Vol. 26, Issue 8
complete issue in one PDF file (PDF, 10.19 MB) or access individual sections
Contents / Comment (PDF, 495.42 KB)
News (PDF, 974.1 KB)
United to acquire H&E Equipment Services, Bigger flat top from Wolffkran, Jekko’s Electric JF235, Falcon appoints administrator, Liebherr introduces upgraded LTM 1120-4.2, Bronto announces new XT range, New electric telehandler from LGMG, XCMG unveils 80t Euro All Terrain, Hong Kong mandates secondary guarding, Sinoboom’s ‘Tank Turn’ steering, Fassi launches ‘strongest’ crane to date, First Ruthmann T1000 HF delivered, 700 Dinglis for Mtandt as well as financials round-up and News Highlights.
Truck mounted cranes (PDF, 809.29 KB)
The European truck mounted crane market is relatively small but is definitely growing. It includes the 40 to 70 tonne models from Liebherr, Tadano, Marchetti and Locatelli, as well as several Chinese manufacturers including Sany and Zoomlion along with the ‘aluminium’ truck cranes from German manufacturers Böcker and Klaas. We take a look at the latest developments.
UK & Ireland Rental Rate Guide (PDF, 2.88 MB)
Last year promised so much with a spate of elections and renewed optimism. However, with the continued shortage of labour, rising equipment and running costs combined with growing global economic uncertainty, how have the crane, access and telehandler rental companies’ rates fared? Find out in this year’s comprehensive Rental Rate Guide.
Mast booms and lifts (PDF, 999.39 KB)
There is often confusion between a self-propelled mast lift and a mast boom. We hope to clarify this as well as update on what is available along with a look at the latest new product introductions and developments.
Look back at 2024 (PDF, 1.21 MB)
2024 has been a transformative period marked by many significant events across the globe from political upheavals, continual conflicts and climatic extremes. Here are a few of the highlights that shaped last year both within the lifting sector and the world at large.
Cover of the year (PDF, 304.92 KB)
Last year we received so many comments about our front covers, we thought we would let you - our readers - have the chance to comment and vote on which one you liked best.
A trip to India (PDF, 265.2 KB)
Vicki Allen, managing director of UK based International Platforms, visited the Conexpo India trade fair for the first time. Here she reports on her experiences and what to look out for when visiting a major trade show for the first time.
Books & models (PDF, 277.41 KB)
Letters and obituaries (PDF, 287.84 KB)
Advert / On-Line directory / What's on? / Recruitment / Marketplace (PDF, 1.63 MB)
