Cranes & Lifting News

Fleurieu Cranes’ new 300T Tadano

Fleurieu Cranes’ Managing Director Brandon Freer provides the background to the Tadano AC 6.300-1 purchase and discusses the relationship with …
Image 1 The CK90 weighs in at 9t and the CK120 at 12t and both have a lifting capacity of 4.9t. Because the CK120 is heavier it’s lifting radius offers better charts

TRT launches Kobelco mini telescopic crawlers

The Kobelco 4.9T capacity CK Series has been developed to offer mini telescopic crawlers equipped with practical capacities and features …

Zoomlion impresses with practical technology

Talking to 72-year-old Peter Webb, his passion for engineering, thrill-seeking and mechanics is evident. Get sent to Peter’s voicemail, and …
TIDD PC28-2

Vamp Cranes’ TIDD PC28-2 keeps on working

“We took delivery of our first TIDD in early 2021 and it’s been a great asset for the business, we …
Raimondi's topless tower cranes are building a new office for BFF Banking Group in Milan, Italy.

Topless tower cranes dominate Milan skyline

Two Raimondi topless tower cranes – the MRT102 and MRT213 – have been installed to construct new offices in Milan, …

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Geotab brings PUI asset tracker Down Under

A solar-powered asset tracker developed by US-based Positioning Universal Inc (PUI) is now available Down Under through the Geotab Marketplace. …

Franna goes global

Renowned Australian pick and carry crane manufacturer Franna has revealed the latest move it is making to establish itself at …
Bong-Hwang has purchased a new 250-tonne mobile crane, the Grove GMK5250XL-1 all-terrain crane.

New Grove’s “long boom” and “manoeuvrability” key for Korean company

South Korean contractor Bong-Hwang has purchased a new 250-tonne mobile crane – the Grove GMK5250XL-1 – and immediately dispatched the …
Liebherr has launched its newest crane, the Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic crawler crane.

Liebherr’s new crane launch

Liebherr has expanded its range of telescopic crawler cranes with a new 150-tonne machine, the Liebherr LTR 1150. The LTR …

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Liebherr has won the Innovation Award at the Heavy Lift Awards for its unique design on the LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane.

Liebherr cleans up at Heavy Lift Awards 2023

Austrian crane hire company Felbermayr has deployed a 300-tonne mobile crane, the Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3, to complete a series of lifts on a wind farm in Styria, Austria.
Sustainability is at the forefront of Monadelphous' fleet expansion, with the Heavy Lift unit investing in a range of new, environmentally friendly cranes.
APS Equipment distributes a wide array of construction machinery, including the Magni Rotating Telehandler range.

Rotating the order of the lifting industry

360 cranes and haulage.

All round vision of 360 Cranes and Haulage

The first of Borger's Kobelco cranes have arrived in NSW at the Baden Davis Crane Connection's yard.

First of Borger’s Kobelco cranes arrives

Association News

CICA CEO Report: Discussing the 2023 CICA Conference

In his latest report, CICA CEO, Brand Hitch, discusses the success of the recent 2023 CICA Conference, paying homage to …
AGL & Son Crane Hire

CICA Member Profile: AGL & Son Crane Hire

Adrian Lees and his wife Lis started AGL & Son Crane Hire in 2000 with a 16t Franna. Today the …
Pictures taken from the 2023 CANZ conference.

CANZ CEO Report: Coordinated lobbying from industry groups helps gain traction

Working with relevant industry groups, The Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ) is gaining momentum on behalf of the industry.

ACA’s ‘Trust deficit’ report challenges construction industry’s “payment issues” stereotype

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has released its ‘Trust deficit’ report challenging the notion that underpayment of subcontractors is rampant …
LEEA ANZ Manager Justin Boehm stands with Ranger Lifting after they announced a new training course.

LEEA: making headway with safe lifting

Throughout 2023, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has taken significant strides to increase its presence and impact.