International Cranes & Specialized Transport April 2025

EDITOR’S VIEW

Who wants a global trade war then? Soon after the news broke in the UK of the US President’s imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on steel imported into the USA from Europe there was strong reaction.

Within hours it was suggested in the news as precipitating British Steel to begin a process to close more steel mills in the UK. The premise for this being that it would be uneconomical to buy UK steel in the USA and therefore demand would fall.

With tariffs on cars made in the UK entering the USA the manufacturers would also need less steel because of making fewer cars. Selling fewer cars would also mean reducing the supply of components, the majority of which are sourced from all corners of the world.

Irrespective of one’s views on tariffs, it illustrates a point. To quote English poet John Donne, “no man is an island,” a phrase widely used in relation to the idea that people, entire countries or just an industry, like ours, don’t exist or operate in isolation. Apply a moment of thought and it is easy to see the universal interdependence we are all a part of, whether we like it or not.

For hundreds of years, (Donne wrote his famous words in 1624 and I bet he wasn’t the first with the concept) it has been clear that operating alone is less beneficial, especially longer term. The idea is that collaboration is key, as is interdependence or reliance on others, at least in the big picture.

In the modern world entire economies are part of networks and related to each other. Businesses rely on suppliers of all types, in the supply chain, as do their customers, similarly at all levels, worldwide. The degree of interconnectedness today is greater than ever and practically unavoidable.

History has shown us that protectionism and isolationism don’t work. What happened to the principle of letting the market decide or is that another can of worms?

There’ll be no winners in a trade war but it will be a phase and globalisation will return. To adapt John Donne’s phrase, “there are no islands in the crane and transport industry.”

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10 OPERATOR ASSISTANCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGY: GREAT GADGETS

A round up of new technologies and operator assistance devices that aim to improve the safety and efficiency of lifting work. Niamh Marriott reports.

Contractors worldwide continue to invest in crawler cranes for large scale infrastructure

Niamh Marriott

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New 20 tonne Stafford luffing jib tower crane

Brand new from Stafford Tower Cranes is the STL.257, a 20 tonne luffing jib tower crane.

A list of requirements was made regarding design, technical innovation and engineering quality. “The list of our own requirements was a real test for our design and engineering team to achieve,” commented Mike Posener, STC marketing and new business development director.

As standard the STL.257 has a 60 metre boom. Erected on 40 metres of tower, the

underhook height is 57.8 metres and the tip load is 3.3 tonnes. The tip load can be increased to 4.0 tonnes in certain configurations. Rear swing radius 7.5 metres.

Hoist motors are 70 or 110 kW, the larger of which can reach a 250 metres per minute maximum hoisting speed.

Areas of focus for the new model include ease of assembly, strength in the main structure, multiple configurations and minimal rear swing radius. An optional

power boost function was also requested which increases capacity by up to 10 per cent in particular configurations.

Family-owned and run STC put knowledge and experience gained from its crane rental business into the design and manufacture of the new crane. “Through the many years operating our rental business in the USA, we have first-hand experience of what works best in a crane and what customer service should be,” said Patrick N Stafford, STC president.

Palfinger optimistic despite revenue fall

Manufacturer Palfinger said a strong final quarter of 2024 gave it confidence going forward, even as it reported a decline in revenue.

Sales for the Austrian crane

manufacturer were €2.36 billion, down 3.5 per cent on 2023. EBITDA profits declined by 8.6 % to €277 million.

Demand was strong in its important European, Middle

» MANITOWOC expands its operations in East Africa with the appointment of Europa Infrastructure as its Potain tower crane dealer in Kenya.

To kick off the partnership, Europa purchased a used Potain MC 120 tower crane, which will be delivered to a local customer.

“Potain offers

East and Africa sales territory, particularly in France, Germany and Scandinavia.

The company said demand in North America weakened –hit by the November presidential election –while sales in Europe were recovering and would have a positive impact by Q2 2025.

Palfinger TEC series cranes. The company is building an assembly plant in India

» ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIAL RIGGERS added a new Tadano AC 6.300-1 to its fleet from dealer Empire Crane Company.

The company specializes in rigging and machinery moving, crane rental, structural and custom fabrication, plant maintenance, turnkey plant relocation, plus civil and site work.

“Tadano has owned the rough terrain crane market for the past 20-plus years, with units that are bulletproof in design and dependability,” said Jim Burke, Associated Industrial Riggers president.

“This made it an easier decision to

There was a “strong” order intake in Latin America, led by Brazil and Argentina, while in Asia there was no sign of a recovery in China, but India continued to emerge as an important market.

Palfinger said the overall economic environment would continue to improve in 2025, “The decline in earnings in the first half of 2025 is expected to be significantly compensated in the second half of the year."

Type STL.257 luffing jib tower crane launched by Stafford Tower Cranes at Bauma

Associated Industrial Riggers said the 300 to 350 US ton market seemed to have the greatest potential

Amit Raikundalia of Europa Infrastructure and Andrew Youssef from Manitowoc Potain

IMT debuts two new telescopic cranes

Iowa Mold Tooling Co. (IMT), a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation in the USA, introduced two new telescopic cranes, at the Work Truck Week 2025 in Indiana.

The IMT 3300e-18 and 8600-32, part of the company’s refreshed crane lineup set for production in 2026, were unveiled on a Dominator I mechanics truck.

“Work Truck Week is the perfect platform to debut our latest crane innovations,” said Amy Brownlee, IMT vice president and general manager. “These cranes provide exceptional reach, lifting capacity and reliability while maintaining the durability IMT is known for. We’ve incorporated customer feedback to enhance maintenance ease, component commonality and overall performance.”

The new IMT crane lineup consists of 16 models with capacities ranging from 1,497 to 5,715 kilogrammes and booms from 5.5 to 9.8 metres.

Three high-profile figures have been confirmed as keynote speakers at this year’s World Crane and Transport Summit (WCTS) in Dublin, Ireland, on 18 and 19 November.

Wim Sarens, Sarens CEO, Doug Williams, Buckner Companies chairman and Dean Barley Tadano pan-America president and CEO, will each give presentations at the conference.

The keynotes will provide a remarkable snapshot of the

Big name speakers for WCTS in Dublin

global industry from multiple perspectives: from that of a global heavy lift and transport rental company and contractor; a leading entrepreneur from the US heavy crane rental sector; and a major global crane manufacturer.

The three will be joined by other presenters, including, Maurice van Sante, ING Research senior economist, who will give an overview of construction market forecasts and trends, and Chris Sleight,

Off-Highway Research managing director, who will reveal new research in sales of different crane types around the world.

The conference will also feature round-table sessions on the challenges of lifting and transport on wind energy projects and on finding, developing and keeping a skilled workforce.

More information on the conference is at: www.khl-wcts.com

1,200 tonne crane returns to work

Following its refurbishment Allelys’ AK912 heavy lift crane is back and ready for action in the UK market.

The pedestal crane has a capacity of 1,200 tonnes and a maximum main boom of 113 metres. It is lifting and transport specialist Allelys’ biggest crane and one of the largest cranes in the market.

Commenting on the development Danny Skidmore, Allelys chief operations officer, said, “The crane has undergone a full refurbishment

stay in the Tadano family line.”

by the expert team at Allelys, which saw every component rigorously checked, tested and replaced where necessary, and now with this phase complete

The AC 6.300-1 has a 262 foot main boom. AIR said it went for a model with a luffing jib, which allows for a strong chart and reach, making it an optimal choice for the evolving demands of modern construction.

“Versatility is enormous with this unit,” Burke added. “This six-axle crane can go out as a fully dressed 350 ton crane with a luffer, or we can remove counterweights and quickly turn it into a 200 ton as needed. This allows us greater flexibility, reach, and range for the marketplace.”

Allelys’ Gottwald AK912 crane on 17 March 2025 making its first lift since its refurbishment

and the state-of-the art control system in place, the crane is entering the market to deliver the precise positioning and alignment of heavy cargo it is renowned for.”

Allelys acquired the AK912 in 2023. Built in 1983, it was previously in the Mammoet fleet and, among others, with ALE before that. This one is moved using modular trailers.

superior products and unmatched aftersales support, which sets it apart in the market,” said Amit Raikundalia, managing director of Europa Infrastructure.

“Our appointment as the dealer is a demonstration of our company’s ability to deliver world-class solutions to customers. This partnership also

provides us with a strong global brand to further solidify our presence in the market.”

Based in Nairobi, Europa Infrastructure has 36 employees, including 14 service specialists. In addition to offering tower cranes, it offers hoists, access platforms, and concrete batching plants to customers.

Record breakers

Once again, topping our share price index this month is Austrian manufacturer Palfinger with a 23.7 per cent increase from last month. This is followed by Japanese manufacturer Tadano and Chinese heavy equipment manufacturing company Sany Heavy Industry, showing 8.59 % and 7.64 % increases, respectively.

Its interesting to note the year-on-year changes where the strongest results come from Finnish company Konecranes (42.38 %), and Chinese manufacturers Liugong (41.63 %) and XCMG (38.52 %).

In 2024, Konecranes reported record-breaking sales. It stated that its sales increased by 6.9 % in comparable currencies to EUR 4,227.0 million, and the comparable EBITA margin reached 13.1 %. This strong performance likely had a positive impact on the company’s share price. In October 2024, Konecranes announced changes to its leadership team and operating model to support strategic growth. These adjustments aimed to enhance efficiency and align with the company’s expansion plans.

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New 30 tonne tower crane from Wolffkran

A new high capacity luffing jib tower crane is joining the Wolffkran range.

The 30 tonne capacity 550 B gets first public airing at the Bauma 2025 trade show.

The latest addition fits in the range between the wellestablished 355 B and the 630 B. Wolffkran said strong demand around the world for larger tower cranes informed the decision to add this size of luffer. All five of the Wolff cranes on show at Bauma will be larger models.

“Our customers are increasingly requesting cranes in the 500 to 600 tonne-metre range for infrastructure projects, industrial plants, and data centres. Despite a weak economic outlook, there

is still a lot of construction happening in these sectors,” said Mohamed Abouelezz, head of business development and product management.

Capacity is 30 tonnes on two falls of rope and 15 tonnes in single-fall mode. Maximum jib is 65 metres, at the end of which it can lift 5 tonnes. “These lifting capacities are market-leading in this crane class,” Abouelezz said.

Initially it will have a 110 kW main hoist. “By the end of the year, we’ll be raising the bar even further by offering the 550 B with a more powerful hoist winch, with which the luffing jib crane can lift up to 36 tonnes in two-fall operation. There will also be a US-market version with a 132 kW hoist.

» US crane provider BIGGE CRANE AND RIGGING is expanding its fleet with 29 new Liebherr crawler and wheeled mobiles. It already operates nearly 200 Liebherrs. The latest acquisitions include: 14 units of the LR 1300.1 SX lattice crawler, eight LTR 1220 telescopic boom crawlers, four LR 1500 crawlers, two LR 1700 crawlers and one LTM 1230 wheeled mobile telescopic crane.

According to Joe Nelms, Bigge chief revenue officer, the investment in Liebherr cranes aligns with the company’s strategy to provide high-performance lifting solutions.

One of 14 units of the LR 1300.1 SX lattice crawler crane

The new 550 B luffer is the first Wolff to have a flexibly mountable cabin as standard. Flex Cab can be mounted on either side of the slewing platform

The winch allows for a 920 metre lift on one fall of rope and 460 metres in two-fall operation and a maximum hoisting speed of 200 m/min.

On the standard 2.3 x 2.3 metre tower the maximum freestanding height is just under 52 metres.

Mounting the new crane on a 2.9 metre tower increases it to 82.2 metres.

Franna launches FR19 US pick and carry crane in North America

Australian pick and carry crane manufacturer Franna has launched a new North American model, the FR19 US.

“Following the strong performance of the AT24 US, we are excited to introduce the FR19 US to the market,” said Andreas Ernst, Terex Material Handling & Lifting Americas general manager.

With a lifting capacity of 19 US tons (17.2 tonnes) at a 4 foot 11 inch (1.5 metre) radius, the crane has a 56 foot 3 inch 17.1 metre) maximum hook height. It is powered by a 121 horsepower, Tier 4F Cummins diesel engine with a powershift transmission.

Ernst said its compact design enables easy navigation through tight spaces, while the articulated steering provides flexibility for manoeuvring and placing loads. With its heavy-duty planetary drive axles and a high strength U-section fabricated steel boom, the crane offers durability and longevity, Ernst said.

To further support FR19’s entry into the market, Franna has established a dedicated support team based in North Carolina. Later in 2025 Franna will introduce another model for North America.

The Franna FR19 US for the US market was demonstrated at the Stewart & Stevenson Demo Day in Texas

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Tech up

A round up of new technologies and operator assistance devices that aim to improve the safety and efficiency of lifting work. NIAMH MARRIOTT reports

Live performance updates

Advances made in operator assistance technology are enhancing both safety and operational efficiency both in the crane and specialized industries.

Austrian crane manufacturer Palfinger has made significant strides with its offer of operator assistance technology, launching several innovations to enhance both safety and efficiency.

A key development is the integration of its telematics modules in many devices as standard, which allows real-time data transmission to the Palfinger connected platform. This system supports fleet

EASIER PLANNING

management by providing operators with a clear view of their machines’ performance, offering customised dashboards, maintenance plans, and operational data. This level of connectivity allows for quick decision-making and proactive service, which ultimately reduces downtime, the company says.

Another assistance aid is the VR1 training simulator. This virtual reality technology enables operators to train in realistic conditions without needing access to physical machines. By simulating various worksite scenarios, the VR1 allows

Effective task management and resource allocation are key to improving productivity in plant operations.

MCS Rental Software in the UK has introduced a new feature called Split Tasks, designed to boost productivity and flexibility in operations. It allows operators to break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable portions, improving the planning and allocation of resources over longer periods.

Planners can divide assignments based on the required duration and available workforce. A task originally estimated to take five days can now be split, with four days of work assigned to one operator and the final day to another. This ensures a smooth workflow even when personnel changes or time constraints come into play.

Nick Thomson, MCS sales director, explains, “The Split Tasks feature represents a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to provide plant operators with tools that enhance task management and resource allocation. The entire rental process, from planning on a desktop to completion on a mobile device, is effectively managed through MCS Rental Software.”

The Split Tasks feature addresses the growing need for adaptability in plant environments.

MCS Rental Software Split Tasks is designed to boost productivity and flexibility

Palfinger is showing a range of operator assistance devices at the Bauma 2025

operators to refine their skills safely and efficiently, even in challenging weather conditions. This tool is designed to improve operator performance while minimising the risks associated with on-site training, ensuring that operators are fully prepared for real world tasks.

The Palfinger connected plus+ upgrade offers additional benefits, the manufacturer says. It ensures real-time data transfer, allowing operators and fleet managers to monitor machine status continuously. This system promotes more accurate maintenance schedules, helps prevent unexpected downtime, and improves overall fleet reliability. Integration of this system with existing fleet management platforms can enhance the user experience,

VEDO waist portable radio control won an award for its ease of use

AWARD WINNING

Worker safety in industrial environments is being improved by new technology, with devices being designed to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Safe working environment

Ensuring safety in lifting operations is a primary concern in many industries.

The HALO (Hands-free Autonomous Load Orientation) device, developed by Scotlandbased Torquer Ltd, is a new technology designed to address safety and operational challenges with lifting work.

The company says the HALO eliminates the need for traditional manual load orientation methods, such as taglines and push-pull poles, which can pose significant risks to workers. This new device is designed for use in various industries, including construction, logistics, marine, and manufacturing, as it offers a safer and more efficient way to manage suspended loads.

Elca’s VEDO waist portable radio control is designed to offer enhanced mobility and ease of use for operators in industrial environments. This device allows operators to control machinery hands free while maintaining full control of operations. Its compact, wearable design ensures that it can be comfortably worn around the waist, providing flexibility without sacrificing functionality, the company says.

It uses advanced communication technology which allows operators to manage complex tasks with precision and efficiency. Its interface is designed to improve the user experience, making it easier to monitor and control equipment remotely, all while enhancing safety by keeping operators at a safe distance from potentially hazardous areas.

The company says its design prioritises comfort and performance.

The core function of the HALO is its ability to orientate loads autonomously using a thruster system operating in water. The thruster, similar to a boat prop, in its ringshaped tank of water, are attached to a spreader beam or frame. It generates torque that is transferred to the load, allowing its orientation to be adjusted remotely. This is controlled from a handheld remote radio transmitter, enabling operators to stand clear of the load in an ideal vantage point, while maintaining precise control over its movement.

The device addresses several safety hazards associated with traditional methods, such as workers walking backwards while guiding loads, which increases the risk of trips, falls and other injuries. It also minimises the danger of snagging, entanglement, and wind interference, which can all lead to unpredictable load swings and accidents.

The HALO is the result of extensive research and development, shaped by feedback from industry experts and operators, the company adds. It was designed to reduce the need for multiple workers to manage taglines, to streamline operations, and reduce the risks of accidents and delays. In its latest iteration, the HALO 2000SP plastic tank

version, released in 2024, is designed to meet or exceed current industry standards. Companies already using the HALO in the United Kingdom include Balfour Beatty Vinci, Subsea 7, and Select Plant Hire. These companies have used the HALO to improve the safety and efficiency of their lifting operations, especially in complex or confined spaces. The device has proven to be a safe alternative to traditional methods and a relatively cost-effective solution, the company says.

Beyond its technical features, Torquer says the HALO aligns with the broader HOSASS (Hands-Off Step Away Safe Space) initiative, which advocates for reducing physical manual handling in lifting operations. This initiative is supported by contractors, trade associations and regulatory bodies. ■

Torquer’s HALO device is a new technology designed to address safety and operational challenges in lifting operations

Elca’s

IMPROVING VISIBILITY

Reducing risk in rigging

Digital solutions are playing an increasingly important role in enhancing safety and efficiency in rigging operations around the world.

UK-based rigging and chain supplier William Hackett has expanded its digital solutions offerings. The manufacturer is adding RFID (radio frequency identification) chips to its Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling assembly tags. These digital records of the equipment are intended to provide a more durable and reliable method of accessing documentation for the equipment, helping to improve industry safety.

Camera systems are increasingly being used to enhance safety and visibility in crane operations.

Fassi has launched its new Remote Smart Cam (RSC) camera system for crane operations. It says it was designed to meet market demands for higher safety standards.

RSC is the first wi-fi video camera specifically created for loader cranes, providing operators with real-time images directly displayed on the V7S radio controller. This technology allows operators to accurately monitor their work areas, even in complex environments where every movement requires precision.

The company says the Remote Smart Cam offers operators a significant advantage by improving visibility of the load being lifted and offering better control during load handling. This enhanced visibility is especially useful in poor lighting conditions, allowing operators to work with confidence in various environments. The wi-fi connection enables the camera to be placed in the most effective position, adapting flexibly to different operational situations.

By allowing the operator to remain distanced from critical areas while maintaining full control, the RSC increases safety and reduces risk. The real-time video feed

Josh Burgess, business transformation lead at William Hackett says, “The addition of RFID chips to our Hack8 and Hack10 products answers a growing call from our customers for digital tools to access documentation.

“RFID chips are the latest weapon in our arsenal to help reduce risk and enhance safe working within our industry,” Burgess continues. Using NFC (near field communication) technology, riggers and other users can benefit from quick access to key product information. They simply scan the tag with their mobile phone and view the information via the updated William Hackett app. The app is free to download from the Apple app store and from Google Play.

Benefits include fast access to Declaration of Conformity certificates, including serial numbers, item codes, working load limits (WLL) and date of manufacture. Users can also view the manufacturer’s essential safe use instructions. In addition, the app saves recently scanned tags for future reference. The updated app also retains its former functionality with the sling calculator, which helps operators to design new lifting sling assemblies.

The technology in the RFID chips also allows users to upload the assemblies into their own asset management platforms.

RFID chips have been added to William Hackett’s chain sling assembly tags

Fassi has added an onboard load view camera system to its crane range

The IC100 is the original industry ranking of the largest crane operating companies in the world and each year it grows in popularity. We’ve already received some enquiries for entries, so, if your company has not yet taken part, this is your chance to ensure it has a chance to take a position in the listing.

We calculate the IC100 figure by totalling the maximum load moment rating, in tonnemetres, of all wheeled mobile and lattice boom cranes in your fleet as at 5 May 2025.

Simply fill out the IC100 form over the page and submit it to us. If you send us a list of the cranes in your fleet, which would be helpful, please include the make, model, type, capacity and number of units for each model.

If you have any questions regarding the form, or require help representing tonne-metres, contact the editor, Alex Dahm, by phone: +44 (0)1892 786206 or, e-mail: alex.dahm@khl.com

Sarens’ SGC-90 electric ring crane performing a series of lifts in support of Ørsted's Greater Changhua Offshore Wind Farm, a 900 MW-capacity facility in the Taiwan Strait

EDITOR’S IC 100 NOTES

1 All IC Index figures should be given as a maximum load moment rating in tonne-metres.

2 Tower cranes are not included in the IC Index. Please ensure that there are no figures for this equipment in your calculations – if you have tower cranes please request an IC Tower Index entry form.

3 Alternative lifting equipment is no longer included in the IC Index. Please ensure there are no figures for this equipment in your calculations or submissions.

4 Figures in the IC Index for crawler and wheeled mobile cranes should include an allowance for any super lift attachments that you own.

5 The IC Index should include all cranes that are in your fleet as of 6 May this year. Do not include cranes you have ordered but that have not yet been delivered.

6 To help illustrate the IC100 editorial in the magazine it would be great if you could include some photographs, perhaps showing your cranes in action, with a few details. They will be considered for publication.

Please read the form and the notes on the previous page carefully. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the team at

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The listing must only include cranes you will actually have in your fleet on 5 May 2025. Please do not include cranes for which you have placed orders but not yet taken delivery.

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After 30 years as technical managing director at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen

DR ULRICH HAMME is calling it a day. ALEX DAHM asked him about his achievements and the biggest technical advances

in mobile crane

design

Technical tour de force

It is the end of an era at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen in Germany. The vast wheeled and crawler mobile crane factory situated between Stuttgart and Munich is soon to say goodbye to its technical managing director of just over 30 years.

Dr Ulrich Hamme is only the second holder of the post since the Ehingen company was started in 1969. Since then it has been expanded into a huge business widely considered as being the pinnacle of mobile crane development worldwide. As a division of the family-owned Liebherr group (Euro 14 billion in annual sales) it accounts for one quarter of the total annual turnover.

One of many elements of the story in Dr Hamme’s time at Liebherr has been the emergence, development and coming of age of the all terrain crane and the realisation of this crane type’s full potential. Liebherr wheeled mobile telescopic boom cranes of the all terrain type are designated LTM and LTC in their nomenclature.

Alex Dahm asked Dr Hamme about his time in the industry and his take on all things mobile crane.

Alex Dahm: What was the first contact you remember having with the world of mobile cranes?

Dr Ulrich Hamme: At the beginning of the 1990s I worked as a technical manager in a steel and plant construction company. At the time, we manufactured steel carrier frames for the mobile and crawler cranes for Liebherr in Ehingen, in the production facilities in Saarland, Germany, and Alsace in France.

During this time, I made my first contacts with Liebherr’s production and customer service departments.

How did your career in the mobile crane industry begin?

At the end of 1993 the first technical managing director of the Liebherr company in Ehingen (founded in 1969), Rudolf Becker, wanted to retire.

To find a successor, a nationwide job advertisement was published in the national print media in Germany at the time. I successfully applied for the position. Since mid-1994, I have been the second technical managing director at Liebherr in Ehingen.

Which crane was the first to be designed and produced under your responsibility?

The first completely new crane type that we started to design in 1994 was the 5-axle LTM 1160/2 with a 6-section 60 metre boom, the first crane with the revolutionary telescoping rapid-cycle system Telematik.

The crane was first delivered in 1996 and was sold more than 500 times in the following seven years.

The first crane Dr Hamme started to design, in 1994, was the 5-axle LTM 1160/2 with a 6-section 60 metre boom

What were the biggest changes and advances in design and development tools during your many years in business?

With the gradual development from twodimensional design to modelling with 3D CAD systems, from the drawing to the

digital 3D model, we were able to optimally support manufacturing needs.

A suitable product lifecycle management system (PLM) then became the digital basis for our development and production processes. Design and production ‘merge’ in the virtual crane model. All areas, including training and education, documentation and customer service, are integrated.

I am sure you have some favourite cranes. What are they and why?

The development of our first successful cranes under my responsibility had a decisive influence on the start of my career at Liebherr. I could name the LTM 1030-2.1 [30 tonnes capacity] and the [500 tonne capacity] LTM 1500-8.1 as my favourite cranes. The LTM 1030-2.1 impresses with its simplicity, performance and economy. It was the first highly digitised all terrain crane of its time.

The 8-axle LTM 1500-8.1, later with Y-guying, is legendary and was built more than 600 times. At the end of its production period in 2021, it was ennobled by a customer as the ‘best crane of all time.’

Which is the most popular crane you have developed in terms of the number of units sold?

Our ‘smallest’ and ‘oldest’ is our ‘biggest’. We have sold almost 3,000 units of the 2-axle LTM 1030-2.1 since 1997. Together with its ‘big brother’, the LTM 1040-2.1, we have sold around 4,000 units. The 4-axle LTM 1070-4.2

ranks second in the series of large-volume units with approximately 1,800 units sold.

What are the five most important innovations in mobile cranes you have experienced during your time in the industry?

Mobile cranes have developed fundamentally in almost all areas over the last 30 years, both in terms of vehicle and crane technology. The flexibility with which they can be used worldwide under the most diverse conditions and the resulting cost-effectiveness have been significantly increased.

In addition to economic efficiency, the environmental compatibility of mobile cranes has been significantly improved. I would like to mention the following key technical innovations in detail:

■ Telescopic boom design with singlecylinder cycle telescoping system called Telematik

■ Reduction of exhaust emissions by more than 90 per cent up to the current emission stage V

■ Lightweight construction with highstrength fine-grained structural steels up to S1300 (1,300 MPa)

■ Single-engine design for all – from the smallest to the largest – all terrain cranes

■ Safe lifting of loads and setting up of mobile cranes thanks to powerful, digital crane control systems such as Liccon 3.

Which advances in new materials have had the greatest impact on the design and performance of mobile cranes?

Lightweight construction has always been one of the key development drivers for mobile cranes. Mobile cranes must be able to move flexibly on public roads and then lift the highest possible loads in a large working area with little effort at the place of use.

The load-bearing structural material for this lightweight construction is and remains steel.

Modern steels, both sheets and tubes, have been further developed in recent decades, particularly for the extraordinarily demanding applications in mobile construction cranes. Cold formability and weldability have been further developed to meet the high demands on strength, ductility and toughness.

Today, steels with yield strengths »

A two axle LTM 1030-2.1 from the fleet of Franz Bracht working at the Möhnetalsperre reservoir in Germany. More than 3,000 of these two axle 30 tonners have been delivered

Dr Ulrich Hamme, retiring after more than 30 years as technical managing director at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen in Germany

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Dr Hamme, left, with his successor Bernd Boos, ready to take over as only the company’s third managing director for design and engineering since it was started in 1969

of up to 1,300 MPa are used in boom constructions.

How important are patents for the protection of intellectual property?

At Liebherr in Ehingen, we pursue a ‘passive’ strategy with our intellectual property rights. First and foremost, we want to ensure that we can continue to develop freely in the future and turn our ideas into future-orientated new products without being hindered by others. In addition, industrial property rights are suitable for stimulating the inventive spirit and creativity of our employees.

Which last crane design are you working on before you retire?

I can’t answer this question today, as the finished crane will only be launched on the market in the next few years. But you can be sure: the development of modern, futureproof cranes, with all their increasingly complex requirements, is continuing at our company. We have new, spectacular crane concepts in the pipeline. Our customers can already look forward to them.

We have also completed the development of some very current products. These machines are now being launched at Bauma in Munich.

A completely new 3-axle crane, of course with Liccon3, with a high load capacity and incredibly light, to quickly and easily solve the problem of weight-limited bridge structures worldwide. It is a concept that sets new standards in terms of lightweight construction and of which I am absolutely convinced.

The new LTM 1120-4.2 with Liccon3 control system making its debut at the Bauma trade show in Munich on 7 April

The 500 tonne capacity LTM 1500-8.1 is one of Dr Hamme’s favourite cranes. This one, owned by Hofmann, is pictured in 2012 erecting a wind turbine in Germany

Then a look at our electric fleet. For the first time, we are launching a 5-axle crane with a battery for electric crane work [ICST March 2025, page 13]. It can work both on the grid and autonomously on the construction site with its battery. This makes it locally zero emission free – and not only carbon dioxide emission-free, but also significantly quieter. This 150 tonne crane comes as a Liccon3 crane, at the same time as the new Liccon3 version of the LTM 1150-5.3, which will then run as the LTM 1150-5.4 with immediate effect – or as the LTM 1150-5.4E in the electric version.

This means we now have alternative drive concepts for all terrain cranes with the LTM and LTC, for mobile construction cranes with our entire MK series and for smaller crawler cranes up to the 300 tonne crane with electric drive and battery, the LR 1300.2 SX unplugged.

This means that we are probably currently the crane supplier with the largest range of alternatively powered cranes in the world.

We are also presenting another crane in Liccon3 design, the LTM 1120-4.2.

The second important direction is digital products and services. In our pavilion at Bauma, we are showcasing numerous

further developments that simplify the day-to-day business of our customers around the world, namely the operation of mobile and crawler cranes, whether it’s job planning, maintenance and service or the training of drivers and workshop personnel.

Last but not least, we are currently designing the first Mobile Crane Operator World Championship. We are looking for the best mobile crane operator on the planet. Find out more at Bauma!

What advice would you like to offer your successor at Liebherr?

In my opinion, it is important that my successor finds the balance between what has already been done successfully recently and what needs to be new and further developed for a successful future.

In doing so, it is important to ‘take along’ many know-how and knowledge carriers from all areas of the company and the industry as a whole, especially our customers, of course.

My successor Bernd Boos should also succeed in forging and then implementing good crane concepts under these conditions. Bernd Boos has been with us for many years and knows our philosophy and crane construction with all its components, so I am optimistic about the future of cranes at Liebherr. ■

Nooteboom launches Super Wing Carrier XL trailer

Dutch specialized transport equipment manufacturer Nooteboom has launched the Super Wing Carrier XL for long wind turbine rotor blades.

Nooteboom Trailers’ latest offering is four-times extendable to cope with the blades now exceeding 85 metres long.

Designated SWC-91-24V(QP), the new SWC-XL series trailer offers additional length and payload capacity without compromising stability, Nooteboom said.

A new technology incorporated into the new trailer is Nooteboom’s patented Wing Shaped Beam. This design element allows a low transport height behind the gooseneck, where the root end of the blade is loaded.

Acting as a guinea pig for the new trailer Laso Transportes, based in Portugal, tested it out in application. It takes delivery of a second unit in April

Where the blades are still getting longer their overall weight also increases. To accommodate this there is a 2-axle jeep dolly for an 8 x 4 truck tractor. At the rear end there are four axle lines all with pendular suspension.

Behind the gooseneck the load deck can be extended incrementally to more than 75 metres. With the trailer unloaded extra filler plates can be added to change the curve so when loaded it matches the shape of the blade and maximises ground clearance while minimising overall height.

Most of the extra weight of the longer blades is at the root end so this also has to be allowed for. The steering is in the jeep

Mammoet SPMT for offshore wind project

SeAH Wind has appointed Mammoet, Glacier Energy, and Hutchinson Engineering as key subcontractors for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Project.

SeAH supply monopile foundations to the wind farm around 120 kilometres off the Norfolk, UK, coast in the North Sea. It will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm.

Mammoet has been appointed to provide self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) in the SeAH Wind facility. Its scope includes transporting can/cone structures and

completed monopiles.

Darren Watson, Mammoet sales manager, said, “We are delighted to be helping SeAH Wind to deliver the future of offshore wind foundations by providing marshalling capabilities that are constantly at the cutting edge of what can be lifted and transported.”

Glacier Energy will conduct nondestructive testing (NDT) of welds throughout the manufacturing process. It will enhance the reliability and durability of the monopiles, ensuring they meet both Ørsted’s stringent standards and international offshore wind regulations, the company said.

Hutchinson Engineering has been tasked with supplying secondary steel components. SeAH Wind sought a UK-based company capable of delivering these complex parts in compliance with stringent Ørsted drawings and specifications. n

dolly chassis rather than the gooseneck to improve stability on the road. This is also helped by the rear axle bogie being 2,840 mm wide.

A further benefit of the new trailer is that the rotor blades are not carried in separate frames as they can be loaded directly onto the trailer. n

NEW BIG LOWBED FROM MAX TRAILER

New in Faymonville’s Max Trailer line of over the road trailers is the Max710, a modular lowbed.

It is at the upper end of the capacity range and is available in six, seven or eight-axle versions. The company said it sets new standards in compactness, flexibility and price-performance ratio. Its modular design starts with a gooseneck, followed by a two- or three-axle removable front bogie.

The bed either has an excavator deck or outer beams. Then comes a four- or five-axle rear bogie. The pendular axles with 19.5” tyres are a proven design for reliability and good performance, even on difficult ground, the company said.

The modular concept extends to allow later adaptation of existing combinations by being able to add separate components, all of which are compatible with each other.

The Max710 is designed for 6 x 4 and 8 x 4 tractor units and the fifth wheel load is 38 tonnes. Two extendable lowbed variants are available.

Contractors worldwide continue to invest in crawler cranes for large scale infrastructure projects, highlighting their enduring importance in heavy lifting. NIAMH MARRIOTT reports

Crawler cranes are known for their stability, pick and carry ability and heavy lifting capacity, and are widely used in large scale construction, energy, and infrastructure projects, making them a key investment for contractors. Manufacturers have launched several new models this year already, with more expected following the big German construction trade show Bauma, taking place this month.

Crawlers are popular worldwide and there has been an increase in use in the USA in particular. Specialist forecaster Off Highway Research managing director Chris Sleight says crawler crane sales in North America remained strong in 2024, defying a broader slowdown in the construction equipment market.

“Crane sales in the USA continued to rise in 2024, despite a slowing growth in

Sennebogen’s new 200 tonne capacity 6203 E crawler

New down on

the construction market and falling sales of other types of construction equipment,” Sleight comments. “While high-volume machinery like mini excavators and compact tracked loaders were affected by a housing market reset, cranes benefited from steady infrastructure and nonresidential building projects.”

NEW MODELS

With that in mind, several crane manufacturers have launched new crawlers, with some timing their latest launches with the big construction trade show Bauma.

Sennebogen in Germany has expanded its telescopic boom crawler crane range upwards with a new top model, the 6203 E, which has a 200 tonne lifting capacity and a 78 metre maximum reach.

Designed for heavy precast concrete construction, bridge and infrastructure projects, and wind turbine maintenance, it is the tenth model in Sennebogen’s telescopic crane lineup.

The six section pinned boom extends to 56.4 metres, with a pinning point at 90 per cent extension to enhance rigidity and lifting performance. An optional hydraulically adjustable jib extends the reach to 78 metres, while 16 preset extend modes simplify boom adjustment, saving time during reconfiguration.

PICK AND CARRY

At short boom lengths, on uneven ground and in pick and carry operation, the new crane has lifting charts for lifting out of level at up to 4 degrees. For pick and carry duty it can travel with 100 % of the specified load capacity on the hook and can slew those loads through 360 degrees.

Maximum track width of the undercarriage is 6 metres which can be reduced hydraulically to a minimum of 3.5 metres. Transport width is 3 metres, without the crawler tracks, and it can be moved in seven loads.

Power for the 6203 E is from a194 kW EU Stage V diesel engine. As with the other Sennebogen models with Stage V emissions standard engines, this latest one can be

fuelled by HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil).

The hydraulic winches each offer a maximum line pull of 135 kN and a rope speed up to 115 m/min.

Sennebogen maintains a ‘keep it simple’ design philosophy, using hydraulics and electrics where beneficial, while ensuring easy access to service points for faster maintenance.

Managing director Erich Sennebogen highlighted the growing demand for large telescopic crawler cranes, stating, “To meet this demand, we are now expanding our range significantly upwards with the new 200 tonne crane.”

The 6203 E gets its first public airing at Bauma 2025.

BIG LIFT

Manufacturer Manitowoc has introduced its largest Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) crane to date, the GHC200, expanding its telescoping crawler lineup with increased lifting capacity and reach. The new model, which has a 160 tonne (200 US ton) capacity and a 56.4 metre main boom, is designed to handle heavy lifts in challenging environments, including swampy or mountainous terrain.

The GHC200, built by Sennebogen in Germany, was first presented to dealers and customers at Manitowoc’s Crane Days

Manitowoc’s largest Grove Hydraulic Crawler (GHC) crane to date, the GHC200

the tracks

event in May 2024 at the company’s Shady Grove facility in Pennsylvania.

According to JJ Grace, product manager for GHC cranes, the demand for higher load charts continues to grow as job sites become more complex. “The GHC200 provides increased lifting capacity, making it well-suited for projects in general construction and renewable energy,” Grace says.

The crane has an additional 90 % pinning location on the boom sections, allowing for increased capacity and flexibility when setting up. With the 21.8 metre manual or hydraulic swingaway extension, it reaches a maximum tip height of 81 metres. Designed for manoeuvrability, the GHC200 offers pick and carry capabilities at 100 % of its load chart on inclinations up to 4 degrees and full 360 degree swing capacity.

For transport, the crane can be delivered to a job site in six to seven loads and features a selfassembly system for efficient setup. Inside the cab, operators will find an air suspension heated seat, climate control, and integrated cameras providing hoist, rear and right side views. The 20 degree tilting cab is designed to improve visibility and operator comfort when working at steep angles with an extended boom.

Battery drive technology will be shown on the lattice boom crawler crane. It will be shown for the first time as a batteryelectric version with zero emissions. It features a 438 kW electric motor powered by a 392 kWh battery, enabling up to 13 hours of operation on a single charge, depending on the application, Liebherr says. Designed for zero emission lifting, the crane offers the same performance as its diesel powered counterpart while reducing environmental impact. Liebherr says its battery drive technology will support industries transitioning to cleaner energy sources without compromising lifting capacity or efficiency.

FLEET ADDITIONS

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. in the USA has expanded its fleet with the addition of multiple Liebherr crawler cranes. The company, which already operates nearly 200 Liebherr cranes, has added several new models to support infrastructure, industrial, and

Among other new cranes

Liebherr will unveil a battery electric version of its 300 tonne capacity LR 1300 SX crawler crane at Bauma

A Liebherr crawler and Modulift spreader beams lifted the contraction cone into place

GREEN DRIVE

Liebherr will unveil a battery-electric version of its 300 tonne capacity LR 1300 SX crawler crane at Bauma 2025, marking what the manufacturer says is a significant step towards sustainable lifting solutions.

Bigge has added new crawlers to its fleet to meet industry demands

SPACE CRAWLER

Designed to support human exploration and science missions returning from the Moon and Mars, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia, USA, features a 37 metre vertical wind tunnel at its core.

Located at NASA’s Langley Research Centre, the wind tunnel was lifted into place by PSC Crane & Rigging, using two Modulift MOD 50 spreader beams to create a four-point lift.

“Our scope of work was to supply manpower, equipment and technical know-how to assemble all the wind tunnel equipment,” says PSC senior estimating manager Adam DeBrosse. “This included large fan assemblies, turning vane assemblies (for directing the airflow), flow screens, interior test cell and also supporting equipment within the test area.”

For the contraction cone, PSC crews offloaded and assembled it on-site, validated the interior flow surface, secured the assembly, hoisted, set in place, aligned, and anchored it. The main lifting task was the contraction cone, weighing approximately 32 tonnes.

PSC used a Liebherr LR1300SX crawler rigged with 29 metres of main boom and 38 metres of luffing jib. The section was rigged with two 6.1 metre long Modulift 50 spreader beams and eight polyester round slings.

“What we’re going to do with this facility is literally change the world,” said Clayton Turner, director at NASA Langley.

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heavy lift projects across North America.

The latest acquisitions include 14 Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler cranes, 8 Liebherr LTR 1220 telecrawlers, 4 Liebherr LR 1500 crawler cranes and 2 Liebherr LR 1700 crawler cranes.

The expansion comes as the construction industry anticipates increased demand for heavy-lifting equipment.

Elsewhere in the USA, two Liebherr HS 8100 HD duty cycle crawler cranes were used by Densification, Inc. for soil stabilisation on the US-191 Realignment Project near Vernal, Utah in the USA.

to relocate on sites without derigging the crane. With the new, versatile crane, we can handle these applications in a wide range of sectors – from infrastructure to industrial projects,” explains Mark Happer, Universal Cranes general manager.

Ben Smith, national operations manager at Universal Cranes, added, “With the LTR 11200, we can move the crane fully equipped on construction sites with steep terrain. The pedestal mode also allows us to carry out jobs without having to take the crawlers to the construction site.”

manufacturer Kobelco Construction Machinery launched the TKE750G, a new 75 tonne maximum lifting capacity telescopic boom crawler crane at the start of this year.

Powered by an EU Stage V-compliant Mercedes-Benz E9H01 engine, the crane delivers 254 kW of power, ensuring enhanced hydraulic performance, particularly for foundation works. The crane follows the design concept of Kobelco’s G series lattice boom cranes, providing high reliability, durability, and ease of operation, the company says.

This project aims to replace 4.2 kilometers of steep switchbacks with a safer, more gradual roadway.

The cranes performed dynamic compaction by dropping heavy weights to stabilise the ground, with the automated winch system ensuring precise drops. Each crane dropped 18 tonne weights from 21 metres to compact the ground, followed by 11 tonne weights from 6 metres for final surface stabilisation. The project site, with a 152 metre elevation change, posed challenges, but a custom load chart developed with Liebherr ensured safe operation on the sloped terrain.

Robert Shaffer, vice president at Densification, Inc., says that the Liebherr cranes’ reliability and performance were crucial in keeping the project on schedule.

BACK INTO ACTION

Universal Cranes put its recently acquired 1,200 tonne capacity Liebherr telescopic boom crawler crane straight to work on a project to modernise a railway crossing.

The company in Australia bought the previously enjoyed LTR 11200 after full refurbishment by Liebherr in Germany. Universal wanted a big crane that was quick to set up and could be used for short term projects.

“We have realised that our customers need to lift ever larger and heavier loads on casual short-term hires and with ability

The LTR 11200 has a 100 metre telescopic boom which is still claimed as the longest in the world. Other features include the Y-guy capacity enhancement system and lattice extensions for more reach. It was initially designed to assemble wind turbines.

Smith says he was happy to buy a refurbished crane from Liebherr because the company does the worke with great care and it stands for the same high quality as found on new cranes.

There is a rise in popularity of refurbished models, a sustainable practice driven by its cost effectiveness.

Manitowoc says that its success in 2024 was largely driven by growth in its aftermarket business and refurbished crane sales, which generated a record $629.1 million in revenue. This marked a 67 % increase compared to 2020, prior to the launch of its Cranes+50 strategy. The company continues to focus on expanding non-new machine sales, with recent moves including acquiring distribution rights for the Carolinas and Georgia to strengthen its aftermarket footprint.

As Aaron Ravenscroft, president and CEO, says, “Looking ahead, Manitowoc remains focused on continuing to grow our non-new machine sales.”

Japanese

Its boom length ranges from 10 to 30.1 metres, with a strong, lightweight 4 plate box structural boom designed specifically for foundation applications. The TKE750G is built for tasks such as vibration hammering, auger drilling, and hammer-grab foundation methods. It features a 7 tonne rated line pull and 22 millimetre wire rope for better performance, even on compact job sites.

In addition to its robust features, the crane has Kobelco’s KCross remote observation system, which tracks working conditions, locations, and maintenance history. The crane will be available from mid-2024.

For its domestic market Kobelco launched the 75 tonne capacity TK750G in 2017. It is a heavy duty crane suitable for piling support and auger work. Along the same lines, the new model for Europe, with the ‘E’ in its nomenclature, has a larger more powerful engine, shorter boom, stronger winches and thicker rope.

SHOW STOPPERS

Japanese manufacturer Tadano is likely to showcase a big new lattice boom crawler crane at Bauma and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Cranes Co., Ltd. (HSC), also from Japan, will again share a booth with Link-Belt Cranes at Bauma.

On show there will be two lattice boom crawler cranes, the 100 tonne capacity SCX1000A-3 and the 275 tonne capacity SCX2800A-3, both of which have engines to meet the EU Stage V engine exhaust emission regulations. ■

HSC’s 275 tonne capacity SCX2800A-3 lattice crawler crane

Kobelco TK750G from 2017. Both this and the new TKE750G lift 75 tonnes

WHAT: International Tower Cranes (ITC) conference

WHEN: 3 and 4 June 2025

WHERE: Rome, Italy

WEBSITE: www.khl-itc.com

HOTEL: Cardo Roma, Viale Del Pattinaggio 100, 00144 Rome, Italy

WHO: Organised by International Cranes and Specialized Transport and its publisher KHL Group with the SC&RA as the exclusive event partner.

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Nobody needs an excuse to visit Rome but tower crane professionals have the perfect opportunity to be there this June as it hosts the biennial International Tower Cranes (ITC) conference.

As you would expect there is an Italian flavour this year and not just because the country has a rich heritage in tower cranes.

Four Italian speakers start with the OEM keynote address by Francesco Aiello, GM at Terex Tower Cranes. He will be followed by representatives from the new generation of Italy’s tower crane leaders – Tania Colatriano, CEO at Colatriano Group and Daniela Niedestätter, board member at

TUESDAY 3 JUNE

Site visit* and reception

WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE

Full-day conference

Host welcome

Alex Dahm, International Cranes and Specialized Transport

Keynote speakers: Challenges and change in the global tower crane market

Francesco Aiello, general manager, Terex Tower Cranes

Tower crane rental and ESG: building a sustainable future

Philippe Cohet, founder and Board vice-chairman, Uperio

The eighth International Tower Cranes (ITC) conference on 3 and 4 June will be held in Italy for the first time. There will be a lot to see and hear in Rome. MURRAY POLLOK reports

Roman forum

Niederstätter. They represent the country’s rental association, Assodimi and will give an overview of the domestic market.

Federico Della Puppa, head of analysis and strategies at consultant Smart Land, will update on major trends facing the construction industry in Europe.

A keynote speaker is Philippe Cohet, Uperio founder and Board vice chairman.

One key development in tower cranes is energy saving technology, such as battery storage systems. Steve Bradby at Select Plant Hire will chair a session of experts, from Dumarey Green Power, Neargrid, Falcon Tower Crane Services and Ampd.

Italy’s tower crane market: trends, challenges and opportunities

Tania Colatriano, CEO, Colatriano Group and Daniela Niedestätter, board member, Niederstätter and founder, Rentmas

Construction market insight: Italy and Europe

Federico Della Puppa, head of analysis and strategies, Smart Land

Operating a tower crane from the ground: a case study from the UK

Teddy Holt, operations director,

Tower crane technology will be discussed by Daniel Gwóźdź of Krupinski Cranes and Wolffkran’s Mohamed Abouelezz, who will then be on a panel discussion, chaired by Niamh Marriott, ICST deputy editor. Also on the programme is Teddy Holt, operations director at Radius Group, who will present a case study of a remotely controlled tower crane on a site in the UK. He will be supported by Aviv Carmel of Skyline Cockpit.

At the time of writing more speakers were to be confirmed so get updates at: www.khl-itc.com/conference.

Rome in June – why wouldn’t you? ■

Radius Group, supported by Aviv Carmel, co-founder and chairman, Skyline Cockpit

ROUND-TABLE 1: Transforming energy efficiency in tower crane operations

INTRODUCTION: Dr Andrew Deakin, technical director, Dumarey Green Power; Frank Vermeulen, co-founder, Neargrid; Rupert Cook, service director, Falcon Tower Crane Services; Ampd, representative to be confirmed

HOST: Steve Bradby, technical and engineering leader, Select Plant Hire

Future drive technology

Daniel Gwóźdź, CEO and co-founder, Krupinski Cranes

ROUND-TABLE 2:

Tower engineering trends and technology

Mohamed Abouelezz, head of business development and product management, Wolffkran; Daniel Gwóźdź, CEO and co-founder, Krupinski

HOST: Niamh Marriott, deputy editor, ICST

Site report: Gravagna viaduct

Speakers to be confirmed.

*Booking on a first come basis.

View of

Colosseum of Rome and the Fort Romano

A team of 70 people and 160 axle lines of SPMT, eight skid shoes (500 tonnes), eight jacking systems (400 tonnes), plus support beams, rails, and lashing, were used

Mammoet

Over 18 months, Mammoet planned and executed moves of giant crusher parts from one mine to another. ICST reports

Mining equipment is huge and heavy, and it is often being moved from one place to another. Once resources have been mined, the equipment must be demobilised and relocated to start work all over again. It is a complicated process, as was the case for Codelco, Chile’s state-owned copper mining company that operates mines near the city of Calama.

Codelco sought support from Mammoet to move key crusher parts between sites about 4.5 kilometres apart. There were 16 components to move, and the six largest pieces make up the main part of the crusher system that breaks up the ore.

Codelco had never carried out an operation of this size before. It approached Mammoet for guidance on the best equipment and engineering solutions. Engineers at Mammoet proposed a series of different extraction methods to allow the key components to relocate as whole units to minimise cost and reduce downtime.

Planning the route, methodology and the heavy lifting and transport equipment was the first step, with Mammoet

The crusher was extracted from its housing using skid tracks and skid shoes, before being lifted into the air high enough for SPMT to move underneath

engineers supporting throughout.

“We worked with Codelco for a year and a half on the planning,” said Mammoet sales manager Vanessa Labana. “We created all the route plans and supported them to answer all the considerations they had to face on site.”

One of the biggest challenges was sourcing and mobilising the equipment and personnel for a project of this scale. Mammoet pooled its global resources, using self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) that came from Malaysia, skidding systems from the USA, and additional equipment was sourced from Colombia.

DIFFERENT APPROACHES

There were six key components to relocate, and the method for removal and transport was different for each. Most were lifted using climbing jacks and then relocated with SPMT and support beams. For the drive, the same approach was used but with the addition of a skidding system. This was used to slide the component 12 metres, before jacking it down to its final position. The two heaviest items were the silo (1,100 tonnes) and crusher (1,300 tonnes), with the latter being the most complex move.

“We created a support beam especially adapted for this cargo,” said Labana. “We

on the crusher

had to make some alterations to our original beams by applying lead reinforcements on top to prevent deformation.”

The crusher was extracted from its housing on skid tracks and shoes, before being lifted high enough for SPMT to move underneath. Lashing added additional support and held everything in position during the 4.5 km journey. An area close to the demobilisation location was created for the crusher to be rotated 180 degrees into a correct orientatation for installation.

At the installation site, the earlier process was repeated in reverse. The gallery unit was a challenge due to a 1 per cent ground slope. To maintain level positioning, two hydraulic jacks lifted its back end at three intervals during skidding. It all took just over a month, allowing the mine to get back up and running quickly. Labana said Mammoet managed the team, equipment and engineering steps to deliver the project safely and efficiently; mobilising everything to site on time and avoiding

costly delays and penalties. A team of 70, and a total of 160 axle lines of SPMT, eight skid shoes (500 tonnes), eight jacking systems (400 tonnes), and support beams, rails, and lashing, were used.

“If this project had been done in a conventional way, Codelco would have needed to cut and disassemble the equipment, and this would have taken a lot of time”, Labana explained. “This is the first time Codelco has done something like this.

■

Chile’s state-owned copper mining company Codelco sought support from Mammoet to move 16 crusher parts about 4.5 kilometres

TTransformation under pressure

iming is everything in business-model reinvention. Move too early and a company risks sinking billions into an idea the market isn’t ready for. Move too late and competitors will have already claimed the future. The business world is filled with examples of both missteps – once dominant enterprises that fail to evolve fast enough. Others that jump too soon, burning through mountains of money before the market was ready.

At the same time, a recent PwC study found that only 58 per cent of companies believe they’ve adapted their business models at the right time. The rest either moved prematurely or lagged behind. Nevertheless, history shows that a misstep today doesn’t necessarily spell permanent failure. Some companies manage to rebound, proving that strategic agility – rather than perfect timing –is the real key to long-term success.

SPECIALIZED CARRIERS &

RIGGING ASSOCIATION

CHAIRMAN

Scott Bragg

Bragg Companies, Long Beach, California, USA

PRESIDENT

J Rozum

MSA Delivery Service, Canton, Michigan, USA

VICE PRESIDENT

Jim Sever

PSC Crane & Rigging, Piqua, Ohio, USA

TREASURER

Michael Vlaming

Vlaming & Associates, Vallejo, California, USA

ASSISTANT TREASURER

Harry Fry

Harry Fry & Associates, West Newbury, Massachusetts, USA

ALLIED INDUSTRIES GROUP

Mike Walsh

Dearborn Companies, Bridgeview, Illinois, USA

CRANE & RIGGING GROUP

Randy Sever

PSC Crane & Rigging, Piqua, Ohio, USA

TRANSPORTATION

GROUP

David Yarbrough

Yarbrough Transfer Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

SC&R FOUNDATION

PRESIDENT

Jennifer Gabel

JK Crane, Kenvil, New Jersey, USA

VICE PRESIDENT

Kate Landry

Deep South Crane & Rigging, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

TREASURER

Stephanie Bragg

Bragg Companies, Long Beach, California, USA.

That said, it’s important to remember, especially in modern times, that business-model reinvention (BMR) isn’t random. Rather, it’s driven by distinct pressures – performance declines, industry disruption, regulatory shifts and economic shocks. Identifying these forces early can give companies a competitive edge. Within PwC’s study, they also referenced a proprietary BMR Pressure Index, which highlights six indicators that forecast when an industry is on the brink of transformation:

■ Performance decline – when returns shrink, companies must innovate or risk obsolescence.

■ Industry attractiveness – more competition forces companies to seek new value.

■ Innovation: – new technologies disrupt traditional ways of operating.

■ Global shocks – economic downturns or unexpected crises demand adaptation.

■ Regulatory shifts – laws and policies can force industries to evolve.

■ Market disruption – the rise of successful new models pressures incumbents to adapt.

Applied across multiple industries – retail, insurance, technology – this index has shown a strong correlation between these pressures and major shifts in business models. It should be noted that today’s construction and transport industries around the world are impacted by these pressures more than ever.

EFFECTIVE TRANSFORMATION

Factors such as technological advances, regulatory shifts and evolving customer expectations are compelling companies to reconsider how they create, deliver and capture value.

Typical strategies begin with several core approaches: adopting advanced technologies can streamline operations and enhance productivity; building partnerships and strategic collaborations across the value chain can lead to holistic solutions; prioritising sustainability; and cultivating a culture that embraces change and encourages learning.

All things considered, companies that successfully navigate reinvention don’t just react – they anticipate. Success isn’t just about when a company changes – it’s about how prepared it is when the moment arrives. ■

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SC&RA’s

collaborative approach ensures both crane and transport sectors are heard at home and abroad.

MIKE CHALMERS reports

SC&RA continues to keep a close eye on US states like Oklahoma, Utah and Colorado – where carriers continue to press for raising maximum axle weights for the shorter, safer nine-axle trunnion-style trailer combination

Advocacy beyond borders

In today’s specialized transportation and lifting industries, the lines between crane and rigging operations and transport services are increasingly blurred. More companies are offering both, and more projects require an integrated approach to lifting and logistics. As a result, SC&RA’s advocacy efforts have evolved to reflect this growing intersection, ensuring that both sectors are represented in the fight for fair regulations, streamlined permitting and industry-wide progress.

SC&RA’s mission is to strengthen the entire industry. Within this aim, a key takeaway from its recently completed five-year strategic plan underscores the importance of cross-collaboration – with both the Crane & Rigging and Transportation Groups working together on key initiatives that impact a broad spectrum of members.

Various committee and related group discussions at February’s Specialized Transportation Symposium only confirmed that a significant portion of SC&RA’s assetbased members are engaged in both crane work and transportation, demonstrating the need for a unified advocacy front that speaks to the full scope of challenges members encounter – whether those challenges come from within US states or out of Washington, DC.

In pursuit of that goal, one

Beth O’Quinn, SC&RA senior vice president, crane and rigging

key issue involves a strategic approach to the US state of Massachusetts which hasn’t reviewed or increased its superload permit requirements for loads of 130,000 pounds (59 tonnes) and above since 1986.

“We’re really ramping up in regard to our approach to Massachusetts,” said Chris Smith, SC&RA vice president, transportation. “Trucking companies were always aware of the low weight threshold but, since it had been in place for so long, they learned to work around it. When crane companies realised that every mobile crane 130,000 pounds and up required additional route surveys, reviews and other costly delays due to this outdated policy, Massachusetts became a priority.”

LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Beth O’Quinn, SC&RA senior vice president, crane and rigging, pointed out that other US states SC&RA is focusing on include Florida, Oklahoma, California, Tennessee, Oregon and Washington State. “We prioritised California because the state still doesn’t have a twenty-four-seven automated permitting system, which affects crane operations and trucking companies alike.”

Smith noted, “Washington State is another example which isn’t a trucking issue at all but very much an advocacy issue. In Oklahoma, like Utah and Colorado, carriers continue to press for raising maximum axle weights for the shorter, safer nine-

axle trunnion-style trailer combo, which may not be a primary concern for crane operators but it all falls under the broader umbrella of advocacy.”

O’Quinn indicated that an additional area SC&RA is seeing movement on is regulatory and legislative action for tower cranes due to recent hurricane-related incidents. “Different jurisdictions are looking at how they can implement their own rules and our goal is to ensure uniformity – similar to our approach to permitting,” she said.

Enforcement has also emerged as a key focus for SC&RA, said Smith. “Education and training for commercial vehicle enforcement officers regarding the rapidly evolving equipment and vehicles this industry uses is lagging. This can lead to inaccurate permit enforcement and weighing techniques which in turn leads to unnecessary fines and costly delays.”

One of the most pressing concerns, added O’Quinn, is weighing mobile cranes on portable scales. “That’s why we’re looking to work more closely with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance on the equipment moving through weigh stations – specifically mobile cranes and how their hydraulic systems impact weight distribution.”

O’Quinn also indicated that, as the US Federal Highway Administration prepares to revisit its guidance on the federal nondivisible load law, SC&RA is keeping a close watch on what could become a significant regulatory shift.

Along similar advocacy lines, O’Quinn

explained, “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service exemption from the 30 minute rest break for oversize and overweight permitted loads is set to expire in June. SC&RA is actively working to secure an extension.”

DIRECT BENEFIT

ON THE RADAR

Throughout the year, SC&RA navigates and positions the issues most important to its members. Here’s what we know, and what we’re keeping an eye on.

Appointments: In March, Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Labor, Sean Duffy was sworn in as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, David Keeling was nominated to head U.S. Occupational Safety Health and Administration (awaiting Senate confirmation) and Adrienne Camire was appointed Acting Administrator of the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. SC&RA congratulates each individual and looks forward to working with them.

Tracking Tariffs: SC&RA is closely monitoring tariffs and their broader implications both within the USA and beyond – with the goal of keeping members informed and prepared.

Tort Reform: SC&RA supported US state Georgia Senate bills 68 and 69, which aim to rein in huge court payouts, shield businesses from costly lawsuits and admit evidence on whether seat belts were worn during car accidents. The bills cleared the Senate and are expected to pass in the House before the end of the session on 4 April.

Chris Smith, SC&RA vice president, transportation

Internationally, SC&RA’s footprint continues to expand as it works to ensure its members are prepared for what comes next – not just in North America but around the world. Tariffs, visa policies and supply chain disruptions are no longer issues confined to any one nation.

Smith pointed out, “As global dynamics unfold, we’re watching closely how tariffs could provoke international responses. If the EU responds to US policies with reciprocal tariffs, that could have ripple effects for US manufacturers that export equipment. It’s a question of how those policies will reshape market dynamics overseas and our members need to be ready.”

For SC&RA this readiness means constantly tracking the pulse of international regulations and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders around the world. “We’re consistently engaged with organisations in Japan, Australia, Canada and across Europe,” said O’Quinn.

Noted Smith, “The US is in a period of rapid transition. Our role is to analyse these changes and provide guidance to members, not just domestically but globally.”

To that end, SC&RA’s presence at global events such as Bauma, the International Crane Stakeholders Assembly (ICSA), Mexican Association of Cranes, Equipment and Industrial Devices (AGEDI) and the

SC&RA is looking to work more closely with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in the USA on equipment moving through weigh stations – specifically mobile cranes and how their hydraulic systems impact weight distribution

World Crane and Transport Summit (WCTS) underscores the Association’s commitment to this international dialogue.

O’Quinn emphasised that today’s regulatory challenges are interconnected and often unpredictable. “Tariffs don’t just impact steel and aluminium. They impact European manufacturing, supply chains and ultimately, our members’ ability to access the equipment they need.”

Beyond tariffs, she recognised, workforce issues like immigration policies and visa requirements are becoming increasingly important as companies navigate labour shortages and crossborder projects. “International members want to know how US policies will affect their ability to do business. In response, we’re monitoring visa and immigration developments closely and sharing insights to help members understand what’s ahead.”

Smith asserted, however, that SC&RA’s value extends beyond simply tracking developments. “We’re also building longterm relationships with these international partners.”

Smith pointed to examples such as discussions with Australian, Canadian, German and Polish representatives, where shared challenges around permitting and

regulatory frameworks have provided meaningful opportunities to collaborate. "We’ve seen how permitting models in other countries operate, and while some wouldn’t work here in the US, others provide valuable insights. It gives our members and regulators ideas on how to improve and modernise our own systems.”

O’Quinn echoed the idea, adding that such exchanges help elevate the industry around the world. “It’s about exchanging ideas in real time. Whether it’s through ICSA meetings, engaging with organizations like AGEDI in Mexico, these conversations directly benefit our members.”

Ultimately, SC&RA’s advocacy today reflects an industry that is as global as it is local. “At the end of the day, SC&RA is committed to giving members the tools to navigate both landscapes – and succeed,” concluded Smith. ■

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Shortlisted

companies vying for the prestigious ESTA Awards of Excellence for 2025. ICST reports

EXCELLENCE

ESTA AWARDS OF

2025 ESTA Awards finalists announced

The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes’ jury of experts has deliberated and drawn up its list of potential winners for this year. More than 50 entries were submitted and more than 30 made it onto the shortlist for this year’s awards.

The companies on the

list below are all entries for the 2025 ESTA Awards of Excellence. A maximum of four finalists in each of ten categories is shortlisted by a team of jurors. It is great to see some new company names alongside the vanguard of staunch supporters that often appear in this annual list.

The winners will be

2025 FINALISTS BY CATEGORY:

TELESCOPIC CRANES

LIFTING CAPACITY LESS THAN 120 TONNES

TELESCOPIC CRANES

LIFTING CAPACITY MORE THAN 120 TONNES

Crane Norway

Hareket Heavy Lifting and Project Transportation

MJ van Riel

Wagenborg Nedlift

CRANES, LATTICE BOOM

Autovictor

Sarens

Somalev Cranes & Logistics

ABNORMAL TRANSPORT, TOTAL WEIGHT LESS THAN 120 TONNES

Bolk Transport

Collett & Sons

OL-Trans

Van de Wetering

announced in Munich, Germany, on Thursday 10 April, during the annual ESTA Users’ Night and Awards gala dinner and presentation event.

This event will be held at the Westin Grand hotel in central Munich. It takes place in the midst of Bauma 2025, the world’s biggest trade show. Many attendees will be at both

ABNORMAL TRANSPORT, TOTAL WEIGHT MORE THAN 120 TONNES

Allelys

BMS

Collett & Sons

Laso Transportes

COMBINED TECHNIQUES

Hareket Heavy Lifting and Project Transportation

Kahl & Jansen

Sarens

Senn

SAFETY

Liebherr-Werk Ehingen

the events, helping to boost the numbers.

■ For more information on the 2025 ESTA Awards, see: https://estaeurope.eu/awards

Mammoet Europe

Sarens

Spierings Mobile Cranes

INNOVATION

Faymonville Distribution

Mammoet Europe

Transport Company Ville

Silvasti

Sommer

SELF PROPELLED MODULAR TRANSPORTER (SPMT)

Aertssen Lifting

Hareket Heavy Lifting and Project Transportation

Wagenborg Nedlift

Q3 Group

TRAINING

De Rooy Poland

Mammoet Europe

Yilnak Heavy Transport

Winners of the 2024 ESTA Awards

Join us in Rome

Join other industry leaders at the 8th International Tower Cranes conference in Rome. Bringing the industry together to further develop knowledge on safety, innovation, trends and best practice.

3 JUNE 2025

Afternoon bus tour of Rome: projects and tourist sites, followed by a welcome networking drinks reception.

4 JUNE 2025

Full day conference and post-event farewell drinks reception.

VENUE

Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection Viale Del Pattinaggio, 100 Rome 00144, Italy

Jib cranes enhance efficiency

Kito Crosby has updated its Kito Erikkila jib cranes series with enhancements that improve installation, functionality and safety. The installation process has also been improved.

Kito said the new adjustable jib shaft bearing simplifies installation, while an optional mounting plate allows for installation on thinner floors using chemical anchors. Improved engineering and component optimisation have resulted in a more cost-effective design, making the cranes more competitively priced.

The jib cranes are designed and manufactured in Finland

An improved slewing limiter is now faster to install and easier to use. In addition, customers can benefit from new standard options, including round cable, hot-dip galvanisation, and custom colours.

“Our customers’ feedback has been invaluable in shaping these improvements,” said Knut Stewen, managing director at the Kito Erikkila business. “By refining the design and optimising key components, we

Custom drive solutions for cranes and cargo

Nord Drivesystems has launched its Maxxdrive XD and Maxxdrive XJ industrial gear units which have been optimised for use in cranes.

Nord said it developed the Maxxdrive XD industrial gear unit especially for lifting gear. It explained that the housing design of the helical gear unit is precisely matched to the typical installation situation and occurring loads.

An elongated arrangement of the gear stages enables a U-shaped drive design with both the rope drum and motor on the gear unit side.

The Maxxdrive XJ industrial gear unit can be used in travel and cross-travel drives. Its special feature is the J-shaped shaft arrangement which combines an elongated setting of the gear stages with a vertical drive shaft.

Nord’s two new industrial gear units for cranes

As a result, the helical bevel gear unit extends the scope for system design and provides a space-saving gear unit design for confined installation spaces.

For both gear units, the housing design was optimised for downwards and external loads. The gear unit design can be tailored to its application using optional accessories such as drum couplings for rope drum drives or brake consoles.

■ For more information see: www.nord.com

COMBILIFT INVESTS IN STEM

As part of Engineers Week, Ireland-based material handling solutions Combilift opened its doors to local schools in an initiative aimed at promoting STEM. By hosting this event, the company aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry applications, encouraging students to explore careers in engineering and technology. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on experiences, young learners gained insight into the real-world applications of STEM and the vital role robotics plays in modern industries.

■ For more information see: www.combilift.com

have created a more versatile and costeffective jib crane.”

■ For more information see: www.kitocrosby.com

RENTAL SOFTWARE SUPPORTS ZONE COMPLIANCE

UK-based MCS Rental Software has added to the functionality of its Mapping Tool to help rental companies meet increasing regulatory demands in low emission zones. With a greater focus on sustainability regulations, rental businesses are increasingly required to meet lowemission targets. The latest update means rental companies can now plot lowemission zones on maps. The software alerts rental team members during the quoting and equipment selection stage to ensure that only emissioncompliant machinery is chosen for use. Users can define custom lowemission zones using a digital map, which the company says reduces the risk of non-compliance.

Users can define custom low-emission zones on maps

Nick Thomson, sales director at MCS Rental Software, said the company provides “solutions that simplify operations. Our Mapping Tool enables rental companies to adapt to low-emission regulations.”

■ For more information see: www.mcsrentalsoftware.com

EVENTS DIARY 2025

SC&RA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

21 to 25 April 2025 Arizona, USA www.scranet.org

INTERNATIONAL TOWER CRANES (ITC) CONFERENCE

3 and 4 June 2025 Rome, Italy www.khl-itc.com

SC&RA CRANE & RIGGING WORKSHOP

23 to 25 September 2025 Indianapolis, USA www.scranet.org

GIS

25 to 27 September 2025 Piacenza, Italy www.gisexpo.it/en

WORLD CRANE AND TRANSPORT SUMMIT (WCTS) 18 and 19 November 2025 Dublin, Ireland www.khl-wcts.com

PEOPLE NEWS

PAT COLLINS has been named director of sales at Link-Belt Cranes in the USA.

With a career spanning nearly five decades in the crane and construction equipment business, Collins began his career with FMC Link-Belt in 1979 as a product training instructor. He was a district service representative for Link-Belt in the Rocky Mountain region before moving to Lexington in 1989 for his role as product manager for crawler cranes. Since then, he held positions in the marketing and sales group. In 2013 Collins was promoted to director of

product marketing. Throughout his vast experience, Collins has been at the forefront of many new and innovative designs for both telescopic and lattice boom cranes.

Link-Belt Cranes has also appointed GARY LANE as its new vice president of marketing, sales and customer support.

Lane brings nearly three decades of experience in the crane industry. Since joining Link-Belt in 2008 as a district manager covering the central United States, he played a key role in the company’s growth. Before that, Lane spent nine years leading crane sales for General Equipment &

Supplies, a Link-Belt dealer serving Minnesota and North Dakota. Most recently, he was Link-Belt’s manager of North American sales.

THOMAS

TAYLOR has been promoted to marketing specialist in the crawler crane division at LinkBelt Cranes.

Taylor joined Link-Belt in July 2023 as marketing specialist for rough terrain cranes, providing marketing and sales support for RT products to internal and distributor sales personnel. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from the

WIND WORK: Lifting specialist

BMS Heavy Cranes using a 1,350 tonne capacity Liebherr LR 11350 lattice boom crawler crane to assemble 106 wind turbine towers in Esbjerg, Denmark. The project reflects the increasing demand for wind turbine work across Europe as countries expand their renewable energy capacity.

University of Kentucky. Also in the USA, DAVE THORSEN has been appointed as technical sales specialist at Engineered Rigging. In his new role, Thorsen will identify innovative solutions to customer challenges, recommending cost effective technologies and providing technical expertise throughout the sales and bidding process. He will also support the transition from sales to project execution. Thorsen’s 25 years of heavy lifting and transport experience includes sales engineer and manager roles at Sarens, Mammoet, Enerpac and Lift Systems.

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