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Tadano AC 3.060-2 Introduces New 60 Tonne All Terrain Crane

Tadano AC 3.060-2 launches with a 60 tonne capacity, 50 metre boom and optional e-Pack compatibility. First deliveries are expected in selected markets in 2026.

Meagan Wood

7 days ago3 min read

Potain MDT 1609 Launches as Brand’s Largest Flat-Top Tower Crane

Potain has delivered its first MDT 1609 flat-top tower crane to Karl Bachl Betonwerke in Bavaria, Germany. The 40-tonne model offers an 80-metre maximum jib with a 14.1-tonne tip capacity, energy recovery and connected diagnostics, expanding the upper end of Potain’s tower crane range.

Meagan Wood

Sep 144 min read

Allelys Repowers AK912 Crane With Stage V Deutz Engine

Allelys has modernised its 1,200 tonne Gottwald AK912 heavy lift crane with a Deutz TCD 7.8 Stage V engine, a new control display and remote monitoring technology.

Meagan Wood

Sep 47 min read

XCMG Unveils First Module of 14,000 Tonne Ring Crane

XCMG has completed the first module of a tandem ring crane system designed to provide a combined lifting capacity of 14,000 tonnes.

Meagan Wood

Sep 16 min read

Goldhofer PST/SL-E Split Widening Makes Americas Debut

Goldhofer presented its PST/SL-E Split with Widening System in the Americas for the first time at CONEXPO 2026, showcasing adjustable width and 45 tonne axle capacity.

Meagan Wood

Aug 279 min read

Federal Court Clears Remote Crane Operation at DP World Fremantle

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that DP World’s plan to move Fremantle ship to shore crane operators into a remote control room does not constitute automation under the terminal’s enterprise agreement.

Meagan Wood

Aug 2510 min read

Sarens Expands Southern African Fleet With 1,300 Tonne XCMG Crawler Crane

Sarens is expanding its Southern African fleet with XCMG crawler, All Terrain, truck and Rough Terrain cranes led by the 1,300 tonne XLC18000M.

Meagan Wood

Aug 2410 min read

LASO Crane Recovers Rare Jurassic Dinosaur Fossil in Portugal

LASO Transportes used a 60 tonne mobile crane to recover a protected rock block containing a rare 146-million-year-old Ankylosaurian skeleton from cliffs in Portugal.

Meagan Wood

Aug 139 min read

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Capital Cranes Closes After 36 Years as Digger Misner Retires

Meagan Wood

5 days ago

Sarens USA Appoints Victor Martinez as Country Manager

Meagan Wood

6 days ago

Tadano AC 3.060-2 Introduces New 60 Tonne All Terrain Crane

Meagan Wood

7 days ago

Wanneroo Crane Hire Adds 25 Tonne Franna MAC25-5

Meagan Wood

7 days ago

CM Labs Adds Replay, AI Assistance and Live Results to Intellia Training System

Meagan Wood

Sep 29

Paola Palazzani Departs as Multitel Completes Palazzani Acquisition

Meagan Wood

Sep 25

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Crane Hub Global’s Editor’s Picks features curated content selected by the editorial team to highlight the most impactful stories, projects, and developments across the crane, rigging, and heavy transport industry. This collection brings together standout reporting, major project coverage, market-moving news, and timely analysis chosen for relevance, insight, and industry significance, offering readers a focused view of the stories shaping the global lifting landscape.