Crane Hot Line

08/27/2025

Self-erectors are on the rise.

In the latest piece by editor emeritus Mike Larson, industry pros weigh in on how fast setup, small footprints and long reach are making self-erecting tower cranes a go-to solution for more jobsites across North America.

Read the full article: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/rising-recognition

08/21/2025

Brian Heffron of Palfinger North America spoke with Crane Hot Line about how changing field conditions are reshaping equipment design — from lifecycle value and flexible configurations to safety features and smarter specs.

Get the full story on what’s driving the next generation of mechanics trucks and service cranes:

PALFINGER’s Brian Heffron shares how smarter, flexible mechanics trucks and service cranes meet customer needs in challenging, fast-changing work environments.

08/20/2025

🌊 Two major dredging projects. 350 miles apart. One powerful solution.

Crews from Matthews Brothers Dredging and Dutra are tackling large-scale work off the Gulf Coast — both relying on the strength and reliability of the Liebherr HS 8300 duty cycle crawler crane. Read more 👇

Matthews Brothers and Dutra Group deploy Liebherr HS 8300 duty cycle cranes to tackle major dredging projects in Port Arthur and Mobile.

08/12/2025

What makes telescopic boom crawlers a go-to for tight sites and fast-moving projects? We spoke with SANY America and Mid Atlantic Steel Erectors to find out how these machines are being put to work across a range of applications, from data centers to stadiums.

Read the full article: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/well-suited

08/06/2025

The August edition of Crane Hot Line is here!

Brian Heffron of Palfinger shares how changing jobsite demands are shaping service equipment design. We recap the record-setting 2025 EUFMC, highlight two Gulf Coast companies tackling tough jobs with similar crane strategies and spotlight how Mid Atlantic Steel Erectors is using SANY telescopic boom crawlers on complex projects.

Read the full issue: https://publication.cranehotline.com/crane-hot-line-august-2025/0600279001753995105/p1

07/31/2025

What started as a specialized piano moving company has grown into a full-scale lifting operation — thanks in part to the flexibility and reach of knuckleboom cranes from Palfinger.

Braymore Crane Rental now handles everything from hot tubs to HVAC units to rooftop trusses — all in spaces where traditional cranes fall short.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/braymore-crane-rental-reaches-new-heights-with-knuckleboom-cranes

07/29/2025

Electric and hybrid powertrains are no longer futuristic — they’re quickly becoming a reality. ⚡

John Field of Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT) explores how electric and hybrid solutions are reshaping the service truck industry — from reducing emissions and noise to improving efficiency on the job.

Discover how electric and hybrid service trucks reduce emissions, cut noise, and boost efficiency while shaping a more sustainable future for fleets.

07/23/2025

In his latest article, Editor Emeritus Mike Larson details how Alliance Riggers & Constructors overcame extreme space constraints, tight timelines and school-year scheduling to raise 79' precast wall panels with surgical precision.

Using a Liebherr Construction LR 1750 crawler crane and a carefully choreographed lift plan, the team completed the job — earning a 2025 Project of the Year award from the Steel Erectors Association of America.

Read more: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/tight-site-tilt-up

07/17/2025

With fast setup, compact footprints and serious lifting power, telescoping boom crawler cranes are becoming go-to machines for infrastructure, energy, industrial and civil use.

In this article, we explore how models from Link-Belt Cranes, Tadano, The Manitowoc Company and Liebherr Construction are proving their value on the most demanding jobsites.

Read more: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/where-no-other-crane-has-gone-before

07/09/2025

It’s Extreme Heat Awareness Month, and for crane crews, that’s more than a headline — it’s a real jobsite hazard.

In our latest article, Michelle Marsh of AWP Safety breaks down why heat stress is a critical risk factor in crane operations — and what crews can do to stay sharp and safe when temps rise.☀️

Learn how to prevent heat-related risks in crane work. Explore tips for hydration, breaks, equipment checks, and crew training to stay safe in summer heat.

07/07/2025

"Wait and See" — how new tariffs are already impacting the crane and heavy equipment market. 📊

In our latest article, Harry Fry of Harry Fry & Associates breaks down how ongoing trade policies are affecting everything from financing and supply chains to buyer confidence and equipment values.

Uncertainty around tariffs is delaying crane purchases, disrupting financing, and impacting equipment values across the lifting industry.

07/03/2025

The July edition of Crane Hot Line is packed with industry insights, from cutting-edge equipment to critical safety updates.

Discover how Braymore Crane Rental uses knuckleboom cranes to tackle complex lifts in "Cranes In Motion." Learn how extreme summer heat poses serious risks for operators in our "Safety Spotlight" feature on heat stress and explore the future of fleet efficiency as electric and hybrid service trucks take the spotlight. Also, go behind the scenes with Alliance Riggers & Constructors as they handle tight-space rigging on a major tilt-up project in New Mexico.

Read the full issue here https://publication.cranehotline.com/crane-hot-line-july-2025/0911989001750971641