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A new telehandler on the market: JLG's new SkyTrak 8042

The brand new SkyTrak 8042 provides efficient transport and carrying capacity.

Bobcat Introduces E40 Compact Excavator

Bobcat has unveiled its latest innovation, the E40 compact excavator, designed to revolutionize construction equipment.

LiuGong introduces 936F excavator for heavy-duty digging

LiuGong's 936F offers 24-ft dig depth and a 2.3-cubic-yard bucket.

Hyundai launches Largest Capacity Wheel Loader

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas has introduced its largest-capacity wheel loader, the HL985A

Hitachi launches Ultra-Short Tail-Swing Excavators

Hitachi upped its versatility with a trio of "ultrashort tail-swing" excavators at ConExpo-Con: the ZX135US-7, ZX245USLC-7 and the ZX345USLC-7.

Komatsu promotes machinery ruggedness

The Chicago-based North American business unit of Japan’s Komatsu displayed several pieces of machinery at the ConExpo event. Perhaps of interest to demolition contractors and scrap recyclers alike was its PC900LC-11 excavator, which it portrays as a rugged and versatile machine.

Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023

Liebherr exhibits at Conexpo 2023 from March 14-18 offer visitors the unique opportunity to discover the latest developments from the areas of construction machines, cranes, material handling technology and components.

Liebherr to showcase 30 exhibits from 7 categories at Conexpo 2023

Liebherr construction machines on the outdoor grounds at booth F9253, Liebherr components at booth S80821 in the South Hall

Caterpillar launches more powerful excavator

Equipped with a more powerful engine, wider track and 7.5-tonne counterweight, Caterpillar says its new 340 hydraulic excavator delivers more power, stability and productivity for earthmoving operations.

Caterpillar launches more powerful excavator

The new 340 hydraulic excavator delivers more power, stability and productivity

Sany and Danfoss introduce electric telescopic crawler crane

Sany has partnered with Danfoss to introduce an electric telescopic boom crawler crane, the SCE800TB-EV. It is the first volume model of crawler crane available on the market with a fully electric system featuring permanent magnetic synchronous motor technology, the company says.

Grove Brings All-Wheel Steering to TTS9000-2 Truck Crane

Featuring all-wheel steering and a six-section boom that extends from 36 to 169 feet, Grove has introduced the TTS9000-2 truck crane.

Hyundai’s new largest loader unveiled

Hyundai rolled out its new HL980A recently at World of Asphalt, representing the company’s largest wheel loader. The loader weighs 69,120 pounds and has a 7.3-cubic-yard bucket capacity.

Grove boosts telecrawler portfolio with mid-size GHC85

Manitowoc has added an eighth model to its telescoping crawler crane range in the Americas.

Grove boosts telecrawler portfolio with mid-size GHC85

Manitowoc has added an eighth model to its telescoping crawler crane range in the Americas.

National Crane unveils short-chassis boom truck

Ashort-chassis version of a National Crane NBT45-2 boom truck was displayed at Work Truck Week 2022 as a solution for confined, congested job sites. Based around a 2023 Peterbilt 567 chassis, the NBT45127-2 has a wheelbase shortened by around 23 inches, so it now measures 250 inches.

Tadano rolls out line of all-terrain cranes

The award was received for Environment, Health and Safety excellence

Liebherr launches 3 new wheel loaders

Since 2010, Liebherr has been offering a series of wheel loaders tailored to markets outside of Europe and North America

Liebherr launches 3 new wheel loaders

Increasing the tip load, bucket sizes and engine power are some of the most important innovations

Hyundai CE launches EU Stage V 13-15 tonne A-Series excavators

Hyundai Construction Equipment is launching three EU Stage V compliant A-Series crawler excavators in the popular 13-15 tonne sector, delivering new levels of performance, efficiency and productivity for rental companies and contractors.

Demolish 8-storey buildings with new Cat 340 UHD excavator

Cat has unveiled a new demolition excavator, the Cat 340 UHD – as in, Ultra High Demolition.

SAB purchases Liebherr wheel loaders & crawler excavator

Since its foundation in 1985, SAB has invested in more than 50 Liebherr machines. New Liebherr XPower wheel loaders and an R 945 G8 are the most recent additions.

SAB purchases Liebherr wheel loaders & crawler excavator

SAB expands fleet with seven new XPower wheel loaders and an R 945 G8 crawler excavator

Manitowoc to showcase new product strength at The Utility Expo

Manitowoc will display three of its strongest new offerings for the utilities market at The Utility Expo this year: the National Crane NBT60XL boom truck; the NBT45-2, a compact 45-tonne model from its new NBT40-2 Series; and the Grove GHC110 telescoping crawler crane that just launched in July.

Tadano launches all-terrain crane line with 75 tonne lifting capacity

Tadano, a Mobile crane manufacturer, introduced an upgraded four-axle all-terrain crane line with a lifting capacity of 75 tonne and two boom lengths. The new AC 4.070L-1 and AC 4.070-1 feature multifunctional crane controls and a new carrier cab.

Tadano launches all-terrain crane line with 75 tonne lifting capacity

Manitowoc to showcase new product strength at The Utility Expo

Two new National Crane models — the NBT60XL and the NBT45-2 — will anchor the Manitowoc booth in Louisville, Kentucky.

Manitowoc to showcase latest Grove mobile cranes at GIS

Between October 7 and 9, Manitowoc will bring the latest additions to the Grove mobile crane range to booth F8-H5 at the GIS exhibition in Piacenza, Italy.

Manitowoc to showcase latest Grove mobile cranes at GIS

Manitowoc will be showcasing the latest Grove mobile crane innovations at the eighth edition of the Italian lifting show GIS, taking place October 7-9 in Piacenza, Italy.

Grove GHC130 provides Terra E&C with precision in ecologically sensitive job

Wisconsin-based Terra Engineering & Construction’s website proudly proclaims that the company actively “seeks out the difficult watercourse projects that may discourage other contractors” — and while this is largely due to Terra’s skilled workforce and years of experience in that sector, having access to a Grove GHC130 telescopic crawler crane also proved crucial in helping it meet the strict deadline imposed on one of its most recent environmentally sensitive projects.

Moretti Adds Third Grove Allterrain Crane to Fleet

Italian construction company Moretti has added a third Grove all-terrain crane to its fleet, a GMK4100L-1. During the handover, Roberto Zucchi, sales manager at Manitowoc Italy, presented a handover key to Evangelista Zampatti, CEO of Moretti.

Six new Grove all-terrain cranes for J&D Pierce

In late November 2020, Scottish steelwork contractor J&D Pierce took delivery of six new Grove all-terrain cranes: two GMK3060L, one GMK4090, two GMK4100L-1 and one GMK5150L model.

Moretti adds third Grove all-terrain crane to fleet

Grove GHC130 provides Terra E&C with strength & precision in ecologically sensitive job

An environmentally sensitive and time-restricted project called for reconstruction of a river embankment and relaying of a gas line with minimal disturbance.

Volvo EWR130E wheeled excavator can reach speeds up to 22 MPH

Volvo Construction Equipment's new EWR130E gives both lift performance and digging force to a highly maneuverable machine.

Grove GMK5150L proves a reliable allrounder for Austrian company HABAU

Since May 2018, a Grove GMK5150L has been in use in the precast parts assembly department of Austrian company HABAU Hoch- und Tiefbaugesellschaft m.b.H. – to the satisfaction of everyone.

Moretti adds third Grove all-terrain crane to fleet

The 100 t capacity four-axle crane offers best-in-class load charts from an extremely compact format.

Six new Grove all-terrain cranes for J&D Pierce

In late November 2020, Scottish steelwork contractor J & D Pierce took delivery of six new Grove all-terrain cranes: two GMK3060L, one GMK4090, two GMK4100L-1 and one GMK5150L model.

Liebherr delivers 1st hydraulic excavator with Leica Geosystems’ system

Liebherr and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have been partners in the machine control systems area since last year. A Liebherr R 934 G8 crawler excavator, the first hydraulic excavator with a factory-fitted Leica Geosystems machine control system, has been delivered to our customer Brad-Pave in Great Britain.

Liebherr delivers 1st hydraulic excavator with Leica Geosystems’ system

Liebherr and Leica Geosystems deliver first hydraulic excavator

Liebherr unveils three new machines in one new design

All the three new machine models gleam in a new design.

New national crane boom truck

Manitowoc has introduced its latest National Crane product: the NBT60XL.

Asia-Pacifi c’s fi rst Grove GMK3050-2 heads to Porter Cranes

Rental company Porter Cranes has received the fi rst Grove GMK3050-2 in Asia-Pacifi c, and the new model was delivered to the company’s yard in Hamilton, New Zealand by Manitowoc’s local dealer, TRT, which weighed and tested the unit ahead of putting it to work.

Asia-Pacific’s first Grove GMK3050-2 heads to Porter Cranes

The new model was delivered to the company’s yard in Hamilton, New Zealand by Manitowoc’s local dealer, TRT, which weighed and tested the unit ahead of putting it to work.

Volvo CE launches new compact excavator in Indonesia

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the launch of the Tier 3 EC55D compact excavator in Indonesia with offset boom, which is ideal for general construction.

Manitowoc launches new National Crane NBT60XL boom truck

Manitowoc has introduced its latest National Crane product: the NBT60XL.

New Liebherr R 940 Demolition excavator

With the R 940 Demolition, Liebherr complements its existing range of demolition excavators R 950 and R 960.

UK’s first Grove GMK5200-1 all-terrain crane delivered

England’s leading mobile crane hire and contract lifting specialists, John Sutch Cranes, recently added a Grove GMK5200-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet

German group orders 17 new Grove all-terrain cranes

Germany’s MAXIKraft Group has placed a major order with Manitowoc for 17 new Grove all-terrain cranes, the first six of which were delivered at the end of June

Potain tower cranes building Birmingham’s tallest office building

Two Potain MR 295 luffing jib cranes are helping to build a Grade A office building in Birmingham. The 16 t and 20 t capacity cranes have been on the site since last October, supporting the construction of the concrete core and lifting and assembling steel girders to help build the office tower’s steel frame and winter garden.

Potain tower cranes building Birmingham’s tallest office building

Two Potain MR 295 luffing jib cranes are helping to build a Grade A office building in 103 Colmore Row in Birmingham

Nebraska Crane adds new Grove RT crane

Nebraska Crane strengthened its fleet of cranes with the addition of Grove’s longest-reaching, highest-capacity rough-terrain crane

Manitowoc Unveils New National Crane Boom Truck

National Crane has launched a new addition to its NBT boom truck range with the NBT40-2 series. National Crane boom trucks are a popular choice with contractors for their versatility and comfort, as well as class-leading features.

Manitowoc Unveils New National Crane Boom Truck

Manitowoc launches new crawler crane

Manitowoc has unveiled its latest crawler crane: the Manitowoc MLC150-1. It is the latest in a line of crawler cranes that have been very successful in North America, especially for their competitive load charts and job site maneuverability.

Tiong Woon adds Grove GMK6300L-1 crane

Tiong Woon Crane & Transport recently added a Grove GMK6300L-1 to its fleet and has deployed it to lift replacement parts at Shell Jurong Island, Shell?s largest refinery in the Asia-Pacific region.

Manitowoc unveils Grove GRT8120 rough-terrain crane

Manitowoc Cranes has unveiled its latest rough-terrain crane: the Grove GRT8120. The latest in the GRT line of rough-terrain cranes, the Grove GRT8120 will be on display at Conexpo 2020 in March, and it is one of the six brand-new cranes that the company is introducing at the show, along with several others making their North American debuts.

Compliance Challenges

Embracing the next level emission regulations is expected to be tough for the engine and equipment OEMs considering technology upgradations and need for adequate skill development among the users.

Irving Equipment adds two Grove cranes

Irving Equipment has strengthened its fleet by adding two new Manitowoc cranes: a GMK5250L and a TMS9000-2. With the two cranes, the Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada-based construction company is able to perform two-hook operations, which boosts its competitive edge.

New National Crane boom truck launched

The Manitowoc Company has launched the NBT60L, the latest addition to its National Crane boom truck product line.

Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 1300.1 SX

At this year's bauma, Liebherr Werk Nenzing GmbH presents the LR 1300.1 SX of the new generation. The crawler crane impresses with many innovative assistance systems, which both increase operational safety as well as simplify handling.

Manitowoc introduces new National Crane boom truck

The Manitowoc Company has launched the NBT60L, the latest addition to its National Crane boom truck product line. This 60 USt product offering now features the longest boom length in its tonnage class with 151 ft of main boom and a maximum main boom height of 161 ft.

Tower Cranes for Heavy Lifts

COMANSA has launched a new model tower crane designed to work in projects, in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.

Delivering strong ROI

The SDLG L956F wheel loader is giving fast return on investment to a road contractor in Indonesia with low fuel consumption and reliable operations at the quarry.

Manitowoc launches three Grove all-terrain cranes at bauma 2019

At bauma 2019, Manitowoc launched new Grove all-terrain crane unit in the five-axle category and two new three-axle models.

Fuel cost savings at cement plant

Fuel cost savings at cement plant Volvo's EC950EL heavyweight excavator consistently delivers fuel-cost savings and performance gains for the local cement producer at their limestone quarry in Andhra Pradesh.

Excavators for special applications

Komatsu and Larsen & Toubro have introduced two new models of hydraulic excavators in 30 ton class - Komatsu PC300LC-8M0 and Komatsu PC350LC-8M0 - for applications in the stone, granite and marble industry.

Tower cranes for heavy lifts

COMANSA has launched a new model tower crane designed to work in projects, in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.

Komatsu and L&T launch two new hydraulic excavators

Komatsu and Larsen & Toubro have introduced two new models of hydraulic excavators in 30 ton class - Komatsu PC300LC-8M0 and Komatsu PC350LC-8M0 for applications in the stone, granite and marble industry.

COMANSA launches new tower crane

COMANSA, one of the world?s main references in tower cranes for construction, launched a new model designed to work in projects in which it is necessary to lift heavy loads.

Four new Grove cranes ensure smooth sailing at Taiwanese port

Grove?s dealer in Taiwan, Champion Auto, has delivered four new mobile cranes to a port in the south of the country. There are two GMK4100L all-terrain cranes and two RT540E rough-terrain cranes.

Al Faris uses Demag crawler to lift spud legs

The UAE-based crane service provider Al Faris used a Demag CC 3800-1 to lift three 72-m-long, 130-tonne spud legs from a barge at one of the biggest shipyards in the region, in Hamriyah.

Mammoet buys five new Grove GMK4090 cranes

The Dutch heavy-duty logistics company Mammoet has purchased five new Grove GMK4090 all-terrain cranes from the Manitowoc factory in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The GMK4090 was launched in Q3 2017 and Mammoet has purchased some of the first cranes to come off the production line

Customer benefit is our focus area

Liebherr is a major player in the crawler cranes market in India. Ghananeel Molankar, Divisional Head - Construction Machinery, Liebherr India, elaborates on the current market scenario in India and the products and services offered bythe company in India.

Unbeatable fuel efficiency

Two EC950E excavators from Volvo are working 20-hours per day removing overburden at a mine in Semboja, Indonesia with fuel efficiency surpassing that of larger excavators in the fleet.

On Strong Foundation

Foundation equipment segment is back on action with a lot of equipment busy at various project sites across the country. The trend is expected to continue for the next few years.

New successor to Grove GMK6300L

Manitowoc has announced that it will launch a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010 and became an immediate worldwide hit. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor's legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

Manitowoc launches GMK6300L-1

Manitowoc has announced the launch of a follow-up to the popular Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane, which launched in 2010. The new 300 t (350 USt) capacity model is the GMK6300L-1, and it will continue its predecessor?s legacy, bringing new levels of performance leadership to the six-axle category.

Marsh buys Liebherr cranes

The UK-based equipment hiring company, Marsh Plant Hire has taken delivery of three new 40 tonne capacity LTM 1040-2.1 wheeled mobile telescopic cranes and two 60 tonne LTM 1060-3.1 models. The LTM 1040-2.1 has a 35 m main boom in four sections and is on a two-axle carrier.

Grove launches new all-terrain taxi crane

Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and manoeuvrability. The new crane comes in response to customer demand for lightweight, flexible taxi cranes in the 90 t (100 USt) capacity class.

Manitowoc presents new cranes and technologies in Colombia

Manitowoc had a successful appearance at the 14th National Congress of Infrastructure, Colombia?s largest infrastructure congress, held at the end of last year in Cartagena. The company brought to the event a team of experts in sales and aftermarket sales to present new products, technologies and services for the Latin American market.

Chilean rental company buys Grove crawler crane

Burger Crane Company (Burger), a Santiago-based crane rental firm, has taken delivery of a Grove GHC130. The telescoping crawler crane is ready to provide contractors across Chile with great manoeuverability on rugged terrain, telescoping boom versatility and 100 per cent pick-and-carry capability, helping them to increase efficiency on a wide variety of lifting projects.

Grove launches new all-terrain taxi crane

Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and manoeuvrability.

Auto-Klug acquires first Grove GMK4100L-1 crane

The German firm Auto-Klug has acquired its first Grove GMK4100L-1 all-terrain crane. It was delivered to the company?s Bindlach branch in southeast Germany, where it plans to use the crane for a wide range of lifting applications that support its transport operations.

Grove showcases industry-leading cranes at GIS 2017

At the sixth edition of the Italian Cranes and Access and Heavy Transport Show (GIS) 2017 in Piacenza, Italy, Manitowoc Cranes displayed a few of its industry-leading all-terrain cranes, the Grove GMK4100L-1 and GMK5150, which feature new taxi configurations for more efficient road travel.

Grove launches new all-terrain taxi crane

Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and manoeuvrability.

Barge-mounted MLC300 helps in Illinois bridge replacement

Kraemer North America (Kraemer) is using a Manitowoc MLC300 crawler crane to help replace an 84-year-old truss bridge, the 2,482 ft-long Savanna-Sabula Bridge near Savanna, Illinois. The Illinois DOT hired the Plain, Wisconsin-based company to construct the new bridge, which spans the Mississippi River between Savanna and the island community of Sabula, Iowa

Liebherr to supply armoured mobile and rescue cranes to German Army

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver a total of 71 armoured mobile and recovery cranes worth around EUR 150 million.

FROM RECOVERY TO GROWTH

The construction market in India is the second largest in Asia-Pacific Countries (APAC) region and is expected to become the fastest growing market in the region by 2025.

First Liebherr LR 11000 crawler crane in Switzerland

Emil Egger AG, a transport and heavy haulage contractor based in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland, recently took delivery of a Liebherr crawler crane LR 11000 from the plant in Ehingen for its first job in Zurich. The 1,000 tonne crane will be in service around six months there for the assembly of large reinforced concrete supports.

SDLG F-series wheel loaders

SDLG has launched three new F-series wheel loaders in Southeast Asia: the L956F, L958F, and the L968F. Immediately available through SDLG dealers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines, these wheel loaders are suitable for the moving of stockpiled materials in environments such as quarries, batching plants and coal mines, according to the company.

Liebherr crawler cranes complete tandem hoist of Manchester bridge

As part of a major railway construction project in the North of England, the Scottish contractor Weldex used two Liebherr crawler cranes to complete a central construction phase. Recently both crawler cranes performed a tandem hoist for a 560-tonne arched bridge over the River Irwell in Manchester. The new railway bridge will link the city?s Piccadilly and Victoria stations.

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