June 2025

Vol. 27, Issue 3

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Content

Contents / Comment (PDF, 534.71 KB)

News (PDF, 919.41 KB)
JMG’s hydrogen hybrid lifting machine, Moog’s new generation underbridge platforms, Sany releases 200 tonne electric crawler crane, MEC’s first 66-RJ telescopic booms, Anti- dumping crane investigation in US, JLG adds to Micro lineup, Nifty marks 40 years with Gen 3 HR12s, First Klaas K2500, UK crane embargo guidance update, Easy Lift RA21, BG patents new features, Australia's highest platform, financials round-up and News Highlights.

Low level lifts (PDF, 975 KB)
The limited uptake of low level work platforms in all but a few markets such as the UK, Netherlands, one or two Nordic countries and parts of the Middle East, might explain why more of the larger manufacturers have not entered the market. We take a look at their development history and the latest products available.

All terrain cranes (PDF, 1.02 MB)
Bauma was a bit of a disappointment for new All Terrain crane introductions, with nothing truly radical or different. However, there is still plenty going on in the market and much to talk about…

Telehandlers (PDF, 1.17 MB)
For whatever the reason, a large number of equipment manufacturers seem to think that telehandlers are going to be the ‘next big thing’ when it comes to construction products. We take a look at the new manufacturers and their offerings, in what is a very busy sector.

Technology and software (PDF, 604.45 KB)
The buzz technology words at the moment are AI and Digitalisation which seem to be mentioned in every new model introduction as well as in product support services. We take a look at some of the latest developments…

Company profile - Palazzani Industrie (PDF, 234.35 KB)
Vertikal's Imogen Campion visited spider lift manufacturer Palazzani in Brescia, northern Italy as the company celebrated its 90th anniversary, to learn about its history and recent developments.

Hire25 and HRIA/EWPA/TSHA (PDF, 513.98 KB)
The Hire & Rental Association of Australia, the Elevating Work Platform Association and the Telescopic Handler Association of Australia - HRIA/EWPA/TSHA for short - held their annual conference ‘Hire25’ trade show and awards dinner in Melbourne in June. Cranes & Access/Vertikal.net was there to cover the events.

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Training (PDF, 244.99 KB)

CPA focus (PDF, 221.85 KB)

ALLMI focus (PDF, 445.05 KB)

IPAF focus (PDF, 246.47 KB)

Books & models (PDF, 466.67 KB)
Kobelco TKE750G

Letters and obituaries (PDF, 550.92 KB)

Advert / On-Line directory / What's on? / Recruitment / Marketplace (PDF, 1.55 MB)

Online directory (PDF, 217.62 KB)