Category: Material Handling
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Manitowoc introduces the Grove GMK4090
Manitowoc has introduced a new all-terrain crane, the best-in-class Grove GMK4090. The new taxi crane features a modern, compact design that puts emphasis on roadability and maneuverability. The new crane comes in response to customer demand for lightweight, flexible taxi cranes in the 90 t (100 USt) capacity class. It represents a generational upgrade over the…
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Bobcat adds V723 to telescopic tool carrier family
The new V723 expands the Bobcat family of VersaHANDLER telescopic tool carriers, also known as telehandlers, making it ideal for operators who need extended reach and greater lift capacity. The durable V723 is in the 7,000- to 8,000-pound size class, and it can confidently handle heavy loads. Its low profile fits on more farms and construction jobsites…
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JLG launches ClearSky fleet management system
JLG Industries, Inc. recently released its ClearSky fleet management telematics solution. The all-new ClearSky responds to customer requests for a tool that is simple, flexible, and easy to use. ClearSky combines multi-year service plans and several hardware options providing equipment owners and operators flexible options for access to critical engine and equipment operational data. Data points, including…
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Rotating telescopic handlers combine precision and safety
The newly released Manitou MRT 3050 and MRT 2470 complement a particularly wide range that is suited for high-rise construction work. The group becomes the first market operator to offer a rotating telescopic machine with a load bearing capacity of 7 tonnes for a height exceeding 20 metres. The versatile MRT 3050 combines precision and…
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SA gets Holland HL 275-D27 ‘The Rolls-Royce’ of scissor lifts
Africa’s tallest and most technologically advanced scissor lift the Holland HL 275-D27 was launched in Cape Town. Manufactured in Amsterdam and designed by a 72-year-old jazz musician with a passion for mechanical design, the Holland HL 275-D27 Scissor Lift has a full working capacity of 27.5 metres and boasts a deck bigger than any comparable…
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Potain Hup 40-30 Self Erecting Crane
The PotainHup 40-30 self-erecting crane was first previewed as a prototype at bauma2016 in Munich, Germany, and officially launched at the Manitowoc factory in Niella Tanaro, Italy in September 2016, it was show in North America at CONEXPO 2017. The Hup 40-30 excels in both versatility and agility, with several configuration options, a high-performance slewing radius and the best…
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Caterpillar unveils TH514D telehandler with improved hydraulics, comfort and work range
The Cat TH514D Telehandler comes with updated hydraulics to handle a variety of work tools. Attachments include forks and a choice of carriages, buckets, truss booms, winches, pipe grapple, sweeper, material-handling arm, concrete bucket and fork-mounted platform. A manual attachment coupler is standard and a hydraulic coupler is available. The telehandler is powered by a…
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Wacker Neuson unveils TH627 telehandler with 3-in-1 machine capabilities
The Wacker Neuson TH627 telehandler is designed to be a versatile, three-in-one machine, the company says. It comes with a universal attachment plate allowing it to dig and carry like a wheel loader and use multiple attachments like a skid steer with a compact footprint. As a telehandler, it has a lift height of 18…
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Terex AC 220-5 five axle Demag all terrain Crane enhance productivity while reducing operating costs
The AC 220-5 five axle all-terrain crane incorporates superior design, the latest in crane technology and engineering, and features to enhance productivity while reducing operating costs. The AC220-5 is in the 245 tons (220 tonnes) capacity class, and benefits from a compact carrier frame of just 43.5 ft (13.3 m) long and 9.8 ft (3…
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Genie introduces new Genie ZX-135/70 generation articulated boom
Continuing to offer industry-leading versatility in the self-propelled large articulated boom market — 120 ft (36.6 m) to 135 ft (41 m), the Genie ZX-135/70 articulating boom has been updated to offer customers the latest advancements in engineering design and technology. This new generation of the Genie ZX-135/70 includes the new Genie mini XChassis axle design,…