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Onwards And Upwards: Gcc Mobile Crane Demand Remains Buoyant Despite Pandemic

Liebherr Tadano and Johnson Arabia tell James Morgan why even COVID-19 hasn’t stopped mobile cranes doing the heavy lifting on the Middle East’s construction infrastructure and energy projects....

Hiab Receives Large Order For Loader Cranes In France

Hiab part of Cargotec has received an order for HIAB loader cranes with HiConnect™ and installations from Chausson Matériaux in France. The order value for 150 cranes was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 order intake while 150 cranes were booked in Q1. Chausson Matériaux is a family business managed by Pierre-Georges Chausson with 5800 employees. The builders merchant offers structural framing and roofing plastering insulation materials as well as tiling a...

Jekko Develops The First Mini Crane Fitted For Air Transport

It looks like the classic SPX with its compact dimensions cutting edge stabilisation and hydraulic system a maximum lifting capacity of 8 tons and a 2-ton Pick&Carry. But this shiny-yellow mini crane hides special features that make it a military-grade machine fitted for air transport and parachuting. Jekko technical department in partnership with their Belgian dealer Rentalift and the Belgian Defence Forces – Air Component has developed in th...

Maxim Crane Works Inks 51 Grove Crane Order To Support Its Expansion Strategy

The leading crane rental company in North America has purchased 51 Grove mobile cranes a mix of high capacity rough-terrain cranes and five- and six-axle all-terrain cranes. After speaking with customers Maxim selected cranes it knew would be in demand over the coming five years. The company is one of the leading lifting providers in North America and selected the Grove cranes for their versatility and reliability. Maxim Crane Works has started re...

The New 205 Ec B 10 Flat Top Crane From Liebherr

The new EC-B Flat-Top crane from Liebherr impresses with its compact design and easier handling. Adapted lifting capacity and easier handling Clever transport and assembly concept Increased comfort for crane operators with the new LiCAB cabin and intuitive user interfaces New design with integrated advertising panels ensures improved impact over distance Liebherr launches the latest crane in the EC-B “Tough Ones” series. The 205 EC-B 10 Flat-Top c...