13.06.2003

Lampson takes Manitowoc 18000

US-based heavy lift specialist Lampson International has taken delivery of a new Manitowoc Model 18000 crawler crane. The 600 tonne capacity machine has been painted in Lampson’s traditional blue livery and is expected to arrive in Australia next month, where it will start work on its first project.

The crane was officially handed over to Lampson’s president, Bill Lampson, at the recent Intermat exhibition in Paris, following the successful completion of the final stages of testing of the crane at Manitowoc’s test facility in the US. Please register to see all images

Aboard the 18000 at the Manitowoc plant (L-R) Bill Lampson of Lampson, Glen Tellock and John Kennedy of Manitowoc, Phil Lunn of Lampson International and Jari Tuorila of Manitowoc Australia

“I am sure the Model 18000 is going to be a great addition to our fleet,” said Lampson. “It offers exceptional lift capabilities and yet boasts relatively compact dimensions. For a company like ours, which undertakes heavy lift projects all over the world, lifting capability and transportability are two of the most important attributes of any crane.”

Glen Tellock, president of Manitowoc Cranes said: “ Lampson International is one of the most highly respected heavy lift companies in the world and we greatly appreciate their continued support of Manitowoc Cranes. This latest order reinforces the strong relationship between our two companies – a relationship that we look forward to developing even further in the coming years.”

The Model 18000 was launched last December and fills a gap between the manufacturer’s 272 tonne Model 2250 and its 750 tonne Model 21000. It has been designed to accommodate larger lifts on increasingly congested job sites. Reach capabilities vary from 36.5 metres up to 185 metres depending on how the crane is rigged. Transportation was a key element in the design process and Manitowoc’s engineers have ensured that no single component weighs over 40 tonnes and dimensions are restricted to 3 metres wide by 4 metres high. Please register to see all images

Model 18000 on show at Intermat 2003.

Lampson International is headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, US and maintains international subsidiaries in Canada and Australia. It runs a fleet of over 200 Manitowoc crawler cranes. The company was started in 1946 as a small crane and drayage company and is now among the world’s largest crane owners.