Features

As good as new used Liebherr delivered to MCG

Victorian-based crane contractor MCG Cranes recently took delivery of a refurbished Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane mainly for the construction and deconstruction its fleet of tower cranes. The 350t crane was the 10,000th used crane to have been refurbished in the Liebherr factory.
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William ArnottAugust 19, 2019, 9:29 amAugust 19, 2019

Superior Cranes is a medium sized crane hire business based in Brisbane’s suburb of Gumdale, has upped its game with the purchase of the Grove GMK5150L all terrain.

C&L, Features, Product News, Queensland

Superior Cranes extends its capabilities

Superior Cranes is a medium sized crane hire business based in Brisbane’s suburb of Gumdale, has upped its game with the purchase of the Grove GMK5150L all terrain. Read More

William ArnottAugust 13, 2019, 10:41 amAugust 13, 2019

Hugh Morris, otherwise known as “Hughy”, a former CICA Life member and president of the Victorian Crane Association sadly passed away on 22 April 2019.

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In memory of Hugh Morris

Hugh Morris, former CICA Life member and president of the Victorian Crane Association sadly passes.
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William ArnottAugust 5, 2019, 9:57 amAugust 5, 2019

Industrial lubricant distributor Imperial Oil and Chemical is providing the Australian crane and lifting market with cost effective, time efficient and convenient solutions when it comes to the important role of lubricant maintenance on all forms of lifting equipment.

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Imperial Oil helps save time and money on crane maintenance

Industrial lubricant distributor Imperial Oil and Chemical is providing the Australian crane and lifting market with cost effective, time efficient and convenient solutions when it comes to the important role of lubricant maintenance on all forms of lifting equipment.
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William ArnottJuly 31, 2019, 3:57 pmJuly 31, 2019

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Crane hire business ends quest for truck mounted crane

Qwest Crane Hire is a privately-owned crane company in central Queensland and has been operating for close to two years. In that time, the crane fleet has grown to include 14, ranging from Frannas up to a 220t DEMAG all terrain. Qwest operates three depots in Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald.
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William ArnottJuly 31, 2019, 9:27 amAugust 12, 2019

Cranes Combined is Tasmania’s largest crane hire business. It has also played a major role in determining a new road access system for cranes, likely to be rolled out across the country.

C&L, CICA, Cranes & Lifting, Features, Tasmania

Apple Isle crane business helps resolve road access issue

Cranes Combined is Tasmania’s largest crane hire business. It has also played a major role in determining a new road access system for cranes, likely to be rolled out across the country. Read More

William ArnottJuly 30, 2019, 9:54 amJuly 30, 2019

Borger Cranes recently completed a complex lift for NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) involving the removal of timber truss spans from the Old Sportsman Bridge in Lawrence.

C&L, Case Studies, Cranes & Lifting, Features, New South Wales

Borger barges trusses in bridge dismantle

Borger Cranes recently completed a complex lift for NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) involving the removal of timber truss spans from the Old Sportsman Bridge in Lawrence.
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William ArnottJuly 22, 2019, 11:42 amJuly 22, 2019

How a vision to build a multinational operation providing cranes, access equipment and loading platform solutions became a reality.

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Preston Hire: Taking it up a level

How a vision to build a multinational operation providing cranes, access equipment and loading platform solutions became a reality.
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William ArnottJuly 19, 2019, 9:13 amJuly 19, 2019

Cosmo Cranes has installed a Terex Internal Climbing System HD12 (for use with a CTL 340-24 luffing jib tower crane) which is a first for the Australian crane industry and only the second time it’s been employed in the world.

C&L, Case Studies, Cranes & Lifting, Features, New South Wales

Internal stacker crane: an Australian-first

Cosmo Cranes has installed a Terex Internal Climbing System HD12 (for use with a CTL 340-24 luffing jib tower crane) which is a first for the Australian crane industry and only the second time it’s been employed in the world.
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William ArnottJuly 16, 2019, 11:49 amJuly 16, 2019