by Crane Market | Nov 25, 2016 | Manufacturer News, Mining News
Caterpillar OEM Solutions is extending its large machine options to include frontless hydraulic shovels weighing more than 100 metric tons. To accommodate larger specialty front attachments with greater capabilities and flexibility, Caterpillar is now offering the Cat...
by Crane Market | Nov 25, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Manufacturer News
ALE has enhanced its cranes fleet with the latest development from Liebherr, the LR 1750/2 crane. The new wide boom system has been purchased specially to undertake the handling scope for the Siemens ‘Crane Framework Agreement’ starting in the UK in September 2016. The...
by Crane Market | Nov 24, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News
A Potain MDT 98 tower crane was used at the famed Verona Arena in Italy to change theatrical sets between productions for its entire 2016 opera season. Verona, Italy-based Toffoli Macchine rented the 6 t crane for the project, which had the crane use its 55 m jib...
by Crane Market | Nov 24, 2016 | Crane & Lifting News, Energy News, Equipment Rental News
In October, Wagenborg pulled two pipes underneath the ‘Twentekanaal’, using 14 mobile telescopic cranes. These transport pipes (supply and outlet), measuring 410 meters (1345 ft.) each, are part of a heating network for the town of Hengelo. The heating network heats...
by Crane Market | Nov 24, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News
Laing O’Rourke has agreed a deal to sell its mobile cranes division to Ainscough. In a statement the contractor said it had assessed its plant division, Select Plant Hire and decided to sell off its mobile fleet. Laing O’Rourke will continue to invest in the other...