MarketBook Crawler Cranes Blog Archive

    Wasel Updates Fleet With New Liebherr All-Terrain Cranes
    Posted On: December 12, 2023
    German crane operator Wasel chooses Liebherr cranes for fleet update with five recent acquisitions and 20 more in progress, including the LTC 1050-3.1E, Liebherr’s first electrically driven mobile crane. ...
    Link-Belt Fields New 100-Tonne 218 V Lattice Boom Crawler Crane
    Posted On: April 27, 2023
    The successor to the 218 HSL has a 99.79-tonne lifting capacity and a 70-metre main boom that can reach a tip height of 85 m with a jib. ...
    Manitowoc Modernises Model 999 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane, Christens It The MLC250
    Posted On: September 28, 2022
    The new MLC250 is designed for use in the infrastructure, refinery, and commercial building industries. ...
    South Korean Wind Farm Turns To Manitowoc MLC650 For Turbine Installation
    Posted On: September 13, 2022
    The 650-tonne lattice boom crawler crane has the reach and lifting capacity needed to erect the latest wind turbines. ...
    Manitowoc Introduces Boom Inserts To Expand Reach Of MLC300 For Wind Turbine Work
    Posted On: August 11, 2022
    The Wide Boom Plus inserts give the lattice boom crawler crane the flexibility to complete a variety of jobs with up to 429.8 feet of reach when used with the VPC-MAX and extended upper boom points. ...
    Liebherr’s New LR 12500-1.0 Crawler Crane Addresses Growing Capacity Requirements For Energy Sector
    Posted On: April 8, 2022
    With a lift capacity of 2,500 tonnes, the new LR 12500-1.0 comes in just beneath the top-of-the-line 3,000-t LR 13000 in Liebherr’s large crawler crane lineup. ...
    Grove Debuts 80-Tonne GHC85 Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane For The Americas
    Posted On: April 7, 2022
    The manufacturer now offers eight cranes in its 30- to 132-ton GHC series of telecrawlers, and the GHC85 is one of the midsize models. ...
    Liebherr’s New LR 1100.1 Crawler Crane Enhances Jobsite Versatility & Safety
    Posted On: March 23, 2022
    With two available main boom lengths, radio remote control, and a new, more powerful and efficient engine, the newest addition to Liebherr’s lattice boom lineup gives you plenty of lifting options. ...
    Liebherr’s 1,000-Tonne LR 11000 Crawler Crane Future-Proofs German Crane Hire Firm’s Wind Turbine Operations
    Posted On: December 14, 2021
    Crane rental and heavy haulage company Wasel GmbH of Bergheim, Germany, recently bought an LR 11000, its fifth and most-powerful lattice boom crawler crane. ...
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    Posted 4/06/2026
    The new Parts For Sale page on MarketBook.co.nz makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...
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    2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades
    Posted 13/05/2026
    The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...
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    Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...
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    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted 8/05/2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026
    Posted 6/05/2026
    Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    2026 Farm Shows Across New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 16/04/2026
    To help plan your 2026 show schedule, we’ve compiled a list of agricultural events set to take place across New Zealand and Australia. ...
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