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aren’t related to the job site. You’re still going to have all kinds of things on the job site that will affect or distract the operator. I am not sure that has changed all that much.” Are crane operators more distracted these days than ever before? Howard Kaplan, who owns Liberty Crane and Rigging Consultants in Phoenix, Ariz., answers the question with a question: How do you quantify distractions? Even more basic: What is the meaning of distraction? “Is it a cell phone, an LMI, alarms, an anti-two-block alarm, or the backup alarm?

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Is staying focused an issue for crane operators? It depends on so many factors, say crane operator trainers and certification sites. The job site, the employer, the task at hand, even the operator him- or herself, all play a role. OSHA says it falls on the employer to determine if an operator is qualified to recognize and avert risk. And any kind of distraction that results in the

operator losing focus is definitely a risk. But avoiding distractions is not a knowledge-based lesson that training participants and certification candidates are ever tested on. “I am not sure today’s job sites create more of a distraction for operators than they have in the past,” said Ron Overton, president of Overton Safety Training, Hillsboro, Ore. “I think the operator’s mindset is a little different now. With any or most job sites, traffic and distractions are going to occur. You’re going to have a job site, an operator, and external factors that

The things that can distract a crane operator on the construction site have not changed over the years. Today, though, operators have access to cell phones, and are exposed to myriad devices, such as LMIs, alarms, an antitwo-block alarm or the backup alarms. There’s a chance they can get complacent if they don’t stay focused.

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If every time you make a lift somebody’s hitting an air horn, is that a distraction?” There are so many sights and sounds, so much activity on a job site an operator can get complacent, said Kaplan. “Newer crane cabs have Bluetooth systems, radio remote, all kinds of bells and whistles to contend with.” Plus, operators have cell phones. “I’ve had customers who see an operator’s head tilted holding the phone to his shoulder while operating a crane and it doesn’t look good,” said Kaplan. “I agree the operator shouldn’t be on the phone, but the law says ‘he shall not be distracted.’ So, if he’s on a lift he shouldn’t be on the phone. If he’s using the phone for signals, it should be OK.” Kaplan believes a cell phone is “every bit as effective” as other means of handsfree signaling. “If I have a good headset, it’s all hands free, so I don’t have to push to talk. It’s

Employers are responsible for ensuring crane operators can recognize and avert risk. Distractions fall under the heading of risk, and company policy and procedures should address the risks associated with all equipment on the job site and the tasks each machine is being used to complete.

How Do You Train Operators to Stay Focused on the Job? Ron Overton, president of Overton Safety Training Inc., has a goal to assist operators with focusing on the task at hand, maintaining safety and preventing distractions. OSHA Federal Regulation 29CFR1926.1427 requires the employer to provide operator training in the form of a combination of formal and practical instruction and [the ability to] learn how to recognize and avert risk necessary to operate the equipment safely; and an employers operator evaluation, which includes the skills and knowledge and ability to recognize and avert risk necessary to operate the equipment safely; [and the] ability to perform hoisting activities required for assigned work. “One of the possible methods or methodology for employers to instruct operators to ‘recognize and avert risk’ would be to ensure the operator understands the importance of taking appropriate steps in minimizing or mitigating distractions, which might hinder or affect their focus while operating the crane.” Here is Overton’s informal list of “potential roadblocks” that operators may experience that might affect their focus, and how to mitigate or prevent the roadblocks: Worksite-Related • External noise. Possible preventive measure: Hearing protection • Traffic proximity, equipment and personnel. Possible preventive measures: Cones, barricades, working area markings. Create a lifting corridor • Other equipment operation. Possible preventive measures: maintain ongoing communication and awareness of and with other equipment operators. Using cones, barricades, working area markings. Create a lifting corridor if possible. • Electronic communication with others. Possible preventive measure: Limit non-essential communication while operating • Temperature in cab. Possible preventive measure: Appropriate ventilation, heat or cooling Personal • Music, headphones, earbuds. Possible preventive measure: Restrict use and follow company policy/procedure.

• Smoking. Possible preventive measure: Allow only during breaks and away from the crane. • Cell Phone. Possible preventive measure: Other than use for signaling, allow only during times when load is grounded, or only during breaks • Eating or drinking while operating. Possible preventive measure: Allow only during times when the load is grounded, or only during breaks • Mindset, outside personal issues, Possible preventive measure: Understand safety of others is involved, actions will affect others. • Mental impairment. Possible preventive measure: Follow company substance use/abuse policy or program • Lack of sleep. Possible preventive measure: Instruct on the importance of getting appropriate number of hours of sleep • Dehydration, lack of nutrition. Possible preventive measures: Instruct on the importance of hydration, and following company requirements for mandatory hydration. Instruct on the importance of proper nutrition and fuel for their mind and focus. • Extended sedentary (sitting) operation. Possible preventive measure: Program of pre-use stretching and movement/rotation of arms to facility blood movement and warmup. Mandatory breaks between periods of operation with required standing, stretching and movement/rotation of arms to facility blood movement. • Clothing. Possible preventive measure: Instruct on wearing levels or types of clothing appropriate to the experienced temperature and humidity and to maintain relative comfort while operating. Outside • Weather, temperature, wind, conditions. Possible preventive measures: Shutdown in hazardous weather, lightning and/or excessive wind. Follow company policy for working during extremes in temperature or external conditions. • Visibility. Possible preventive measure: Utilize qualified signalperson/ spotter when required and maintain proper visual or verbal communication at all times. • Noise. Possible preventive measure: Utilize approved hearing protection that does not hinder ability to respond to verbal instructions or warnings.

good two-way communication, and that’s what I teach.” Dealing with distractions for the most part leads back to company policies and procedures, believes Overton. “I’m not sure a cell phone is a distraction as long as a company’s policy and procedures are being followed.” For example, company policy might state an operator can’t use a cell phone except on breaks or pauses when the load is not in the air. Some operators use cell phones as handsfree signal person methodology for communication which meets OSHA’s requirement that the signaling communication device be hands-free. “The employer should have a policy in place, which addresses this issue” Overton added. Qualification, Certification, Distractions Kaplan said OSHA rules specify when to signal, what to say, and how to say it. “If the signal person and I as the operator have a conversation, if we get into a rhythm, if we understand what the other one wants all the time, I’m not suggesting we change any language. If I’m lowering the load and he likes that speed and he can control the speed as a signal person, just tell me that.” He believes OSHA’s signaling rules can be confusing, though, because the words chosen are not consistent throughout all commands. For certification, Kaplan teaches the letter of the law. For operator qualification, he continued on page 12

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teaches the law in a way the crane operator wants to hear it. Overton, too, offers two types of operator training. Initial operator training and qualification for companies takes one format, while preparation for national certification is somewhat different. When preparing for the national safety exam operators are responsible for all things in their control, including the load once it’s off the ground, said Overton. “The OSHA rule falls on the employer for qualification training. Operators have to be able to recognize and avert risk. The issues of recognizing risk would be applicable to the specific job site, the equipment being used and/or the craning tasks being performed,” said Overton. “They need to understand the risks involved, and certainly distractions are a risk. It would be included in the employer’s internal training program related to tasks and the use of that equipment. When we are asked, we cover these issues with the operator during qualifications training for an employer.” Policy might specify that an operator can’t eat or drink in the cab unless the load is on the ground. Maybe he’s restricted from talking on his cell phone unless he’s on break. Another distraction many employers address these days relates to an operator’s being sedentary for long periods of time. People have a tendency to relax and lose focus if they’re sitting in an area for a large period of time. So often, stretching, moving arms and legs and standing up at specific intervals are required by an employer. “Some companies will write policy to state an operator has to take mandatory breaks at specific intervals while operating,” said Overton.” The operator has to stand-up or get out

Though today’s crane operations often involve walkie-talkie communications among crew members and between signal persons and the crane operator, there are ways that employers can eliminate the distraction of electronic communication with others. Some companies limit non-essential communication, such as personal cell phone calls, while a construction crane or other equipment is in operation.

of the cab. Maybe they can stand out on the carbody, and stretch, walk and make the brain work before they get back into the cab. They will often do this between long durations of operation, because when you’re sitting in a chair or standing in one position, you can only sit there for so long and then you have to get moving again.” Movement gets the brain to reset and gets the operator back to being focused on the lifts while still being aware of everything happening around him, as opposed to being kind of oblivious. Overton said his training staff, when asked, has provided consulting services that included discussion with class participants about the mental mindset, outside distractions, impairment and lack of sleep. He said dehydration also is a serious risk factor for distraction, and many companies have dehydration prevention steps in place. “If you’re dehydrated, your brain’s is really not functioning well. All those things play into being distracted and losing focus.” Kaplan believes that everybody and anybody can be distracted. But he puts a different perspective on it: All the distractions can actually improve an operator’s ability to deal with them, as they become a part of the worksite. “I think it’s amazing what someone can become used to,” said Kaplan. For instance, “today’s operator cabs are significantly different than 50 years ago, with access to operator aids, comfort, ergonomics, and noise insulation. All that helps” reduce the distractions, he said. “My whole take is, concentrate on your job. Do your job. Most importantly, it’s a good idea to know how to do your job, and then it goes back to training.”  CQ

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Renovates Mona Lisa’s Resting Place A Potain Igo 50 self-erecting crane is repairing more than 43,055 sq. ft. of damaged roof on the Sant’Orsola, a 14th Century ex-monastery in Florence, Italy, that is thought to be the final resting place of Lisa Gherardini, better known as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. It has been derelict for more than 30 years, however, the city has renewed its efforts to renovate the historic building and open it up to the public. The city enlisted the help of local Potain dealer Tognaccini Noleggi, which deployed an Igo 50 to load and unload 12 ballasts, weighing in at around 26 tons, which form the first phase of the roof renovation. The project is scheduled for completion in 2023 and is expected to become the center of community life in Florence. For more information, visit www.manitowoc.com.  CQ

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FROM THE DERRICK TO THE DOGHOUSE AND MORE In less than six months, Brady Crane Service of Healdton, Okla., has logged more than 560 hours on its new Link-Belt 120-ton (110-t) TCC-1200 telescopic crawler crane. Brady Crane Service also has more than 2,000 hours on its 110-ton (100-t) TCC-1100. The company’s workload consists mostly of oil and gas — unloading and assembling drill rigs. In most cases, up to 80 truckloads are unloaded for a fully functioning rig. “We use three cranes, two to tear the rig apart from the old site and a third to begin assembly of the rig at the new site. Once we get to a certain point, we’ll switch and put two at the new site to build up substructures,” said Robin Watts. Brady is erecting a 2500 hp triple box, hauled 120 mi. from the previous site to Lindsay, Okla. The TCC-1200 is used to load and unload trucks, and pick and carry everything from the derrick to the doghouse, substructure, top of the substructure, to the draw works. “We use the TCC-1200 for every single component of the drilling rig from 500 lbs. to 100,000 lbs. tandem lifts,” said Watts. Substructures are a tandem lift. A larger

In less than six months, Brady Crane Service of Healdton, Okla., has logged more than 560 hours on its new Link-Belt 120-ton (110-t) TCC-1200 telescopic crawler crane.

The TCC-1200 is used to load and unload trucks, and pick and carry everything from the derrick to the doghouse, substructure, top of the substructure, to the draw works.

(in tonnage capacity) all-terrain crane is brought in and stays on one end with the load while the TCC-1200 picks and carries the substructure from its drop off point, travelling around the center point of the rig. “We can mobilize the 1100 and 1200 quickly since no outriggers are involved. You can pick and carry with your full range of chart. Whatever we tie up to, if it is within our chart, we know we can move it as long as it is level,” said Watts. The heaviest single load for the TCC-1200 is the blow-out preventer, weighing 72,000 lbs. (32,658 kg) but Watts estimates that on occasion up to 5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) of mud can build up during operation. “Having a crane capable of handling that extra weight is important,” said Watts.

Assembly Whether assembling or breaking down the new TCC-1200, operator Justin Browning estimates that it takes 45 minutes to move the 120-ton telecrawler. “We haul it down the road in four trucks: one large truck with the super structure, being under 90,000 lbs., two smaller trucks for a track and carbody counterweight on each truck, and the fourth truck for the other counterweights,” Browning said.  CQ

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Substructures are a tandem lift. A larger (in tonnage capacity) all-terrain crane is brought in and stays on one end with the load while the TCC-1200 picks and carries the substructure from its drop off point, travelling around the center point of the rig.

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SURF’S UP...

and So Is Liebherr’s LR 11000

The Liebherr crawler crane is erecting eight new wind turbines in the surfer’s paradise.

For this deployment, the LR 11000 is set up in the SL3F configuration with a main jib of 354 ft. (108 m) and a fixed tip of 39 ft. (12 m).

A Liebherr LR 11000 crawler crane from the fleet of Buckner HeavyLift Cranes is currently in use in Hawaii. New Vestas wind turbines with a hub height of 344 ft. (105 m) have been under construction there for more than three months. The LR 11000, which has been in use on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu since the beginning of October, is the biggest crawler crane that has ever worked in the American surfer’s paradise. Buckner’s 1,102 ton (1,000-t) crane will be in use until the end of December erecting new wind turbines of the type Vestas V-136. A total of eight new turbines are being installed on the island’s north shore. They form part of the Hawaiian energy supplier’s plan to expand the proportion of renewable energies from 18 percent currently to over 65 percent in the year 2030. For this deployment, the LR 11000 is set up in the SL3F configuration with a main jib of 354 ft. (108 m) and a fixed tip of 39 ft. (12 m). In this configuration, the crane has a max load capacity of 191 ton (173 t). When erecting the new wind turbines, the heaviest parts — the hub with motor casing and drive-train — weigh about 110 tons (100 t); the crawler crane has to lift this weight to the hub height of 344 ft. Equipped with 99 tons (90 t) of central ballast and a slewing platform ballast of 275.5 ton (250 t), the crane can be used without a derrick. This was an important criterion when selecting the right crane for this job, as the wind farm sits in extremely hilly terrain on which the crane has to be frequently moved and occasionally converted. Deployments without a derrick can take place much more easily here and thus faster, too. In addition to the LR 11000, other auxiliary cranes are used, including a Liebherr crawler crane of type LR 1350/1. The biggest challenge on the island, which lies far from the U.S. mainland, is the supply of spare parts. Buckner and Liebherr have made provisions for this. “Our construction site is supplied from the new Liebherr warehouse in Lodi, California, but for safety’s sake we also have various tools and spare parts available locally for this job. So far, however, we have managed to do entirely without spare parts and erection engineers,” said Kevin C. Long, director sales at Buckner. The crane driver for Buckner in Hawaii is Burkhardt Hartinger from Germany. Hartinger, who lives in Warburg-Rimbeck near Kassel, has a lot of experience operating an LR 11000 crawler crane, which also is present in the fleet of his own crane company. “The offer to work in Hawaii was very tempting. And I also have a little free time to explore the island after work,” Hartinger said.

Buckner HeavyLift Cranes based in Graham, N.C., is very keen on the Liebherr brand, particularly when it comes to heavy-duty cranes. “We prefer Liebherr cranes simply because of their quality. Both their design and production quality are better than other manufacturers,” Long said. Buckner has been completing heavy lift projects of all kinds for more than 70 years and is one of the largest crane contractors in the USA. For more information, visit www.liebherr.com.  An LR 11000 crawler crane has been working in Hawaii for three months.

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onkers Contracting Company Boosts Job Site Efficiency With Grove GRT880 Yonkers Contracting Company (Yonkers) is using its recently but Yonkers needed this crane to complete the Route 17 project acquired Grove GRT880 on an infrastructure project along Route because of the machine’s added boom length and higher capaci17 in Harriman, N.Y. The project, which includes building a new ty,” said Pasquale Tomasetti, account manager and sales represenbridge, a new interchange and inserting new drainage, has a tative at Hoffman Equipment. “We’ve had a great working relationquick-paced schedule and is expected to be completed later this ship with Yonkers over the years, whether it’s selling new equipyear. ment, servicing machines or answering any questions that they Yonkers is using its GRT crane to lift steel beams, precast have. We look forward to seeing this crane on other job sites helpdrainage pipes and other materials for the project. Due to the reach ing them drive results.” needed to complete the lifts of the steel beams and drainage pipes, For more information, visit www.manitowoc.com.  CQ the GRT880’s impressive load charts were on full display. On the job site, loads as much as 20 tons are being raised to heights of 25 ft. and then placed below ground level at radii up to 75 ft. “The 50 ton cranes we typically use didn’t have the capacities for the type of lifting that we needed to do on this job, so we really had to look at load charts to see which crane was best for us,” said Lou Marino, VP equipment operation at Yonkers. “The GRT880 has been a great fit for this project. Its lifting capacity and boom length were ideal for the job, and we haven’t had any downtime with the crane, which has enabled us to boost our efficiency.” Grove’s Crane Control System (CCS) also was an important feature that stood out to the contractor. Yonkers has a fleet of approximately 750 pieces of equipment and uses them across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, so ease of use and consistency within operation is paramount. “Because our equipment gets moved around to different states, we don’t have the same operators on the equipment every day,” Marino said. “So, it is important for us to have a crane that is easy to operate with a cab that was comfortable. I think we found exactly that with the GRT880.” CCS features a user-friendly interface, featuring two full-graphic displays mounted vertically for easier viewing and a jog dial for easier navigation and data input. The system allows the electronic controllers to be reprogrammed by the operator for specific speed and reaction. It also has a 20 degree tilt cab for optimal vision and comfort for the operator. Over the years, Yonkers has worked closely with its Grove and Manitowoc dealer Hoffman Equipment, from which it also purchased the GRT880. The Piscataway, N.J.-based construction equipment dealer was once again influential in helping Yonkers choose its newest machine, even helping get the crane certified in New York City. Yonkers is using its GRT crane to lift steel beams, precast drainage pipes and other materials. “The tilt cab and CCS in the GRT880 are great, 20

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For more than 50 years, Active Crane Rentals supplied cranes, lifting and rigging services in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The company has purchased a Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1 mobile crane — now the largest in its fleet. The LTM 1350-6.1 is a 400-ton class crane with a 230-ft. boom. “This crane will add value to our business through the ability to quickly and safely build the crane,” said Hunter Schmeusser, company treasurer. 

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One day after taking delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane, Prillaman’s Crane and Rigging put it on a job, supporting inspection work on rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, in Virginia. “What the crane does well is reaching the highest in confined spaces,” said owner Paul Prillaman. The LTM 1090-4.2 is a four axle, 110-ton class crane with a 197-ft. telescopic boom and a maximum hoist height of 249 ft. It features the VarioBallast and VarioBase systems, which enhance the crane’s performance, flexibility and safety. 

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Cranes Continue HOT Streak … and Not Just in Seattle

Customers who wouldn’t normally order a tower crane are calling for them because they can replace four or five industrial forklifts on a job site — and offer the operator a clear view of the job site and the destination of the load he’s picking. That efficiency saves time and money for site owners and end users.

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Though Seattle has led the United States in tower crane numbers for three years now, utilization in this particular crane sector is moving at a good clip all across the country. End users like today’s tower crane models for the time and money saved with safe and easy installation, as well as the fact that with a panoramic view of the job site, operators can see exactly where they’re placing the load. With the demand — even from users who hadn’t considered them before — manufacturers are introducing versatile machines that meet specific needs. Regional infrastructure projects, as well as work in the utility and mining sectors, 22

are driving some of the popularity of technically-advanced tower crane models. Investments in construction and infrastructure transformation activities are supporting industry growth, according to a report by Global Market Insights. New tower crane distributors and rental companies, partnering with global manufacturers, are establishing themselves to help answer the demand. In fact, tower crane rental numbers are growing. The focus for rental companies is on reducing the carbon footprint and pollution by providing the newest technology in the industry. Tower cranes are being rented for long-term installations on government and general infrastructure projects as end users move to save machine trans-

portation and maintenance costs. “Seattle has been the tower crane capital of the U.S. and it’s not slowing down as of now,” said Travis Felchlin, in sales and rentals for Linden Comansa America in Centralia, Wash. “People who don’t usually use tower cranes are reaching out because it’s easier to put a tower crane over an entire job site than have four or five industrial forklifts driving around when the operators can’t see half the time where they’re placing the product. A tower crane looks over the job and puts the load exactly where the crew needs it. It saves time and money when you can go as high as you want and get 12 feet of reach all around that tower. That’s why they’re becoming even more popular.”

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Owners of construction sites in busy cities set rules for equipment, space, noise, emissions and timing on the job site. As contractors try to minimize the number of machines and maximize versatility, reliability, ease of assembly and disassembly, they’re eyeing topless and luffing jib tower cranes for tight work sites.

Jobsite Technology Unleashed Owners of construction sites located in busy cities often place restrictions on equipment, space, noise, emissions, and timing. As a result, construction sites try to minimize the number of machines and maximize versatility, reliability, ease of assembly and disassembly. That’s another advantage for tower cranes. Relative newcomer to the North American market, Italian manufacturer ENG cranes finds that topless and luffing jib tower cranes are increasingly popular when it comes to low space applications. In a blog post, ENG noted that with high-capacity systems, these modern tower cranes can handle construction materials such as pre-cast concrete blocks and other large building components used in high-rise projects, such as those in San Francisco, where ENG Cranes USA is located. And because these heavy components require careful positioning, a tower crane’s ability to offer effective control is of utmost importance. Luffing-jib tower cranes are gaining pop-

ularity among tower crane styles. Designed with an extremely compact slewing radius they are ideal for work in downtown locations. Italian maker ENG’s model EDL 120, with 14.8 ft. of rotation radius, is the company’s smallest luffer model. With a main

tons of maximum capacity, and the manufacturers touts it as one of the most powerful derricks on the market, “with which you can dismantle even the big 24-ton tower cranes,” according to the company. A luffing version minus counter jib, with both internal and external climbing tower, is also offered for installation in close proximity to the building under construction. Both luffers and flat-top tower cranes were introduced for the North America market this spring and summer. Manufacturers note that models not yet working in the Travis Felchlin United States will be on job Linden Comansa America sites here soon.

“Seattle has been the tower crane capital of the U.S. and it’s not slowing down as of now.”

Large Capacity, Long Outreach boom reaching 166 ft. and a maximum capacity of 11 tons, it is designed to be used in crowded city centers with limited space and congested urban streets. Jobsite owners also demand faster tower crane disassembly, and ENG offers Model EDKH 185 as a stand-alone derrick for dismantling internal climbing cranes. It has 25

In April at Bauma, Manitowoc launched the Potain MDT 809, the largest flat-top tower crane ever produced by the company. Offering up to 39 tons of lift capacity and accommodating 262 ft. of jib, the crane is designed for use “anywhere large capacity is required at long reaches,” but Mike Heacock, Manitowoc vice president, continued on page 24

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Americas sales – tower cranes, lists heavy commercial, infrastructure, bridges, and fabrication yards as ideal applications for the machine. One of Potain’s newest models to arrive in North America, its standout features are its very strong capacities, erector-friendly design, low assembly weights, and proprietary CCS operating system and K850 mast system. The first unit is scheduled for installation on a job site in the Washington D.C. area this November, Heacock noted. “This size crane was a hole in our product line, and building off of our very successful MDT product line we wanted a high-capacity crane which utilized existing mast components and common mechanisms to fill this void,” he said. “We also wanted a constructionfriendly design which could be assembled on commercial construction sites in a short period of time with a normalsized assist crane.” Manitowoc engineers also aimed for a global product, which could easily be transported anywhere in the world in a minimal number of containers, but also transported to and from job sites on normal flat- and step-deck trailers.

“A lot of effort went into ensuring the design was not only a strong crane when erected on a job site, but also a crane which was easy and cost effective to move and assemble,” said Heacock. Potain also introduced the Model MRH 125 tower crane at Bauma. It works as a topless model, but can luff its jib to reduce footprint when it’s out of service. Hydraulic power serves the luffing function to maximize efficiency. The MRH 125 can lift up to 9 tons, can be equipped with up to 164 ft. of jib, and can lift 2 tons at the tip of the longest jib. Maximum freestanding height is 190 ft., and maximum line speed is 387 fpm with 50LVF20 hoist winch. The crane, designed for congested urban job sites also optimizes transport costs for a luffer in its capacity class, according to Potain. It can be mounted on the company’s standard 5-ft. 6-in. or 6-ft. 6-in. K-masts, and is engineered for lower power consumption than traditional luffing-jib cranes. The jib can be raised from horizontal to near vertical (88 degrees) in two minutes, and the compact counter jib measures 23 ft. and connects easily during assembly. The out-of-service weathervaning radius with the jib fully luffed is 32 ft. 10-in.

with any jib length. And this summer, Manitowoc released the Potain MCT 325, another topless model. The new model offers an efficient solution for customers requiring strong and versatile cranes in the 13and 18-ton classes. Another tool for projects where precast concrete is the star, it’s also engineered to bring speed and simplicity to job sites. It has a 246-ft. jib.

Designed for Project Specifics Linden Comansa is marketing a new project-specific tower crane for mining and infrastructure including bridges, dams, and applications where the end user is hauling equipment down a hole. The flat-top Model 21LC1050 is available in a 50-ton version with a maximum radius of 262.5 ft. The load, reach, and mechanisms of the 21LC1050 offer an optimal result in large industrial or mining projects as well as for the construction of buildings with prefabricated and steel structures of great tonnage, according to the manufacturer. The design of the horizontal slewing component of the 21LC1050 is similar to Comansa’s 21LC750 and 21LC660 and allows a much faster and safer assembly. continued on page 26

Answering demand for efficiency on the job, Manitowoc has introduced the Potain MDT 809 flat-top tower crane for use on jobs where large capacity is required at long reaches. That includes heavy commercial construction projects, infrastructure and fabrication yards as ideal applications for the machine. 24

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Crane Chronicle: SNAPSHOTS OF THE PAST Courtesy of Historical Construction Equipment Association The 1934 Michigan Power Shovel Company T-6D is an example of first line of truck cranes with the carriers furnished by the crane manufacturer.

The 1934 Michigan Power Shovel Company T-6D is an example of first line of truck cranes with the carriers furnished by the crane manufacturer.

The 1951 Bucyrus-Erie H-3 Hydrocrane on GMC carrier is an example of the first hydraulic crane built for construction applications.

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The 21LC1050 shares a large part of the jib and counter jib sections with these previous models, optimizing the investment to customers who already own these cranes. The flat top’s counter jib, allows for different configurations, depending on the application. The short counter-jib radius avoids possible interference with buildings or other cranes. “We’re going to see two of this model on a job in North America,” said Felchlin. “The good thing with this crane model is it sits on a beefier standard tower. You get that tonnage with long radius for picking, but you’re able to put it on a smaller tower, reducing the cost of climbing. You have a more efficient crane.” The tower crane industry is always trying to go taller without needing bigger foundations, Felchlin continued. The 21LC1050 spans 240.5 ft. on a standard foundation. “That’s very tall for how big the crane is,” he said. “And it’s easier to climb than a bigger tower, so that means less money as well.”

More Tower Crane Introductions In July, Raimondi Cranes released another heavyweight luffing crane, the Model LR372. The factory, based in Italy, loaded the crane with proprietary highperformance winches on the 370-tonmeter luffer with a maximum jib length of 196.8 ft., and a maximum capacity 44,092 lbs. At the maximum radius, the LR372 can lift 8,366 lbs. using Raimondi’s Ultralift mode, for the company’s most powerful luffing crane to date. The crane’s main design features are based on the Model LR330, launched last year. The luffer can be installed on two different types of towers, an internal climbing system at a width of 6.5 ft., or the 7.5-ft. wide GR6 tower series for standard, external, and internal climbing configurations. The towers can be installed on embedded legs, on an 8 x 8, and on the new 6 x 6 m strut cross base with or without traveling system. The GR5H towers can be installed on embedded elements and on a 6 x 6 m strut cross base. Spanish tower crane manufacturer Jaso showed three of its newest models at Bauma. The Model J780PA, a luffing tower crane with a maximum capacity of 165,345 lbs., a maximum reach of 230 ft., and a maximum tip load of 12,566 lbs., it is designed to lift heavy loads in 26

“The industry is going back and making sure everyone knows how to put tower cranes up and take them down, how to assemble and disassemble properly, have the right paperwork, document every inspection, and have people in place to make sure it’s all done correctly. The industry is making sure everyone is following the rules.” Travis Felchlin

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small spaces. Jaso’s Model J1400 is a big hammerhead tower crane, the newest member of the manufacturer’s Top Line - H series. It can handle up to 262 ft. of jib, lift up to 141,094 lbs., and pick tip loads to 23,148 lbs. It has a short tower top, modular and collapsible counter jib, and optimized transport and assembly dimensions. Jaso’s stand will show the first images and video of this huge hammerhead crane. The flat-top Model J560, has a short top profile, modular counter jib, and layflat counterweights. It features Jaso’s short and strong boom tie that optimizes weight and height for transport and assembly without giving up the advantages of a typical flat-top crane. At Bauma, new tower crane dealer Vertical Tower Cranes, Austin, Texas, was introduced. Bill Brandt, a tower crane industry veteran, has founded the company, which is the exclusive Recom dealer for North America. The Italian Recom tower crane is a new product engineered and built by Mariano Moritsch, whose father, Ferruccio Moritsch, began designing and building tower cranes in 1962 under the Comedil brand. Recom’s new Model RTT features a “low top” design which combines the easy rigging of a flat-top crane with the added strength of a hammerhead unit. The Model RTL luffing boom design incorporates features that include great out-of-service jib angles, fixed counterweights, and single-part hoist lines. Terex unveiled a flat-top tower crane at Bauma. The CTT 202-10 is an 11-ton class crane which offers three chassis options, with 12.5-ft., 14.8-ft., and 19.7ft. base selections. Using Terex transfer masts, the new crane can be configured

with H20, TS21, and TS16 masts, offering from 5.2- to 6.9-ft. widths. The crane gives customers nine different jib configurations from 82 to 213.3 ft. to meet varying jobsite needs. It has a maximum capacity of 11 tons at a length reaching 79.4 ft., depending on jib and counterweight set-up, and can hoist up to a 2.3-ton load at the maximum jib length. The proprietary Power Plus feature will temporarily allow for an increase of the maximum load moment under specific and controlled conditions by 10 percent, giving the operator extra lifting capacity.

Steady as She Goes The commonality in all these new models is the fact that tower crane manufacturers are now, more than ever, designing with efficiency in mind. They’re engineering for smooth transport and easy assembly and disassembly because the country’s top tower crane installers and operators want to work with a quality product. As Felchlin of Linden Comansa put it, “good erection teams and tower crane operators take pride in their work.” He believes that with the fatal jobsite accidents this year, safety is front and center in the tower crane sector. That shows in how the industry is policing itself, said Felchlin: “A lot of it has to do with safety. The industry is going back and making sure everyone knows how to put tower cranes up and take them down, how to assemble and disassemble properly, have the right paperwork, document every inspection, and have people in place to make sure it’s all done correctly. The industry is making sure everyone is following the rules.”  CQ

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ITS OWN NAME he name change from “Terex Demag” to “Tadano Demag” took visible form on Sept. 7th. More specifically, the signage on the high-bay warehouse at Dinglerstraße was replaced and all instances of the “Terex” logo were changed to “Tadano”, and all with a Demag crane — as befits the company, of course. It was pretty much forgettable work for the Demag crane, at least in terms of the load’s weight — after all, the five-axle unit only had to deal with a man basket, two people in it, and the plastic signs, all coming up to a total of 441 lbs. on the hook. continued on page 30

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“When it comes to us as a company, however, there was nothing forgettable about getting this done. In fact, it carried enormous significance in that it represented the beginning of a new era in our company history,” Plant Manager Ulrich Strieder said. And it goes without saying, of course, that a Demag crane was the only way to get it done: The crane was provided by Steil Kranarbeiten, and it only took two hours to drive it from the branch office in Saarwellingen to Zweibrücken.

Work at Dizzying Heights The crane was equipped with a 197 ft. (60-m) main boom (plus a jib) and 37.2 t (33.8-t) counterweight for the job, enabling it to work at the required radius of up to 184 ft. (56 m). Moreover, the weather was absolutely splendid, making it possible for the crane operator and the driver of the supporting truck to set up and configure the crane on the parking lot in front of the highbay warehouse in a mere two hours. Once everything was ready 30

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to go, it was up and into the air for the two installers from the signage company, who first removed the old signs one by one at a height of 65.6 ft. (20 m) before installing the new ones. This, of course, required proper coordination with the crane operator, which was done by radio. In total, the procedure took around 25 lifts before the blue and black Tadano logo completely graced the high-bay warehouse by the end of the day.

Safety First!

“This was a smooth start into the new era,” Strieder said. After all, lifts with man baskets require special preparation. However, industrial climbing, which would have theoretically been a simpler option, was out of the question due to the lack of anchoring options on the high-bay warehouse’s roof, leaving the use of a man basket as the only way to get the job done. In order to make sure that the two installers would be safe while working, they The crane was equipped with a worked with safety har197 ft. (60-m) main boom (plus a nesses at all times and the jib) and 37.2 t (33.8-t) countercrane was equipped with weight for the job, enabling an emergency lowering it to work at the required system that would make it radius of up to possible to safely lower 184 ft. (56 m). the basket in the event of a crane malfunction. Strieder is happy with how the “signage replacement” project went. “Now any visitor will be able to tell that we’re well on our way to a bright future under the Tadano umbrella from far away — a milestone in the road ahead for us and our customers.”  CQ

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