Four Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes, type HS 895 HD, HS 885 HD and two HS 855 HD with hydrofraise, are hard at work in Seattle on Contract U220. Contract U220 is part of the University Link project, a 3.15-mile light rail extension between Downtown Seattle and the University of Washington.
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The winners have been chosen for the 2nd Annual Great Crane Photo Contest, which began in May received nearly 100 photo submissions from around the world and thousands of votes for the…
Challenger 3180 brings new naming system for mobile cranes
Terex says that its new Challenger 3180 all terrain is the only 3-axle, 60-tonne capacity class machine currently available that is designed for one-man operation. The new machine also represents a new approach for naming crane models, based on load moment rating rather than maximum safe working load.
Across the industry, the model names of mobile cranes have for years indicated their maximum rated capacity, such as the AC 60 – 60t capacity – which the new Challenger 3180 replaces in the Terex product line up.
Crane Service, Inc. purchases 550 ton crane. Crane Service, Inc. is hosting an open house Friday June 24th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to introduce the largest crane New…
Last day to Vote – Great Crane Photo Contest
Voting deadline is today for our 2nd Annual Great Crane Photo Contest. Make sure you’ve voted for your favourite photos. Categories include: Wildest Crane Project Photo Coolest Mobile Crane Photo Coolest…
It’s a Mini Revolution: GGR Group Launches LEGO Unic Spider Crane
Just when people thought it couldn’t get any smaller, the mini yet mighty Unic spider crane, designed for lifting up to 6 tonnes in restricted access environments, has been dramatically…
ISA Brings Crane Operator Safety Training to Sites
The International Sign Association’s successful Mobile Crane Operator Safety Certification Training is now available for direct delivery. ISA member companies and non-members simply need to register a minimum number of employees to participate in the certification training and ISA will bring and conduct the program to any location.
Voting Begins! 2nd Annual Great Crane Photo Contest
Voting for all photo submissions of the 2nd Annual Great Crane Photo Contest begins today and ends June 24th! Vote for photos from all the three categories in the contest which are:…
Today is the last day to submit photos for the 2nd Annual Great Crane Photo Contest. Prizes to be won in all 3 categories: Wildest Crane Ptoject Photo Coolest Tower…
Time lapse video of U2’s revolutionary stage “The Spaceship” being built, performed on, and taken down. Known crane companies involved: Eagle West Cranes – BC, Stampede Crane & Rigging –…