Thu June 27, 2024
Finishing Touches: WSDOT, Crews Near Completion of New Bridge On U.S. 101
The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and its construction crews are nearing the finish of the construction of the new Elwah River Bridge on U.S. 101 west of Port Angeles, Wash. Following a nine-day closure where crews put some finishing touches on the $42 million construction project, the new span is now open....
Wed June 26, 2024
More Reach, Strength, Flexibility With New Grove Rough-Terrain Cranes
Manitowoc has launched two new Grove rough-terrain cranes that offer best-in-class boom length and strength to set new standards for the 65 and 80 ton classes. The GRT765 and GRT780 also deliver improved operator comfort and easier servicing inside a compact design package....
Wed June 26, 2024
Maeda Mini Crawler Saves the Day for Rooftop A/C Project
Even in the crane business, where long booms and massive capacities are often coveted, bigger isn't always better. That's how a tiny crane that folds down to a mere 30 in. across ended up the hero of a rooftop utility project....
Tue June 25, 2024
Two Grove Cranes From Palumbo Heavy Lift Team Up for Spectacular Tandem Lifts in Naples
Italian heavy lift and transport company Palumbo Heavy Lift used two strong Grove all-terrain cranes to dismantle long masts on a sailing superyacht at a yard in Naples. The yard is one of seven owned by Palumbo Group....
Tue June 25, 2024
Northbank Civil and Marine Purchases Tadano GTC-1600
Northbank Civil and Marine, a heavy civil, marine and industrial constructor located in Vancouver, Wash., recently needed a powerful and versatile crane for multiple dam projects. Lennon Crane — the Tadano distributor in Washington and Oregon — had the perfect fit with a GTC-1600 teleboom crawler....
Mon June 24, 2024
Dutch Crane Company Goes XL With Grove to Boost Growth
Dutch crane rental and transport company, Kraanverhuur T. Pater, has replaced its older five-axle Grove crane with a newer, stronger option, and has enjoyed immediate returns. The company upgraded to the higher capacity GMK5150XL all-terrain crane....
Mon June 24, 2024
Potain MCT 275 Tower Cranes Chosen for Residential Project in Baghdad
Two Potain MCT 275 tower cranes are leading construction on TILAL BAGHDAD, a major new high-rise residential development in Baghdad, Iraq. Real estate company Mawared Al Khaleej is building the new development and purchased the cranes directly from Manitowoc's sales team in the Middle East....
Wed June 19, 2024
Grove GMK5250XL-1 Called in for High-Rise Project in Downtown Amsterdam
Dutch transportation and lifting company, Gaffert, dispatched its new Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane to an office development in downtown Amsterdam for its first job. The crane worked with its full 257.5 ft....
Mon June 17, 2024
Liebherr Presents Powerful 6-Axle Crane: LTM 1400-6.1
The Liebherr factory in Ehingen, Germany, has updated its product range and launched the world's most powerful 6-axle crane: the new LTM 1400-6.1 has a 230 ft. telescopic boom and is characterized by clever and simple set-up processes....
Mon June 17, 2024
Grove GMK6300L-1 Comes to Rescue Following Incident at Istanbul Airport
Turkish crane rental company ÖZ TUNCEL and its Grove GMK6300L-1 all-terrain crane were called in for a rescue operation at Istanbul Airport. A FedEx Express Boeing 767 cargo plane touched down at the airport without its front landing gear, bumping its nose on the runway and sending sparks flying in a dramatic incident that attracted worldwide attention....