Lifting – Move it magazine

13th June 202213th June 2022

Six Raimondi flattops at work in Erbil, Iraq

Akem Group deployed deployed four Raimondi MRT159s and two MRT144s for the construction of a massive mix-used development in one of Iraqi main cities. The MRT159s, operating onsite with a maximum lifting capacity of 8t, have all been installed with jib lengths of 65meters and tower heights ranging between 45m and 124m. The two tallest …

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10th June 202210th June 2022

Konecranes appoints new President and CEO

The Konecranes Board of Directors have today announced the nomination of Anders Svensson as President and CEO. He will assume his role at the latest on December 7, 2022. Anders Svensson joins Konecranes from Sandvik, where he is currently President of the Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions Business Area. Prior to his current role, he has …

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7th June 20227th June 2022

Gräber extends Liebherr fleet

Work platform, forklift and crane rental company Gräber took delivery of two new mobile cranes at the Liebherr plant in Ehingen at the beginning of May. Just a few weeks earlier, Liebherr delivered an LTC 1050-3.1 to the group based in southern Germany. These will be followed by an MK 140 mobile construction crane in …

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23rd May 202223rd May 2022

Increased demand for custom made frames

Modulift have been in high demand for custom made frames across Europe and the UK over the last few months, particularly in the Modular Buildings market. As the Government deals with the UK’s housing crisis and with many places in Europe taking the Scandinavian approach and welcoming all things modular, Modulift have seen an increase …

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13th May 202213th May 2022

CroSStab stabilisation system available for EFFER 1000

The patented CroSStab stabilisation system is now available for the Hiab loader crane EFFER 1000. The optional CroSStab enhances vertical lifting power and the possibility to work in tight spaces. “The EFFER 1000 was designed to fulfil the challenging requirements of the construction industry and rental and service business. The CroSStab stabilisation system allows EFFER …

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10th May 202210th May 2022

First Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 for Serbia

Serbian crane and special haulage contractor Beokran d.o.o. has added the first Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3 mobile crane to its fleet. The new 150 tonne crane will supplement the Belgrade- based company’s crane fleet between machines with lifting capacities of 130 and 200 tonnes. “The new LTM 1150-5.3 fits into our crane fleet perfectly between our …

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29th April 202229th April 2022

Magis takes delivery of new LTM 1750-9.1

Italian company Magis S.r.l. has taken delivery of a new LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane from Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH. The 9-axle LTM 1750-9.1 can carry its complete telescopic boom when driving on public roads. Due to its high lifting capacities and variable boom system, it can cover a wide range of jobs in industry, infrastructure and …

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28th April 202228th April 2022

Four Raimondi cranes for new development in UK

Bennetts Cranes , official Raimondi agent of United Kingdom, has supplied two MRT159 flattop tower cranes and two LR213 luffing jib cranes for a residential development in Southern England. The new riverside development, located in Berkshire, England, is part of the town renewal plan aiming to transform the city into an urban hub. “We are …

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14th April 202214th April 2022

Tadano plans to launch world’s first electric rough terrain crane

Tadano has announced its plans to commercialize the world’s first electric rough terrain crane. Currently in development, the crane will be able to drive to the jobsite and complete all lifting operations using battery/electric, rather than diesel power to deliver zero-emissions operation. Beyond environmentally friendly operation, the electric motor of this rough terrain crane promises …

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11th April 202211th April 2022

40t tree heads up to new destination

A 70 years old chestnut tree at Alphen can den Rijn in the Netherlands had to be moved to make room for 60 new residential units. Kraanbedrijf Nederhoff b.v. Sjoerd Nederhoff has used the Faymonville ModulMAX to be able to transport this 40t tree. Considerable finesse was required from the crane driver when lifting it …

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