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Luffers together in Dubai
Luffing jib Liebherr tower cranes are working side by side on adjacent projects in Dubai
5,000 tonne crane vessel launch
Seaway Heavy Lifting has launched its new 5,000 tonne capacity crane vessel, the HLV Oleg Strashnov
Liebherr's crane innovations
Liebherr gives a preview of two groundbreaking cranes being launched at next year’s Bauma exhibition in Germany.
H.N. Krane takes Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1
Heavy haulage and lifting company H.N. Krane, based in Gross Schwaß, Germany, has acquired a 1,200 tonne capacity Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 telescopic mobile crane
BMW takes GGR Galizia pick and carry
GGR Galizia has installed a 2 tonne capacity G20 pick and carry crane at BMW's Hams Hall Plant, in Coleshill, West Midlands, UK
Dual power from Palfinger
Loader crane manufacturer Palfinger has upgraded its Dual Power System (DPS) to DPS Plus. If the crane is equipped with a fly jib, it provides a lifting moment increase of up to 70%, according to the company
Schuch takes heavy lift Terex Demag
A new Terex Demag AC 500-2 wheeled telescopic mobile crane has increased the heavy lift capacity at the Germany-based Schuch Group
Palfinger expands in Russia
The Palfinger Group has agreed a sales joint venture with the Kraft Invest Group to expand operations in Russia
Wind turbine cranes new from Huisman
Huisman is expanding its heavy lifting product range with a series of wind turbine installation cranes
Clearing concerns on EN12999 amendment
It has come to ALLMI's attention that clarification is required with regard to the A2 amendment of EN12999
Stabilising standards: ALLMI comments on the latest Machinery Directive
A new Machinery Directive will be implemented in Europe this year, including a requirement for stabiliser interlocks. Alan Johnson, technical manager at the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI) in the UK discusses how it will affect the industry
Jacking system for tyre changing
Shuttlelift has developed a new wheel jacking technique and an automatic variable throttle (AVT) system for its SL and ISL gantry cranes
Developments in dockside lifting
The slump in shipping and associated port activity has coincided with a move towards fuel efficiency and increased capacity. Euan Youdale discusses these trends with rubber tyred gantries in mind
Profit versus the environment
There is a fine line when it comes to choosing cost savings over the environment. One way both can be obtained is through separate engines for the chassis and upper works on a mobile crane. This is increasingly occurring on smaller capacity machines. Euan Youdale reports
Tat Hong expands in China
Singapore-based crane and equipment rental and sales company Tat Hong Holdings has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese tower crane rental company Guangzhou Hailin
New 60 tonne Liebherr truck mounted crane
Liebherr has launched the 60 tonne capacity LTF 1060-4.1 truck mounted crane. The model is an addition to the top end of the LTF series and has a 40 m telescopic boom and a 16 m double folding fly jib. Maximum lifting height and outreach are 56 and 48 m, respectively
New giant Mammoet super heavy cranes
International heavy lift, transport and crane rental specialist Mammoet is launching two new super-heavy lift cranes, the 160,000 tonne-metre PTC 160 DS and the 120,000 tonne-metre PTC 120 DS
Michelin statement on crane tyre operation
Tyre manufacturer Michelin has issued a statement to clarify a situation concerning its 445/95 R25 X Crane 174F tyre
Gräser three crane roof lift
Three all terrain cranes from Manitowoc's Grove brand were used in an unusual and space-restricted roof lift in Germany
A look at the four, five and six axle all terrain crane market
The number of four and five axle all terrains on the market has steadily increased in recent years to the point where manufacturers now offer several models and at least one is into double figures. Six axle models is also a growth sector
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