Crane Hot Line

05/28/2026

Bridges, data centers, energy projects, utilities and large-scale infrastructure work continue to keep rough terrain crane demand strong.

In this feature from Crane Hot Line, Seth Skydel examines the current RT crane market with insights and equipment highlights from Tadano America Corp., The Manitowoc Company, Link-Belt Cranes, SANY America and Terex Corporation.

Check it out: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/tough-and-ready

05/27/2026

Konecranes has secured a $51.2 million order from the U.S. Navy for a heavy-lift portal jib crane destined for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine. The order marks the company’s seventh portal jib crane order from the U.S. Navy. Read more ⬇️

Konecranes receives a $51.2 million portal jib crane order from the U.S. Navy for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

05/27/2026

The new F2350RL-HXP Techno from Fassi is pushing the upper limits of the knuckleboom category, featuring a double jib, 19 hydraulic extensions and outreach exceeding 170 feet.

➡️ Read how Fascan International and Fassi are positioning the crane as a platform for the next generation of heavy lifting technology: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/truck-crane-breakthrough

05/22/2026

An OSHA citation can cost far more than a fine.

In this article for Crane Hot Line, workplace safety and OSHA compliance attorney Michael Rubin outlines proactive steps companies can take to improve safety programs, prepare for inspections and reduce exposure before problems arise.

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Explore proactive OSHA compliance strategies, crane safety practices and inspection tips to reduce citations and workplace risk.

05/21/2026

TVH Group has named Giuliano Parodi as its next CEO. Parodi brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience across the industrial equipment and automotive sectors. Read more 👇

TVH names Giuliano Parodi CEO, effective Sept. 1, bringing nearly 25 years of industrial equipment leadership.

05/20/2026

Liebherr Construction has received the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) Environmental Award, recognizing the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts across its mobile and crawler crane operations.

The award highlights initiatives tied to alternative drive technologies, emission reduction, remanufacturing programs and renewable energy project support.

Liebherr USA mobile and crawler cranes received the SC&RA Environmental Award for sustainability and crane innovation efforts.

05/19/2026

Bay Ltd. is using crane simulators from Industrial Training International, Inc. to help train and evaluate operators before they ever step into a real crane cab.

From practicing lift scenarios and safety risks to testing new hires in a controlled environment, the technology helps build confidence, identify gaps and improve consistency in a controlled environment.

The company is even using a mobile VR training trailer to bring crane training directly to remote jobsites and recruiting events.

Read the full article: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/reducing-risk

05/14/2026

Two crawler cranes. A 1,000-foot bridge. A remote site in Alaska.

On one of the state’s largest infrastructure projects, two Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX crawler cranes are helping place massive steel girders across Juneau Creek Canyon — navigating steep terrain, 40 mph winds and an unforgiving construction window.

A closer look at the planning, lifting and technology behind one of the industry’s toughest bridge builds: https://www.cranehotline.com/articles/bridging-the-gap

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Traylor Bros., Inc.

05/12/2026

Fuel prices didn’t just go up.
They just started breaking equipment deals.

This week, diesel volatility is hitting:
🏗️ Construction (delivery + mobilization costs)
🚜 Agriculture (input + transport pressure)
⚙ Industrial (freight + inventory strategy)

And in some cases…
it’s forcing sellers to go back and reprice deals already sold.

From the field:

“We’re now in a position where we have to go back to customers and reset expectations around delivery pricing… A single crane move can require anywhere from one to sixteen additional loads.”
— Scott Wilson, CraneWorks, LLC

Here’s what’s actually happening:

➡️ Fuel is becoming a deal risk, not just a cost
➡️ Logistics costs are compounding fast
➡️ Buyers are getting more cautious, not more active

Cranes show it first.
But this is spreading across the entire equipment market.

If fuel holds here, expect slower decisions and tighter margins.

❓Are you seeing delivery costs disrupt deals yet?

05/11/2026

The May issue of Crane Hot Line is here!

Inside this edition: Fassi’s latest knuckle-boom crane, a spotlight on rough terrain cranes, how simulation-based training is helping crews reduce risk and a look at how two Liebherr crawler cranes are helping assemble one of Alaska’s most ambitious bridge projects.

From lifting technology to workforce development, this issue takes a closer look at the trends shaping today’s crane market.

Read now: https://publication.cranehotline.com/crane-hot-line-may-2026/0787376001777585699

05/06/2026

A new scholarship is putting support behind the future of heavy lifting.

Engineered Giving, founded by Engineered Rigging, has opened applications for a $3,000 scholarship for students pursuing careers in crane, rigging and specialized transport.

Applications are open through June 30.

Engineered Giving opens $3,000 scholarship for students entering heavy lifting and rigging careers.