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Columbus Equipment Company www.columbusequipment.com Columbus (614) 443-6541 Toledo (419) 872-7101 Cincinnati (513) 771-3922 Richfield (330) 659-6681 Cadiz (740) 942-8871 Dayton (937) 879-3154 Massillon (330) 833-2420 Zanesville (740) 455-4036 Painesville (440) 352-0452 Piketon (740) 289-3757

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General Equipment & Supplies www.genequip.com Shakopee, MN (952) 224-1500 Minot, ND (701) 852-0479 Fargo, ND (800) 437-2924 Bismarck, ND (701) 223-9700 Williston, ND (701) 572-0570

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Lyle Machinery www.lylemachinery.com Richland, MS (Main Office) (601) 939-4000 Hattiesburg, MS (601) 296-7556 Gulfport, MS (228) 832-7575 Columbus, MS (662) 243-2152 Summit, MS (601) 276-5866

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Triad Machinery www.triadmachinery.com Portland, OR (503) 254-5100 Eugene, OR (541) 342-7700 Bend/Prineville, OR (541) 447-5293 Seattle/Tacoma, WA (253) 722-5560 Spokane, WA (509) 534-1900 Mt. Vernon, WA (360) 488-3948

Wood’s CRW Corp www.woodscrw.com Carlisle, PA (717) 795-0700 Central Square, NY (315) 676-2008 Williston, VT (802) 658-1700 North Oxford, MA (508) 499-1950

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SHOCKING the

SENSES Tips for Working Around Overhead Power Lines

By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT

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resulting from contact between a crane and overhead power line is still a leading cause of death on job sites. The key to safety around power lines is awareness, and an experienced operator knows to assume all lines are energized until he’s confirmed otherwise. Overhead power lines caused 36 percent of all electric-related fatalities in the workplace between 2011 and 2017, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. Most fatalities occurred as a result of little to no electrical safety training, noted L&M Crane and Rigging, Freeport, N.Y. “When the time comes for any project involving overhead power lines, it’s crucial to choose an operator with job knowledge, job experience and extensive safety training,” according to an L&M blog post on

power line safety. Hank Dutton, senior specialist in construction risk control of Travelers Insurance, New York City, talked about power line safety in a blog post on lift planning. Dutton, who regularly conducts crane safety training, believes those working around power lines should have a thorough understanding of the pertinent OSHA regulations. “OSHA requires special precautions be taken when assembling/disassembling, operating and/or traveling with a crane near power lines,” he wrote.

Back to Basics Bo Collier president of Crane Tech LLC, Brandon, Fla., said the requirements of working around power lines haven’t changed in recent years. It’s frustrating that the crane industry still experiences accidents, injuries and deaths from cranes and equipment getting too

close or coming in contact with power lines, he wrote. Accidents and incidences “reinforce the need for continual education regarding workers in the vicinity of power lines,” Collier said. He noted two basic parts of safety for working around power lines, according to OSHA: • Clearance distances — for cranes and the steps that must be taken to work near power lines; and • Training — for those involved in crane operations and for personnel who are working on the site but are not directly involved with crane operations. Billy Smith of Atlanta, Ga.-based construction insurance provider NBIS said that through electrocution, power lines have caused a third or more of all crane-related fatalities. If the overhead power line hasn’t been de-energized — and before you can begin

operations — the operator must identify the work zone in one of two ways: Demarcate boundaries, with flags, a rangelimit device or range-control warning device, prohibiting the equipment’s operation past those boundaries. The other method is to define the work zone as the area 360 degrees around the equipment, up to the machine’s maximum working radius. “After determining the appropriate work zone, you must also determine if any part of the equipment could, at the equipment’s maximum working radius, get closer than 20 feet to a power line within the determined work zone,” said Smith. “If not, you’re good to go and no further action needs to be taken.” However, if equipment will get within 20 ft. of a power line, then you or the employer must meet the following requirements: • Option 1: De-energize and ground. Confirm from the utility owner/operator that the power line has been de-energized and visibly grounded at the work site. • Option 2: Maintain a 20-ft. clearance. “Ensure that no part of the equipment, load line or load including rigging and lifting accessories, gets closer than 20 feet to the power line” by implementing at least one of the measures specified by OSHA. • Option 3: Table A clearance. Determine the line’s voltage and the mini-

mum clearance distance permitted under OSHA’s Cranes & Derricks in Construction rule. Determine if any part of the equipment, load line or load could get closer than the minimum clearance distance to the power line permitted. If so, then the employer must follow the requirements to ensure that no part of the equipment, load line, or load gets closer to the line than the minimum clearance distance. “If the worst-case scenario happens and contact is made between a crane and an energized line, the crane operator should stay inside the cab,” said Smith. He should “try to remove the crane from contact by moving it in the reverse direction.” And, if the crane cannot be moved away from contact, Smith said, the operator should stay inside the cab until the lines have been de-energized. “All other personnel should keep away from the crane, ropes and load, since it’s possible the ground around the crane could be energized,” he adds. As Smith said, there is a lot to think about when it comes to power line safety. He offers three takeaways: • Any time it’s possible, deenergize the power line. • While power-line safety is indeed the

responsibility of everyone on the job site, it’s specifically the responsibility of the employer. • Staying outside of the 20-ft. distance from an energized power line is a good general rule of thumb. However, there are some instances where a crane should be even farther away.

Keeping Crews Safe Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace and protect workers against possible hazards, preaches OSHA. In a video on power line safety, the agency’s narrator said “training workers, pre-job planning and taking the right precautions save lives.” When proper precautions are in place, all workers are trained. That includes a certified crane operator and qualified rigger and signal person. An employer must take steps to keep the crew and crane a safe distance from the power line. The foreman must obtain the voltage of the overhead power line from the utility company. Based on that voltage, he determines the minimum required distance of the crane from the power line. A pre-job safety planning meeting must be held. Flags should be set up to show the boundary that must not be crossed. continued on page 10

Crew members working around power lines should have a thorough understanding of the pertinent OSHA regulations. The agency requires special precautions be taken when assembling/disassembling, operating and/or traveling with a crane near power lines.

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A non-conductive tag line must be used to control the movement of materials. A signal person or spotter should be onsite with a two-way radio to communicate with the operator. Higher voltage lines will require greater minimum safe distances and additional precautions than those shown here. As materials are moved, the boom must remain a safe distance from the power lines as the worker safely guides materials toward the ground. “Not all worksites are the same, and the precautions could be different,” noted the video’s narrator.

Ask the Right Questions Awareness on the part of a crane operator goes hand in hand with taking an active role in his or her safety and that of everyone else on the job site. Bob Berry, former safety director of Sims Crane & Equipment, Tampa, Fla., wrote that when a crane operator arrives at a job site, his or her asking the right questions and communicating with others will help everyone be more prepared. Questions, such as “Who is the lift director” and “What are their requirements for personal protection equipment, jobsite specific rules, moving with or without a spotter, and recognizing hazards,” are crucial.

“Asking these questions is greatly more important than many may think,” Berry, now a crane safety consultant of Haag Engineering, Ashville, N.C., wrote for Sims’ crane safety blog. “For example, say a job is going to require you to make a crane lift and place an item on the other side of an energized power line. You should ask, ‘Are we going to be going under the power lines or around the power lines?’” Berry believes the next question needs to be, “Will I have a spotter for this crane lift?” If the answer is no, and the lift is going to be in a place that you may have a difficult time seeing, “address the controlling entity and let them know you believe a spotter is needed,” he said. Guy Packard, vice president of electric operations of Consumers Energy, Jackson, Mich., offered five tips to help stay safe around overhead electric lines. First, he said, survey your job site every day before work begins to locate electric lines, poles and guy wires. “Be alert for lines hidden by trees or buildings.” Second, have an emergency plan in place before beginning work near electric lines. Third, know the distance rules for anyone working near power lines. In Michigan, workers must stay at least 10 ft.

away, including any tools or equipment. “Metal ladders, cranes and other specialized equipment require 20 feet of clearance. Be aware that even nonmetallic tools can conduct electricity,” said Packard. Fourth, be aware that trees can conduct electric current. “Before moving a tree under a power line, look up and determine the overhead clearance from the top of the tree. Keep the right distance away,” he said. And finally, clearly mark boundaries with tape, signs or barricades to keep workers and equipment the required distance away. Also, use a spotter if needed. In the event a crane contacts an electric line, Packard advised operators to: • Stay in the vehicle until help arrives, if it is safe to do so. • If you must exit the vehicle, jump off and land with feet together without touching the ground and the vehicle at the same time. • Shuffle at least 20 ft. away with feet together. • Call your local energy company immediately to report the issue. But OSHA always has the last word on the subject. Said Smith of NBIS, “It’s best to consult the OSHA rule for yourself.” “Be sure to spend a little time refreshing yourself on what you can and cannot do. You’ll be happy you did,” he added.  CQ Operators must determine the appropriate work zone, then determine if any part of the equipment, at its maximum working radius, could get closer than 20 ft. to a power line within the work zone.

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Singing a New Tune

New Music Center in Cincinnati Built With Link-Belt 298 Series 2 General contractor Messer Construction of Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded the contract for a new $27 million Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center to be built in downtown Cincinnati. When completed, the music center will have an indoor capacity of 4,500 and outdoor seating for 8,000. The venue is being constructed on top of an already completed two-story parking garage built by Hamilton County. Superior Steel Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn., was contracted to place 304 tons of precast concrete and 464 tons of steel for the job. In order to complete setting of steel and precast on a tight jobsite location at the corner of Elm Street and Ohio River Scenic Byway, Superior opted to use its 250-ton (227-t) LinkBelt 298 Series 2 lattice crawler crane with an offset jib. The 298 Series 2 has a maximum lifting radius of 210 ft. (62.4 m) with 200 ft. (60.9 m) of main boom and 60 ft. (18.28 m) of jib at 20 degrees offset. “We are erecting a steel structure on top of an existing concrete two-story parking garage. The Link-Belt 298 is setting precast on top of steel trusses that are 120 ft. long. We have a suspended catwalk system that hangs below the trusses for the stage portion of the theater,” said Jack Freytag, foreman of Superior Steel Inc. continued on page 26

When completed, the music center will have an indoor capacity of 4,500 and outdoor seating for 8,000. The venue is being constructed on top of an already completed two-story parking garage built by Hamilton County.

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another college football postponement brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. But that day on the OSU campus in Columbus, a display of teamwork and awesome power was still taking place. On that day, five different cranes were working on five different lifting jobs within a six-block radius on the campus grounds. And every one of those cranes was rented from ALL Crane Rental Corp., a member of the ALL Family of Companies. Cranes ranged in capacity from a 110-ton hydraulic truck crane to a 220-ton all terrain crane, performing work ranging from elevator repairs to removing air handling units from a dormitory roof. Taken individually, the jobs represent the maintenance work necessary to keep a large campus running smoothly. Taken together, they demonstrate how ALL has become part of the fabric of Columbus, earning the trust of a diverse customer base with its talent pool, broad fleet and nationwide footprint from which to draw. On Nov. 14, 2020, five different cranes were working on five different lifting jobs within a six-block radius on the campus grounds.

On that clear day in November, a 165-ton Grove GMK5165-2 all terrain crane was at Arps Hall removing a rooftop air-handling unit. Meanwhile, at Doan Hall, a 190ton Liebherr LTM 1160-6.2 was prefabbing the roof to accommodate a new air unit (which ALL would be back two weeks later to put in place). At Blankenship Hall, a 155-ton Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1 was replacing HVAC units, while at Meiling Hall, a 110-ton Grove TMS9000E hydraulic truck crane was assisting with repairs to the building's elevator. The fifth project that day was located at the intersection of 12th and High Streets, where a 220-ton Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1 was helping with prep work for the roof of the student union.

Cranes ranged in capacity from a 110-ton hydraulic truck crane to a 220-ton all terrain crane, performing work ranging from elevator repairs to removing air handling units from a dormitory roof.

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"This was another air-handling job," said Rich Randall, general manager of ALL Crane Rental Corp. "The Liebherr was hoisting materials we needed a week later when we returned with a different machine to set the units." (At that time, ALL returned with a 550-ton Grove GMK7550 with luffer and outfitted with a capacity-boosting MegaWing.) Setting materials for a future air handler sounds straightforward, but this one-day project did require some logistical support. Due to the nearby Wexner Medical Center, ALL's team needed to be in contact with the hospital's medical helicopter unit so the crane's boom wouldn't interfere with flight patterns. It also required lane closures at a high-traffic intersection. ALL is a frequent visitor to the OSU campus, but this Saturday was unique because so many cranes were deployed to numerous, unrelated projects. "You could stand on certain streets, and every direction you looked, you could see booms from ALL cranes," said Randall. Also notable is that the five jobs represent three different customers, meaning each just happened to schedule work on the same day as the others. ALL already is onto its next OSU project, recently setting three tower cranes for construction on the new 26-story addition to Wexner Medical Center. The $1.8 billion project will create a new flagship building for the health system located on campus. For more information, call 800/232-4100 or visit www.allcrane.com. ď&#x201A;§

Taken individually, the jobs represent the maintenance work necessary to keep a large campus running smoothly. Taken together, they demonstrate how ALL has become part of the fabric of Columbus, earning the trust of a diverse customer base with its talent pool, broad fleet and nationwide footprint from which to draw.

The five jobs represented three different customers, meaning each just happened to schedule work on the same day as the others.

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NO WEAR, NO TEAR

Manitowoc crawler cranes deliver strong performance to wind farm builder IEA Constructors

achine wear on cranes is a significant issue for those working in wind energy applications. The installation of turbines usually requires crawler cranes to travel hundreds of miles in the course of an assignment, which will result in proportional wear in their undercarriages. But on a project in Texas, where two Manitowoc MLC650 crawler cranes teamed up with two Manitowoc MLC300 crawler cranes, IEA Constructors (IEA) was delighted to note that all four cranes completed the work with only minimal undercarriage wear,

IEA, a renewable energy and specialty civil construction company, used the cranes to install approximately 200 wind turbines on a project near Sebastian, Texas.

avoiding downtime to replace worn parts. “We’re beyond satisfied with the wear, or rather lack of wear, on the MLC650 undercarriages. During this project, our Manitowoc crawlers walked for many miles and yet we saw very little wear,” said Jason Ruggles, director of crane operations at IEA Equipment Management, a division within IEA, responsible for procuring equipment on behalf of all IEA projects nationwide. “Across the whole product line, Manitowoc undercarriages proved to be very durable. For instance, the undercarriage wear on the MLC300 units is significantly less than others in the 300-ton class, even after carrying out several projects. We’re very happy with the life we’re getting out of the Manitowoc undercarriages and components, and it has contributed significantly to a reduction in our operating costs.” IEA, a renewable energy and specialty civil construction company, used the cranes to install approximately 200 wind turbines on a project near Sebastian, Texas. To better track damage and minimize wear in the undercarriage, Manitowoc’s Lift Solutions engineers worked with Manitowoc dealer Walter Payton Power Equipment (WPPE) to create a monitoring system tailored specifically to IEA’s needs. This enabled IEA to keep a closer eye on any wear these critical parts experienced. “We needed a way to continually monitor these wear components without physically measuring the movement between each shaft, pin and bushing,” Ruggles said. “Out in the field our emphasis is on production, so we needed gauges that could act as a ‘go/no-go’ indicator and quickly and accurately measure component wear, giving us a visual reference of the rate of wear.” The wear gauges were applied to all four MLC650 and MLC300 cranes. Small monitors on the cranes provided a visual display and continuously reported data to help the team evaluate wear in real time. The gauges monitored wear through the entire course of the project, during which the crawler cranes traversed a combined 600 mi. Configured with 331.4 ft. of main boom with a 24.9 ft. extended upper boom point (EUBP) at 28-degree offset, and outfitted with 661,000 lbs. of counterweight, the two MLC650 crawler cranes helped set upper mid tower sections, spikes, blades and V120 nacelles. Performing these lifts on each pad meant the cranes had to travel from site to site fully configured, covering distances of several miles each day. As the practice understandably causes significant undercarriage wear and is a cost consideration for contractors, big advantages come with monitoring this wear, according to the manufacturer. Walter Payton Power Equipment is a distributor of Manitowoc, Grove and National Crane with full-service facilities in Riverdale, Ill.; Lebanon and New Albany, Ind.; and Taylor, Mich. WPPE offers new and pre-owned Manitowoc crawlers and Grove hydraulic cranes for sale and rental. For more information, visit www.manitowoc.com. 

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HANDLING MULTIPLE DUTIES

Regional dealer Kanoo Machinery supplied the GRT655L and the local service provided by both Kanoo and Manitowoc was a key consideration for Albwardy Damen in making its latest purchase.

a specialist shipbuilding and ship repair company in the Middle cab, inverted outrigger jacks, hydraulic disc brakes, load sensing East, has added a GRT655L to its collection of Grove rough-terrain hydraulics and an ECO mode for lower fuel consumption. cranes used at its facilities across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Regional dealer Kanoo Machinery supplied the GRT655L and The crane’s combination of a strong load chart and long reach the local service provided by both Kanoo and Manitowoc was a mean the company can use it for both holding large components key consideration for Albwardy Damen in making its latest purin place while ships are built or installing new sections on existing chase, Balin said. ships. “We always get good and consistent service from Kanoo Shara Igor Balin, facility manager at Albwardy Damen, said the Machinery and there is always the parts availability we need. crane’s ability to handle multiple Training was provided locally by duties was a real selling point. Manitowoc, including simulator “The new GRT655L is a really training for the operators. Our versatile unit for us. We can lift and operators really love the ease of turn large sections at shorter radii operation of Grove cranes, espeor install smaller and lighter parts cially the CCS control system, and at long distances on ships we have they like the fact they get instant docked,” he said. “We have other support from the dealer’s team in Grove rough-terrain cranes, so we their own language.” know the build quality and duraOther Grove rough-terrain modbility are excellent, and the load els in Albwardy Damen’s fleet charts are always strong.” include RT530E and RT760E units. GRT655L models for the Middle The company is a joint venture East are manufactured at the between UAE-based Albwardy Manitowoc plant in Niella Tanaro, Investment and Netherlands-based Italy. The crane has a 66 ton (60 t) Damen Shipyards Group. capacity and a five-section, 141 ft. Established in 1978, the company (43 m) boom. Due to an optional employs approximately 1,100 peo26 to 45 ft. (7.9 to 13.7 m) telescopple at its locations in Sharjah, Dubai The crane’s combination of a strong load chart and long reach mean ic boom extension, the GRT655L and Fujairah. the company can use it for both holding large components in place offers a reach of 196 ft. (59.7 m). For more information, visit while ships are built or installing new sections on existing ships. Other features include a tiltable www.manitowoc.com.  For information about advertising in or submitting articles for Construction Equipment Guide’s Crane Product & Service Guide, call 800/523-2200 or e-mail: cmongeau@cegltd.com

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(L-R): Lukas Brämer, sales representative at KranAgentur Werner; Alfred Jatz, partner at MSG Krandienst; Björn Jatz, managing director of MSG Krandienst; and Andreas Werner, managing director of KranAgentur Werner, celebrate the handover of the new Grove cranes.

MSG Krandiest Strengthens Line of Iron With New Grove Cranes

fter taking delivery of a Grove GMK6300L-1 in February 2020, MSG Krandienst (MSG) took delivery of its new GMK4100L-1 and GMK5150L at the Manitowoc factory in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, in October. The new all-terrain cranes from northern Germany will strengthen the capabilities of MSG’s primary location in Kehl, BadenWürttemberg, with the GMK5150L replacing its predecessor, a GMK5130-2, and the GMK4100L-1 replacing a competitor crane. MSG currently offers customers a total of 16 Grove cranes from its four locations in Germany and France, ranging from the

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GMK3060 to the GMK6400. MSG’s five, five-axle Grove cranes form an integral part of the fleet. Their high capacities, flexibility and maneuverability lead to the cranes being frequently deployed for the assembly of precast concrete and steel construction elements, or as auxiliary cranes in the wind power sector. MSG has been running a GMK5150L from the Freiburg site for the last three years. Managing director Björn Jatz said of the decision to repurchase: “The Grove GMK5150L is a reliable crane with a [197 ft.] mast and [13 ton] load capacity on the long main boom. We have had a very good

experience with its performance so our decision to purchase another GMK5150L was a quick one.” The new GMK5150L has several extras, including aluminum alloy wheels, the Manitowoc Birdview 270-degree camera system that improves the operator visibility and a 58 ft. hydraulic swingaway jib. “The jib comes into play when we are carrying out special chimney filter changes in steel mills, for example, or completing roof work from a distance. That’s when we need the strong load charts and long reach the [165 ton] Grove offers us,” Jatz explained.

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The second new Grove all-terrain crane to join the MSG fleet, the GMK4100L-1, left the factory in Wilhelmshaven even before the official crane handover ceremony for its first job erecting a tower crane in Freiburg. The taxi load charts combined with the compact design is particularly impressive on this 110 ton crane. With a vehicle width of just 8.3 ft., it can easily travel to even the most confined city center job sites. The GMK4100L-1 can carry up to 6.7 of counterweight with 13 ton per axle and has a towering 197 ft. main boom. “With a [53 ton] driving permit, the crane can be moved to any project comprehensively. The MEGATRAK independent suspension on the GMKs is another unique selling proposition for Grove. It gives us the necessary ground clearance when the terrain off-road becomes more difficult,” Jatz said. “The GMK4100L-1 is also the second of MSG’s cranes to have the same construction. Given the § 29 driving permit in Germany, in the future, it will be essential to have identical machines in the fleet.”

At the crane handover, Andreas Werner, managing director, and Lukas Brämer, sales representative of dealer KranAgentur Werner, thanked MSG for their many years of trust and friendly cooperation: “Thank you for the great collaboration and for a long-standing partnership that has always been characterized by mutual trust.” Since 1994, MSG Krandienst has supported customers’ projects with complex crane services, safe transport of heavy loads and effective project logistics, all tailored to their individual needs. The company has grown significantly over the last few decades and now employs 120 people across four locations in Germany and France. In addition to the headquarters in Kehl, there are branches in FreiburgTeningen in Germany and Strasbourg and Mulhouse in France. For more information, visit www.manitowoc.com. 

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GRIT UNDER PRESSURE The utility market has long known teleboom crawler cranes are workhorses in the field. They can easily navigate sketchy terrain, hike steep slopes and coast over soft ground. But their abilities to pick and carry a full load chart, work on out-oflevel conditions and hold various attachments are drawing the interest of contractors in many construction sectors. “Telecrawlers become indispensable on work sites where a rough-terrain or all-terrain crane can’t go, or on a site that a conventional crawler crane utilizing flat pads can’t navigate,” said Rick Mikut, ALL Family of Companies. “They are popular where ground conditions are poor and lift sites can be far apart,” added Mikut, crawler crane division manager of the Cleveland, Ohio-based company, in a reference library article on ALL’s website. This fall, ALL added nine new Link-Belt cranes, including six telecrawlers, to its fleet. The company firmed up 16-unit LinkBelt package earlier in the year. This latest buy includes two each of the 80-ton TCC-800, 140-ton TCC-1400, and 250-ton TCC-2500, bringing ALL’s TCC fleet to more than 40 units. “Link-Belts are a staple of ALL’s daily taxi fleet,” Mikut said when the purchase was announced. “They provide fast setup and a high degree of mobility for customers across a variety of diverse industries.” The telecrawlers will be utilized in power line and wind jobs as well as small steel and precast plank projects. Mikut was particularly drawn to the SmartFly system, which he believes “will make job sites safer.”

Versatile Telecrawlers Tackle Jobs in Many Construction Settings

He said that’s because “it requires one section of the jib to be pinned before moving on to the next section.” The three HTC units hit ALL’s truck crane sweet spot, which is typically 110 tons capacity and below. The crane company’s customers love the Link-Belt “workhorses,” said Mikut. “They’re dependable, crawl into position, and get to work fast. They can add several hours a day of operating time to a job site.” The popularity of teleboom crawlers also bears out in new higher-capacity models being marketed in North America by crane manufacturers this year. Crane companies and end users are scooping them up — some in multiple orders placed this year.

Manitowoc Unveils 140-Tonner Manitowoc dove into the telecrawler market in 2015 after partnering with German crane manufacturer Sennebogen and marketing the models under its Grove brand. The crane sector has proven successful for Manitowoc, which has steadily introduced higher-capacity models to fit customers’ needs. Last year, the company introduced the 140-ton capacity Grove GHC140 machine in anticipation of ConExpo. Las Vegas, Nevada-based SCU Crane and Rigging purchased the display model. The highest-capacity crane in the Grove telecrawler line, the GHC140 has been touted for its lifting power at both mid-range and maximum reach. The crane has a six-section pin boom that extends from 40 ft., 5 in. to 171 ft. It comes standard with a 49-ft., 3-in. bi-fold swingaway jib extension with offset capability. The Grove teleboom crawler’s maximum tip height is 229 ft., 8 in. In introducing the crane, Grove marketed the GHC140 as a 100-percent pick-and-carry machine. It can lift objects from a slope of up to

4 degrees, and has a theoretical gradeability of 57 percent. The crane is fully self-rigging for fast, simple setup. Jacks are mounted on the frame for easy installation of tracks and to hydraulically install the counterweights. The GHC140 has a gross vehicle weight of 263,000 lbs. JJ Grace, Manitowoc’s product manager of GHC cranes, said this model “stems from discussions with customers who liked using our telescopic crawler cranes, but needed improved load charts.” Manitowoc is marketing the telecrawler to not only companies specializing in utility work, but those working in alternative energy applications. The crane manufacturer believes contractors working in tunnel construction will find the crane especially useful because it fits easily onto a variety of job sites. “With its pin telescoping boom, operators can handle a variety of lifts at various radii to reach greater heights,” according to the manufacturer.

Link-Belt Rolls Out 80-Ton Model Link-Belt introduced the TCC-800, an 80-ton capacity telescopic-boom crawler crane at ConExpo. The new rig was to begin field testing this past spring. Its predecessor, the popular model TCC-750, has been a cornerstone of Link-Belt’s teleboom crawler market since its debut in 2008. The TCC-800 comes with a new four-section 38- to 120-ft. fullpower boom that reaches a maximum tip height of 184 ft., 6 in. when fully extended and equipped with a jib. The crane features Link-Belt’s proprietary SmartFly pinning system, designed to ensure proper jib erection and stowage while minimizing work at height. continued on page 22

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Where ground conditions are poor and lift sites far apart, contractors find teleboom crawler cranes work efficiently and move swiftly.

These machines also provide unique advantages over other hydraulic cranes, because of their increased mobility on crawler tracks and their ability to handle picks without needing outriggers.

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The TCC-800 offers optional one- or two-piece 35- to 58-ft. jibs. The telecrawler is Link-Belt’s first with variable track side frame positions (V-CALC). “VCALC offers the added flexibility to operate the crane with side frames in asymmetric configurations,” said Scott Knight, product manager lattice and telescopic crawler cranes in introducing the machine. “Pulse 2.0 monitors actual side frame position, auto-selecting the correct chart,” he added. These key features, alongside a new cab with 20-degree tilt, offer a contractor the ability to take on a multitude of tasks on any job site. Applications from pile driving or bridge work to plant work and general construction, are possible. The telecrawler’s Stage V dual-compliant Cummins QSB 6.7 engine puts out 232 hp. at 2,000 rpm for better fuel economy, quieter operation, and better cold starting. The TCC-800 self-assembles with 38,500 lbs. of upper counterweight, according to Link-Belt, and two 3,000-lb. carbody counterweights. Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. of San Leandro, Calif., purchased a package of six Link-Belt telescopic crawler cranes in Las Vegas. The group of cranes included 140-ton TCC-1400s and 250-ton TCC-2500s.

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Telecrawlers are indispensable on work sites where a rough-terrain or all-terrain crane can’t go or a conventional crawler crane with flat pads can’t navigate.

Tadano Mantis Introduces 160-Ton Tadano Mantis displayed its new GTC-1600 at ConExpo. The 160-ton model increase the maximum capacity of the GTC line, and expands it to six machines. Testing of the telecrawler was to continue through the third quarter of 2020, and sales were planned to start at the end of 2020. The GTC-1600 is equipped with a six-section, 42.8- to 200.1-ft. hydraulic boom engineered for both higher, longer lift work and out-of-level and pick-and-carry work. A 33.8-ft. / 59.1-ft. bi-fold jib with offsets at 0-, 20- and 40-degree complements the main boom. Jib length of up to 105 ft. is possible with two 23-ft. optional lattice inserts, offering the operator a maximum tip height of 305 ft. The GTC-1600 out-of-level operation features up to 4-degree slopes and automatic load chart switching. Equipped with Tadano’s OPTI-WIDTH, the GTC-1600 is capable of limitless combinations of symmetrical and asymmetrical track width setups, according to the manufacturer. It has no requirement for pinning of the track frames in fixed positions. The GTC-1600 has efficient features, such as a self-erecting counterweight system with remote control and integrated twostage carbody jacks, for easy setup. The system provide increased lifting height for ease of transport. Hydraulic quick couplers on the track drive hoses allow simple, tool-free track frame removal and handling. Jeff Johnson, executive vice president and COO of Scott Powerline and Utility Equipment, Monroe, La., praised Tadano Mantis’ line of telecrawlers at ConExpo. “They’re tough. They’re versatile. They’re unmatched in performance and reliability,” said Johnson. Scott Powerline purchased a 55-ton capacity Tadano Mantis GTC-550 during the Las Vegas equipment show.

Carving a Niche Hydraulic telescopic crawler cranes, around since the 1960s, have become increasingly popular on a multitude of job sites. “Steadily advancing technology has made them so versatile,” said Mikut. “The footprints of telecrawlers have gotten narrower, booms are lighter and transportability has improved. They have evolved into powerful, agile machines.” Telecrawlers marry the mobility and stability of a crawler crane 22

to the quick-setup advantages of a telescopic all-terrain or roughterrain crane, according to the ALL website. Like lattice boom cranes, telecrawlers exhibit high maneuverability, but they require no space or time on-site to build the boom. New higher-capacity telecrawlers excel in environments common to road and bridge construction. For example, machines like ALL Crane’s 250-ton capacity TCC-2500 can self-erect in just a few hours and are easy to operate, the manufacturer said. A telescoping boom provides a major advantage. Unlike a traditional crawler, the telecrawler’s boom is not fixed, so obstructions do not require moving the crane and rebuilding the boom. Operators can simply bring the boom into more easily maneuver around overhead structures — which can save as much as half a day of time, said ALL. “For road and bridge construction, such as highway widening projects, productivity-enhancing savings like this can add up.” These machines also provide unique advantages over other hydraulic cranes, because of their increased mobility on crawler tracks and their ability to handle picks without needing outriggers. Less ground pressure is exerted by a telecrawler’s tank-like tracks, so the total weight is spread over a smaller area. “This allows the crane better access to tight corners, narrow alleys, and steep hills that a conventional crawler crane might not be able to handle,” according to the company.  CG

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Looking Back:

Cranes

Courtesy of Historical Construction Equipment Association

HCEA Archive photo

The world’s oldest known dragline, a physically restored 1917 Bucyrus Company Class 24 skid dragline s/n 874, owned by Reynolds Alberta Museum, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.

HCEA Archive photo

A P&H Model 206 “Corduroy Crane” ¾ cu. yds. dragline. Built from 1920 to 1927, the 206 was first offered with controls along the side of the deck machinery, which required the operator to stand facing left while operating the crane. “P&H” stood for its founders Alonzo Pawling and Henry Harnishfeger. Although Pawling died in 1914, out of respect the “P&H” trademark has been kept as that of the Harnishfeger Corporation. HCEA Archive photo

HCEA Archive photo

A Lima 601 1 ½ cu. yd. dragline loads a LaPlantChoate crawler wagon drawn by a Cat Diesel Sixty. The 601 was built only from 1933 to 1935. The Diesel Sixty, the first production diesel-powered crawler tractor, was introduced in 1931. Bernie Moening photo

The Manitowoc 4500 was one of the premier excavators of all time. First introduced in 1947, these machines worked primarily as draglines and shovels and set many production and longevity records. This one is believed to be working for Morrison-Knudsen Company Inc. in 1950 on a Spokane, Portland & Seattle railroad relocation near Plymouth, Wash., in conjunction with the construction of McNary Dam on the Columbia River.

The Lima “101”, the machine that made Lima. Based on a machine first introduced in 1924 by the Ohio Steam Shovel Co. of Lima, Ohio, the “101” was offered by the newly renamed Ohio Power Shovel Co. from 1927 through 1932. Pictured here is a line-up showing the machine as an “universal” excavator. Shovel, clamshell and dragline capacity was 1-1/4 cu. yds., while drag shovel (attachment built by Page Engineering) capacity was 1 cu. yd.

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In order to complete setting of steel and precast on a tight jobsite location at the corner of Elm Street and Ohio River Scenic Byway, Superior opted to use its 250-ton (227-t) Link-Belt 298 Series 2 lattice crawler crane with an offset jib.

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STEPHENSON EQUIPMENT, INC. www.stephenson equipment.com Philadelphia, PA 800/220-4033 Harrisburg, PA 800/325-6455 Wilkes-Barre, PA 866/667-6756 Pittsburgh, PA 800/692-7600 Syracuse, NY 800/368-6455 Albany, NY 518/357-2200

HOFFMAN EQUIPMENT CO. www.hoffmanequip.com New Jersey Corporate Headquarters 300 S. Randolphville Rd. Piscataway, NJ 08854 732/752-3600 South Jersey 1330 Hurffville Rd. Deptford, NJ 08096 856/227-6400 Middlesex 333 Cedar Ave. Middlesex, NJ 08846 732/377-4130 New York 1144 Zerega Ave. Bronx, NY 10462 718/822-1180 Mid-Hudson Valley 1440 Route 9W Marlboro, NY 12542 845/236-3000 Long Island 22 Peconic Ave. Medford, NY 11763 631/207-2900 Pennsylvania Philadelphia Metro Area 120 Gordon Dr. Lionville, PA 19341 610/363-9200

SHAWMUT EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. www.shawmut equipment.com 20 Tolland Turnpike Manchester, CT 06042 800/829-4161 136 Eastman St. South Easton, MA 02375 877/526-9213

SHAWMUT EQUIPMENT OF CANADA, INC. 318 Park Rd. Elmsdale, NS B2S 0G2 902/883-7450

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Dealer Owned Equipment Retired Rental Fleet – Used Trade Equipment

2015 Grove GMK5135 $725,000

2005 Grove GMK5120B $349,000

GR15006X 6,613 hrs. 135 ton, 167’ Boom, 36’ Jib

GR05488X 16,373 hrs. / 20,146 KM 20,146 KM, Aux Hoist, 120 Ton, Ball Block

Year

Make

Model

Stock #

2007

GROVE

GMK5120B

GR07638X

2001

GROVE

GMK5120B

2011

NATIONAL CRANE

NBT45103

2011

NATIONAL CRANE

2010

TADANO

2011 Nat’l Crane NBT50102 $269,000 NC11545 7,925 hrs. / 97,106 KM 55-Ton Capacity, 102’ Boom, Auxiliary Hoist, Peterbilt 367 Description

2009 Grove GMK5165 $495,000 GR09812X 14,057 hrs. 121,910 KM, Max CW & Jib, Ball, Block Price

Hours

251,615 KM, Max CW & Jib, Aux Hoist

$395,000

3,665 hrs.

GR01294X

135,380 KM, 80 Ton, Aux Hoist

$195,000

5,851 hrs.

NC11565

87,326 KM, 45-Ton Capacity, 103’ Boom, Auxiliary Hoist, Peterbilt 367

$249,000

5,575 hrs.

NBT50102

NC11567

87,064 KM, 50-Ton Capacity, 102’ Boom, Auxiliary Hoist, Peterbilt 367

$269,000

6,947 hrs.

TM1052

TD10036

27,658 KM, 2008 Ford F750; Capacity-10, Boomsize-52

$89,500

435 hrs.

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