Business booming in India as MYCRANE platform makes strides in critical market

Lifting equipment sourced via MYCRANE deployed on pan-India basis

Safety at New Heights

Mobile cranes are relatively easier to operate, manoeuvre, and optimise. However, they are highly prone to accidents.

MYCRANE signs MOU with Equip9 at Excon

Equip9 is an AI-enabled start-up that has developed an app for everything related to heavy equipment.

Mycrane and Equip9 Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Crane Rental

Mycrane and Equip9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Excon

Mycrane and Equip9 Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Crane Rental

Mycrane and Equip9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Excon

MYCRANE invests in India as expansion continues

Online crane rental platform MYCRANE announced the launch of wholly-owned operations in India on day one of the Conex construction trade show, currently taking place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (September 21-23).

More EPC companies join MYCRANE

Three more global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies have registered at the MYCRANE platform, following successful meetings at the recent bauma CONEXPO event in India.

More EPC companies join MYCRANE

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Projects and IRB Infrastructure have all completed the customer registration process

MYCRANE adds new crane types to enter short-term rental market

MYCRANE, the Dubai-based digital disruptor for the cranes and construction space, has added four new types of lifting device to its innovative online crane rental platform.

Komatsu India launches new water sprinkler WT 80KL

MYCRANE’s new crane types to enter short-term rental market

MYCRANE adds new crane types to enter short-term rental market

The company has added four new types of lifting device to its innovative online crane rental platform.

Manitowoc appoints new dealers

Longstanding Potain dealer for Switzerland and Austria, Stirnimann has expanded its sales, rental and service activities into Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

On the Move!

The market for mobile cranes is on the move driven by low-rise residential, commercial, and industrial building construction activity in urban areas.

Rishi S of Sanghvi Movers: We are seeing demand across sectors

Rishi Sanghvi, Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers, speaks on the medium and heavy-duty mobile crane market in India.

KAS Crane Hire renews fleet with UK’s first Grove GMK3060L-1

North Devon-based mobile crane rental company KAS Crane Hire took delivery of the UK’s first GMK3060L-1 all-terrain crane with the next generation of Grove carrier cab in June 2021.

From site to site: The new MK 73-3.1 from Liebherr in action

Short setup times, high-performance lifting – the new Liebherr MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane proves its worth as a compact taxi crane for everyday construction site use. It can handle multiple jobs in different locations on the same day without any difficulty, and is able to reach construction sites in densely built-up areas with ease.

From site to site: The new MK 73-3.1 from Liebherr in action

Compact dimensions make the mobile construction crane the perfect choice for projects in densely built-up areas

Liebherr 34 K crane at work in Benelux region

The unique architectural landscape of the Dutch port city of Rotterdam laid at its feet: The 34 K, one of Liebherr’s fast-erecting cranes, was in operation at one of the tallest residential towers in Europe this summer, the Zalmhaven I. The De Zalmhaven development project along the Maas in Rotterdam’s Scheepvaartkwartier district is taking shape.

Craning Forward

Despite uncertainty, the overall market for mobile cranes is expected to grow between 10 to 15 per cent for the next two to three years.

Liebherr crane 34 K at work on tallest building in Benelux region

The fast-erecting crane belonging to the rental fleet of Van der Spek Vianen B.V. proved its flexibility once again

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.

Towering over

Tower cranes are expected to a see a surge in demand with the spurt in infrastructure development projects.

WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS

The WOLFF pack is growing. At the end of February, crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN acquired the Czech crane rental company KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS a.s. The Prague-based company is an established player in the Czech market since decades and expands the territory of the red WOLFFs in Central Europe.

WOLFFKRAN acquires KONSTRUKTIVA LOKUS

The acquisition by WOLFFKRAN is well timed for the Czech crane rental company, employing around 60 people, since three of the five shareholders recently withdrew from the operative business.

Reliable Potain cranes fuel growth at Sutek

Sutek, one of Russia’s largest tower crane rental companies, has invested strongly in Potain cranes over the past decade and the additions have helped drive success for the company.

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.

Manta buys two Potain MCT 565 topless cranes in Singapore

Manta Equipment received two brand new Potain MCT 565 M25 topless cranes in Singapore and recorded immediate success with both.

CraneWorks adds new National Crane boom trucks

CraneWorks, a Houston, Texas-based crane rental company, has made a significant investment in the size and reach of its fleet with the purchase of several new National Crane boom trucks.

HTC WOLFFKRAN rebrands to WOLFFKRAN

HTC WOLFFKRAN, the UK sales, rental and service subsidiary of tower crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN, has changed its name to WOLFFKRAN.

CraneWorks expands rental fleet with new National Crane boom trucks

CraneWorks, a Houston, Texas-based crane rental company, has made a significant investment in the size and reach of its fleet with the purchase of several new National Crane boom trucks.

HTC WOLFFKRAN rebrands to WOLFFKRAN

HTC WOLFFKRAN, the UK sales, rental and service subsidiary of tower crane manufacturer WOLFFKRAN, has changed its name from HTC WOLFFKRAN to WOLFFKRAN.

Stephenson Equipment buys NTC55L crane

Stephenson Equipment Inc (SEI), a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based National Crane dealer, took delivery of its fourth new NTC55L boom truck at the 2019 International Construction and Utility Exposition (ICUEE).

Mobilising Growth

Looking for new growth avenues

The growth of crawler cranes market is stagnant with lagging demand from heavy lift applications. However, the market is expected to bounce back with the demand for medium capacity lift applications from the upcoming infrastructure development projects.

Grove GMKs perform tandem lift at Detroit

JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, was recently called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks.

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.

Lifting up Expectations

Gone are the days of slowdown and stagnation for mobile cranes market. Many equipment were seen idle with projects not taking off as expected.

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.

Hawks adds new lattice cranes from Kobelco

The UK-based crane rental company, Hawks Crane Hire expanded its crawler fleet withthe addition of new Kobelco lattice boom cranes.

Manitowoc crawler cranes at new bucks arena in Milwaukee

A fleet of Manitowoc crawler cranes is engaged in a crucial lifting work at the ongoing construction of a new $524 million, multi-purpose arena in downtown Milwaukee. Dubbed the Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center, the arena will replace the aging Bradley Center and serve as the new home of the Milwaukee Bucks.

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

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.

Sanghvi Movers orders 18 Grove cranes.

India?s leading crane rental company Sanghvi Movers has ordered 18 Grove GMK6300L all-terrain cranes.

Sanghvi Movers orders 18 Grove cranes

India?s leading crane rental company Sanghvi Movers has ordered 18 Grove GMK6300L all-terrain cranes. ?This is our first major investment in new all-terrain cranes,? said Chris Sanghvi, Chairman and Managing Director, Sanghvi Movers.

JNK Lifters buys Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane

Crane rental company JNK Lifters based in Mumbai took delivery of a new LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane at the Bauma Conexpo India construction machinery trade show.

Equipment Selection | INFORMED DECISIONS

Modern construction and mining activities in India need to be expedited with utmost focus on the highest possible productivity, operational excellence, emission compliance, safety and best-of-class economy. Over the past decade, the market for such equipment has substantially matured resulting in the equipment selectors mooting innovative and prudent ideas while selecting the most suitable equipment fleets commensurate to their company objectives and philosophies.

We are displaying our new model LTM 1250-5.1 crane

The current equipment industry scenario is quite different. During last bC India, the market was going through a crisis. The requirements were on decline and sale had dropped considerably. This year, the situation is much better.

NACR begins Southeast Division

North American Crane & Rigging, LLC has begun operations at their new Southeast Division headquarters based in Lakeland, Florida.

Soaring SkyWARDS

Raimondi Cranes Launches LR213 Luffing Crane

The new luffing crane is ideal for urban jobsites. Raimondi Cranes SpA has launched a new addition to its existing luffing crane lineup, the LR213. Ideal for the urban jobsite, the LR213 performs especially well in construction scenarios involving high rise buildings in close proximity, or areas with difficult to obtain flyover rights

W O Grubb uses ML300 crawler for kiln lift

Virginia -based crane rental company W O Grubb has used a ML300 crawler to replace an industrial lime kiln at a plant in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Modern Cranes buys GMK6300L

Modern Cranes, a crane rental company based in Hyderabad, has expanded its crane fleet with its biggest acquisition yet - a Grove GMK6300L.

Modern Cranes buys GMK6300L

Modern Cranes, a crane rental company based in Hyderabad, has expanded its crane fleet with its biggest acquisition yet - a Grove GMK6300L.

Baldwin Crane Hire takes delivery of two GMK5250Ls

UK-based crane rental company Baldwin Crane Hire has purchased the first two Grove GMK5250L cranes in the UK.

Linden Comansa showcases tallest tower crane

With a freestanding height under hook of 80.9 m and a jib length of 80 m, the 21LC750 tower crane from Linden Comansa could be seen from every corner of the Bauma trade show.

Manitowoc?s new dealer

Manitowoc Cranes recently appointed Kraftvelar Ltd as its official Grove and Potain dealer in Iceland.

Potain cranes keep Guangzhou Shenfeng Steel standing tall

Guangzhou Shenfeng Iron and Steel Industry Co Ltd, based in Guangzhou, China, has recorded steady business growth for its crane rental division in its 2015

Integrated Logistics buys 24 Grove cranes

Kuwait Integrated Logistics Co (Integrated), one of the largest heavy lift crane rental companies in the Middle East, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of 24 new Grove all-terrain cranes.

Ningxia invests in Grove crane

Ningxia Wang Thai Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd. is a crane rental company in China that has developed a strong working partnership with Manitowoc over several decades.

We need policy for smooth movement of cranes across state borders

In India it is becoming a trend to opt for newer cranes because the selection parameters are stringent and green initiative consciousness with multi nationals

We provide complete solutions as per international standards at local prices within stipulated timeframes

In less than half a decade of operations in India, we have been able to establish ourselves as a well-known brand in crane rental and lifting industry.

World of Heavy Lifts

Sarens Group, around a century old Belgium based group is the worldwide leader in heavy lifting and transportation industry. Having a global presence across 60 countries it caters to a wide array of industries.

Differential rates of RTO tax and entry tax a challenge

Large number of heavy cranes has entered the market. Companies like Reliance have purchased their own cranes. As such rental would be very difficult when infrastructure development commences within next six to nine months.

Craning for Opportunities

From a global perspective, the equipment rental industry in India is in its nascent stage. Currently, the average off take for rental is 7-8 per cent of the annual equipment production in India as against up to 80 per cent in developed countries like UK, South Korea and others.

First Potain MCT Crane in Karnataka

Crane rental company Everest Construction Equipment debuted the first Potain MCT 85 crane in Karnataka, where it was leased for the construction of a 27-story residential project called Mangalore Bhandary Heights.

Most Popular Hydra Cranes

The market preference for Hydra cranes is tending towards eight-tyre based, front operator cabin and boom mounted wheel operated steer, Hydraulic mobile cranes. The pros and cons of this emerging trend are presented by Equipment India.

Heavy Lift Anablers

India has witnessed an influx of new software-assisted multiple application-specific boom configured heavy lifters. Despite the economic slowdown taking the wind out of the sail for the heavy lift cranes? suppliers

Maxim and Crane Rental Corp team up

Maxim Crane Works, L.P. and Crane Rental Corporation have teamed up for a heavy haul project in the Northeast US.

TC Rental Climbing out of the Pit

Over the past two to three years, tower crane (TC) rental market has witnessed a nonstop down ward slump, most significantly driven by slowdown in realty sector. However, some market analysts and the rental players optimistically foresee a slight recovery mainly attributed to increased demand from commercial and industrial sectors, while others are highly pessimistic.

Towering the Demand Curve

What lifting capacity range of TCs will dominate the demand for free standing, external and internal climbing configurations? Say Malik ?The 5-6T capacity TCs will remain as the most dominate category.

World of heavy lifts

Sarens has built up a formidable fleet of over 1,600 equipment comprising giant cranes, self propelled modular transport (SPMTs), jacking systems and other engineered solutions.

Positive Indicators

Indicators are hinting that the economic momentum is back in India. The Index of Industrial Production shows capital goods output rose 11 per cent in April and slow moving projects are reviving.

The market situation depends on the market reach

Even though the demand-supply is not in balance and rental rates have dipped, I am hopeful that market will open up and new cranes will be more in demand as against old cranes, says Hitesh Obhan, Proprietor, Ishardas & Sons.

We need policy for smooth movement of cranes across state borders

In India it is becoming a trend to opt for newer cranes because the selection parameters are stringent and green initiative consciousness with multi nationals and even some government organisations

Differential rates of RTO tax and entry tax is a major challenge

There are no trained or licensed operators. It is a lacuna and we have approached the MOT Nitin Gadkari?s office but they do understand our requirement of Operator License.

Craning for Opportunities

Despite a prolonged dip in demand for the last three years the power sector, especially wind mills and renewed focus on infrastructure, and core sectors like cement and steel are expected to drive the demand for heavy duty cranes.

Liebherr acquires Shriro Group

The German tower crane manufacturer Liebherr-Werk Biberach has completed its takeover of the Hong Kong-based rental company, Shriro Group of Companies.

Coussens takes on Terex

UK-based crane rental and heavy haulage specialist Coussens has taken delivery of a Terex Challenger 3160 all terrain crane. The three-axle all terrain is the fifth Terex model to join the company?s fleet. It has a 55 tonne capacity, a 50 m single-cylinder telescopic boom and a capacity of 35.6 tonne at 4 m radius.

Crane Rental Corporation earns safety awards

Crane Rental Corporation?s excellent safety record has earned recognition from the United Safety Council.

High Tonnage Cranes

Considering tyre-mounted cranes of above 300T capacity and crawler cranes of above 600T capacity as high tonnage cranes, there are still very few players in this segment, writes Ajay Kumar Somani.

Crane Rental Corporation opens new branch

Crane Rental Corporation is opening a new office and equipment yard on Highway 59 in Loxley, Alabama just north of Interstate 10.

Up & Moving

All Erection adds Liebherr crane

All Erection & Crane Rental has added another Liebherr LTC 1045-3.1 wheeled mobile telescopic crane to its fleet. The 40 tonne capacity crane has one cabin, which elevates up to more than 7.8 m. It also has crab steering and its chassis length can be reduced to 8.91 m. For restricted working conditions, the city crane offers a minimum turning radius of 6.1 m and can pass through 3 m high doorways.

Grove Cranes Build Roads in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is developing its road network and Grove all-terrain cranes are a part of this expansion work. Two Grove GMK6300L all-terrain cranes from Manitowoc are being put to test in Rajasthan, working ten hours a day to expand the state's huge road network.

Terex boom booster for Sarens

Sarens will take delivery of the distinctive large boom of the new Terex Cranes boom booster. As one of the largest heavy lifting, crane rental and specialised transport companies, Sarens has the world?s largest fleet of CC 8800-1 cranes. A primary application is erection, maintenance and dismantling of ultra large wind turbines.

Subhash Transport Corp sees increased demand

With the boom in construction activities this year, demand for building machinery designed to perform multiple tasks has increased dramatically. Subhash Transport Corporation has seen an increase in its deliveries of machinery for various types of applications. The company provides rental and sales services for quality products at cost effective rates.

Potain Tower Cranes at Work on Bridge in Turkey

Two Potain tower cranes are building a 610-m-long cable-stayed bridge in southeast Turkey.The two MC 235 Bs are working ten hours a day at the 30-month project, which will create a vital connection across the Ataturk Dam Reservoir on the Euphrates River. The 10 T capacity MC 235 Bs were supplied to main contactor Gulsan Co by Potainvs Turkish dealer Tekno Vint, which is the largest tower crane operator in Turkey. Sinan Tnreyen, Group Director at Tekno Vint, says the Potain cranes are ideal f

Diversifying business

A mechanical engineer from Mumbai University Dharak Navin Dedhia completed the Family Managed Business Management course from SP Jain College. He joined his family business at the age of 22 and was involved in operations and maintenance in the early years at Navin Heavy Lifters.

Tadano ATF 400G-6 in Middle East

The Middle East crane rental company Sayed Kadhem Al Durazi & Sons has taken delivery of a Tadano ATF 400G-6. The 6-axle ATF 400G-6 has a 400 tonne capacity and can drive on construction sites with a counterweight of up to 118 tonne.

We focus on professional and timely service to tower cranes

We offer 10 T to 50 T level jib and luffing jib tower cranes from SYM China, 5 T to 20 T level jib, and luffing jib tower cranes from Top Sky, China, and GJJ, the biggest brand of China passenger hoist and construction platforms.

The Zoomlion-Electromech JV offers frequency control across its tower cranes

Zoomlion has the second biggest population of installed tower cranes in the country across all segments. Over 550 Zoomlion tower cranes are working on various sites across India.

Used grove cranes impress in India

The performance and reliability of the used Grove cranes gave Amrit Crane Service the confidence to invest in the new 300 t capacity GMK6300L. When sales of new cranes in India slowed following the financial crisis,

Liebherr cranes are designed and manufactured according the highest safety norms

It will be much sensible to ask for a crane functional test and load test certification from a reputed third-party inspector before import. This will restrict the number of junk cranes coming into India. Also, the project people should have very strict controls on quality, selection of suitable equipment and timely completion of the job, says Ajay Kumar Somani, Director, Mobile Crane Division, Liebherr India.

ALL buys 30 new cranes

ALL Erection & Crane Rental has purchased 30 new Manitowoc and Grove cranes to add to its 34-branch fleet.

Wasel uses Liebherr crane to erect wind turbine

GGERMANY-based crane rental company Breuer & Wasel has put its new Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane to work on a wind turbine site. The first job for the mobile crane was to erect four wind turbines at a site near Brunsbnttel, Germany.

Seven Grove GMK6300Ls join Australian mining

WATM Crane Sales and Services, Grove's local dealer, ordered seven GMK6300Ls to work in the Western Australia's mining sector. Four of the cranes are already at work with the rest due for delivery over the coming months.

Manitowoc crawler cranes in South Korea

One of the world's biggest crane rental companies is using one of the world's biggest cranes. South Korea's Chunjo Construction Co has taken delivery of the largest capacity crawler crane ever designed and built by Manitowoc - the Manitowoc 31000.

We have standardised the LiDAT system in our crawler cranes

Based on state-of-the-art technology, LiDAT provides information on the location and operation of your machines, enabling their efficient management, optimal operation scheduling and remote supervision