http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com en-us http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com N/A info@heavymachineryinfo.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:54:57 -0500 20 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4808/1/Unique-National-Crane-NBT55/Unique-National-Crane-NBT55.html Oilfield trucking and hauling company Trans Carrier, based in Canada, added a unique National Crane NBT55 boom truck to its fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4773/1/Shuttlelift-Launches-New-Double-Beam-Mobile-Gantry-Cranes/Shuttlelift-Launches-New-Double-Beam-Mobile-Gantry-Cranes.html Shuttlelift, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has released the new DB Series double-beam mobile gantry cranes designed to lift heavy, bulky items from production to transport. Targeted for plant manager use in applications such as those in the concrete and steel industries, DB Series model capacities range from 60,000 pounds to 400,000 pounds. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4772/1/Global-Crane-Sales-Releases-QUY350-Crawler-Crane/Global-Crane-Sales-Releases-QUY350-Crawler-Crane.html Houston-based Global Crane Sales has added the Zoomlion QUY350 to its line of crawler cranes. Targeted for use in use in construction, windmill erection, oil refinery and power plant work applications, the new ANSI-certified, QUY350 offers a 385-ton capacity. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4771/1/All-Erection--Crane-Rental-Corp-Adds-Five-New-Grove-Cranes/All-Erection--Crane-Rental-Corp-Adds-Five-New-Grove-Cranes.html All Erection & Crane Rental Corp., Cleveland, has expanded its continental fleet with the acquisition of five Grove cranes. The purchase includes one GMK7550 hydraulic all terrain (AT) crane (550 USt/450 mt); one GMK5225 hydraulic AT crane (225 USt/170 mt) with a six-section, 45-foot to 210-foot full power boom; one GMK6250L hydraulic AT crane (250 USt/227 mt) with a 51-foot to 236-foot main boom; and two new truck-mounted TMS9000E cranes (110 USt/90 mt). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4740/1/Crane-Manufacturer-UNIC-Ends-Business-With-Iran/Crane-Manufacturer-UNIC-Ends-Business-With-Iran.html Japanese crane manufacturer Furukawa UNIC has announced it has ended business with the Iranian regime following reports that its cranes have been used to stage public executions. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4697/1/BG-Crane-Service-Acquires-the-Texas-Assets-of-Ray-Anthony-International/BG-Crane-Service-Acquires-the-Texas-Assets-of-Ray-Anthony-International.html B&G Crane Service, LLC ("B&G"), provider of operated and maintained mobile crane services, heavy rigging and specialty hauling services today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the Texas-based assets of Ray Anthony International, LLC ("RAI").  B&G is a portfolio company of an affiliate of The Sterling Group, L.P. ("Sterling"), a Houston-based private equity investment firm. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4650/1/New-High-Performance-Cranes-from-PALFINGER/New-High-Performance-Cranes-from-PALFINGER.html ·         Efficient knuckle-boom cranes in the 20 meter ton class·         Single Link Plus. Up to 40% more power on the hook!·         EH: PALFINGER's HPLS technology ensures greater lifting power info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4649/1/HYDRAULIC-CRANE-SYSTEMS-ADAPTED-TO-USER-REQUIREMENTS/HYDRAULIC-CRANE-SYSTEMS-ADAPTED-TO-USER-REQUIREMENTS.html Where a hydraulic power system supply is available on site, then hydraulic cranes from J D Neuhaus can be a more practical option for all lifting and handling operations than their well established compressed air operated products. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4580/1/HMF-cranes-latest-truck-mounted-hydraulic-loader-perfect-fit-for-Wilcox/HMF-cranes-latest-truck-mounted-hydraulic-loader-perfect-fit-for-Wilcox.html Six years of reliable and cost-effective service from its previous HMF cranes meant the UK's leading recycler of unwanted clothing had no hesitation in returning to the Danish manufacturer for its latest truck-mounted hydraulic loader. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4579/1/TNT-Crane-Raises-104M---cbl/TNT-Crane-Raises-104M---cbl.html TNT Group Inc. has completed a $10.44 million share sale with seven investors, according to an SEC filing. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4520/1/Jewson-goes-for-fast-fit-with-Bevans-first-crane-trucks/Jewson-goes-for-fast-fit-with-Bevans-first-crane-trucks.html Building merchant Jewson is giving the thumbs up to Bevan since experiencing a super-fast build for its latest crane trucks.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4519/1/New-HMF-hydraulic-truck-loader-for-George-Lines-from-South-East-Cranes/New-HMF-hydraulic-truck-loader-for-George-Lines-from-South-East-Cranes.html West London 'heavy side' merchant George Lines has become the first customer to take delivery of an HMF hydraulic truck loader fitted and supplied by the Danish manufacturer's new dealer South East Cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4459/1/Demag-Cranes-Subsidiary-Gottwald-Port-Technology-Together-with-a-Consortium-of-Partners-is-Researching-Alternative-Drive-Systems-for-Heavy-Loads/Demag-Cranes-Subsidiary-Gottwald-Port-Technology-Together-with-a-Consortium-of-Partners-is-Resear.html Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald), a subsidiary of Demag Cranes AG, REFU Elektronik GmbH and the Institute for Vehicle Technology (Institut fur Kraftfahrzeuge (ika)) at the RWTH Aachen University have formed a consortium to research alternative drive systems for heavy loads. With effect from 1 July 2010. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4458/1/Kobelco-Cranes-to-form-manufacturing-venture-in-China/Kobelco-Cranes-to-form-manufacturing-venture-in-China.html Kobelco Cranes Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kobe Steel, Ltd., plans to manufacture crawler cranes in China. Kobelco will form a joint venture with Chinese partner Sichuan Chengdu Chenggong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (or CG) in October. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4385/1/The-Indian-crane-industry-Evolution-and-growth/The-Indian-crane-industry-Evolution-and-growth.html From being simple machines used to carry up and bring down materials, cranes and hoists have today become more sophisticated simplifying processes in manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, automotive and construction industries. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4384/1/Cranes-and-Derricks-in-Construction/Cranes-and-Derricks-in-Construction.html OSHA is revising the Cranes and Derricks Standard and related sections of the Construction Standard to update and specify industry work practices necessary to protect employees during the use of cranes and derricks in construction. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4302/1/Grove-Crane---A-Leading-Producer-of-Mobile-Hydraulic-Cranes/Grove-Crane---A-Leading-Producer-of-Mobile-Hydraulic-Cranes.html Grove has been manufacturing a comprehensive range of products to support your lifting needs since 1947. The Grove Manufacturing Company was founded by Dwight L. Grove, John L. Grove and Wayne A. Nicarry tin Shady Grove, Pennsylvania. Grove cranes' was responsible for introducing the world's first slewing rough terrain crane in 1968 and the world's first trapezoidal boom in 1970. In 1994, info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4288/1/Crane-hire-group-takes-delivery-of-largest-capacity-hydraulic-crane/Crane-hire-group-takes-delivery-of-largest-capacity-hydraulic-crane.html Heavy lifting, projects and mobile crane hire group Sarens South Africa is to take delivery of the largest capacity hydraulic crane available in southern Africa, the Demag AC 650, this month. It is a nine-axle, 720-t crane, equipped with 160-t counterweight, 96-m luffing jib, a lifting height of 140 m and a 60-m main boom. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4284/1/Hydro-Leduc-Launches-New-Hydraulic-Pump-And-Motors/Hydro-Leduc-Launches-New-Hydraulic-Pump-And-Motors.html Hydraulic manufacturer Hydro Leduc has launched SAE versions of its high performance bent axis motors and pumps. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4283/1/Hydro-Leduc-Launches-New-Hydraulic-Pump-And-Motors.html Hydraulic manufacturer Hydro Leduc has launched SAE versions of its high performance bent axis motors and pumps. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4262/1/An-Introduction-to-Hydraulic-Cranes/An-Introduction-to-Hydraulic-Cranes.html Hydraulic cranes are heavy equipment used primarily for lifting. There are two basic necessities of their design: they must be able to lift a certain amount of weight and they must be able to do so while remaining stable. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4234/1/Hydraulic--Pneumatic-Presses-A-Comparison/Hydraulic--Pneumatic-Presses-A-Comparison.html Pneumatic PressesPneumatic presses are basically guided by the manipulation of pressurized air. Technically, the air is pushed into the tube generating air pressure within it and hence, making the press move downwards. As a particular press stroke comes to an end simultaneously, the air too gets evacuated through valves. Finally, after the stroke is complete, the mechanical springs make the pump move back to the top again. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4232/1/Double-D-Marine-Equipment---Hydraulic-Marine-Cranes-and-Equipment/Double-D-Marine-Equipment---Hydraulic-Marine-Cranes-and-Equipment.html Double D Marine Equipment has delivered hydraulic marine cranes and equipment for the last 17 years. We provide sales, service, maintenance contracts and spare parts for hydraulic marine equipment and marine cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4231/1/How-To-Maintain-Hydraulic-Cranes-In-Order-To-Reap-Smooth-Service-For-Years/How-To-Maintain-Hydraulic-Cranes-In-Order-To-Reap-Smooth-Service-For-Years.html The mechanical strength of machines like hydraulic cranes is a powerful means of lifting heavy objects. The strength that emanates from the liquid under pressure works at the base of these cranes. By harnessing this strength with ease, a hydraulic crane can transfer a voluminous weight from place to place with little effort.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4229/1/Grove-Crane---A-Leading-Producer-of-Mobile-Hydraulic-Cranes/Grove-Crane---A-Leading-Producer-of-Mobile-Hydraulic-Cranes.html Grove has been manufacturing a comprehensive range of products to support your lifting needs since 1947. The Grove Manufacturing Company was founded by Dwight L. Grove, John L. Grove and Wayne A. Nicarry tin Shady Grove, Pennsylvania. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4217/1/Roadability-is-key-to-truck-crane-success-but-larger-capacities-are-starting-make-way-ACT-reports/Roadability-is-key-to-truck-crane-success-but-larger-capacities-are-starting-make-way-ACT-reports.html General crane trends typically fall into a handful of categories, with two of the majors being higher capacities and longer reach. Truck cranes are no different, with manufacturers currently noting that customers are asking for higher capacity cranes, some of which have more than 70 tons of capacity. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4151/1/New-rooftop-crane-from-Pro-Tech/New-rooftop-crane-from-Pro-Tech.html Pro-Tech Rigging & Industrial has designed, engineered and fabricated a crane for use on the rooftops of high-rise buildings. The crane is designed to break down small enough that it can be brought up to the roof via freight elevators. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4150/1/Green-Initiativesquot-for-crane-industry/-quotGreen-Initiativesquot-for-crane-industry.html Bigge has been working to protect the environment in which it works and lives. Bigge stands alone in the crane industry with respect to environmental responsibility, going beyond merely complying with regulations by doing everything possible to reduce their environmental impact. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4124/1/An-Introduction-to-Hydraulic-Cranes/An-Introduction-to-Hydraulic-Cranes.html Hydraulic cranes are heavy equipment used primarily for lifting. There are two basic necessities of their design: they must be able to lift a certain amount of weight and they must be able to do so while remaining stable.. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4119/1/Mini-crane-launched-in-USA/Mini-crane-launched-in-USA.html Smart-Rig Cranes in the USA has launched a compact mini pick-and-carry crane designed to travel through a standard doorway and fit inside an elevator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4118/1/Two-specialist-goliath-cranes-designed-and-built-by-KONECRANES-UK-for-Costain-Ltd/Two-specialist-goliath-cranes-designed-and-built-by-KONECRANES-UK-for-Costain-Ltd.html Have been supplied to the Riverside Resource Recovery Ltd, Energy from Waste Facility Project at Belvedere, London. A further four specialist cranes are also being delivered to Von Roll for waste and ash/residue handling along with four standard cranes and numerous hoists. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4093/1/Gleason-Cranes-Australia-supply-10-to-60t-ORMIG-Pick-and-Carry-cranes/Gleason-Cranes-Australia-supply-10-to-60t-ORMIG-Pick-and-Carry-cranes.html MELBOURNE-based Gleason Cranes Australia says it is the authorised Australian distributor for ORMIG Pick and Carry cranes, which range from 10 to 60t capacity. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4092/1/Manitowoc-releases-new-wind-attachment-for-its-16000-model-crawler-crane/Manitowoc-releases-new-wind-attachment-for-its-16000-model-crawler-crane.html MANITOWOC says an innovative new wind attachment for its 16000 model crawler crane boosts the crane’s capacity to place the latest generation of wind turbines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4091/1/Maeda-updates-its-LC383M-5-model-for-the-overseas-market/Maeda-updates-its-LC383M-5-model-for-the-overseas-market.html EUROPEAN distributor of Maeda Mini Cranes, Kranlyft has expanded its range with the addition of the new LC383M-5 model.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4086/1/Crane-hire-group-takes-delivery-of-largest-capacity-hydraulic-crane/Crane-hire-group-takes-delivery-of-largest-capacity-hydraulic-crane.html Heavy lifting, projects and mobile crane hire group Sarens South Africa is to take delivery of the largest capacity hydraulic crane available in southern Africa, the Demag AC 650, this month. It is a nine-axle, 720-t crane, equipped with 160-t counterweight, 96-m luffing jib, a lifting height of 140 m and a 60-m main boom. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4056/1/Hydraulic-wheel-brakes/Hydraulic-wheel-brakes.html NORMAN G. Clark is now distributing Huawu Brake’s YLZ series of hydraulic wheel brakes in Australia. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4017/1/The-Hyteco-Earthmoving-Crane-Valve-expands-Hyteco-SMART-series/The-Hyteco-Earthmoving-Crane-Valve-expands-Hyteco-SMART-series.html HYTECO recently announced the latest addition to its SMART series of hydraulic manifolds, the Hyteco Earthmoving Crane Valve (HECV). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4011/1/Canon-lens-ef-75mm-300mm---Hydraulic-Crane-Li/-Canon-lens-ef-75mm-300mm---Hydraulic-Crane-Li.html Hyydraulic Crae---------Lifting Loads with Little EfffortCrzanes have become an indispensable part of big scale industry especially construction sites. Though importance of labor is undeniable, still human being has certain limitations. It is not possibe for them to lift up heavy lods or plaxcing them on basement with 100 perent accracy.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3996/1/Mini-crawler-cranes/Mini-crawler-cranes.html Gleason Cranes Australia has announced the release of the new AirLIFT series of mini crawler cranes, designed for use in zones that contain hazardous and explosive atmospheres which prohibit the use of petrol or gas engines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3945/1/Konecranes-introduces-SMARTON-crane-systems-to-Australia/Konecranes-introduces-SMARTON-crane-systems-to-Australia.html Konecranes has introduced the SMARTON crane system, which the company said can save building and building services costs by fitting into smaller structures. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3904/1/Gleason-Cranes-Australia-announces-distribution-of-ORMIG-Pick-and-Carry-cranes/Gleason-Cranes-Australia-announces-distribution-of-ORMIG-Pick-and-Carry-cranes.html GLEASON Cranes Australia has announced the distribution of ORMIG Pick and Carry cranes, which are available in 10t to 60t capacity. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3873/1/How-to-Choose-the-Perfect-Scissor-Lift-Match-for-Your-Needs/How-to-Choose-the-Perfect-Scissor-Lift-Match-for-Your-Needs.html Beacon Industries, Inc. is proud to announce its scissor lift to be utilized in a vertically integrated producer of primary aluminum, consisting of a bauxite mine, an alumina refinery and an aluminum smelter company. Beacon presents scissor lifts;  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3827/1/Grove-Truck-Crane-Helps-with-Water-Treatment-Plant-Upgrade/Grove-Truck-Crane-Helps-with-Water-Treatment-Plant-Upgrade.html A new Grove TM500E-2 truck crane was the ideal solution to help with an upgrade at the Swatara Township water treatment facility in Hummelstown, Pa. Owned and operated by Greiner Industries Inc., an industrial contractor and crane rental company in Mount Joy Pa., U.S., the crane was needed to lift a decommissioned pump and some old piping from where it was installed 25 ft below the ground. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3813/1/Cat-Lift-Trucks-Introduces-New-and-Enhanced-Products-for-2010/Cat-Lift-Trucks-Introduces-New-and-Enhanced-Products-for-2010.html Cat Lift Trucks a provider of lift trucks known for quality, reliability and customer service, announced today the addition of five new electric counterbalanced and internal combustion (IC) pneumatic lift truck families to its current product lineup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Several new product enhancements will also be offered to customers as part of the existing Class 4 and 5 lift truck product lines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3812/1/ALL-Erection--Crane-Rental-Corp-Introduces-New-3D-Lift-Planning-Tool-for-Entire-Fleet/ALL-Erection--Crane-Rental-Corp-Introduces-New-3D-Lift-Planning-Tool-for-Entire-Fleet.html ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. introduces the newest in its arsenal of lift-planning tools, increasing safety and improving productivity at the same time. The 3D Lift Plan Internet-based application, developed by A1A Software, is a true 3D lift-planning and crane selection application that will be available on all onboard crane computers in the ALL fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3797/1/Understanding-Features-of-Mobile-Hydraulic-Crane/Understanding-Features-of-Mobile-Hydraulic-Crane.html Crane has a wide use mainly in the industrial field. It is required to lift up heavy machineries and reposition them; things which are hardly possible otherwise to accomplish manually. An extensive range of mobile cranes with sophisticated designs has been developed by various Mobile Crane Manufacturers. They come in different shapes, designs and prices though they are more or less equally efficient in accomplishing their tasks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3796/1/Hydraulic-Crane---------Lifting-Loads-with-Little-Effort/Hydraulic-Crane---------Lifting-Loads-with-Little-Effort.html Cranes have become an indispensable part of big scale industry especially construction sites. Though importance of labor is undeniable, still human being has certain limitations.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3786/1/Independent-lifting-from-GGR/Independent-lifting-from-GGR.html When extra lifting capacity was needed on a London office block construction site, roof-mounted GGR Unic mini cranes provided the solution. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3783/1/Manitex-reports-strong-bookings-for-boom-truck-cranes/Manitex-reports-strong-bookings-for-boom-truck-cranes.html Manitex International, Inc. has announced receipt of orders valued at $7.6 million for shipment during the first half of 2010. Approximately $3.7 million of the total is for Manitex cranes, which are expected to ship by the end of the first quarter 2010. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3759/1/Street-Crane-manufactures-bogeys-supporting-and-driving-the-Wimbledon-Centre-Court-roof-trusses/Street-Crane-manufactures-bogeys-supporting-and-driving-the-Wimbledon-Centre-Court-roof-trusses.html The reputation of UK engineering is soaring after the successful deployment of the new roof at Wimbledon Centre Court. The bogeys supporting and driving each of the 10 space frame trusses were manufactured by industrial crane specialist Street Crane Company in Derbyshire. The entire moving structure was designed and engineered by the SCX Group of Sheffield. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3758/1/Bizzocchi-KJF320-telescopic-access-platform-available-from-CTE-UK/Bizzocchi-KJF320-telescopic-access-platform-available-from-CTE-UK.html The Bizzocchi KJF320, available from CTE UK, is a highly versatile telescopic access platform that can be used to work at heights of up to 32m (105ft) in a wide range of service, maintenance and engineering applications. Outreach of up to 21m, continuous 360o rotation and an extendable basket that can turn 90o to either side ensure the KJF320 provides convenient and easy access to external walls, windows, roofs and other high areas. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3757/1/Manitex-receives-orders-for-Badger-Equipment-30-ton-cab-down-style-rough-terrain-crane/Manitex-receives-orders-for-Badger-Equipment-30-ton-cab-down-style-rough-terrain-crane.html Manitex International, Inc. has announced that its Badger Equipment Co. subsidiary has begun full production of a new 30-ton cab-down style rough-terrain crane and has received seven initial orders totaling approximately $3.0 million from crane dealers and railroad equipment distributors. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3744/1/The-New-Control-Generation-for-Liebherr-Mobile-Cranes--LICCON2/The-New-Control-Generation-for-Liebherr-Mobile-Cranes--LICCON2.html The new LICCON2 generation of Liebherr's mobile crane control system takes operational efficiency, equipment performance and safety to new heights with even more innovative technological developments. A sophisticated yet user-friendly on-board computer system, LICCON2 computing power and capacity have been optimized. Mobile cranes with this new generation control system are now equipped with a new colour screen, touch-screen display below the joysticks and a mobile control and display BTT-Bluetooth terminal. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3741/1/Emsley-Crane-Hire-Orders-Fifth-LTM-1055-32-Mobile-Crane/Emsley-Crane-Hire-Orders-Fifth-LTM-1055-32-Mobile-Crane.html In the final days prior to retirement on 31st July, David Milne Managing Director of Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd concluded the sale of a Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2 mobile crane with Emsley Crane Hire of Harrogate. This will be the fifth LTM 1055-3.2 in the fleet operating from their Yorkshire depots. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3732/1/Techs4Biz-automates-Pre-start-checks-for-Forklifts-and-cranes/Techs4Biz-automates-Pre-start-checks-for-Forklifts-and-cranes.html Over the past few years automation has proven to be an important tool in the management of safety inspections as it enables the effective identification and management of OH&S risks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3708/1/First-3803-Terex-loader-in-the-UK/First-3803-Terex-loader-in-the-UK.html Rental specialist Owen Pugh & Company has taken delivery of the first Terex 380.3 A3 loader crane in the UK. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3703/1/DXR-250-demolition-robot-for-Husqvarna/DXR-250-demolition-robot-for-Husqvarna.html Husqvarna will use the upcoming World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas in eary February, 2010, to show a new addition to its demolition robot range in the shape of the DXR 250. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3697/1/Cargotec-offshore-knuckle-jib-delivery-set-for-January/Cargotec-offshore-knuckle-jib-delivery-set-for-January.html Cargotec will deliver its first 150 tonne capacity MacGregor offshore active heave-compensated (AHC) knuckle-jib crane in January. It is being produced at the group's recently modernised manufacturing, assembly and testing plant for offshore load handling solutions in Singapore. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3686/1/Konecranes-Crane-Reliability-Survey-audit-service/Konecranes-Crane-Reliability-Survey-audit-service.html KONECRANES has unveiled its new Crane Reliability Survey (CRS) audit service to help companies determine if their overhead lifting equipment achieves optimum reliability, performance and mandatory safety standards. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3685/1/New-endoscope-checks-out-crane-machinery/New-endoscope-checks-out-crane-machinery.html TESTEQUIP has released a new endoscope to check equipment and parts used in cranes and heavy machinery. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3684/1/Crane-complements-plant-fleet/Crane-complements-plant-fleet.html SUNRAYSIA Crane and Rigging has added a Liebherr crane to complement its existing six-crane fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3683/1/PALFINGER-to-unveil-seven-new-single-link-knuckle-boom-cranes-at-MATEXPO-2009/PALFINGER-to-unveil-seven-new-single-link-knuckle-boom-cranes-at-MATEXPO-2009.html PALFINGER says it will exhibit seven new representatives of its High Performance crane series at MATEXPO from two to six September 2009. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3646/1/Wiesbauer-adds-crawlers/Wiesbauer-adds-crawlers.html German crane rental and transport company Wiesbauer has added a pair of new crawler cranes to its fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3645/1/New-truck-cranes-from-Gazprom/New-truck-cranes-from-Gazprom.html Gazprom-Crane, based in Moscow, Russia has launched two new 25 tonne capacity truck cranes with the longest booms in their class, according to the company. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3644/1/Tadano-launches-60-tonne-truck-crane/Tadano-launches-60-tonne-truck-crane.html New from Tadano in Japan is the 60 tonne capacity GT-600EX truck crane.The superstructure and the carrier are new and both are designed and built by Tadano. Features from Tadano rough terrains and Tadano Faun all terrain cranes are included to improve the performance of the new truck crane. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3631/1/Associated-Terminals-in-the-US-orders-its-third-Gottwald-Floating-Crane/Associated-Terminals-in-the-US-orders-its-third-Gottwald-Floating-Crane.html GOTTWALD Port Technology says US based Associated Terminals (AT) has recently ordered a Generation 5, G HPK 6400 B Floating Crane. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3630/1/Monitor-Lifts-adds-Quick-lift-cranes-to-its-specialised-access-equipment-fleet/Monitor-Lifts-adds-Quick-lift-cranes-to-its-specialised-access-equipment-fleet.html MONITOR Lifts says it recently included a range of small Quick-lift cranes from New Zealand to its range of specialised access equipment in Australia. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3626/1/Mini-cranes-and-the-escalator-full-length-version/Mini-cranes-and-the-escalator-full-length-version.html Don Lucas at Encore Trucking in Canada relates his story of how bad weather, restricted space and tough working conditions were overcome to install some escalators in a new building. A pair of 2.9 ton Unic mini cranes in an inaccessible area did the same job that Encore had a 50 ton do before. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3625/1/Zoomlion-launches-350-tonne-wheeled-mobile-crane/Zoomlion-launches-350-tonne-wheeled-mobile-crane.html New from Zoomlion in China is a 350 tonne capacity all terrain crane.The QAY350 has a 61 m five-section elliptical profile telescopic boom with single cylinder extension and a single pin locking design. Jib length is between 11 and 42 m. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3616/1/First-Gottwald-Model-4-Crane-in-Norway-ordered-by-Grenland-Havn/PALFINGER-to-unveil-seven-new-single-link-knuckle-boom-cranes-at-MATEXPO-2009.html PALFINGER says it will exhibit seven new representatives of its High Performance crane series at MATEXPO from two to six September 2009. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3611/1/Evyap-Port-orders-six-Kalmar-E-One2-rubber-tired-gantry-cranes/Evyap-Port-orders-six-Kalmar-E-One2-rubber-tired-gantry-cranes.html CARGOTEC says it has secured a contract to supply six Kalmar E-One2 rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes to Evyap Port in Turkey by July 2010. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3581/1/The-Potential-Application-of-HHO-Technology-into-Diesel-Generators/The-Potential-Application-of-HHO-Technology-into-Diesel-Generators.html It's no secret that HHO or what is commonly known as Brown's Gas has been used in combustible diesel and petrol  engines in vehicle's such as cars, MPVs, trucks, trailers, crane and excavators. But many are not aware of the potential use of HHO in diesel generators. From the definition of Diesel Generators in Wikipedia,  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3575/1/Sennebogen-690HD-crawler-crane-for-mining-to-premiere-at-Intermat-2009/Sennebogen-690HD-crawler-crane-for-mining-to-premiere-at-Intermat-2009.html SENNEBOGEN has announced that it will present its 690HD crawler crane for the first time at Intermat 2009 in Paris between 20 and 25 April. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3574/1/New-truck-cranes-move-in/New-truck-cranes-move-in.html MANITOWOC has released a new series of truck cranes that are said to be user-friendly and ergonomic. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3573/1/Manitowoc-Cranes-releases-new-crawler-crane-to-Chinese-market/Manitowoc-Cranes-releases-new-crawler-crane-to-Chinese-market.html MANITOWOC Cranes has introduced the MLC100 100 tonne capacity crawler crane to the Chinese market.The company says the MLC100 is the first in what will be a new product line from Manitowoc Cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3568/1/Konecranes-installs-cranes-for-Midalia-Steel/Konecranes-installs-cranes-for-Midalia-Steel.html KONECRANES has supplied advanced radio-controlled dual hoist overhead cranes to WA-based Midalia Steel. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3526/1/Konecranes-Win-Major-Dock-Crane-Order-For-Egypt/Damietta-Port-to-Upgrade-Equipment-for-Increased-Trade.html State-owned Damietta Container and Cargo Handling Company (DCHC) is to take delivery of six rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes and two empty container reach stackers (RST) from the Finnish manufacturer Konecranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3525/1/-SWR-enhances-waste-handling-with-Penny-Hydraulics-Swing-Lift-V20-crane/-SWR-enhances-waste-handling-with-Penny-Hydraulics-Swing-Lift-V20-crane.html SWR has enhanced its ability to handle a wide range of waste items from customers' premises by specifying a Penny Hydraulics Swing Lift V20 crane on each of its two new collection vehicles. The cranes were selected for their performance and simplicity and will be used to handle items including IBC dumpy bags and other bulky loads on and off the vehicles as part of a well-organised and highly efficient operation. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3498/1/Link-Belts-festival-of-cranes/Link-Belts-festival-of-cranes.html Link-Belt’s CraneFest 09 customer event has seen it launch a range of new options for its cranes and unveil a number of sales in North America. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3497/1/Manitowoc-in-force-at-ICUEE/Manitowoc-in-force-at-ICUEE.html Manitowoc introduced a range of cranes during October's International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE) in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3446/1/JCB-India-launches-heavy-duty-LIFTALL-1253/JCB-India-launches-heavy-duty-LIFTALL-1253.html JCB India says it has launched its heavy duty crane ‘LIFTALL-1253’ in the Indian market, it also showcased excavators; wheel loaders and compaction equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3417/1/Crane-modernisation-refurbishment-and-condition-assessment-from-Demag-Cranes--Components/Crane-modernisation-refurbishment-and-condition-assessment-from-Demag-Cranes--Components.html The size, type, weight and quantity of handled goods can change in the course of time and older cranes can often have significantly higher operating costs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3349/1/900-ton-Goliath-crane-installed-behind-the-sceens-with-Hyundai-Heavy-Industries/900-ton-Goliath-crane-installed-behind-the-sceens-with-Hyundai-Heavy-Industries.html Hyundai  Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) installed another 900-ton Goliath crane, the sixth Goliath crane at HSHI’s No. 2 Dock.   info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3304/1/Learn-About-Tower-Cranes/Learn-About-Tower-Cranes.html Tower cranes are used for lifting heavy building materials like concrete slabs, steel structures, bulk sand bags, machinery equipment like power generators, cement mixing machines, and other objects. They are usually located on top of the buildings with perfect positioning to handle heavy loads. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3233/1/Liebherr-delivers-first-MTC-78000-heavy-lift-offshore-crane/Pdf_buttonEmailButton.html It is reported that Liebherr delivered the first heavy lift off shore crane type MTC 78000 straight from its manufacturing plant in Rostock at the end of June 2009. The MTC 78000 is one of the biggest off shore slewing cranes world wide. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3198/1/-Jones-Crawler-Cranes-Purchases-the-First-TCC-750-at-SED/-Jones-Crawler-Cranes-Purchases-the-First-TCC-750-at-SED.html Jones Crawler Cranes Ltd., of Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom, purchased the first Link-Belt 75 ton (70 t) TCC-750 telescopic crawler crane at SED info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3187/1/Crane-hire-group-takes-delivery-of-largest-capacity-hydraulic-crane/Crane-hire-group-takes-delivery-of-largest-capacity-hydraulic-crane.html Heavy lifting, projects and mobile crane hire group Sarens South Africa is to take delivery of the largest capacity hydraulic crane available in southern Africa, the Demag AC 650, this month. It is a nine-axle, 720-t crane, equipped with 160-t counterweight, 96-m luffing jib, a lifting height of 140 m and a 60-m main boom. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3101/1/Toyota-first-internal-combustion-hybrid-fork-lift-truck/-Toyota-first-internal-combustion-hybrid-fork-lift-truck.html Toyota Industries Corporation, hereinafter referred to as Toyota Industries, announces it will launch the world's first internal combustion (IC) hybrid lift truck(*). The 3.5-ton diesel-powered IC hybrid lift truck called "GENEO-HYBRID" will be launched in the Japanese market in December 2009. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2956/1/Manitowoc-launches-new-GT-truck-crane-series/Manitowoc-launches-new-GT-truck-crane-series.html Manitowoc unveiled three new GT series of truck cranes but displayed two at bauma China 2008. The truck crane range will initially offer three models, ranging in capacities from 10t to 25 t. The cranes are: the GT-10, with a 10 t capacity; the GT-18, with an 18 t capacity; and the GT-25, with a 25 t capacity. The cranes are the first new models from the Manitowoc factory in Tai'an, China. Manitowoc created a joint venture, known as Manitowoc Dongyue, with Tai'an Dongyue Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd in 2008. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2676/1/Tramac-Expands-SC-Series-Hydraulic-Breaker-Line/Tramac-Expands-SC-Series-Hydraulic-Breaker-Line.html Tramac introduces its newest light-range breaker, the SC-42, to the SC-Series line of hydraulic hammers. The SC-42 expands the SC-Series to a total of eight breakers to fit carriers from 2,200 to 30,900 pounds (1 – 14 metric tons), sufficiently satisfying the needs and requirements of the skid steer, backhoe loader, and mini and mid-size excavator markets. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2614/1/Cranes/Cranes.html CranesA crane is a tower or derrick that is equipped with cables and pulleys that are used to lift and lower material. They are commonly used in the construction industry and in the manufacturing of heavy equipment. v info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2566/1/Manitowoc-Cranes/Manitowoc-Cranes.html The Manitowoc Crane Group is a world leader in the crane industry. In addition to the Manitowoc Crane Company, the group also consists of Potain, Grove and National, each with their own area of specialty.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2157/1/Liebherr-at-S-E-D-2008/Liebherr-at-S-E-D-2008.html Liebherr's attendance at SED 2008 sees the company displaying plant and equipment from its Earthmoving, Cranes and Concrete Equipment Divisions and, following its successful launch at the beginning of the year, Liebherr-Rental Limited will also be present on the group stand - Number 313 on Avenue R. A brand new crawler excavator will make its UK debut - an R 906 Classic - and, sure to create considerable interest, Liebherr will also be displaying one of the new range of telehandlers. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1888/1/Self-erecting-and-top-slewing-cranes-from-Active-Crane-Hire/Self-erecting-and-top-slewing-cranes-from-Active-Crane-Hire.html Active Crane Hire  sells and hires an entire gamut of self erecting, electric luffing and top slewing cranes. The remote control potain self erecting cranes are rapid, simple and autonomous and are suitable for construction sites of small duration and the one which requires infrequent operations. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1887/1/Electric-luffing-cranes-from-Active-Crane-Hire/Electric-luffing-cranes-from-Active-Crane-Hire.html Active Crane Hire  sells and hires wide range of electric luffing cranes which are suitable for construction sites where there is space constraint and over crowded. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1842/1/Wall-travelling-cranes-for-steel-firm/Wall-travelling-cranes-for-steel-firm.html Swiss crane specialist Gersag Krantechnik GmbH has supplied three wall travelling cranes for the locksmiths of steel manufacturer Josef Meyer Stahl & Metall AG from Emmen. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1702/1/Hassell-delivers-Sennebogen-Cranes-to-Weldex/Hassell-delivers-Sennebogen-Cranes-to-Weldex.html Weldex based in Inverness, Scotland are the largest UK based crawler crane hire company with their cranes and associated lifting equipment being available to hire world-wide. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1701/1/New-cranes-supplied-by-James-Equipment/New-cranes-supplied-by-James-Equipment.html James Equipment  supplies new cranes in several categories such as, hydraulic truck cranes, rough terrain cranes, city class cranes, all terrain cranes of Tadano make; and crawler cranes of Sany make. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1638/1/New-Model-for-Electric-Telescopic-Crane-Lineup/New-Model-for-Electric-Telescopic-Crane-Lineup.html Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT), has added the 5005i crane to its lineup of electric telescopic cranes. The model has a lifting capacity of 5,000 pounds and a maximum horizontal reach of 16 to 20 feet, depending on options. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1626/1/New-Generation-LTM-1130-51-Mobile-Crane-Goes-to-Marsh-Plant/New-Generation-LTM-1130-51-Mobile-Crane-Goes-to-Marsh-Plant.html Crane hire company Marsh Plant has taken delivery of one of the UK's first new generation Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1, which forms part of a major investment in new Liebherr cranes for this well-established crane hirer. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1614/1/Hassell-delivers-Sennebogen-Cranes-to-Weldex/Hassell-delivers-Sennebogen-Cranes-to-Weldex.html Weldex based in Inverness, Scotland are the largest UK based crawler crane hire company with their cranes and associated lifting equipment being available to hire world-wide. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1586/1/Varieties-of-Cranes-from-Terex-Lifting-Australia/Varieties-of-Cranes-from-Terex-Lifting-Australia.html Terex Lifting Australia is a well established manufacturer and supplier of high quality cranes in Australia. It offers a wide range of cranes with extraordinary features. These cranes are used in many industries for different types of applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1565/1/Millennium-Crane-Hire-Limited-Takes-Second-Liebherr-Mobile-Crane/Millennium-Crane-Hire-Limited-Takes-Second-Liebherr-Mobile-Crane.html Millennium Crane Hire Limited, has added a second Liebherr mobile crane to their modern hire fleet. A new generation LTM 1095-5.1 has joined the LTM 1055 model the company bought three years ago.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1556/1/First-350t-all-terrain-crane-launched/First-350t-all-terrain-crane-launched.html THE country’s first 350t all terrain crane was recently commissioned by industrial services company LCR Lindores Group (LCR). LCR’s new $3.7 million Terex Demag 350t crane was launched late last year at Mount Cotton on Brisbane’s outskirts. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1471/1/New-technology-in-self-erecting-cranes/New-technology-in-self-erecting-cranes.html ONE type of bottom slewing (self-erecting) crane that should be considered for use in Australia for small to medium level construction is the new three model Liebherr TT range of telescopic self-erecting tower crane, which is a new step forward into the future. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1439/1/-State-of-the-art-heavy-equipment-simulators-for-Crane-Operator-Training-Tools/State-of-the-art-heavy-equipment-simulators-for-Crane-Operator-Training-Tools.html Since 1996, Canada-based CMLabs Simulations has been engaged in delivering superior simulation products designed for training needs, with attention paid to both the software and the hardware. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1410/1/Konecranes-Introduces-Hazardous-Location-Cranes-And-Components-For-Lifting-In-Hazardous-Environments/Konecranes-Introduces-Hazardous-Location-Cranes-And-Components-For-Lifting-In-Hazardous-Environments.html Springfield, OH - Konecranes, a global leader in the manufacturing of overhead lifting equipment, offers a wide range of hazardous location cranes and components for safe, overhead lifting applications in hazardous environments.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1409/1/Thern-Davits-Add-Portable-Power-Solutions-to-Wastewater-Treatment-Plants/Thern-Davits-Add-Portable-Power-Solutions-to-Wastewater-Treatment-Plants.html Thern Inc., a major manufacturer of winches, cranes and hoists offers a complete line of portable davit cranes to help wastewater treatment plants make economical use of their space, while helping to reduce costs by performing a variety lifting and pulling tasks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1407/1/Cranes-for-wind-turbine-project/Cranes-for-wind-turbine-project.html Konecranes has received orders for the delivery of 173 cranes from Suzlon Energy Ltd. in India. The parties have agreed not to disclose the total value of the order. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1359/1/Kavanagh-Crane-Hire-Takes-Two-New-Liebherr-LTM-Mobile-Cranes-and-One-MK-110-Construction-Crane/Kavanagh-Crane-Hire-Takes-Two-New-Liebherr-LTM-Mobile-Cranes-and-One-MK-110-Construction-Crane.html Kavanagh Crane Hire Limited, with headquarters in Gorey, County Wexford and four strategically located depots, provides a crane hire service throughout Ireland with a fleet of 54 mobile cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1328/1/Delivering-greater-lifting-capacity-more-profit-less-environmental-impact/Delivering-greater-lifting-capacity-more-profit-less-environmental-impact.html Hiab's latest generation loader crane control system sets new industry benchmarks by not only increasing lifting capacity and cost efficiency but also by cutting fuel use to lessen environmental impact. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1325/1/New-crane-standards/New-crane-standards.html Standards Australia is conducting a seminar program to introduce recent changes to crane-related standards.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1307/1/Kavanagh-Crane-Hire-Takes-Two-New-Liebherr-LTM-Mobile-Cranes-and-One-MK-110-Construction-Crane/Kavanagh-Crane-Hire-Takes-Two-New-Liebherr-LTM-Mobile-Cranes-and-One-MK-110-Construction-Crane.html Kavanagh Crane Hire Limited, with headquarters in Gorey, County Wexford and four strategically located depots, provides a crane hire service throughout Ireland with a fleet of 54 mobile cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1277/1/Konecranes-Introduces-Hazardous-Location-Cranes-and-Components-for-Superior-Lifting-in-Hazardous-Environments/Konecranes-Introduces-Hazardous-Location-Cranes-and-Components-for-Superior-Lifting-in-Hazardous-Env.html Konecranes, a global leader in the manufacturing of overhead lifting equipment, offers a wide range of hazardous location cranes and components for safe, overhead lifting applications in hazardous environments. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1169/1/Lampsons-four-crane-learn-to-swim-team/Lampsons-four-crane-learn-to-swim-team.html DURING a recent project in Dampier (WA) a caisson for an offshore oil platform was lifted into King Bay by four cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1127/1/Select-Truck-Cranes-to-Lift-Capabilities/Select-Truck-Cranes-to-Lift-Capabilities.html Whether you're spec'ing a mechanic's truck or a dedicated crane body, the proper crane and options make the difference between productivity and frustration. You need to carefully consider lifting capacity requirements, duty cycle and budget. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1106/1/Reflex-Marine-launches-new-six-man-Frog/Reflex-Marine-launches-new-six-man-Frog.html In response to requests from clients, Reflex Marine has developed a new, six-man 'Frog-6,' a higher-capacity version of the original, three-person Frog (Frog-3), for transferring up to six people at a time by crane. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1105/1/Automated-system-stores-retrieves-pallets/Automated-system-stores-retrieves-pallets.html Clitheroe Light Engineering invested in an automated Fastems system for storing and retrieving machine pallets, together with machines and a load/unload station which form a three-machine FMS info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1104/1/New-Cranes---Tadano-and-Sany/New-Cranes---Tadano-and-Sany.html New Cranes from James Equipment Hire. Hydraulic Truck Cranes, Rough Terrain Cranes, City Class Cranes, All Terrain Cranes and Sany Crawler Cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1086/1/Compact-50t-mobile-crane-for-miners/Compact-50t-mobile-crane-for-miners.html Liebherr has added the LTC 1050 mobile crane to its range of three-axle mobile cranes in the 45-55t load capacity category and will release it in Australia this year. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1085/1/E-crane-lifts-the-rough-terrain-game/E-crane-lifts-the-rough-terrain-game.html The new RT890E represents a further upgrade of the Grove rough-terrain E series and replaces the RT875C and RT875BXL. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1048/1/Extending-cranes-from-Demag-Cranes-and-Components/Extending-cranes-from-Demag-Cranes-and-Components.html KBK classic and KBK ergo extending cranes feature additional girders that are arranged between or beneath the crane girders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1001/1/New-Generation-LTM-1130-51-Mobile-Crane-Goes-to-Marsh-Plant/New-Generation-LTM-1130-51-Mobile-Crane-Goes-to-Marsh-Plant.html Crane hire company Marsh Plant has taken delivery of one of the UK's first new generation Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1, which forms part of a major investment in new Liebherr cranes for this well-established crane hirer. This is a continuation of a long association between the two companies. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/882/1/Cranes-work-in-hazardous-environments/Cranes-work-in-hazardous-environments.html Cranes designed for safe operation, in the chemical industry or wherever the lifting or transportation of loads in hazardous atmospheres are envisaged, can be supplied by J D Neuhaus. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/881/1/Heavy-duty-overhead-cranes-speed-steel-loading/Heavy-duty-overhead-cranes-speed-steel-loading.html To increase capacity up to 1.25 million tonnes of steel per year Innovate Round Oak Rail has invested in five heavy-duty overhead cranes at its West Midlands, UK, rail-to-road transfer yard. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/880/1/Machine-controllers-keep-cranes-working-in-harmony/Machine-controllers-keep-cranes-working-in-harmony.html Although EEU's engineers are familiar with working with all kinds of plant, in the Netherlands that plant can often have leaves. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/868/1/Hydraulic-loading-valve-has-the-power/Hydraulic-loading-valve-has-the-power.html Automatic loading valve for hydraulically actuated materials testing machines, such as concrete compression testing equipment, that operate up to 690bar. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/849/1/New-sideshift-backhoes-for-Bobcat-loaders/New-sideshift-backhoes-for-Bobcat-loaders.html New R30S and R35S backhoes offer greater capability and many more features than the previous 730SH and 835SH models they replace. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/830/1/Sensor-helps-keep-cranes-on-the-straight-and-level/Sensor-helps-keep-cranes-on-the-straight-and-level.html Micro-Epsilon helped develop a customised, integrated sensor and suspension cylinder that enables Liebherr's mobile crane suspension system to continually adapt to different terrain. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/799/1/Mini-cranes-worth-more-than-their-weight-in-heavy-lifting/Mini-cranes-worth-more-than-their-weight-in-heavy-lifting.html EDMONTON - For handymen who want everything, Don Lucas has a potent new tool."Every individual has one or two situations where they know they can use this," Lucas said while demonstrating a two-tonne lift using the first mini-crane to reach Edmonton. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/774/1/Load-Moment-Indicator---Assuring-Safe-Operation-of-your-Tower-Crane/Load-Moment-Indicator---Assuring-Safe-Operation-of-your-Tower-Crane.html Working with high-rise structures is as dangerous as working as a military officer in Iraq.The risk is always present when working with high-rise structures. The transfer of construction materials from the ground up to the working floor is not as easy as you think. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/762/1/Buying-Used-Deck-Cranes-for-your-Yacht/Buying-Used-Deck-Cranes-for-your-Yacht.html Cranes are important equipments that are used in any place at a certain time. In construction sites, cranes play a very important role in lifting and lowering heavy materials and transferring it to higher places where such materials will be used info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/727/1/Basic-Hand-Signals-In-Crane-Operation/Basic-Hand-Signals-In-Crane-Operation.html Cranes are commonly used in the construction of towers and industry, and in manufacturing heavy equipments. Cranes ranges from small site crane to big cranes and deck cranes that lift heavy equipments. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/709/1/Cranes-Explained/Cranes-Explained.html A crane, which is equipped with a derrick or tower, is used to lower and lift materials with the use of pulleys and cable. Heavy equipment manufacturers and the construction industry use cranes in various activities connected with their process. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/537/1/Alfasi-picks-GT-550E-as-road-travelling-crane/Alfasi-picks-GT-550E-as-road-travelling-crane.html TADANO is demonstrating its artistic credentials with a player in construction and engineering of steel-based projects – The Alfasi Group. A new 55t Tadano GT-550E hydraulic truck crane, delivered by crane retailer James Equipment, now joins two Tadano rough terrain cranes serving at the Alfasi Group base in Dandenong South with a third larger Tadano rough terrain crane due mid 2007. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/536/1/Dover-commits-to-fruitful-future/Dover-commits-to-fruitful-future.html As reported in this week’s news section, George Hammond has signed a groundbreaking 10-year lease with the Dover Harbour Board (DHB) to secure its tenure at the Dover Cargo Terminal (DCT) until 2017. It represents a huge show of confidence in the long-term future of the Kentish port as a fresh produce logistics powerhouse, George Hammond’s Brian Madderson tells Tommy Leighton. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/199/1/Cranes-Explained/Cranes-Explained.html A crane, which is equipped with a derrick or tower, is used to lower and lift materials with the use of pulleys and cable. Heavy equipment manufacturers and the construction industry use cranes in various activities connected with their process. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/93/1/Types-of-Cranes/Types-of-Cranes.html There are many different styles and variation of cranes that abound in the world.  They are each used for specific tasks and the majority are used for industrial purposes and are considered heavy equipment machinery. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/92/1/What-is-a-Crane/What-is-a-Crane.html A crane is a type of tower that is equipped with pulleys and cables and is used to lower and lift materials. Cranes are most commonly used in industry that requires heavy machinery, such as construction or other earth moving tasks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/87/1/What-are-the-Different-Types-of-Cranes/What-are-the-Different-Types-of-Cranes.html Cranes are machines that use levers and/or pulleys to lift significant weights. A crane one passes on the road may look like a fairly modern invention, but these machines have actually been used for at least the past 2000 years, if not longer. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/85/1/Grove-Helps-Canadian-Trainers-Develop-Crane-Simulator/Grove-Helps-Canadian-Trainers-Develop-Crane-Simulator.html Training crane operators is time consuming, relatively costly, weather-sensitive and, quite obviously, dependent upon the availability of cranes.But now there is a better way...thanks to an innovative new 3D crane simulator. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/84/1/Crane-attachments-make-lifts-easier/Crane-attachments-make-lifts-easier.html Attachments for both mobile and overhead cranes increase versatility when handling awkward loads. While installation, inspection and operational practices will vary for the specific device used – some safety tips are universal. Contact the manufacturer for product specific guidelines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/82/1/ALL-buys-150-hydraulic-cranes/ALL-buys-150-hydraulic-cranes.html As part of an ongoing commitment to maintaining the industry’s most modern and technologically advanced fleet, ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. has contracted for 150 new hydraulic cranes, with scheduled deliveries starting in late 2006 and running through 2007. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/88/1/All-terrains-for-all-people/All-terrains-for-all-people.html 100t (110 US ton) all terrain cranes form the backbone of the industry. With at least two more 100 tonners launching at Bauma next year from Grove and Terex-Demag, the class will continue to dominate mobile rental fleets, reports Will North. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/86/1/Rise-of-the-rising-tower/Rise-of-the-rising-tower.html While Grove calls its GTK 1100 telescoping mobile crane concept - whose prototype will be on show at Bauma - a brand new type of crane, it might be more accurate to say it is extending an old idea. As Heinz-Gert Kessel reports, this concept has been used before to bring extra height to conventional cranes operating at their limits. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/83/1/Crane-combines-power-size-safety/Crane-combines-power-size-safety.html Hydraulics delivers the power, precision, and reliability that make the world's largest mobile crane an awesome display of engineering. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/9/1/UAE-Customer-Orders-40-Hitachi-Sumitomo-Cranes/UAE-Customer-Orders-40-Hitachi-Sumitomo-Cranes.html Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV is proud to announce 40 cranes are sold to a customer in the United Arab Emirates. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400