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Mammoet takes on a job at dizzying heights with Tadano CC 38.650-1
The three Rabobank logos had been a permanent fixture on the 185-meter-tall Euromast observation tower at Rotterdam’s Het Park since 2009. However, since the advertisement contract between the bank and Euromast expired this year, the eight-meter-tall logo signage had to be removed from a height of 174 meters and brought back down safely.

Meagan Wood
Oct 23, 20255 min read


First Liebherr LTR 1150 in the Netherlands Delivers Fast-Track Residential Build
Gebri Handel & Verhuur B.V. puts the Netherlands’ first Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic crawler crane to work on a space-restricted residential project, completing a 48-apartment complex in just seven weeks thanks to exceptional mobility, lifting capacity, and on-hook travel capability.

Meagan Wood
Sep 8, 20256 min read


Maximum Safety and Efficiency for Demanding Crane Applications
Lifting work with crawler cranes can be very challenging – especially on floating structures with varying inclinations or when lifting very long loads.

Meagan Wood
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Two LR 11000 Models Unload Bridge Sections from a Ship in Tandem Lift
A complex bridge replacement project on Germany’s A42 motorway saw WASEL GmbH deploy multiple Liebherr cranes, including two LR 11000 crawler cranes, to remove an aging concrete pipe bridge and install a modern steel structure. Through precise tandem lifts, advanced logistics, and tight coordination, the project was completed ahead of schedule.

Meagan Wood
Jul 24, 20257 min read


Sarens Sets European Benchmark with Record-Breaking 1,850-Tonne Lift Using Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 at Wergeland Base
Sarens completes a record-breaking offshore decommissioning project at Wergeland Base, lifting 1,850-tonne marine footings using a single LR 12500-1.0 crawler crane and advanced SPMT logistics.

Meagan Wood
Jun 17, 20255 min read


Sarens Deploys Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 “Strong Sofie” at INEOS Project ONE Ethane Cracker in Antwerp
Sarens has inaugurated Europe’s largest crawler crane, the Liebherr LR 12500-1.0 “Strong Sofie,” at the INEOS Project ONE construction site in Antwerp. The crane will play a central role in lifting and positioning ultra-heavy modules for the next-generation ethane cracker, a flagship industrial investment designed to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 50% while strengthening Europe’s chemical manufacturing base.

Meagan Wood
May 19, 20257 min read


Vernazza Autogru Lifts 728-Tonne Rail Bridge Using Tadano Crawler Crane Trio
Vernazza Autogru completed a complex lift in Soave, Italy, using three lattice boom crawler cranes to position a 728-tonne railroad bridge over the Alpone River, with a Tadano CC 68.1250-1 carrying the primary load.

Meagan Wood
May 8, 20254 min read


Ever Wonder what it Takes to Build a Liebherr LR 13000 in the Field?
Ever Wonder what it Takes to Build a Liebherr LR 13000 in the Field?

Meagan Wood
May 6, 20252 min read


3D Engineering and Mammoet Crawler Crane Precision Drive CCU Plant Construction at Heidelberg Materials’ Lengfurt Site
Mammoet leveraged advanced 3D engineering and a high-capacity crawler crane to safely install massive components at Germany’s first large-scale carbon capture and utilization (CCU) plant, supporting Heidelberg Materials and Linde’s decarbonization strategy.

Meagan Wood
May 1, 20256 min read


Tadano Introduces the CC 78.1250-1 Next-Generation Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
Tadano has unveiled the CC 78.1250-1, a next-generation 1,375-US-ton lattice boom crawler crane that builds on the CC 68.1250-1 with improved performance, safety systems, transport efficiency, and sustainability features for heavy lift and wind energy projects.

Meagan Wood
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Art Meets Industry: Nicole Eisenman’s “Fixed Crane” Reimagines the Symbol of Progress in New York City
A Crane Accident? No amazing Crane Art from Nicole Eisenman: “Fixed Crane”

Meagan Wood
Mar 26, 20254 min read


Jekko Previews Game-Changing Innovations Ahead of Bauma 2025
The Jekko JCX80 is a cutting-edge telescopic crawler crane that will be unveiled by Jekko at Bauma 2025.

Meagan Wood
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Integrated Solutions from Hareket. A Seamless Operation from Transportation to Installation
As part of the Şule Wind Energy Project in Turkey, Hareket successfully carried out the
transportation and installation of wind turbines.

Meagan Wood
Mar 18, 20253 min read


Liebherr LR 1700-1.0 Reaches 126 Metres in Wind Farm Debut in Turkey.
Sarılar Group commissions its new Liebherr LR 1700-1.0 crawler crane, completing its first wind farm installation near Isparta, Turkey using a 126-metre boom.

Meagan Wood
Mar 15, 20254 min read


Second-hand Yet Still First Class: Universal Cranes Adds Refurbished Liebherr LTR 11200 to Fleet
Ehingen (Donau), (Germany), 5 March 2025 – Universal Cranes has enhanced its fleet with a refurbished LTR 11200 crane, showcasing its commit

Meagan Wood
Mar 5, 20255 min read


Liebherr LR 1700-1.0 Leads Precision Bridge Demolition at Hanau Main Railway Station
A Liebherr LR 1700-1.0 crawler crane from Emil Egger AG is dismantling the Eisenstrassenbrücke at Hanau’s main railway station, lifting bridge sections weighing up to 280 tonnes using a precision saw-and-lift method.

Meagan Wood
Mar 3, 20255 min read


Introducing the latest SENNEBOGEN telescopic crane, designed to handle an impressive load capacity of 200 tons.
SENNEBOGEN proudly announces the launch of the 6203 E telescopic crawler crane, featuring an impressive 200-ton load capacity and a jib length that extends up to 78 meters. The new 200 ton telescopic crawler crane 6203 E from SENNEBOGEN celebrates its trade fair premiere at bauma 2025 in Munich. IMAGE SOURCE: SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH This advanced crane is powered by a robust 194 kW Stage V diesel engine, complemented by high-pressure-regulated hydraulic motors that de

Meagan Wood
Feb 25, 20254 min read


Liebherr LR 1300.2 SX Unplugged Debuts as Zero-Emission Crawler Crane at Bauma 2025
Liebherr unveils the LR 1300.2 SX Unplugged at Bauma 2025, introducing a zero-emission, battery-powered crawler crane with advanced safety systems.

Meagan Wood
Feb 19, 20254 min read


TADANO TEAMWORK: Vernazza Autogru Uses Tadano Crawler Cranes for 500-Tonne Bridge Lifts at Porto di Prà
Vernazza Autogru completed precision heavy lifts at the Porto di Prà shipyard, installing bridge sections weighing up to 500 tonnes using Tadano crawler cranes, demonstrating expert execution in a highly constrained port and maritime environment.

Meagan Wood
Aug 22, 20245 min read


Tadano GTC-2000 Shows Off it's Versatility
Zenith Tech rehabilitated a pedestrian bridge along Wisconsin’s Glacial Drumlin State Trail using a Tadano GTC-2000 telescopic boom crawler crane, overcoming tight access and sensitive terrain to deliver a safer, more resilient community infrastructure project.

Meagan Wood
Jul 23, 20245 min read
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