Cranes & Access

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November 2020

Vol. 22, Issue 8

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Contents / Comment (PDF, 1.07 MB)

News (PDF, 1.01 MB)
Sinoboom unveils hybrid boom, new 450t Demag, all electric Sarens SGC, Aichi all electric tele booms, JCB’s all electric telehandler, Haulotte unveils Pulseo RT scissor lifts, CTE updates B-Lift 27, larger SK from Mammoet, Jekko goes direct in Germany, Snorkel adds to Chinese product line, three new booms from LGMG, Genie E-Drive slab scissors, LoadLift from Penny, Hybeko cliff face boom, Sudhir acquires Star - plus a roundup of the latest financials and news highlights.

Heavy moving and alt lifting (PDF, 984.52 KB)
Will North reports on the careful planning and innovative solutions required to transport and install the increasingly large power plant modules and components to power hungry, infrastructure poor countries.

Spider lifts (PDF, 956.29 KB)
Following the results from last month’s pulse survey of the tree care sector we take a look at why spider lifts are proving so popular with arborists as well as reviewing the latest spider lift products and features on the market. We also speak to a spider lift distributor and rental company for their insights into the sector.

All Terrain (PDF, 742.18 KB)
In our second instalment of the 100 to 180 tonne All Terrain crane market, Will North takes a look at the latest cranes in the 130 to 180 tonne range. While some models target taxi crane work it also marks the point where five axle carriers become standard, with most models designed for project work.

Remote controls (PDF, 759.97 KB)
The operation of machinery via remote controls has typically been used to allow operators to place themselves in the most beneficial position in terms of safety and visibility. More recently however it has also begun to take on a slightly wider meaning and purpose.

Mastclimbers and hoists (PDF, 1.21 MB)
Having covered mastclimbers comprehensively earlier this year, we focus on passenger and material hoists. As well as covering the latest new products on the market we alsotake a look at some interesting high profile projects.