Vol. 27, Issue 8
complete issue in one PDF file (PDF, 9.62 MB) or access individual sections
Contents / Comment (PDF, 606.55 KB)
News (PDF, 959.3 KB)
New Skyjack Asian boom, Five metre ‘rental grade’ Safelift mast lift, Potain's new 25 tonne luffer, UK to investigate AWP dumping, Palfinger adds to TEC range, Zoomlion’s new mast lifts, Game of Cranes Winner, Oil free tracked scissor lift, Back-to-back fatal Thai crane collapses, Indian engineering partnership for Palfinger, New models for ACE, JLG adds to fleet management system, Alimak partners with Brogan, JCB upgrades UK plant, MCS updates, Sinoboom’s i-Link, as well as financials and news highlights.
Aluminium truck mounted cranes (PDF, 765.13 KB)
The market for aluminium boomed truck mounted cranes was very busy last year, with both of the German manufacturers adding to their product ranges. We take a look at the major developments.
UK & Ireland annual rental rate survey (PDF, 2.82 MB)
During the first half of last year, most companies were in a ‘wait & see what happens next’ mode. Manufacturers struggled for sales, not knowing what was to happen next in the tariff saga. We take a look at how the UK crane, access and telehandler rental companies fared in this year’s comprehensive Rental Rate Survey.
Mast booms and mast lifts (PDF, 801.89 KB)
Whatever the reason, many people still get confused between a mast boom and a self-propelled mast lift. Hopefully, we can not only clarify the differences but also outline the advantages of each, while also covering the latest product launches.
Rigging (PDF, 509.07 KB)
Peter Verhoef - managing director of the lifting safety, regulatory compliance and Appointed Person training consultancy Cranes for You based in Utrecht, the Netherlands - delves into a pet subject: ‘Why the sling D/d ratio still matters’.
Look back at 2025 (PDF, 725.86 KB)
2025 political and business news appears to have been dominated by one man - US president Donald Trump and his import tariffs. It has also been a year of ongoing wars, with attempts to negotiate quick ceasefires or peace treaties coupled with climate intensified disasters. We review some of the major news highlights that shaped last year, both within the lifting industry and the world at large.
Conexpo preview (PDF, 689.59 KB)
Conexpo 2026 is rapidly approaching. We bring you the essential show information so you can plan your trip to Las Vegas, USA, in early March.
Covers of the year (PDF, 196.34 KB)
Here is your chance to vote for your favourite C&A Cover of the Year.
Models (PDF, 153.52 KB)
Gottwald AMK 126-63
Letters and obituaries (PDF, 271.86 KB)
Advert / On-Line directory / What's on? / Recruitment / Marketplace (PDF, 1.24 MB)
