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COVER STORY
24 Converging Cranes
By Erin Whitehead
As self-erecting cranes catch up with city tower cranes in height and capacity, knowing th
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CONTENTS L FT June 2009 ® and 24 COVER STORY 24 Converging Cranes By Erin Whitehead As self-erecting cranes catch up with city tower cranes in height and capacity, knowing th
ACCESS SOLUTIONS WORK SAFER AND FASTER INDOORS AND OUTDOORS WITH A TEUPEN LIFT SOLVE ALL OF YOUR ACCESS CHALLENGES WITH A VERSATILE TEUPEN LEO SERIES LIFT. LEO 23GT
EDITOR’S PAGE Reviewing PastIssuesfor Today’sAnswers Katie Parrish “Thedeepdeclineof2009hasyetto completelyrunitscourse,butwehave experiencedmanyofthedifficultiesof adowneconomybef
CONQUER THE JOB SITE. THE POWERFUL CAT® TL SERIES TELEHANDLERS. You asked for a telehandler that’s as hard-working as you are—with the rugged, reliable performance you need to get the job
“Myteacherswerenotco-workersor publishers,butyou,thepeopleactually workinginthisindustry.” While it’s not the same as the challenges you face in training workers to be good riggers, operators,
Superweights Up to 32,000lb. capacity With capacities from 6,000 to 32,000 lbs and lifting heights up to 56 ft, the ZOOM BOOM telehandlers maximize jobsite performance and productivity. Multiple t
SHOP TALK FleetManagementFinesse: Rebuild,RepairorReplace John Dolce C onstruction makes the real world happen, and equipment is thebackbonethatholdstheindustryup.I
News & Reviews MANUFACTURERS JLGTelehandlers HeadtoIraq JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., has re- ceived orders from the U.S. Army for two of its telehandlers, the G6-23A and the All Terra
360 For up-to-date lifting equipment news, subscribe to at LiftandAccess.com. eMagazine Terex Cranes in Waverly, Iowa, cut 84 members from it
X News & REVIEWS SC&RAMembersReceiveAwards The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), Fairfax, Va., has issued 12 Crane & Rigging Group Project Safety Awards to seven members since
Sign up for Lift and Access Online! Go to LiftandAccess.com, and click on “Subscribe now for FREE.” ASSOCIATIONS CCAAConductsTower CraneInspectorExam The Tower Crane Certified Surveyor (C
X News & REVIEWS Link-BeltExpands Atlantic&Southern EquipmentCoverage Brax Snyder, manager, worldwide sales, Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co., announced the addition of central and eastern
Order a copy of the Lift and Access Showcase DVD by calling 800-231-8953. SystemsMaterial HandlingAppoints NewManagers Systems Material Handling, (SMH) Olathe, Kan., has announced the addition
New Products Highlights of the latest lifting equipment and component introductions. JLG 619A and 723A CompactTelehandlers JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., has expanded i
HAWE Proportional SpoolValve, Power Pack HAWE Hydraulics, Charlotte, N.C., has simplied the wiring on its proportional spool valve forquickandsafeinstallation.Unlikeordinarydesignsonthemarket,the
Web Watch Product Spotlight SlimandTrimGrove ATTurnsHeads Last fall, Manitowoc unveiled the GMK 5135, the newest member of its five-axle Grove all- terrain cranes, during an open house held at t
Times have changed a lot... MHT 10210 46,000 lb. capacity ...so has the techology See how Manitou can provide you with solutions for the next 50 years Check it out at www.us.mani
Accident ALERT Increasing awareness for those who operate lifting equipment. Photo courtesy of the Cleburne Fire Department COLLAPSE — Cleburne,Texas An equipment operator was injured when th
police and the Cambria County Coroners of- ce, he was killed instantly. –WhoWon.com WEST TRAFFIC — Costa Mesa, Calif. A 70,000-pound crane with a 60-foot-long boom wrecked on an interstate,
Cover Story Converging Cranes As self erectors catch up with city cranes in height and capacity, knowing the jobsite logistics will help determine the right crane for the application. B
“We care about quality,safety,and productivity.Celtic’s TC-25 with the mobile operator made all of that easier for us. It was like having an extra man on the job.”
Cover Story takes the self erector out of the equa- tion,” Bylsma says. City cranes have the larger capaci- ties, more height, and farther reach that some larger projects need. City cranes are al
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Trends Heavy-WeightChamps Capacities continue to increase in telehandlers, opening the door to new markets. By Katie Parrish W anted: low-liing, high-capacity
GIVE YOURSELF A HAND. EXCLUSIVE DEALER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE SUPERIOR DESIGN Dieci telehandlers are superior by design, making them the choice of professionals worldwide. Do
Trends LatestProductDevelopments Ba1r5a3g0am,Maichi.n-ebastetdhiPseytetaibro’snWeournldveoifleCdonitcsrentewin1L5a,0s0V0e-gpaos,uNnedvc.aBpasceidtyoExtoefntdhoe company’s current telehandler platform
10160 and MHT 10210 models in tunneling projectswherecompaniesneedtoquicklymove the rock, gravel, and dirt coming out of a boring tunneling machine. “ey’re needing to place it out of the hole up to t
Analysis ElectricsDriveExcitement Ingenuity remains at the heart of battery-powered AWP drive systems. By Katie Parrish S ince the advent of modern aerial lis in the 1960s, th
track-mounted boom lis, wheel-based boom lis, and electric scissor lis. In addition to of- fering new products to the North American li industry, Aichi brings to market AC drive sys- tem technology t
Analysis He adds that MEC’s DC-based operating platform is easy to maintain, and troubleshoot- ing can be done quickly and without the need for complicated electronic equipment. DirectDCelectric
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Application Property Manager Real estate giant Trammell Crow Residential learns the benefits Potain self-erecting cranes have on apartment construction. C ommitted to bring
Potain HDT 80 Key Specs • Maximumloadcapacity:13,228pounds • Maximumradius:147'8" • Maximumhookheight(jibluedto30°):176'2" • Maximumhookheight(jibat0°):112'2" • 10dierentjibcombinations • Threediere
Product Round-Up TrackedandCompact Cumbersome projects call for unique personnel lifting solutions. S pider-like, compact track-mounted aerial height.Withthetallestcompactspide
NiftyliftTrackDrivePlatforms Niftylift,Greer,S.C.,oerstheTrackDrive aerial work platforms with 33'6" and 49'6"platformheights.TheTD34Tisavail- able in two widths: the standard 11'8" or narrow
MARKETPLACE To Advertise in this Section Call 800-231-8953
SNORKEL MEC JLG SKYJACK TEREX UPRIGHT GROVE GENIE CONDOR
MARKETPLACE and Genuine OEM Parts FOR LESS! Bottom line friendly replacement parts for your Scissors, Booms andTelehandlers. In stock and shipped same day for
MARKETPLACE and Toll Free: 877-699-1701 The Aerial Lift Industry Parts Experts Looking for Aerial Lift parts? We have them! We answer your questions ....FAST! Same
EQUIPMENT DEALERS and To Advertise in this Section Call 800-231-8953 ALLSTATE CRANE RENTAL, INC. 117 Medway Rd Goose Creek, SC 29445 Toll Free: 800-982-3499 843-572-1697 cranerentals@bellsouth.net
UNLEASH THE POWER To Advertise in this Section Call 800-231-8953 EQUIPMENT DEALERS THROW SOME MUSCLE AROUND THE JOB SITE. Your day starts the minute you get in your telehandler cab.
and Need alternatives? We got `em! 15 Masted models, 18 Telescopic models Options to suit all of your needs. Manitou North America, Inc. - www.manitou-na.com Over 25 0,000 Units
UNLEASH THE WORKHORSE EQUIPMENT DEALERS HARDWORKING TELEHANDLER FOR A HARD DAY’S WORK. You have a lot to do. SkyTrak® telehandlers are your go-to machine. Tough. Reliable. Operator friendly. S
EQUIPMENT DEALERS and To Advertise in this Section Call 800-231-8953 Give business a boost with the RS Series Telescopic Handlers from Gehl. With lift heights from 19'1" to 44' these machines mak
MUSTANG MODEL 519: · Maximum lift height of 19' 1" · 10,000 lb. operating weight · 5,500 lb. maximum lift capacity · Dependable 64 hp turbocharged engine · Tight turning radius of 11'
Industry TIPS 10 Hydraulic MaintenanceTipsfor theNewEconomy By Brendan Casey I t is always good business to make sure your hydraulic equipment runs reliably and lean, and in the curre
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