Crane

Nominate Now: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products 2025

Equipment Today's annual product award is now accepting nominations. Your favorite(s) could be recognized among the best new products and enhancements for the commercial construction industry, so submit your nomination before May 23, 2025.

Open to the general public, the AEM event gathers policymakers, equipment manufacturers and other industry professionals to host discussions on critical regulations with industry stakeholders and agency officials.

AEM Hosts Celebration of Construction on the National Mall

May 2, 2025

Designed and manufactured in Japan, Tadano’s MEWPs for the U.S. and Canada will be available in the second half of 2025.

Tadano Announces Boom Lift Series for U.S., Canada

March 28, 2025

Equipment Today's Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today's latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology.

Equipment Today Releases 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase

March 24, 2025

8600 32 Imt Telescopic Crane

IMT Reveals 8600-32 Telescopic Crane at WTW 2025

March 7, 2025

3300e 18 Imt Telescopic Crane

IMT Announces 3300e-18 Telescopic Crane at WTW 2025

March 7, 2025

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NCCCO and NSC Release New Online Safety Tool for the Crane Industry

CASE Construction Equipment recently announced new models and upgrades to empower construction and utility crews facing labor shortages and constrained jobsites in an effort to allow teams to accomplish more with less amidst growing demands from booming infrastructure investments.

How Heavy Equipment Cab Redesigns Improve Safety, Uptime

The five-axle machine bridges the gap between the MK 88-4.1 and the MK 140-5.1.

Liebherr Adds MK 120-5.1 to Mobile Construction Crane Series

High traction even in the most difficult applications

High traction even in the most difficult applications

Fleet Maintenance

World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell RTG Crane Operational

The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane runs 100% on fuel-cell hydrogen technology, representing an unprecedented first for terminal operations, offering the ability to achieve zero emissions on large container cranes without connecting to the electric grid.

The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane, developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S and with funding from the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), began operations at Yusen Terminals Inc. (YTI) on May 15, 2024.

Sponsored Content

High traction even in the most difficult applications

BKT USA, Inc.

Designed for rigid haul trucks, BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 45 M delivers optimum grip, resistance, and durability for long-haul performance.

High traction even in the most difficult applications

Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 All-terrain Crane

Liebherr USA, Co.

The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 has a maximum capacity of 110 tons and a long 203-ft. telescopic boom for reach.

The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 has a maximum capacity of 110 tons and a long 203-ft. telescopic boom for reach.

Liebherr Showcases 195 HC-LH 6/12 Hydraulic Luffing Jib Crane

Liebherr USA, Co.

With a minimal working radius of 3m and an out-of-work position of 10m, the crane can be adapted to construction site conditions.

With a minimal working radius of 3 m and an out-of-work position of 10 m, the crane can be adapted to construction site conditions.

XCMG Launches G2 Cranes

XCMG North America

The G2 platform integrates the process of product application, maintenance, operation and management, including 21 core technologies and 31 spare parts.

The G2 platform integrates the process of product application, maintenance, operation and management, including 21 core technologies and 31 spare parts.

XCMG Reveals XCA4000 Wheeled Crane with 4,000-ton Lifting Capacity

XCMG North America

The wheeled crane features a 4,000-ton lifting capacity, making it a solution for installing wind turbines exceeding 10 MW.

For guidance during use, the XCA4000 is equipped with a self-developed control system and active safety technology with more than a dozen sensors distributed on the boom.

Construction Safety

Crane Safety Report Reveals Dangers and Best Practices

National Safety Council

As the crane industry continues to navigate major safety challenges, NSC and the NCCCO Foundation plan to continue to provide additional resources to educate crane operators, inspectors, and employers about potential workplace hazards.

While cranes play a vital role in the transportation, construction, and agriculture industries, among others, operating this type of equipment can be especially dangerous if proper protocol is not followed.

Construction Safety

Alternate Temporary Channels Opening Around Key Bridge in Baltimore

A temporary, alternate channel on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Key Bridge is being established for commercially essential vessels.

Demolition crews with the Unified Command begin cutting the top portion of the north side of the collapsed bridge into smaller sections for safe removal by crane in the Patapsco River, in Baltimore, Maryland, March 30, 2024. Salvage teams use exothermic cutting torch to systematically separate sections of the steel bridge, which will be taken to a disposal site.

Lifting Equipment

Lifting Industry Raises Awareness

Lifting Equipment Engineers Association

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association announces Global Lifting Awareness Day 2024 to be Thursday, July 18.

#GLAD2024 - Lifting Industry Raises Awareness

Liebherr Offers 25 L and 33 L Cranes

Liebherr USA, Co.

The 25 L and 33 L cranes are equipped with Liebherr Control 5 hardware and Tower Crane OS (Tower Crane Operating System 2).

The 25 L and 33 L cranes are equipped with Liebherr Control 5 hardware and Tower Crane OS (Tower Crane Operating System 2).

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