Grove TMS 870 – 5 section boom with PAT DS350G (old) boom control system
We recently repaired a DS350G boom control system on a Grove Crane TMS870 with 5 section boom. The system that is the original old type DS350G type boom control system designed by PAT (Hirschmann) for the Grove boom control application is […]
Manitowoc software
Positioning software for Manitowoc
Manitowoc has started working with GPS manufacturer Trimble to develop productivity-enhancing positioning technology and software for cranes.
Sunnyvale, CA, headquartered Trimble has developed wireless technologies and software for linking field and back office operations for clients in construction and government.
The system being developed for cranes on construction sites provides real time […]
Hirschmann holds training for engineers
Hirschmann LMI training
Mobile control and automation product specialist Hirschmann recently held a three-day training course at Stephenson Equipment of Harrisburg to give participants hands-on experience of the firm’s load moment indicator products.
Taught by Hirschmann’s Dean Bakner and John Featherston, the course focused on how to use and maintain Hirschmann’s iVISOR […]
New possession of Grove GMK6300L
International rental firm Hiap Tong has bought a Grove GMK6300L all terrain crane for work within its headquarter country of Singapore.
The Grove GMK6300L all terrain, with 300t of lifting capacity, is one of two cranes in Manitowoc's new six axle all terrain class. It offers extended boom reach, compared to […]
Crane Service company selects 100 ton Liebherr LTM1100
Liebherr is chosen crane
Hüffermann Krandienst has selected a 100t Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2 all terrain for work in and around Vechta, Germany.
It is the fifth 100-tonner working for the crane service. The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2 mobile crane was onsite at Hüffermann Krandienst’s north German Vechta depot by October […]
Manitowoc aids in erection of bridge in Mississippi
Massman Construction uses Manitowoc 7000
A Kansas City contractor is using a Manitowoc 7000 to help construct the pylons of a new cable-stayed suspension bridge being built in St. Louis, Missouri over the Mississippi River.
Owned by Massman Construction, the lead contractor on the joint venture responsible for the […]
TEREX WINS CONTRACT FOR 41 CRANES IN CHINA
Big deal for Terex
BEIJING, CHINA, November 23, 2010 – Terex Cranes has signed a contract with China National Chemical Engineering Co. Ltd. (CNCEC) for the delivery of 41 cranes.
This is the largest order received by Terex Cranes in China to date. The contract covers 7 Terex® […]
Liebherr hybrid concept a great idea!
Liebherr signs contract with Russian oil company
Liebherr maritime and small crawler division has unveiled designs for a new hybrid crane concept that can be used both as an offshore crane and as a mobile harbour crane.
In June this year, Liebherr Russian sales office signed a contract with Russian oil […]
Link-Belt has great start to 2012
New appointments in the future for Link-Belt
Promotions within manufacturer Link-Belt service and training departments, along with senior management moves, will see several Link-Belt employees begin the New Year with new responsibilities.
Effective from 1 January, Link-Belt Construction Equipment has appointed two new vice presidents, the new vice president for design […]
