New Cranes

Evyap Port has requested particular features from the Kalmar units: the 52 metres outreach means the units will be able to reach across 18 container rows onboard.

9 new crane models were recently introduced to the North American market and Palfinger North America has no intention of letting up.

Manitex International, Inc. has secured orders for boom trucks, rough terrain cranes and rough terrain forklifts worth US$5 million from its Georgetown, Texas, USA subsiduary.

US lifting and transport company Bigge has unveiled what it claims is the world’s greatest super crane. The AFRD will “completely revolutionize the way nuclear power plants will be constructed,” Bigge said.

The LTM 1350-6.1 made its UK show debut at Vertikal Days. Equipped with a 70m telescopic boom and, with the Y-suspension boom system for enhanced lifting capabilities,

Crane services giant Makro, based in Brazil, is acquiring a range of mobile telescopic and crawler cranes, with wind energy being a major focus. A recent addition to the fleet was a 1,200 tonne capacity Liebherr LR 11200.

The new line encompasses single beam, rubber-tired gantry cranes. The launch gave attendees the chance to see a new 70 ton SB crane in action.

With an average capacity of more than 1,000 tonnes per hour, the 4-rope grab crane unloaded a Panamax vessel, carrying 62,324 tonnes of coal, in 61 hours, 2 minutes.

Manufacturers of wheeled mobile telescopic all terrain type cranes have been updating their ranges of six-axle machines over the last three years

Ken Locke, owner, said most truck cranes provided the lift capability but were not well suited for the uneven terrain.