Bray Cranes has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 All Terrain crane, with a 90-tonne LTM 1090-4.2 set to join the fleet later this year.

A Liebherr MK 88-4.1E mobile construction crane was deployed on Bavaria’s Herreninsel to install protective scaffolding over historic palace fountains, ensuring preservation through winter conditions.

Manitowoc has introduced a Mobile Training & Technology Center, a transportable classroom designed to deliver crane technician training directly at dealer locations across North America.

Limerick-based BCS Crane Hire has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a 150 tonne Liebherr LTM 1150-5.3, enhancing lifting capacity and operational efficiency across Ireland.

Somalev Cranes & Logistics has successfully dismantled two Liebherr ship-to-shore container cranes at the Port of Casablanca using LTM 1400-7.1 and LTM 1250/1 mobile cranes during ongoing terminal operations.

The Brazilian Imetame Group has added four Liebherr mobile cranes LTM 1090-4.2, LTM 1120-4.1, LTM 1250-5.1 and LTM 1230-5.1 to support a large-scale pulp and paper project in Mato Grosso do Sul.

A 66-year-old man died after a mobile crane overturned at the Jamsil Bridge southern terminal interchange construction site in Seoul. The incident involved a 30–35-tonne crane, and emergency services spent more than two and a half hours extracting the victim. A stop-work order has been issued, and the Seoul Regional Employment and Labour Office has launched an investigation into the cause.

An Ainscough all-terrain crane dropped a fixed rear counterweight slab while travelling on the A249 near Maidstone, Kent. The incident involved a Liebherr LTM 1100 and resulted in no injuries or vehicle damage. Ainscough’s investigation identified a failed securing bolt as the cause and prompted an immediate inspection campaign across its fleet. The company has issued an industry alert encouraging crane owners to review counterweight fixing inspections.

An unauthorized individual accessed a construction crane near Vinton, Louisiana, before dawn on August 16, obstructing westbound lanes of I-10 and causing multiple crashes and injuries. Louisiana State Police reported the crane was not in active use at the time. The incident highlights how unsecured heavy equipment and limited off-hours controls can create serious public safety risks near live traffic corridors.

A mobile crane collapsed onto a house in Merritt Island, Florida, on August 13 while installing telephone poles. The four-axle Liebherr all-terrain crane tipped after a water main was ruptured beneath a rear outrigger, causing ground failure. No injuries were reported. OSHA and AT&T have inspected the scene and are investigating the incident.

A five-axle mobile crane overturned onto a parked van in Kiryas Joel, New York, on Tuesday while in a setup or breakdown phase. The crane had no counterweight installed and outriggers were partially extended when it tipped. The operator and two others sustained minor injuries. No one was inside the van. Emergency crews managed a complex 12-hour recovery. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Two workers were killed after the boom and jib of a lattice crawler crane collapsed onto a delivery truck at the Cape Canaveral Hospital construction site on Merritt Island, Florida. The Manitowoc crane, from the Maxim Crane fleet, struck the building and truck during high winds reported at around 50 mph. The incident has been described as weather-related. Work has been suspended and authorities are investigating.

A Zoomlion mobile crane suffered a boom failure while lifting a large column, with the boom bending and snapping near the heel pin area. Limited information is available regarding crane configuration, load details, and operating conditions. While the cause has not been confirmed, the incident highlights the importance of structural inspection, lift planning, and adherence to operational limits during heavy lifting operations.

A major crane incident in Turkey involved an 800-tonne Zoomlion crawler crane and a Liebherr LTM 1800 during a cold box lift. The crawler crane reportedly suffered a structural failure, resulting in separation of the superstructure from the carbody. Both cranes were operated by Sarilar. No injuries were reported. Zoomlion has confirmed a technical investigation is underway to determine the cause.

A new Liebherr LTC mobile crane operated by Ainscough Crane Hire was destroyed by fire on the A38 in Plymouth on July 22. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Liebherr and Ainscough. Damage appears concentrated in the engine bay, highlighting ongoing fire risks associated with mobile crane engine compartments, even in well-maintained fleets.

A mobile crane partially collapsed during renovation work at Mercy Hospital in Coconut Grove, Miami, killing one worker and injuring four others. The incident involved a Tadano ATF 130G-5 operated by Sims Crane & Equipment while lifting equipment into the hospital. City officials confirmed no patients were harmed. Authorities are investigating the boom failure near the cathead.

North-west crane hire specialist John Sutch Cranes has expanded its Liebherr fleet with the arrival of two Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 60-tonne mobile cranes, supporting continued growth across its Liverpool and Manchester operations.