CEG photo) (L-R): Ryan Cooper, Kristopher Newcomb, Kit Cooper, Adam Bushketter and Mason Cooper check out the TCC 2500 telescopic crawler crane.   (CEG photo) Link-Belt kicked off its 150th anniversary celebration with CraneFest 2024.   (CEG photo) The new 65 RT rough-terrain crane debuted at CraneFest 2024.   (CEG photo
) Jeff Willis with Rudd Equipment and Evan Lents, Tamara Lents, and Karson Lents with Lents Crane and Rigging loved attending CraneFest 2024.   (CEG photo) Margret Sauder with Stevenson Sales and Service from Bowling Brook, Ill., and Erin Mueller with Arrow Crane and Rigging in Lomire, Wisc., admire the 120 HT.   (CEG photo)

Link-Belt Cranes held CraneFest 2024 at its world headquarters in Lexington, Ky., Sept. 16 to 20, 2024. The event was held in two-day sessions with representatives of the company's dealer network, rental houses and end users in attendance to learn about Link-Belt's historic beginnings, manufacturing capabilities and lineup of world class cranes.

Link-Belt hosted a reception and dinner at Fasig-Tipton, the oldest Thoroughbred auction company. The reception and dinner provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to network with peers and spend time with Link-Belt representatives.

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The following day, the Link-Belt executive team welcomed the group with opening remarks followed by a video presentation which outlined Link-Belt's history, development and accomplishments. Attendees were then bussed to the Link-Belt Company world headquarters for a tour of the manufacturing facility. After the tour, attendees were led to an outdoor staging area for a live presentation of Link-Belt's full product line.

Link-Belt introduced its new 65-ton (60 t) 65 RT to its rough-terrain product line. The 65 RT includes a four-section, full-power, greaseless main boom (38 to 115 ft. [11.6 to 35 m]) and an optional 35 to 58-ft. (10.7 to 17.7-m) offsetable bi-fold lattice fly that are manufactured in the United States at Link-Belt's headquarters.

The 65 RT features a new hydraulic boom extend system, as well as LED lighting for brighter, more efficient lighting during low-light conditions. The 65 RT also is equipped with a new six-speed Dana transmission with a remote filter for ease of servicing. The transmission is mounted to a 270-hp Cummins QSB6.7L Tier IV engine.

Following Link-Belt's presentation of its crane lineup, CraneFest attendees were treated to lunch, after which they had an opportunity to review the cranes up close while spending time with Link-Belt company representatives for a full run down on each of the models. CEG

This story also appears on Crane Equipment Guide.




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