Lifting & Material Handling News

Terex Cranes has introduced the newest addition to its tower crane family, the Terex CTT 472-20 flat top tower crane. This new Terex 20-tonne (22-U.S.-ton) class crane expands maximum jib length to 80 m (262.5 ft) and increases load charts over previous models offering the same lift capacity on the whole jib length, with a maximum load at the full length of the jib tip of 4 tonnes (4.4 U.S. tons).

Genesis Attachments has rolled out their latest excavator attachment for the demolition, excavation and trenching, tunneling/mining and concrete grinding industries with its GCG Cyclone rock and concrete grinder, featuring a two-hose hydraulic system that eliminates the need for a case drain line and simplifies installation.

In direct response to customer demand, JCB has developed and introduced the new 510-42 Loadall, a telescopic handler with a 10,000 lb maximum lift capacity and 42-foot lift height that requires no outriggers. The 510-42 is available with a JCB EcoMAX109 hp engine requiring no diesel particulate filter, or a 74 hp engine requiring no diesel particulate filter (DPF) and no Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF). The 510-42 has already earned more than 25 orders from customers in North America.

The Bronto Skylift SI 219 HDT-C shown at ICUEE is a telescoping insulated aerial device rated to 765kV that features a whopping 219-foot (67m) working height with 89-feet (27m) of horizontal outreach and up to 1,000-pounds (454kg) capacity in the spacious 7-foot platform.

WOLFFKRAN is releasing the new WOLFF 6020 clear which will replace the WOLFF 6015 clear that was introduced in 2008. The new flat-top saddle jib will be available for customers as of September 2017. It is offered as the 6-ton version WOLFF 6020.6 clear and the 8-ton version WOLFF 6020.8 clear, with tree different tower connections per version.

Demag has rolled out their newest model to the crawler crane family--the Demag PC 3800-1. It excels where access to jobsites were not reachable with a standard crawler model. Additionally, the PC 3800-1 boasts strong load charts, especially with main boom only configurations, helps reducing ground preparation and is easy to transport.

JLG has rolled out their fleet management telematics solution, dubbed ClearSky. The ClearSky system transmits engine and equipment operational data securely from anywhere in the world using cellular technology or satellite communications.

The new Fassi F345A is a rack and pinion rotation crane, while the F345RA offers continuous rotation on a slew ring. The weight and dimensions of both models are ideal for fitting on 3-axle vehicles.

John Deere has expanded their Worksite Pro attachment lineup with two new heavy-lifting, severe-duty pallet forks, the PF45 and PF60, which are made for John Deere G-Series skid steers as well as G- and E-Series compact track loaders.

Hyster Company has announced they are currently testing high capacity lift trucks with electric motors. In the near future, ports and heavy industry will be able to electrify their fleets of Big Truck lifting equipment, producing zero emissions while achieving comparable full shift performance.