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I N T E R N A T I O N A L cranes AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT AUGUST 2006 www.craneworld.com A KHL Group publication Special issue: Transport Crawlers Boom trucks Truck cranes THE MAGAZINE FOR EQUIPMENT USERS AND BUYERS Official magazine IC 0806 Cover.indd 2 04/08/2006 11:21:21 WELCOME Thank you for down loading this electronic version of International Cranes and Specialized Transport. It is identical to the printed IC, cover-to-cover, editorial and advertising, but it is now all on your computer screen. But the digital IC offers far more: l With a simple click you can turn pages l click on the contents page and be transferred straight to the chosen editorial section l Click on advertisements to go direct to advertisers’ websites l word-searchable, giving you even faster access to the information you need. digi indesign NEW.indd 8 08/08/2006 09:39:54 More than just a mag! Information literally at your fingertips. 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Periodicals postage paid at Emigsville, PA. Postmaster: Send address changes to International Cranes and Specialized Transport, c/o PO Box 437, Emigsville, PA 17318-0437. Published by © Copyright KHL Group 2006 ISSN: 1747-700X MEMBER OF Comment theme that particularly strikes me this month is “BIG.” Clearly, focusing on big can have connotations of sensationalism but there is no getting away from the fact that big is more than a recurring theme in this industry. Reflecting this are many examples of big in this month’s issue of the magazine. For many people, at least in much of the northern hemisphere, August is a relatively quiet month as it is vacation time but leading up to it there has been plenty of big news. In terms of equipment, Mammoet has ordered a couple of Liebherr’s new 1,000 tonne capacity telescopic wheeled mobiles and Terex-Demag has announced it will also build a 1,000 tonne telescopic wheeled mobile. What other big new wheeled mobiles are on the way? In the crawler crane sector big machines are the current trend. Terex-Demag, for example, known for its big crawlers, is dominating recent developments with new models and capacity enhancements. At the end of last month it showed the new narrow track version of its 600 tonner, a machine largely designed for erecting wind turbines, which, as with other loads in power generation and petrochemical industries, are also getting bigger so bigger cranes are needed to erect and maintain them. Liebherr’s latest big crawler, a 1,350 tonner, is a step up the range and likely to be followed with even bigger models. In line with this trend maybe we will see a new big red crawler crane from the US, somewhere around the 1,300 tonne capacity mark, or what about a narrow track version of something around 500 or 600 tonnes? Big is going hand in hand with busy. Strong demand for, among other crane types, these big crawlers, is forecast to continue at least for the next two or three years. Terex-Demag puts the increase in demand for 300 tonnes and higher capacity crawlers, this year over last, at around 20%. Big numbers feature strongly in the manufacturers’ half-year financial results. Increases in revenue over the same period in 2005 are above 30% and increases in operating profit are more than 100%. Big order backlogs of more than $1 billion are further indications of a buoyant industry. One way or another “big” is usually associated with “lots and more” and it is vital to remember its indelible connection with “responsibility.” A Alex Dahm Editor Letters are welcome and should be sent to: The Editor, International Cranes and Specialized Transport, Southfields, Southview Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6TP, UK. 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For more on specialized transport see the special feature starting on page 16 N E WS S E CTIONS REGULAR SECTIONS 6 News 16 Specialized transport Terex-Demag developing 1,000 tonne telescopic mobile, US majors exploring options, Boom Logistics buys again, Mammoet takes two 1,000 tonners, Record results for Manitowoc and Terex 12 Rigging regulars IC ’s Rigging regulars page includes Lifting Q&A, Talking cranes, Rigging read, Models news and a profile of an industry web site 15 Business 16 Transport 50 The second annual listing of the world’s largest specialized transport companies 21 Site report Unknown quantities were part of an unusual challenge met by Abnormal Load Engineering in the UK to move a WWII submarine Stock markets had a real rollercoaster ride in July, first recovering from some of the early summer’s losses before diving again following renewed violence in the Middle East. Chris Sleight reports 23 News GINO KOSTER rounds up the latest news from the specialized transport sector 47 SC&RA Comment from Joel Dandrea SUBSCRIPTIONS: International Cranes and Specialized Transport is a monthly publication with a worldwide circulation of more than 17,000. The annual airmail subscription rate for nonqualified readers is £98 (US$187). Reduced rates are available to manufacturers, agents and distributors – details on request. Free subscriptions are given on a controlled circulation basis to readers who fully complete a Reader Registration Form and qualify under our terms of control. The Publisher reserves the right to refuse a free subscription to nonqualified readers. International Cranes and Specialized Transport is published on the 15th of each month. All subscription correspondence should be directed to Hayley Gent at the UK address. Please include the address label from a recent issue with all correspondence and allow three months for changes to be effective. 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I N T E R N A T I O N A L cranes AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT 49 SC&RA News 53 Equipment and accessories Training programme named to honour roll, Foundation to fund permit study, Crane and Rigging Workshop to elevate industry, SC&RA joins Drug-free Workplace Alliance A selection of equipment and accessories for all sectors of the lifting industry 54 Back page People news, events diary and picture of the month 55 advertiser index Index of advertisers in this issue of IC including web site details F E A TU R E S 26 Site report 39 Site report The Eldorado Business Tower in Sao Paulo, Brazil, started life as a hotel but, with the help of a pair of tower cranes, it is being turned into one of the most environmentally aware office developments in the city. RICHARD HIGH reports Specialist rental house Scholpp in Germany was contracted to fill the new Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart with highlights – some priceless – from the company’s long history of automotive engineering 29 Crawler cranes 41 Truck cranes and boom trucks While the last 12 months has seen new lattice crawler cranes launched throughout the range, activity in the sector is concentrated in the top half of the capacity range, which is where the majority of recent new models can be found. ALEX DAHM investigates Boom trucks are an important part of the lifting industry, largely in the US, while traditional truck mounted cranes are enjoying a renaissance in the shape of new models from major manufacturers. JAMES VERRINDER examines the latest developments in the sectors INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Contents.indd 5 55 04/08/2006 11:24:09 WO RLD NEWS NEWS H IG H L I G H TS i Danish loader crane manufacturer HMF said that several new models will be launched at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany in September. Two of the new models will be straight boom loaders but further details were unavailable at press time. i The US House Transportations Appropriations Subcommittee has approved the largest ever national highway programme budget. More than US$39 billion will be made available for highway maintenance and improvement during the 2007 financial year, a 9.7% increase over 2006. The budget is more than the $38.2 billion guaranteed under the US’s SAFETEA-LU law, the successor to TEA-21, passed last year. The additional funds are expected to be used for additional work in around 20 states. i Terex Cranes in the US will introduce a 110 US ton (100 tonne) rough terrain, the RT1100, which will be the largest RT the company has built for the American market. The crane was designed by engineers at Terex Waverly in the US and at TerexDemag in Germany. The first prototype is being tested and the company plans to have the new machine in production by the end of 2006. i US rental house H&E Equipment Services has opened a new full-service facility in Memphis, Tennessee. “We are excited to be in the Memphis and Tennessee markets,” said Steve Smith, manager of the new branch. “H&E has done business in this area for a number of years and demand has grown so much we felt a new store would best serve our customers.” Terex-Demag developing new 1,000 tonne mobile telescopic Under development at Terex-Demag in Germany is a 1,000 tonne capacity wheeled mobile telescopic crane. With a maximum load moment of around 3,000 tonne-metres, the nine axle AC 1000/9 will be the world’s strongest boom-on wheeled telescopic Wheco and Liebherr in service agreement Liebherr and Wheco Corp. have announced a product support agreement authorising Wheco to provide structural repair services for Liebherr Ehingen mobile and crawler cranes in the US. The agreement is designed to complement Liebherr’s existing equipment repair facilities in Virginia and Texas. “We can now offer timely and cost effective structural repair services regionally to more of Liebherr’s North American customers,” said Ralf Vieten, executive vice president of service at Liebherr Cranes, Inc. “Wheco was selected to provide these services because they have the knowledge, experience, facilities and trained technicians to perform these types of specialized repairs.” Ron Williams, Wheco CEO, commented, “We look forward to working closely with Liebherr and their customers. Liebherr is a very forward-thinking crane industry leader that recognises the necessity of our specialized services and the quality and value that it can bring to their customers.” Record Q2 for Manitowoc The Manitowoc Company reported record net sales and earnings for the second quarter ended 30 June 2006. Net sales increased 27% to US$746.2 million from $589.6 million during the second quarter of 2005. Second quarter 2006 net sales in the Crane segment increased 33% to $570 million, from $427 million A first picture showing how Link-Belt’s new 45 ton capacity telescopic boom crawler crane for the North American market will look. It will be launched at the manufacturer’s October Cranefest event in Lexington, Kentucky, the manufacturer said. 6 crane, said Klaus Meissner, TerexDemag research and development director. The new crane will travel with its 50 m boom and front outrigger on 16.00 R25 tyres at 12 tonnes per axle. Minimum and maximum in the same period 2005. Operating earnings for the second quarter of 2006 increased 113% to $75.6 million, from $35.5 million in the same period last year. Crane backlog totalled $1.1 billion, an increase of 13% from 31 March, 2006, and up 110% from 30 June 2005. “Our Crane segment again delivered exceptionally strong performance,” said Terry Growcock, chairman and CEO of Manitowoc. “Operating margins reached 13.3% for the quarter as we are enjoying the benefits of higher throughput in our factories. Product demand remains strong in all regions and across all product categories. The $1 billion backlog milestone confirms that our customers see long-term demand for technologically advanced lifting equipment. We are minimising the impact on lead times by streamlining manufacturing operations, using best-in-class sourcing programmes to maintain supply chain integrity, and ramping up production in our new Chinese manufacturing facility.” outrigger base spreads will be 10 x 10 m and 13.5 x 13.5 m. The maximum luffing fly jib will be 126 m. The AC 1000/9 will be available in 2008 and a boom-off version is under consideration, Meissner said. Terex-Demag announced the new crane during a customer event at its Zweibrücken factory in Germany on 28 July. Arcomet to sell Potains in Ireland Manitowoc and Arcomet have signed an agreement that will see Arcomet distribute the full line of Potain tower cranes in Ireland with immediate effect. Frans Vanwinkel, vice president of sales and marketing in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region at Manitowoc Crane Group, owner of Potain, said the latest partnership would benefit both companies. Dirk Theyskens, managing director of Arcomet Group, said that there is clear potential for productive and efficient lifting equipment in Ireland, “Our company has been involved in a variety of projects in Ireland over the years and we’ve noticed quite a dramatic change in the country’s cityscapes in recent times,” he said. “We expect the Potain product to do very well there.” Arcomet already distributes Potain towers and self erectors on the UK mainland. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 News.indd 6 04/08/2006 11:27:33 W O R LD N EW S Hewden changes tactics UK-based Hewden Crane Hire, part of the Hewden Group, has announced that from 1 October it will concentrate only on cranes up to 100 tonnes in capacity. Mark Hierons, head of cranes at Hewden, said, “Our strategy is concerned with improving focus on our core customer offering, enhancing the performance of the business, seeking areas for future potential investment and improving the efficiency with which we operate within the cranes marketplace.” The current Hewden crane fleet is Terex-Demag wheeled mobiles up to 300 tonnes capacity. Models above 100 tonnes capacity (nine units) will be sold through the company’s regular auctions, where surplus equipment from the Group’s divisions is sold off. When the changes to the fleet have been made, Hierons said that the company will “use its nationwide network of rental outlets to make cranes more widely available at a local level, thereby ensuring that we meet customer needs irrespective of their location.” Hierons also said that “partnerships are in place” with other UK rental companies to provide cranes over 100 tonnes capacity. The company said it plans to improve the age of the 220-crane fleet at a later date. US majors explore options Three of the largest crane rental companies in North America – Maxim Crane Works, Essex Crane Rental, and Marino Crane Rental – have made it known that they are either for sale, open to a merger, seeking investors or “exploring options.” In last month’s News we reported that Maxim Crane Works Holdings had retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. to act as financial advisor while “exploring strategic business alternatives that will enable Maxim to continue to grow its business.” Maxim would not comment on the specifics of the announcement, but said in a statement that “alternatives under consideration would include a merger, sale of the business, or other potential transactions.” While in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2004, Maxim was the subject of a $325 million bid from AmQuip. IC sister publication American Cranes & Transport reported that Joseph Vaccarello, Maxim’s chief financial officer, would not speculate on the reasons for the sale, whether it was general market conditions or reasons specific to the company. Carl Marino was also unwilling to give details about Marino Crane Rental’s situation, but did acknowledge his firm had made formal arrangements to solicit investors. Ron Schad, CEO of Essex, said he would talk about Essex Crane Rental’s decision to sell the company at a later date. Industry insiders, who were quick to speculate but who do not want to be quoted, said there are several market conditions that can contribute to a company with a large inventory of cranes putting itself up for sale. One view was that because used cranes prices are high – some used models are selling for more than when they were new – the assets of these companies are worth more than ever. Another leading speculation is that a couple of the companies are ready for “profit taking,” given the strength of the market. Others speculated that financial problems may be the reason, even though the crane rental market is buoyant. Fruits of the forest Doll, based in Germany, specializes both in logging and heavy and specialized trailers and has now combined both into one flat bed semitrailer. Features of this Vario T3H-S3 include a hydraulically detachable gooseneck, 5.8 m flat bed that can be extended to 11 m and hydraulic steering on all three axles. A typical application is carrying logging machines on forest tracks so, for sufficient ground clearance, the driver can remotely control ride height via the gooseneck and axles. The electro-hydraulically controlled steering can be operated from the cab or by remote control and the last axle has a 45° maximum steering angle. Meade Crane Service has taken delivery of the Republic of Ireland’s first 130 tonne capacity Grove GMK5130-1 all terrain mobile crane. The new unit joins two other Groves in the 13-crane Meade fleet: a GMK3055, and a GMK5100. Fergus Meade, a director at Meade Crane Service, said, “We purchased the GMK5130-1 to fill the void between our smaller cranes, with short boom lengths, and larger machines that are too big for working in the city, which is where most of our work occurs.” The first job for the crane involved lifting several 2 tonne air conditioning units to a height of 40 m for installation on top of a building in Dublin city centre. The GMK5130-1 was rigged with its full boom of 60 m and was configured with 18 m of luffing fly jib offset at 40º. To maximise lift capacity 23.6 tonnes of counterweight was used. TopLift 2006 Every year IC asks companies to submit information on lifting projects completed in the last 12 months by their company into the annual TopLift contest. Ten jobs will be selected and then published in the September issue of International Cranes and Specialized Transport. Readers then vote for their favourite and the winner and two runners up are published in the December issue. There are no minimum or maximum requirements for the scale of any project submitted, but it must involve lifting. If you have a lifting job you want to enter for TopLift 2006, please send information and photographs to Alex Dahm at the editorial address or by e-mail to [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 News.indd 7 7 04/08/2006 11:27:46 W O R LD N EW S Terex-Demag unveils CC 2800-1 NT crawler Shown in iron at the end of July was the new Terex-Demag CC 2800-1 NT crawler crane. A typical application for the NT (Narrow Track) version of the 600 tonne capacity CC 2800-1 is to erect groups of wind turbines on the often-remote wind farm sites where access roads are 5 m wide. Turbines with hub heights up to 142 m can be accommodated. The crane can travel between turbines on site fully erected with its long boom system and counterweight. To achieve this the NT has a narrow track carbody with full width front and rear outriggers plus side outriggers that can fold up to a vertical position for narrow access. It also has a counterweight suspension system, remote control operation and more powerful track drives. The CC 2800-1 NT can erect itself, with 102 m of SH/LH SGLmax S7 boom and 12 m luffing fly without an assist crane. Other features include a low centre of gravity and low ground pressure, Terex-Demag said. And the upper works of the NT are the same as the CC 2800-1 so it can be converted to a standard crane. For more information on this crane see the crawler crane feature starting on page 29. By putting one crawler on a ramp at an open day last month Terex-Demag showed its new CC 2800-1 NT (Narrow Track) crane in a sideways out of level condition inclined to 4 degrees Lomma orders six Manitowoc crawlers Crane rental company J F Lomma in the US has ordered six new crawler cranes from Manitowoc. The order comprises three 300 tonne capacity Model 2250s, two 400 tonne capacity Model 16000s, and a 600 tonne capacity Model 18000. All six cranes will be added to the New Jersey-based company’s fleet, which includes crawlers, towers and all terrain mobile cranes. Jimmy Lomma, J F Lomma president, said, Tadano Faun’s new truck mounted crane, the HK 40, seen in iron for the first time at the factory in Germany. For more on this crane, and other new models in the truck mounted crane sector, see the feature starting on page 41 “Customers’ needs are varied, and with the amount of urban construction going on in New York City, we need to be prepared for any number of jobsite needs. With a variety of boom configurations and great lift capacities across the load chart, Manitowoc crawlers provide exactly what we need.” All the new crawlers were ordered with luffing jibs and deliveries will start in September. Oshkosh buys IMT US-based truck body manufacturer Oshkosh Truck Corporation has announced a $131 million deal to acquire Iowa-based truck crane manufacturer Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. Oshkosh said that the acquisition will “add truck-mounted cranes to the product line and offer opportunities for integrating crane technology into other Oshkosh products.” Robert Bohn, president, chairman and CEO of Oshkosh, said, “IMT has built leadership positions in terms of market share, technology, distribution and brand recognition within the service vehicle and truck-mounted crane markets. The company provides an opportunity for further expansion within the construction, mining and tyre service markets.” The acquisition is the second announced in fiscal 2006 as part of Oshkosh Truck’s diversification strategy in the commercial speciality truck industry. The company said the acquisition of IMT “will provide entry into two adjacent market spaces, significantly strengthen Oshkosh’s North American distribution channel, and provide new technology integration opportunities for other Oshkosh businesses.” EASY ASY TO U USE FASSI TECHNOLOGY MAKES EVERYTHING EASIER Advantages for users: FASSI XF AND XP SYSTEMS FASSI IMC AND ADC SYSTEMS FASSI REMOTE CONTROLS Two Fassi technological innovations that offer higher speed or more power when needed. The „digital core‰ of Fassi cranes that offers better safety, performance and ease of use. Innovative selectors and digital displays that are easy to use. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 News.indd 9 9 04/08/2006 11:27:58 WO RLD NEW S Spain to increase tower crane production Tower crane manufacturers in Spain are increasing production this year, as the country’s construction industry is likely to grow again. Demand for new housing is driving the construction market and filling the order books of Spanish crane makers. Other large scale construction projects, such as the building of the site of the International Expo 2008 in Zaragoza are also creating long term work. In addition to building the Expo site in Zaragoza, facilities and extra accommodation for the estimated six million visitors to the city for the event need to be constructed. The Expo will change the profile of Zaragoza as the new buildings and transport routes will mean that the city “faces the river Ebro, rather than away from it,” event organisers said. Iván Andres, communication and marketing manager at the Spanish Manufacturers Association of Construction and Mining Equipment (ANMOPyC), said that around 3,500 new tower cranes were sold in Spain in 2005. This figure, Andres said, includes sales from Spanish manufacturers that are not members of ANMOPyC and companies from outside the country, 10 for example, Potain and Terex. Sales and production figures for 2005 from individual manufacturers were unavailable at the time of writing in late July, ANMOPyC said. Manufacturer Jaso, which also operates one of the world’s largest tower crane rental fleets, will increase production this year from an undisclosed number to 1,000 units this year, according to export manager Mikel Iturrioz. Around 25% will be exported, Iturrioz said. The company’s increased production schedule means that between 20 and 25 new cranes will leave the company’s factory at Idiazabal every week. Liebherr Industrias Metalicas, in Pamplona, northern Spain, is increasing production this year. General manager Michael Hormann, who estimates the Spanish tower market at 3,000 units a year, told IC that the Pamplona factory will be building 1,000 machines a year. Hormann said that apartment block construction is driving the market. “The only thing that may slow the market down,” he said, “is the variable interest on finance when buying machines. This does not happen in other countries.” Christopher Dawe, export manager at Comansa, which moved to a new, larger factory last year, said, “The Spanish tower crane market is the largest in the world. There are more towers in Spain than in any other country.” The company’s new factory, is twice the size of the previous facility 3 km away. In addition to the domestic market, Comansa is aiming for higher export figures this year. Dawe said that the US and Eastern Europe are the main markets for the company. Comansa plans to build 800 towers this year. Boom Logistics buying again Australian crane rental major Boom Logistics has completed its 15th acquisition in six years after completing an AUS$60 million (US$45 million) deal for the James Group. Boom CEO Rod Harmon said the deal included the James Equipment business, which specialises in the sale of used mobile cranes and holds a licence to sell new Tadano cranes in Australia. Harmon said that the crane sales business “added a further vertical integration to Boom’s operations, which will enable the company to offer its customers a more comprehensive and streamlined service.” The James Group operates a dry hire fleet of 70 mobile cranes from depots in Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland. Turnover last year was AUS$44 million (US$33 million). Brendan James, general manager of the James Group, will continue to manage the business and join the Boom executive team. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 News.indd 10 04/08/2006 11:28:30 W ORLD NEW S Mammoet orders pair of 1,000 tonne telescopics Mammoet will expand its crane fleet with two new 1,000 tonne capacity wheeled mobile telescopic cranes from Liebherr. According to a Mammoet official the cranes will be the new LTM 11000-9.1 announced in IC last November. One crane will be operated from the Dutch headquarters, while the other one will be stationed in Germany. The cranes will start operating in late 2007. The LTM 11000-9.1 has a nine axle all terrain carrier with X-type outriggers that give a maximum outrigger base of 13 x 13 m. The outriggers remain on the carrier during transport so the crane complies with Dutch and European road regulations that have a maximum gross vehicle weight limit of 100 tonnes – a basic requirement in line with current and more stringent regulations, according to Mammoet. The 54.4 m telescopic boom will be transported separately on a tractor and dolly combination. An assist crane is not needed to install the telescopic boom as the crane can do it by itself, Mammoet said. If required, the boom can be stowed over the front of the carrier for travel on site. To install the counterweight a base plate on the ground is stacked with all the pieces before a special lifting device, fitted to the rear on the crane upper works, lifts the full 200 tonne package onto the crane. This method almost eliminates the work at height associated with counterweight installation on large capacity telescopic cranes. Mammoet opted for the 54.4 m telescopic boom in combination with the Y-guying system, a 6 m adaptor and 126 m of luffing jib. This combination also allows, the installation of, among others, 72 m of fixed jib to reach a tip height of 135 m. This height used to be the domain of luffing jibs. The main telescopic boom will be prepared for the fitting of a second telescopic boom, extending tip height to 100 m but this configuration will only become available if market circumstances require it, according to Mammoet. Watson Steel Structures in the UK called in Crane Services Heavy Crane Division to erect a new bridge arch over the River Clyde in Scotland to take an all in one tramway, road and pedestrian crossing. A major challenge was that the cranes had to stand on an existing bridge. Crane Services and Watson engineers devised a scheme to stand two 500 tonne capacity Liebherr LTM 1500s in three positions. To position the 150 tonne end sections the cranes were rigged on main boom, then the rig was changed to include a 21 m luffer to position the 155 tonne centre section. A further challenge was the curvature of the main bridge that meant the front of the cranes had to be blocked up by more than 800 mm. Cranes lift Terex to record Q2 Terex Corporation reported record revenue of US$2.1 billion for the second quarter of 2006. Net sales in the Terex Cranes segment for the period increased $104.4 million to $440.6 million from $336.2 million in the second quarter of 2005. The acquisition of Chinese truck crane manufacturer Sichuan Changjiang Engineering Crane Co, Ltd was attributed with about 10% of the growth in net sales in the second quarter. “The Terex Cranes segment had an excellent quarter, with strong revenue growth of over 30% versus the prior year’s results,” said Steve Filipov, president of Terex Cranes. “The performance improvement was in revenue and, more importantly, in operating profit, where we improved approximately 125% over the prior year’s results, which is a tremendous accomplishment. Best of all, the positive performance was broad based, with all product lines contributing significantly to this quarter’s improvements.” IC 0806 News.indd 11 Filipov added, “It would be easy to step back and enjoy our recent successes; however, the crane market has only recently begun to recover in terms of new equipment demand, and there still exists a supply and demand imbalance in many product ranges. “We are working to improve our production rates by improving our supplier base to ensure that our products are the timely, reliable and costeffective equipment our customers expect. There are stories published every day regarding the massive infrastructure expansion being undertaken globally that will require cranes, among other pieces of equipment. “This demand, from China to the Middle East, as well as Europe and a newly recovered North America, is unlikely to soften in the near future, and adds to our confidence that Terex Cranes can achieve a 10% operating margin in the foreseeable future.” 04/08/2006 11:28:39 RIG G ING REG U L A R S ‘’ LIF TING Q&A Scott Moreland Vice president of sales (USA) Liebherr Nenzing Crane Co. How long have you been in the industry? I entered the crawler crane industry in 1980 as mid-west area manager for the Manitowoc Engineering Co. In 1999 I joined Liebherr Nenzing and am now vice president of sales for the USA What has been the most significant development in your time? Fly by wire, electronic control over hydraulics and wet disc free-fall brakes. And real-time, on-line load chart calculation in the LMI that is safer and frees the customer from using e-proms and arduous re-calibration procedures among many other advantages IC ’s big eye on the web Each month International Cranes and Specialized Transport profiles an industry website. This month we looked at www.liftquote.com This month we looked at www.liftquote.com, a new US web site designed to connect people needing to rent cranes with crane rental companies and dealers in their local area. Users enter the weight of the object they need to lift, some details about the job and the location of the lift. The site will then produce a list of suitable cranes to perform the lift and provide details of companies in the area that could carry out the job. Registration is required to view load charts and get a list of cranes that can perform a lift, while unregistered users can only perform crane and rental company searches. There is also a classified advertising section with cranes and other types of construction equipment for sale. To have your company’s web site featured in Rigging regulars, please contact James Verrinder at the editorial address. Talking cranes What is your favourite crane? The Menck M750, predecessor of our product line, which was introduced in 1973, revolutionised hydraulic crawler cranes “Crane operators and the industry in general want bigger and bigger crawler cranes without Is the crane industry safe? sacrificing flexibility.” Yes, but like the trucking industry (with the same possibilities of catastrophic accidents), safety requires well designed equipment, knowledgeable, well trained operators and drivers, and proper maintenance What disappoints you most in the industry? People discounting rentals to the extent that they cannot cover proper maintenance, service and the replacement of the crane. This makes it difficult for some to justify buying a new crane Where do you see the industry in 20 years? We will still see winches, hooks and booms but, again, I see it as in the trucking industry with the manufacturers continuously trying to make machines safer, more durable, easier and more economical to operate, maintain and own 12 RIGGING R EA D Dr Ulrich Hamme, engineering director at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen in Germany. For more on large crawler cranes see the feature starting on page 29. MO D E L N E WS Classic Construction Models (CCM) in the US has introduced a limited edition 1:87 scale brass model of a 1950s Manitowoc 4600 dragline. Details of this model include a scale 140 feet of No. 27 boom, a detailed operators cab, grated decking and individually linked free rolling tracks, an external generator opposite the operator cab and glass in all the windows. The model is painted in classic Manitowoc red and production is limited to 346 units. For more details, including price and shipping costs, visit www.ccmodels.com Construction Industry First Aid Guides, by the Red Cross Available from the British Red Cross is a range of first aid guides designed to assist construction management in establishing their company’s first aid policy and reducing major accidents. Each of the three guides is based on the six steps to meet the requirements of HSE legislation, as it applies to the construction industry, health and safety managers and office managers. The guides, available for download at www.redcrossfaw. co.uk/guides, set out the legal obligations that apply to highrisk industries. A five-stage assessment of the existing arrangements is recommended, including a review of the appointment of sufficient first aiders and consideration of the type of people particularly suited to the position. Ongoing training may be in the form of one to four-day tailored courses, which are offered by the British Red Cross at the customer’s premises. Training is followed by the ‘Safe Hands’ programme, which continues contact with course members to ensure confidence in the acquired skills and keep them up to date with the latest legislation and methods. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Rigging Regulars.indd 12 04/08/2006 11:29:16 PALFINGER makes the best knuckle-boom cranes in the world. Unrivalled in technology, quality, and service. Outstanding in precision, reliability, and power. Allowing the success of our customers to reach beyond the outreach of our cranes. Rahofer. OUTSTANDING – IN TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY, AND SERVICE PALFINGER AG · 5101 Bergheim/Salzburg, Austria · info@palfinger.com More information at the IAA or at www.palfinger.com TEREX AT WORK. WE WILL NOT BE SATISFIED UNLESS YOU ARE AC 120-1 COMPACT. POWERFUL. Candid 120 t lifting capacity combined with 2.75 m carrier's width. State-of-the-art engine and transmission ensure high travel comfort Speed-dependent rear axle steering for increased manoeuvrability and driving stability Innovative Demag IC-1 crane control system with touchscreen TEREX-Demag GmbH & Co. KG · Zweibruecken, Germany · 00 49 (0) 63 32 / 830 · www.terex-demag.com · [email protected] BU S I N ES S N EW S Conflict impacts Stock markets had a real rollercoaster ride in July, first recovering from some of the early seasons losses before diving again following renewed violence in the Middle East. CHRIS SLEIGHT reports per barrel, which is worryingly close to the all-time high around US$ 84 (in today’s money) seen in 1979 following the Iranian revolution. With the hurricane season yet to strike the Gulf of Mexico, and tensions still high in the Middle East, it seems more than likely this ceiling will be broken before the year is out. Resilience n early July it looked like the world’s stock markets were making a good recovery from the long losing streak that was triggered by high US inflation figures in mid-May. However, week 28 saw the outbreak of fierce hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, which prompted oil prices to spike and stock markets to fall. Oil hit a brief high above US$ 78 I Despite these problems, share prices have shown some reasonable resilience. There were improvements following mid-July’s dive and, by the end of the month, the markets were a little above where they were in late June. Between weeks 25 and 30 the Dow achieved a narrow net gain of 0.74%. The Topix was stronger with a 2.70% improvement and the FTSE 100 was surprisingly resilient with August IC Share Index Stock Currency IC Share Index* Price at start Currencies Price at end Change % Change 375.79 377.85 2.06 0.55 241.92 56.18 Dow Jones Industrial Average 11019 FTSE 100 5709 Topix 500 1201 Hitachi Construction Machinery (¥) YEN 2615 KCI Konecranes € 13.49 Kobe Steel (¥) YEN 331 Manitowoc US$ 36.94 Palfinger € 71.47 Tadano (¥) YEN 923 Terex US$ 87.55 *IC Share Index, end April 2002 (week 17) = 100 Weeks 25 – 30 11100 5918 1234 2675 13.82 341 37.42 71.70 906 41.91 Price 12 12 mth mths ago % change 81 0.74 10641 4.32 209 3.67 5282 12.04 32 2.70 947 30.26 60 2.29 1578 69.52 0.33 2.45 37.50 47.41 10 3.02 237 43.88 0.48 1.30 45.65 63.94 0.23 0.32 59.70 20.10 -17 -1.84 631 43.58 -4.26 48.42 73.11 KCI Konecranes 4 for 1 stock split in week 12 Manitowoc 2 for 1 stock split in week 15 Terex 2 for 1 stock split in week 28 Exchange rates – value of US$ Currency YEN € UK£ Period: Weeks 25 – 30 Value at start 115.94 0.7950 0.5463 Value at end 115.55 0.7854 0.5369 its 3.67% growth. Like the Dow, IC’s Share Index enjoyed a marginal improvement, with a 0.55% rise over the five week period. So there is clearly resilience in the market, and this is borne out by looking back 12 months. The FTSE 100 and Topix 500 look good compared to the end of July 2005, and are up 12.04% and 30.26%, respectively. The Dow is also in positive territory, with a 4.32% improvement on a rolling 12 month basis. But it is the lifting sector that leads the way, with IC ’s Share Index up a huge 56.18% compared to a year ago. This underlines the sector’s ongoing buoyancy and profitability. Indeed, the fact that there have been three share splits this year, most recently Terex’s two for one split in week 28, emphasises the strong demand for lifting companies’ equity on the markets. Weeks 25 to 30 were marked by the Bank of Japan raising interest rates above 0% for the first time in more than six years. The 0.25% increase was more symbolic than material, but it still illustrates growing confidence in Japan’s economy. July also saw Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke tell Congress that the end could be in sight for US rate rises. He said there were still concerns about inflation, but that cooling growth in the economy would neutralise the effects. Both events prompted a weakening of the Dollar, although its biggest fall was a 1.72% drop against the Pound, followed by a 1.20% fall against the Euro. It was down just 0.34% against the Yen. Outlook Change % Change -0.39 -0.0096 -0.0094 -0.34 -1.20 -1.72 Value 12 mths ago 109.22 0.8273 0.5488 12 month % change 5.80 -5.06 -2.18 All eyes are on the Middle East at the moment. If tensions cool, the markets may stage a prolonged recovery. However, an escalation in violence is a serious concern, and if the situation gets worse it could even push the ■ global economy into recession. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC0806 Business.indd 15 15 04/08/2006 11:29:54 SPECIALIZED TR A N S P O R T 5 0 T50 50 T50 two I N T E R N A T I O N A L cranes This year’s Transport 50 listing is IC ’s second annual attempt at ranking the world’s largest heavy and specialized transport companies. There are major changes in position and an impressive 13 new entries have given AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT AUGUST 2006 www.craneworld.com A KHL Group publication Special issue: Transport the list a substantial boost towards the target of 50 companies Crawlers Boom trucks Truck cranes Official magazine THE MAGAZINE FOR EQUIPMENT USERS AND BUYERS ajor changes characterise this year’s Transport 50 listing of the world’s largest specialized and heavy transport equipment-owning companies. This time last year saw the first attempt at a “Top Transport” listing, in which we included 25 M companies. Expansion of more than 50% this year towards a “T50” sees the addition of 13 companies to make a total of 38. The T50 ranks companies according to the total maximum transport capacity of equipment in their fleet in metric tonnes. The ranking is based on information supplied by the companies according to a standard enquiry form completed by those companies and returned to IC . We endeavour to produce the most accurate ranking possible but cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information supplied. As with Rank Rank Company 2006 2005 Transport 50 Index 2006 Total capacity of all modular trailers and dollies (tonnes) Total capacity of all specialized trailers (tonnes) Number of tractor units 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 95,640 78,800 33,650 22,760 19,359 19,130 18,246 14,562 13,305 9,457 9,266 8,550 8,114 7,815 7,608 6,507 5,337 5,185 5,144 5,124 4,775 3,960 3,920 3,909 3,837 3,776 2,795 2,758 2,250 2,044 2,000 1,899 1,564 1,456 1,390 841 700 42 85,520 52,800 29,550 n/a 762 18,040 18,131 12,119 6,313 7,317 7,936 6,121 3,920 1,360 n/a 4,885 1,777 3,248 2,624 5,124 1,780 n/a 2,140 200 3,837 n/a n/a 1,160 n/a 1,440 n/a 939 336 861 n/a 440 400 n/a 10,120 26,000 4,100 22,760 18,597 1,090 115 2,443 6,992 2,140 1,330 2,429 4,194 6,455 7,608 1,622 3,560 1,937 2,520 n/a 2,995 3,960 1,780 3,709 n/a 3,776 2,795 1,598 2,250 604 2,000 960 1,228 595 1,390 401 300 42 300 115 40 250 127 20 181 45 110 60 18 80 40 180 43 40 26 38 25 11 28 28 25 12 4 45 40 42 26 12 10 17 22 13 16 10 16 42 1 n/a 2 5 n/a 4 6 7 13 10 n/a 9 18 8 n/a 11 14 n/a 12 n/a n/a 20 16 17 n/a n/a 19 23 n/a 21 22 n/a 24 n/a n/a n/a 25 n/a Mammoet Fagioli Abnormal Load Engineering Keen Transport Dawes Specialized Transport Sarens Locar Transportes Tecnicos e Guindastes Bigge Crane and Rigging Barnhart Lampson International Al Jaber Lift & Transport Irga Lupercio Torres Burkhalter Specialized Big Move * McTyre Trucking Deep South Crane & Rigging Erickson’s* Anatolia Logistics J Supor & Son Trucking & Rigging Lift and Shift India Southwest Industrial Rigging Superior Transportation Kuljetusneliö (Havator Group) Precision Heavy Haul Rigging International Jimmy T. Wood White Brothers Trucking Nabros Transport Ainscough Crane Hire Perkins Specialized Transportation Contracting * Diamond Heavy Haul H Brown Cranes & Rigging Prangl George Young Group Grand Davo Crane Service Transport S.R.S. Caribbean Heavy Lift & Transport Aruba Whitewood Transport * 2005 figures 16 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 SpecTrans top 50.indd 16 04/08/2006 11:31:50 50 T50 T50 T50 T50 T50 SPECIALIZED T R A N S P O R T 5 0 the IC50 listing of the world’s largest crane-owning companies, the idea is that with each successive edition, the list is improved, largely thanks to input from readers. Comments and suggestions are welcome. The heavy transport market has two main segments: heavy and specialized transport by road; and – where often higher loads are involved – heavy transport on jobsites, which reflects in the total tonnage and both form the basis for our list. Although the goal to include the top 50 companies from around the world is still some way off, a strong showing of newcomers has been added this year. This has had an impact on the ranking by directly affecting ranking positions towards the top of the table. Unchanged, however, is the number one position, which is held again by Netherlands-based international specialist, Mammoet. New in at number two is Italy- b As part of a road bypass scheme in the South of England, Abnormal Load Engineering relocated a 1,181 tonne concrete road bridge on SPMTs Depots Area of operation Employees Senior contact Web address 89 20 15 13 4 30 6 8 18 8 2 2 6 12 2 4 2 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 n/a 1 5 4 25 2 2 1 8 2 2 2 1 2 Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Continental National Worldwide South America Worldwide Continental Worldwide Regional Continental North & Central America, Caribbean Worldwide National National National Worldwide National Continental Worldwide National Continental Regional Worldwide n/a Continental National National Continental Continental Regional Continental Regional and Puerto Rico Regional n/a Continental National 2,145 500 320 510 35 1,050 1,000 + 600 500 250 682 194 100 350 58 300 65 94 90 140 100 42 40 22 50 50 60 75 1,000 30 30 55 487 66 35 112 25 13 Roderik van Seumeren, President and CEO Fabio Belli, Executive sales director Roger Harries, CEO William Keen, President Wayne Kokta, Manager Benny Sarens Camilo Filho, Operations director Weston Settlemier, President Alan Barnhart, President William Lampson, President Alex Mullins, General manager Lupercio Torres Neto, Vice president Delynn Burkhalter, President and CEO Horst Wallek, Chairman John McTyre, President Mitch Landry, Vice president Steve Ericksons Jan Peters, Managing partner Valerio Colonna, Marketing manager Sameer Parikh, Executive director Harry Baker, Owner Patrick Barber, President Timo Riiho, Managing director Michael Poppe, President Vic Rollandi, Chairman Daniel Hale, Operations manager James White, President Nilesh Patel, Managing director Martin Ainscough, Chairman and managing director Ron Donahoo, VP marketing & contracting Steven Engel, President and CEO Maurice Brown, Operations manager Christian Prangl, CEO George Young, President James Chamness, President Daniel Provost Marco van Daal, Operations director John Hanson, Vice president www.mammoet.com www.fagioli.it www.ale-heavylift.com www.keentransport.com n/a www.sarens.com www.locar.com.br www.bigge.com www.barnhartcrane.com www.lampsoncrane.com www.aljaber.com www.irga.com.br www.burkhalter.net www.bigmove.net n/a www.deepsouthcrane.com n/a www.anatolialogistics.com.tr www.jsupor.com www.liftandshift.co.in www.swirusa.com www.superiortransportation.us www.kuljetusnelio.fi www.precisionheavyhaul.com www.rigginginternational.com www.jimmytwood.com www.whitebrostrucking.com www.nabrostransport.com www.ainscough.co.uk www.heavyhaul.com www.diamondheavyhaul.com www.hbrown.com www.prangl.at www.gyco.us n/a n/a www.atcoaruba.com www.whitewoodtransport.com INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 SpecTrans top 50.indd 17 17 04/08/2006 11:32:04 Think BIG, Think FAGIOLI When it comes to Heavy Lifting and Heavy Transportation the trusted name is Fagioli We Specialise in The Big Lifts.... z Specialist Lifting with Strand Jacks and Flat Jacks z Towerlift Systems up to 3,000 Tonnes z Gantry Cranes and The Big Moves.... z Heavy Haulage Trucks and Trailers z Heavy Lift Shipping z Hydraulic Platforms - Modular and Conventional z Heavy Haulage Self Propelled Modular Transporters z Standard Barges and River Barges z Special Rail Wagons Visit our Website www.fagiolipsc.com Fagioli SpA (Italy) Tel: +39 0522 675202 Fagioli PSC (UK) Ltd. Tel: +44 1753 659000 Fagioli PSC (Asia) Pte. Ltd. Tel: +65 6778 8971 Fagioli PSC (USA) Inc. Tel: +1 281 997 3434 Fagioli PSC (Korea) Ltd. Tel: +82 2 2783 0300 Fagioli PSC (India) Pvt. Ltd. Tel: +91 22 2556 4388 MPSC (Bahrain) LLC Tel: +973 1 787 7404 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.fagioligroup.com T50 based Fagioli, one of the largest heavy transport companies that is active both in site and road transport. In terms of their T50 Index value, Fagioli, which is especially strong in on-road transport, and Mammoet, are relatively close to each other while there is a big gap between these two and the T50 Index figure of third place – last year’s number two, UK-based Abnormal Load Engineering, which still boasts an impressive total. The number of new entries is substantial – 13 companies are listed for the first time this year – so the list has grown significantly. If similar growth can be achieved next year it is likely that the target of 50 companies will be reached. A notable newcomer in the top 10 is Dawes in the US. Dawes is particularly strong as a heavy and specialized carrier involved in on-road transport. Another well known company to join the T50 is Al Jaber from Abu Dhabi, UAE. Al Jaber is heavily involved in expansion projects in the Middle East, especially of petrochemical plants and, therefore, has acquired a large number of SPMTs over the last few SPECIALIZED T R A N S P O R T 5 0 Mammoet Canada Western Ltd carried four 413 tonne coker drums 775 km by road from Edmonton to Fort McKay years. Another notable new entry is Anatolia from Turkey. Anatolia offers a wide range of services and is heavily involved in transporting large and heavy refinery equipment. Companies other than pure heavy transport specialists have also made the listing. An example is Ainscough Crane Hire, one of the largest crane rental companies in the world, which, also has a large fleet of heavy and specialized trailers that counts among the top worldwide companies when it comes to a ranking in the T50. There is also room for smaller companies, for example, Caribbean Heavy Lift & Transport in Aruba. The young company is reporting a healthy level of business and, as a result, might well keep up its growth, Diamond heavy Haul at work in the US tonnage wise, as it has this year and maintain a position in the table. While it is not reflected in the T50 , it should be noted that Lampson, headquartered in the US, offers, in addition to the main categories based on rubber tyred trailers and transporters, another important tool in heavy load movement – the crawler transporter. This is just one example of possible ways to improve and expand the list with additional worthwhile information. Your comments and suggestions on ways to improve the T50 and any other aspect of IC are welcome. While there is room to expand and improve the T50 we try hard to get as many replies as possible by encouraging hundreds of potentially relevant companies around the world to fill in and return the T50 application form. While we have managed to expand the list by more than 50% this year we realise the list is far from complete. With the help of readers we can expand and improve the list again ■ next year. 0ENDEL8 %52/,/7,/!$%2 WWW.NOOTEBOOM.COM 2 O Y A L . O O T E B O O M 4R A I L E R S " 6 . 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SPECIALIZED TRANSPOR T / STI TREA NRSEPP O R T SPECIAL I ZED 1 2 3 5 4 Moving U Unknown quantities were part of an unusual challenge met by Abnormal Load Engineering in the UK to move a WWII submarine ollowing the closure of the Historic Warships Museum at Birkenhead in the north of England earlier this year a WWII German U-boat had to be moved out. The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company contracted Abnormal Load Engineering Ltd (ALE) and Nuttall John Martin (NJM) to move the museum’s main attraction 400 m further along the quay to clear land for development. When U534 was sunk off the coast of Norway in May 1945 no one was killed so it was not classified as a war grave, allowing its current owner to raise it in 1993. It has been part of the Historic Warships display at Birkenhead for 13 years. ALE had to react quickly to the client’s strict programme requirements for the movement. The relocation project was completed in less than three weeks, from concept planning to completion. U534 is 70 m long and weighs 900 tonnes. To move the vessel ALE had to make detailed engineering investigations into the issues and risks. Before mobilising equipment to site, method statements, risk assessments and engineering calculations were prepared and submitted to meet both ALE and NJM’s requirements. Due to the age and history of the vessel how much of it was left intact was unknown. Its F exact weight and centre of gravity position were not available. ALE engineered the chosen trailer configuration based on worse case historical design data available for U534 and set parameters for maximum lateral chambers and longitudinal gradients. This was detailed in the method statement documents and the hold points were reviewed, assessed and signed off prior to each step of the process being completed. Before the move a test lift was carried out using an assembly of 48 axles of Scheuerle self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) and the weight was calculated at between 850 and 900 tonnes. The SPMTs were connected to each other via a data cable so that all units were linked electronically. Once connected, they are programmed to act in synchronization. All functions were operated from a joy stick type control box worn by the operator. Once the U-boat parameters were programmed into the computer, the computer monitored the level of the structure and adjusted the hydraulically driven wheels of the SPMT automatically at all times. The U-boat, which is owned by Danish company Den Bla Avis, will stay in its new position for a short time until a more permanent location ■ can be found. 1 Making a turn on the dock. The conning tower has been rebuilt since the submarine was salvaged in 1993 2 U534 was at the bottom of the sea off the Danish coast for nearly 50 years. Note the damaged hull and the open aft torpedo tube 3 U534 was moved 400 m on two columns of 24 lines of Scheuerle SPMT 4 Positioning the second column of SPMT alongside the first under the vessel using a joystick type cable operated remote control 5 Using a mobile crane to help assemble the SPMT Main client: Mersey Docks and Harbour Company ALE client and principal & consulting engineer: Nuttall John Martin Item: German U-boat (U534 – the only German U-boat to have been raised from the sea-bed) Dimensions: 77 m long, 6.9 m wide, 11 m high Weight: around 900 tonnes Operation: Self load and lift the U-boat from beneath existing supporting stands and relocate 400 m along the dock and offload back into temporary storage Duration: Moving the U-boat 400 m took 1 hour Equipment used: ALE-owned 48 axles (4 line – 24 axle configuration) of Scheuerle self propelled modular transporter (SPMT) with two power packs. Maximum payload capacity: 1,440 tonnes ■ AUGUST ■ JUNE 2006 INTERNATIONAL CRANES ANDAND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL CRANES SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT 2005 IC0806 SpecTrans SiteReport.indd21 21 21 04/08/2006 15:33:55 • CONTRACT LIFTING • HEAVY CRANES • RAIL DIVISION • CITY CRANES • WIND TURBINE DIVISION • MOBILE CONSTRUCTION CRANES Member No. M4731 • SPECIAL EVENTS • EMERGENCY CALL OUTS 24 HOUR NATIONWIDE CRANE HIRE SERVICE Reg. No. GB 2220 Nationwide Crane Hire Limited, Milner Way, Longlands Industrial Estate, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9JE web: www.crane-services.co.uk e-mail: [email protected] SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT NEW S Trends in transport Strong demand in the sector is illustrated by a stream of orders and positive signs reported both by end users and manufacturers of heavy and specialized transport equipment and services. GINO KOSTER reports emand for new heavy and specialized transport equipment is such that the growing number of orders is affecting delivery times. Order backlogs for relatively standard specialized trailers are up to a year and even longer for some specific types. Pressure on production capacity and a shortage of components are primary factors. A trend in trailers is clear in that there is growing demand for more sophisticated trailers and trailer systems, especially self-propelled hydraulic modular trailers. German manufacturer Goldhofer, for example, has received two major orders for its PST/SL-E self-propelled modular trailers with b electronic multi-way steering. D Barnhart in the US is adding 108 axle lines of Goldhofer self-propelled heavy duty transport modules to its fleet that already includes transport equipment from the German manufacturer 210 tonnes of luxury on the move Catwalk, one of the largest yachts ever presented in a hall at a trade fair, was recently transported on vehicles produced by the Pfedelbach, Germany-based special vehicle manufacturer, Scheuerle. It was a short but demanding journey. This impressive example of marine engineering was one of the star exhibits at Boot Düsseldorf 2006, a showcase for the international boat and water sports industry, and attracted strong interest from the large number of visitors. At a location where luxury yachts of this category are rarely seen, the 210 tonne, 41 m long and 8 m wide yacht, Catwalk, could recently be found on view at unusual mooring facilities – on the River Rhine, near the halls of the Düsseldorf fairground. In reaching the final destination, however, the ship did not actually travel on the water. At its production site, a shipyard in the town of Saale on the River Danube, the yacht was loaded on to a specially designed pontoon. A transportation cradle, which was used at the same time as a mounting construction for the subsequent road transport phase, ensured that the yacht was firmly secured to the pontoon. The journey on the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers to Düsseldorf, took around three weeks. With a Scheuerle heavy load combination, using modular platform trailers from the Inter Combi series, a team from international haulage company, Schenker, then assumed responsibility for the valuable freight. The heavy duty transporter was driven under the transportation cradle which was then raised and moved to the final driving position by means of the on-board hydraulic equipment. The destination for the transport was Hall 6 at the Düsseldorf exhibition centre, a distance of around one kilometre. On 144 wheels, the heavy load combination had to negotiate at the end an upward gradient of 10.4%. The yacht, with its relatively high load centre, was safely moved to its designated position. Once there, the ship was gently lowered on to its mounting construction. Complete with additional superstructure elements, such as hardtop and radar mast, the ship has an overall height of almost 17 m. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC0806 SpecTrans SiteReport.indd23 23 23 04/08/2006 11:37:43 SPECIALIZED TR A N S P O R T N E WS Sankyu in Japan, a long time Scheuerle customer, recently ordered 102 lines of SPMT. Sankyu general manager, Mr Shigemasa, is congratulated by Otto Rettenmaier, owner of the TII-Group that includes Scheuerle, for ordering the Scheuerle SPMT The first order, from Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. in the US and valued at about US$11.3 million, comprises 108 axle lines of PST/SL-E. Delivery will start later this year and will continue over the next two to three years. Barnhart ordered four- and sixline modules, including some split-type modules to enable coupling 1.5-wide trailers. Barnhart already owns 150 lines of Goldhofer THP/SL, including two self-propelled modules with mechanical steering. Commenting on the order, Alan Barnhart said, “With a payload of 40 tonnes per axle line this delivery will allow over 4,000 tonnes to be transported. Coupling up with the non-propelled THP/SL can even further increase that capacity.” The second major Goldhofer order, for 104 lines of PST/SL-E, is from Havator in Finland. Earlier this year Havator acquired Kuljetusneliö Oy, a leading heavy transport company. Founded in 1956, Havator celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has plans to continue expanding, for example, in Russia. Adding the 104 new axle lines to the 64 Kuljetusneliö already had brings the total to 168 and takes the company’s transportation capacity to more than 5,000 tonnes. The Electronic-Multiway-Steering (EMS) offers, in addition to standard counter steering, carousel, diagonal crab, transverse and combinations with non-coupled trailer modules. The steering angle range is +/–135 degrees. Goldhofer says that the PST/SL-E and THP/SL can be coupled without any height difference between them. Another large order for high-tech trailers was received by fellow German manufacturer Scheuerle, part of the Transporters Industry International (TII) Group owned by Otto Rettenmaier. Japanese specialist heavy transport and rigging company Sankyu ordered 102 axle lines of the latest generation of self propelled modular transporter (SPMT). Sankyu was one of the first companies to buy self-propelled modular transporters some 20 years ago and since then the company has acquired container-sized SPMTs and now adds another 3,700 tonnes of payload to its existing fleet. The trailers are three-, four- and six-line modules with power packs and operator cabs. The STEPS 3 (Scheuerle Transporters Electronic Processor System) program controls and synchronizes all drive and steer movements and can synchronise the latest SPMT with earlier types. Another member of the TII Group, Kamag, also based in Germany, has recently delivered Finalising an order for 104 axle lines of Goldhofer PST/SL-E modular trailers by Finnish company Havator are, from left to right, Timo Riiho (managing director of Kuljetusneliö Oy), Erkki Hanhirova (owner of Havator Oy), Stefan Fuchs (Goldhofer CEO) and Horst Häfele (Goldhofer sales director, heavy duty equipment). Transport company Kuljetusneliö was acquired by Havator earlier this year two ship section transporters to China. The 432 tonne capacity units went to a shipyard in Jiangsu province. Each 48-wheel transporter, which has a tare weight of 72 tonnes, is 18 m long and 6 m wide. Kamag also supplies SPMTs and the steering and hydrostatic propulsion are identical. Again from Germany, manufacturer Greiner Fahrzeugtechnik, specialises in special low beds, beams and transformer bridges and special trailers for heavy load handling on site. For machinery moving and installation Greiner developed ultra low hydraulic modular trailers on solid tyres. From this experience a special version aimed at the nuclear industry was developed. Greiner says it is particularly successful with this type of trailer in the US where it has recently delivered trailer units 10 and 11 to handle nuclear casks. Features of the HPI 120.8, designed for a combined gross weight of 150 tonnes, include electro-hydraulic steering on all axles, height adjustment and ■ remote control. Kamag supplied two ship section transporters to a Chinese shipyard in Jiangsu province. Road transportation of the two ship section transporters from the factory in Germany to the port of Bremerhaven was carried out using two heavy duty Scheuerle modular trailers with a total of 48 wheels INTER COMBI — STRONG FLEXIBLE RELIABLE • • • • • • • Payload up to 1.000 t Modular combinations with 2-8axle modules Side by Side coupling 11/2 - 3 fold width Technical axle load up to 36 t Hydraulic axle compensation up to 650 mm Steering angle 60° Self-propelled modules with drive axles and Power Pack Unit (PPU) • Easily accessible steering rods • Light, rigid, torsion free frame • Loading decks for every purpose Transport Systems and Products, Inc. P.O. Box 4236 • Stamford, CT 06907 • USA Phone (203) 322 - 3723 • Fax (203) 322-5260 E-mail: [email protected] Tu r n m a s s i n t o m o t i o n ! SCHEUERLE Fahrzeugfabrik GmbH • P. O. Box 20 • 74627 Pfedelbach • Germany • Phone ++49(0)7941/691-0 • www.scheuerle.com 24 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC0806 SpecTrans SiteReport.indd24 24 04/08/2006 11:37:57 Autec, when safety matters. 1986-2006 20 YEARS MK handset allows for a safe control of construction and industrial cranes suitable for lifting and material handling. Six models, 14 thru 28 commands, Data Feedback option available. TÜV certification “Functional Safety” (No. Z10041220186025). MK is a safe, user friendly and reliable working tool. caldogno, vicenza, italy tel +39.0444.901000, www.autec.it SIT E REPO RT Slow riser The BRL 150 million (US$ 67 million) Eldorado Business Tower in Sao Paulo, Brazil, started life as a hotel but is now being turned into one of the most environmentally aware office developments in the city. The transformation, however, will have taken almost six years to complete. RICHARD HIGH, from IC sister magazine International Construction, visited the site to find out why esigned by Aflalo & Gasperini Arquitetos, working with structural engineer Franca e Associados, the 36 storey Eldorado Business Tower is being built by a partnership comprising property developers Modal and Sao Carlos, with Sao Paulo-based contractor Gafisa. Construction of the tower, originally planned as a luxury hotel, started in 2001. Gafisa worked for 12 months to clear the site, excavate the lower levels and lay the podium. Then work stopped for four years. Bruno Muscari Scacchetti, works co-ordinator at Gafisa, says there are several reasons behind the long delay in completing the tower. “When construction first started at the beginning of 2001 there was a huge surge in demand for hotels. However, following the depreciation of the Brazilian Reais in the latter half of the year, and the subsequent economic downturn, demand for this type of building fell sharply so construction stopped. “However, following the election of President Luiz Inacio ‘Lula’ da Silva in January 2003, there has been a steady and growing demand for office space. In mid-2005, judging the economic conditions were right, the partnership decided to change the use of the tower from a hotel to an office with construction starting again in September that year,” Scacchetti explains. D Design changes In the east of Sao Paulo the Eldorado Business Tower site is sandwiched between Avenida das Nações Unidas, Avenida Eusébio Matoso and a shopping centre car park, overlooking the Rio Pinheiros Before work started on site again the partnership decided that the new building should also be as “environmentally friendly” as possible. Following an environmental impact study by Laboratório de Aerodinâmica da Construção in conjunction with UFRGS (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul), architects Aflalo & Gasperini completely redesigned the building. Rainwater will now be collected and recycled, the façade will use photovoltaic glass and there will be some natural ventilation. Essentially the tower is a conventional design. A concrete core supports concrete outriggers that stretch to the concrete perimeter for rigidity. Along the perimeter are 10 support columns with a minimum diameter of 500 mm and a maximum diameter of 1,500 mm. Concrete construction Scacchetti says that the concrete core, perimeter, floor and labour, at BRL 5 million (US$ 2.2 million) each, have been among the highest costs so far, due to the strength and amount of concrete. A total of 30,000 m3 of concrete has been used, 20% of which is for the pre-cast elements – stairs and main beams – that are fabricated on site. With a floor to ceiling height of 3 m (the reception will be a double height atrium) and a surface area of 2,000 m2, each floor takes eight days per cycle, four days for the front of the building and four days for the rear. Scacchetti says cost was a major factor in 26 Bruno Muscari Scacchetti, works co-ordinator at contractor Gafisa. “I’m proud of what we’ve achieved, how we’ve achieved it and, perhaps surprisingly, the time we’ve done it in” deciding to work this way. Such a large floor area meant it was not possible to construct a self-jacking system for the formwork. Instead, two Potain MC 115 B top slewing tower cranes are used to move it. The cranes are rented from Sao Paulobased rental house Locabens and include operators and service engineers. Sitting at the heart of the tower, the two tower cranes started on site in September 2005 and will remain until late 2007. Primary duties include lifting the main concrete support beams, stairs and other precast concrete elements weighing up to 5 tonnes, plus moving the formwork, glass and frames. When construction started above ground the cranes were mounted on a steel plate secured to the basement floor and loaded with ballast. As the building started to grow they were jacked up to the third floor. This process was repeated every three floors until floor 30. After the cranes had been climbed from the basement level they were secured to the 12 m, 3 tonne steel beams that stretch from the concrete core to the perimeter, two sets per crane. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC0806 SiteReport.indd 26 04/08/2006 11:39:45 S I T E R EP O R T The two new Potain MC 115 B top slewing tower cranes are on their first project and they are the first of their kind in Brazil Precast elements, such as the stairs and support beams, are lifted into place by one of the two Potain MC 115 B top slewing tower cranes Scacchetti, says this was because the floor was not strong enough to support the cranes’ weight, which, fully loaded with ballast, is 55 tonnes. “We decided to use the Potain MC 115 Bs after carefully analysing the work they would be required to do, and the ease with which they can be assembled and climbed. This, coupled with their low power consumption and high technical specifications, meant they were the obvious choice for the job,” Scacchetti explains. With jib lengths of 50 and 30 m the cranes will have a maximum height under hook of 165 m. The jibs can pass over the adjacent car park and road, but not with a load on the hook. To do this requires special permission, which, Scacchetti says, has happened at certain times during construction. Learning curve In his four years in the construction industry this is Scacchetti’s largest project. “The biggest learning curve came with the logistical planning required for a project of this size. Co-ordinating the ‘just-intime’ deliveries, such as the steel beams, with the concrete deliveries for the pre-cast elements and the concrete needed for the floor construction was a major headache to start with.” Other obstacles have also been overcome. One of the biggest is maintaining the correct technical standards throughout the construction cycle. Scacchetti says Gafisa has an ISO 9000 continuous training programme for everyone concerned with the tower’s construction. Constant supervision and training means it has managed to maintain these standards throughout the construction lifecycle. Another recent problem has been adapting the German glass technology specified by the architect to the Brazilian pre-cast concrete elements. The solution involved Germany-based Schuch manufacturing the frames in Brazil, with a specially designed fixing system to hold the frame against the concrete. After this has been fixed the tower cranes will lift the glass panels into place for fixing inside ■ the frames. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC0806 SiteReport.indd 27 27 04/08/2006 11:40:07 Experience the Progress. Experience the Progress with Liebherr: Crawler Cranes featuring high capacities, impressive boom configurations and a new standard in safety. Advanced Technologies are our Business. Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH P.O. Box 10, A-6710 Nenzing Tel.: +43 5525 606-0 Fax: +43 5525 606-499 www.liebherr.com The Group C R A W L ER S While the last year has seen new lattice crawler cranes launched in all classes, activity in the sector is concentrated in the top half of the capacity range, which is where the majority of recent new models are found. ALEX DAHM investigates round 20 new crawler cranes have been announced in IC over the last year or so. Close to half of those are models with telescopic booms (see the Fad or future feature in the May issue). Of the remainder, all of which have lattice booms, all but three are above 200 tonnes capacity. That means nearly ten new medium and high capacity lattice crawler models. Substantial growth has been a feature of the crawler market as a whole worldwide in the last three years. End-users and rental companies have been waiting for the best time to re-invest in new machinery. Crawler deliveries in 2005 indicate a total market volume of around 1,100 units, according to Liebherr, which claims a market share of something between 15 and 20% of that. A Upscale tracks The new Terex-Demag CC 2800-1 NT (for Narrow Track) crawler on display in iron for the first time on 28 July in Germany Kobelco claims a worldwide total crawler market share of 33%, while in the 250 tonne class the Japanese manufacturer estimates it has a 50% share, according to Jos Verhulst at Kobelco Cranes Europe. Verhulst claims annual production at Kobelco is more than twice that of its nearest competitor and says that this year the manufacturer has increased production by up to 10%. For 2006, Verhulst says that Kobelco Cranes Europe expects to more than double the number of cranes it sold in 2005. Recent figures indicate a further strong increase in sales for 2006, Liebherr says, between 20 and 30% worldwide. Link-Belt in the US says the market there is up 20% this year over 2005. The forecast from Terex-Demag in Germany, which specialises in high capacity crawlers, is that world demand in 2006 for crawlers above 300 tonnes capacity will be 120 units – around 20% more than 2005. Liebherr’s new 1,350 tonne capacity LR 11350 on display (lifting an LTR 1100) at the factory in Germany in June. The first unit is at work in China and a second unit will also go there. Others will go to Spain, the Netherlands and Brazil, Liebherr says The consensus among manufacturers is that this will continue for the next two or three years before any downturn may come. Driving the worldwide demand for larger crawlers are power generation and petrochemical expansion and renewal projects. For these what is in especially high demand are crawlers with lifting capacities of 1,000 tonnes and higher, Terex-Demag says. In response to increasing demand Liebherr has completed a new hall for crawler manufacture at its Ehingen plant in Germany where crawler cranes of more than 300 tonnes capacity are built. The 60 m extension increases covered production area by 4,500 m2 to 160,800 m2, which should also help towards minimising delivery times, a problem for all manufacturers, especially due to b component shortages. INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Crawlers.indd 29 29 04/08/2006 11:44:23 Raising Expectations Grove's TMS800E is raising the expectations of truck crane owners everywhere with standard features like front and rear air ride suspension, a tilt cab, ergonomic controls, and MEGAFORM boom. With a 70 metric ton capacity and 70 meter tip height, the TMS800E provides maximum versatility on the jobsite - and getting there is effortless with powerful engines easily capable of highway speeds. www.mcgads.com/1045/ C R A W L ER S Markets Strongest regions, according to the major manufacturers, are Asia, the Middle East and the US. Europe is also good, where, for example, Spain and the UK are gaining, according to Terex-Demag. Liebherr’s best market is Asia, mainly China but “we also see India developing very well,” the company says. The strongest relative growth is the Near and Middle East, due to the huge infrastructure projects, for example, in Dubai. For the future, the view at Liebherr is that, “We see a slight increase for North and South America, a stronger increase for Asia, mainly for India. In Europe we do not expect demand to increase.” China In China, a top market for crawlers, things are changing fast. The traditionally modest crawler market has been boosted in recent years by major construction projects. In the first half of 2006, 212 crawlers were sold, according to Xuzhou Celebrating the 100th unit of Liebherr’s 400 tonne capacity LR 1400. Julio Eduardo Simões, president of Brazilian crane and transport specialist Locar Transportes Técnicos e Guindastes, was presented with the company’s third LR 1400 during Liebherr customer open days at the Ehingen factory in Germany at the end of June Heavy Machinery, which recorded a 75% growth over the same period last year, leading the industry’s growth rate by nine percentage points. In the same period Xuzhou says it also exported 22 units, or 71% of all crawler exports from China, which included two units with more than 100 tonnes capacity. Production by Chinese manufacturers has increased from four units ten years ago to 239 units in 2005, while the total Chinese market amounted to 420 units, with an annual growth rate of 23.5%, according to Construction Machinery (CM), IC ’s partner magazine in China. Even in 2005 when the industry in China suffered the impact of economic regulation to temper the growth rate, the crawler crane sector grew almost 10%, according to CM. Sales of all the large machines, however, about 180 units, were by foreign manufacturers, as these high capacity crawlers are unavailable from Chinese manufacturers. Construction industry economic forecasting specialist, Off Highway Research, (OHR) reported that the 2005 crawler market in China is getting more competitive, with domestic manufacturers increasingly eroding the share held by importers, especially below 150 tonnes. Fushan Excavator has a 45% share and is developing its range up to 350 tonnes, OHR says. Terex-Demag’s 1,000 tonne capacity CC 5800 seen in iron for the first time at the launch event last November XCMG, Sany, Zoomlion and Puyuan all increased their penetration, OHR says, while deliveries by Japanese suppliers fell because of weakening demand for cranes in the 200 to 300 tonne range. “At the same time Liebherr, Demag and Manitowoc b made advances in the over 300 tonne class.” VAN MARWIJK CRANE HIRE CRANES FROM 25 TO 500 TONS ZOETERWOUDE - HOLLAND +31 715899344 [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Crawlers.indd 31 31 04/08/2006 11:44:41 HD Crawler Cranes • Crawler Cranes • Handling Machines • Telescopic Cranes • Harbour Cranes • Truck Cranes 8-tons worth of innovation for your construction site tasks ■ Lifting capacity 8,000 kg ■ Reach hight up to 20 m The NEW SENNEBOGEN 608 Multicrane SENNEBOGEN Maschinenfabrik GmbH Hebbelstrasse 30 • D-94315 Straubing Tel.: +49 (0) 9421/540-144 / 146 / 150 Fax: +49 (0) 9421/ 43882 E-Mail: [email protected] Leading through Innovation www.sennebogen.com C R A W L ER S An example of the success is that since introducing it in 1997, Liebherr says it has sold in China 22 units – almost 25% – of its 400 tonne capacity LR 1400 crawler. They are used mainly in the construction of power stations, the manufacturer says. For more details on Chinese developments in large crawlers see the box story. Super size Manufacturers are offering, or are being asked to develop, larger cranes to handle larger and heavier loads but they still need to be easy and economical to move around. “Crane operators and the industry in general want bigger and bigger crawler cranes without sacrificing flexibility,” explains Dr Ulrich Hamme, engineering director at Liebherr-Werk Ehingen in Germany. This flexibility that is key to the success of large crawler cranes is easy and fast transport, set up and dismantling. At the top of Liebherr’s range is the 1,350 tonne (initially projected as a 1,250 tonne) capacity LR 11350. On the potential for an even larger model, Hans-Georg Frey, managing director of Liebherr-Werk Ehingen in Germany, says, “We are now pushing this machine into the market and will take it from here. We see what the competition has done. It is natural to increase capacity. Look at the [750 tonne capacity Liebherr] LR 1750; a few years ago nobody would have thought about such machines but now this is the normal development High capacity crawlers to dominate in China China shows great potential in the demand for large crawler cranes, according to Construction Machinery, IC’s partner magazine in China. Most demand comes from the power industry, where China will focus on developing 600,000 kW power stations and reduce the number of those less than 200,000 kW. This policy implies strong demand for 300 to 800 tonne capacity crawlers. According to Xuzhou Heavy Machinery, the largest producer of mobile cranes in China, by the end of 2006 Chinese manufacturers will be able to offer 10 crawler models in the 100 to 450 tonne range and, by 2008, this will increase to 800 tonnes. In the meantime, international manufacturers are promoting their 1,000 tonne class machines. Demand from major construction projects for these machines will stimulate Chinese industry into developing even larger products. Domestic manufacturers are quickly improving their technical competence. Xuzhou says it has enhanced its crawler crane product with 29 key technologies, including rope winching, superlift operation control, programmed control of machine motion and automatic hydraulic boom back stops. In the pursuit of higher quality, Xuzhou Heavy Machinery says it has invested in advanced machining and assembly centres and other modern manufacturing methods. Components including engines, transmissions and hydraulic valve blocks are sourced outside China. Following the launch of its first 150 tonne crawler in 2003, in 2005 Xuzhou Heavy Machinery launched a 300 tonner, the first among Chinese manufacturers. This year, it has introduced 220 and 260 tonne capacity models and, CM understands, will soon complete the design of 450 and 600 tonne crawlers. Xuzhou “absorbed the advanced technologies for manufacturing crawler cranes from the international industry,” for example, “up-to-date structure design, gantry technology, light lattice booms with large capacity, powerful crawler chassis capable of travelling on a 30 degree slope, CAN-bus, and electronic proportional control. Multiple boom combinations are provided with quick erection devices and a method to simplify reeving.” The new Xuzhou 220, 260 and 300 tonners can travel with 70% of rated load and slew 360 degrees with the rated load. Maximum main boom is 96 m and the maximum jib combination is 60+57 m for the 220 tonne model, 66+60 m for the 260 tonner and 60+60 m for the 300 tonner. The 260 tonner uses a new gantry plus balance beam structure. Hydraulic pin connections are used on the boom, slew unit, carbody and crawlers. For self-erection the A-frame is self-raising as is the mast, the crawler frame is self-mounting, the counterweight is self-loading and boom is self-erecting. A pressure lubrication system is used to help durability and reliability and reduce maintenance. Power comes from a Euro III diesel engine with electronic fuel injection. An XCMG model QUY150 crawler crane being used to help build the Linyi steel plant in Shandong province HB White Canada Corp, the Canadian subsidiary of Indiana, US-based White Construction US, used a pair of Manitowoc Model 16000s on the Erie Shores Wind Farm in Canada to erect 66 wind turbines with a total capacity of 99 MW. The 80 m turbine towers are in three sections and the 16000s on this job had the optional, 95 tonne capacity, 7 m pin-on upper boom point on their 89 m booms and we will also go into the higher field. It is too early to be concrete in this regard but we are looking at the higher class to see if it makes sense. I want to look first to see if it takes off so much. These are big beasts and only a certain number of these machines are needed in the world.” Commenting on Terex Cranes’ position in the crawler sector, Steve Filipov, president, explains, “We are the market leader in crawlers in product line and in market share. We have the [Terex American] IHI from 50 to 275 tons, then the Demag takes over. Demag goes from 300 tonnes all the way up to the new model, the 3,000 ton [CC 8800 Twin]. We just sold one of those in the Middle East. We have a pretty good product line in crawlers worldwide, not only in North America. The Demag is selling well in the higher capacities.” Bearing this out is the success of the 1,250 tonne capacity CC 8800 (now CC 8800-1) of which 12 units had been delivered by late July since the first in 2002. The CC 8800 dominates the Top ten in the Largest single crane category of the IC50 listing of the world’s largest crane owning companies (IC June 2006). 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Also announced was a major upgrade, using stronger boom sections, of the 1,250 tonne capacity CC 8800, which results in a basic capacity of 1,600 tonnes on the CC 8800-1. The CC 8800 Twin combines two CC 8800s, increasing maximum capacity to 3,200 tonnes. As its name suggests, the CC 8800 Twin is a twin boom system interconnected horizontally. Another upgrade announced by Terex-Demag last November was to raise the capacity of the 1,600 tonne CC 12600 to 2,000 tonnes by adding the containerised power train concept as for the CC 8800. New from Hitachi Sumitomo earlier this year was the 275 tonne capacity SCX2800-2 An important requirement is for crawlers to be easy to transport between jobs and easy to move around on site. Large crawlers designed specifically for easy manoeuvring on, for example, wind turbine sites, include narrow track versions of existing models. Liebherr’s 400 tonne capacity LR 1400/2-W was first seen in 2004 and now, new from Terex-Demag, there is the CC 2800-1 NT, announced last November and first shown in iron last month (See News). The new CC 2800-1 NT in the 600 tonne class can relocate on site fully rigged. The 3.8 m-wide undercarriage has front and rear outriggers and one each side for extra sideways stability and these fold up to the crane upper for narrow access. The centre of gravity, at 7.3 m, is relatively low, the manufacturer says. Major US-based crawler manufacturer Manitowoc builds crawlers up to 907 tonnes capacity (the distinctive Model 21000 with eight crawler units), and many of its large crawler cranes work on power plant and petrochemical projects around the world. A recent example is a 600 tonne capacity (750 tonnes here with Max-er attachment) Model 18000 playing a key role in conversion work at the Torre Nord power plant in Civitavecchia, Italy. The 18000 will lift all the major components, including the steam turbines and the steel structures that support them. Philippe Cohet, executive vice president of Manitowoc Crane Group in the EMEA region, visited the site. “Being here allows me to see just Contractor Demont using its Manitowoc Model 18000 crawler for conversion work at the Torre Nord power plant in Italy where it will be until 2009. The existing oil-fired systems are being replaced with steam turbines and a new power station is being built. The 18000 is working with 79 m of main boom, 33 m of luffing jib and a capacity-enhancing Max-er attachment, which increases maximum capacity from 600 to 750 tonnes. Demont says it chose the 18000 for its lifting capacity, especially at long radii, for its compact dimensions, and for its pick-and-carry duties. The tower crane also in the picture is a Potain MR 605 what an excellent crane the Model 18000 is for power plant work,” Cohet says. “This model has already built dozens of facilities in the Americas and Asia – on-time and on budget. Contractors in Europe are now picking up on its market-leading capabilities and the crane is continuing its global success in Europe. As the power market becomes ever more price competitive and deregulated in our region, we expect to see more of these projects.” Another large Manitowoc crawler making a name for itself in power generation is the 16000, seen outside the US for the first time earlier this year. “The Model 16000 is fast establishing itself as the lifting industry’s first choice for wind turbine installation projects,” explains Allen Kadow, MCG product marketing manager for lattice boom cranes. “As the demand for renewable energy sources grows across the world, I am certain that b the Model 16000 will remain at the forefront.” INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Crawlers.indd 35 35 04/08/2006 11:45:21 www.inprima.it EXAGGERATION! Conditioned to maximum performance 40 years ago we launched a challenge to gravity: on land and on sea. A challenge that every day our cranes win, lifting tonnes of goods around the world. A challenge that we win, thanks to the technology, power and performances of our innovative range of models. HEAD OFFICE Sol.Ge. S.p.A. 40061 MINERBIO (BO) ITALY Via IV Novembre, 12 Tel. +39 051 41.81.211 Fax +39 051 70.14.92 [email protected] Come to see us at LASTBIL 2006 23 - 26 August, Elmia - SWEDEN CARROSSERIE VAKDAGEN 6 - 8 September, Gorinchem - NETHERLANDS www.effer.it - [email protected] CRAW LERS Down the range Looking down the capacity range, new from Hitachi Sumitomo is the 275 tonne SCX 2800-2, while new from Kobelco this year is the 250 tonne capacity CKE 2500-2, an upgrade of the 2500. Last year in China Zoomlion launched the 200 tonne capacity QUY200 and, in the US, LinkBelt launched its 110 US ton capacity 218 HSL. Further down the capacity scale another new model from China last year was the 70 tonne capacity Zoomlion QUY70. New heavy duty models include the 80 tonne capacity Hitachi Sumitomo SCX800 HD-2 and the 50 tonne capacity Liebherr HS 835 HD. Product development in the crawler sector is continuing strongly across the capacity range. Hamme at Liebherr says “other types of crawler crane are at the development, modification or planning stages. The necessary capital expenditure and investment in personnel and materials have already been approved and implemented for the realisation of these ambitious expansion objectives.” At the Bauma exhibition early next year manufacturers will launch their as-yet unannounced crawlers. One that IC can reveal is a new Kobelco CKE series model in the 100-110 tonne class, with retractable crawlers, that will debut in early 2007. Before that, in October, Link-Belt will unveil a new HSL series crawler in the 200 tonne class. Also in the pipeline in the 200 tonne class is a new Terex. All in all, a healthy number of new products that illustrate the continuing popularity and value of the crawler crane concept, especially in the ■ high capacity classes. SEE US AT SAIE 2006 BOLOGNA, ITALY AREA 42, STAND B9 Announced late last year was the CKE 2500-2 upgrade of Kobelco’s 250 tonner Equipment working on the Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project on the remote Sakhalin Island, off the Eastern coast of Russia, includes a 250 tonne capacity Kobelco CKE2500 crawler. Owned by Holift, a Dutch-based joint venture between Mammoet and Hovago, the crane is part of a contract to supply lifting and logistics services. Harsh site conditions include minimum temperatures of -50 degrees Celsius on the island that is surrounded by sea ice in the Sea of Okhotsk for up to seven months a year INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Crawlers.indd 37 37 04/08/2006 11:45:40 S I T E R EP O R T 1 2 4 3 5 Moving history German crane rental house Scholpp was contracted to fill the new Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart with highlights – some priceless – from the company’s long history of automotive engineering he new Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart is filled with cars, buses, trucks and engines from the German company’s 120 year history. Attractions include a selection of historic racing cars set on a steep curved track, a car transporter loaded with various Mercedes saloons and vintage aircraft fitted with Daimler engines. There are also original examples of the first powered Mercedes vehicles from the late 19th Century, specimens that it would be impossible to put a price tag on. The museum was designed by Dutch architect Ben van Berkel and was described by a director of Mercedes-Benz Heritage as “perfect as a museum, but a nightmare in terms of heavy exhibits – we would rather display stamps in there” The architecture of the building is a helix design that links various levels within the outer shell. Scholpp was responsible for installing exhibits on three of the levels; the self explanatory Legend and Collection exhibits and the Fascination Technique, T where experimental and concept cars from Mercedes’ history were to be on show. In addition to the wide selection of commercial, sporting and experimental cars to be installed in the museum, there were trucks, buses and car transporters, all of which had to enter the museum at street level. There were also guidelines imposed by Daimler Chrysler (owner of Mercedes-Benz and the museum), as well as limitations on the equipment that could be used inside the museum. Some of these stipulations included the signing off of all lifting and transportation plans by a civil engineer, white non marking tyres on all lifting and transport machinery, a dead man’s switch on all equipment to avoid uncontrolled movement on all powered vehicles and, most importantly, no exhaust fumes could be produced by the lifting and transport equipment. Once these parameters had been met, Scholpp was faced with another challenge – to meet the strict weight guidelines laid down by the museum’s owner. Maximum floor load throughout the museum was restricted to 350 kg/m2. To bring the attractions into the museum at street level, Scholpp used a variety of lifting devices, including a hydraulic scissorlift, a lift basket powered by electric winches and an under bucket air film transport system. Once inside, the company used its Octopus crane for many of the installations. The Octopus, built by Scholpp in 2003, is an HMF knuckle boom loader crane mounted on a compact chassis. It is powered either by a diesel engine or battery, which made it compatible with Daimler Chrysler’s rules concerning the types of equipment that could be used in the museum. It was also designed to fit in an industrial elevator and operate in cramped conditions, making it particularly suitable for this job. To install some of the Mercedes racing cars onto a track with a 60º inclination, Scholpp used a Lift Systems TG 95 hydraulic gantry to lower the cars onto the track. Another challenge was loading a range of SEC saloon models onto a car transporter. An extra small gantry was the solution and the cars that were to be placed on the upper deck of the transporter were lifted and then rolled into place. Clearance between the roofs of the cars and the museum ceiling was 20mm. 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JAMES VERRINDER examines the latest developments in the two sectors ne of the surprises in the industry this year has been a renewed focus on truck mounted cranes in manufacturers’ portfolios. Liebherr, Tadano Faun and Terex, among others, have all announced new truck mounted models this year. In Terex’s case, the TC 60 L (IC KHL News, March 2006) was shown at the Intermat exhibition in Paris with little build up beforehand. Five units have already been sold and deliveries will begin in November this year, according to Jean Pierre Molenda, general manager at Terex-PPM. Joining the TC 60 L next year will be the TC 40, TC 40 L and the TC 60. Built at the PPM factory in France, the upper of the TC 60 L is similar to that of the AC 55 all terrain and the crane is designed to fall well within the 12 tonnes per axle limit. Liebherr also launched new truck mounted models this year, which were seen for the first time in June (IC KHL News, March 2006). Both the new 35 tonne capacity LTF 1035-3.1 and the 45 tonne capacity LTF 1045-4.1 use elements of the superstructure design from cranes in the LTM series of wheeled telescopic mobiles. O Liebherr says that its new LTF 1035-3.1 is not a traditional truck mounted crane. The crane uses the upper from a Liebherr all terrain crane that is mounted on a commercial truck chassis The LTF 1035-3.1, mounted on a three axle truck, has a superstructure developed from that of the two axle 35 tonne capacity LTM 1030-2.1 all terrain (30 m boom). The superstructure of the four axle LTF 1045-4.1 is developed from that of the new two axle LTM 1040-2 with 35 m boom. A difference from the LTMs is that the LTFs have superstructure engines. The extra axle on the LTF 1035-3.1 and the two extra axles on the LTF 1045-4.1 allow more counterweight to be carried than on the related LTMs. Maximum counterweight at 12 tonnes per axle on the LTF 1035-3.1 is 5 tonnes and on the LTF 1045-4.1 it is 9 tonnes as opposed to 2.3 tonnes on the LTM 1030-2.1 and 1.5 tonnes on the LTM 1040-2. The new models differ from traditional truck mounted cranes, according to Hans-Georg Frey, managing director of Liebherr Werk-Ehingen, “We don’t have a classic truck crane, we have a different concept in the form of our LTF cranes where we have a standard truck chassis with a standard Liebherr upper structure. [The main difference is a second engine in the upper structure.] This combines two things – we are using existing modules and we have a truck chassis that is cheaper to buy and to operate. For customers who do not need the capabilities of RTs or ATs, customers who travel mainly on the road and where the travelling is very important, the LTF concept is ideal. I think there is a market for them and I think there may be a slight market growth. Reasons include the fact that AT tyres are very expensive and also fuel costs are rising, which, in particular in the small crane class where rates are very low, has had quite an effect.” Tadano Faun has also added a new truck mounted model to its range on standard commercial chassis (IC KHL News, March 2006). Details of the b INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Boom Truck.indd 41 41 04/08/2006 11:50:34 B OOM TRUCKS & TRUCK CRANES ® Perfekt. r cr Wire ropes fo It anes. is a matter of fact that we place great emphasis on the continuous further development of our products. The highest possible awareness of overall product quality is the basis of such progress. 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The three axle version can carry either 2.1 tonnes (27.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight), 4.5 tonnes (31 tonnes GVW) or no counterweight (26 tonnes GVW) while the larger four axle machine carries a basic 4.5 tonnes of ballast. China The truck crane market in China is the largest in the world, with 10,000 new units sold annually, according to construction industry analyst Off Highway Research. As companies from outside China invest heavily in setting up subsidiaries and partnerships there, it is interesting to see some Chinese manufacturers concentrating their efforts on selling cranes outside the country. One of these is Zoomlion, which showed a new 70 tonne capacity truck crane at the Intermat exhibition in Paris earlier this year. The QY70V, made by Zoomlion subsidiary Puyuan, is a four axle machine with a maximum boom length of 60 m. Product manager Michael Yao told IC that it has attracted a lot of interest from potential customers. Such was the interest in the new crane that it did not last the entire week in Paris, as it was bought by a Brazilian customer who wanted immediate delivery. Yao adds that the Chinese crane market is still showing strong signs of growth but the company felt that it “is more important to start selling more overseas.” Major overseas markets for Zoomlion are currently the Middle East and southern and eastern Asia, according to Yao. Guiffre Bros says that the Dino 2500 is available for immediate delivery The latest addition to Tadano America’s boom truck line is the 20 ton (18 tonne) capacity TM20110, which was launched in April 04/08/2006 11:50:53 BOOM TRUCKS & TRUCK CRANES Spanish manufacturer Luna has been producing cranes on commercial trucks since 1975. Pictured is the 40 tonne capacity GT-40/32 Also on show at Intermat was a new straight boom crane for truck mounting from Japanese manufacturer Furukawa Unic. European distributor Unic Cranes Europe showed the crane as a potential alternative to knuckle booms. It was at Intermat to test market reaction with a view to CE marking it for sale in Europe. From the V500 series the new UR-V504 is one of a range of 1 to 15 tonne capacity Unic models. Maximum boom length is about 13 m. The one on show had four hydraulic extensions and would mount on a 12 tonne gross vehicle weight chassis. Advantages of this type of crane, Unic says, include that it is easier to operate than a knuckle boom, it is simpler and more stable. The hydraulic extension cylinder and all mechanisms are contained inside the boom instead of the exterior mounting on a knuckle boom. It has a single double acting cylinder for the first two sections and cables for the second two. The boom is the same as on the Unic mini crawler range. Boom extension from fully retracted The Manitex 4596T is claimed to be the largest capacity boom truck in North America takes 15 seconds, Unic said, and the maximum slewing speed is 2.5 min-1. It has a fabricated base and continuous rotation via a worm drive. Cable remote control is standard and radio remote is optional. If Unic decides to sell the crane in Europe it will debut at the next Bauma exhibition in Germany next year. Boom truck boom Users and buyers of boom trucks, primarily a product popular in the US, have been presented with a wide range of new models to choose from this year. An interesting factor when looking at the latest wave of new boom trucks is an increase in lifting capacity and a shift towards longer booms. Steve Filipov, president of Terex Cranes, explains, “We are also seeing that market go to the higher end, taking away market from the lower capacity truck cranes, up to 35 to 40 tons.” Manitex introduced the 45 US ton (40 tonne) capacity 4596T boom truck in June. The machine is the largest capacity boom truck in North America and is designed for heavy duty applications in the oil sector. The 4596T has a 96 foot (29 m) boom, a two-stage offsettable jib, and an option for a second hoist. The subframe has been designed to haul heavy oil field trailers and related equipment and remote controlled outriggers (a boom truck first, according to Manitex) are fitted as standard. Milwaukee, US-based Giuffre Bros. Cranes, Inc. has added two new truck-mounted cranes to its product line. The new 18 ton (16 tonne) Dino 1800 and 25 ton (22 tonne) Dino 2500 are the results of an exclusive contract between Giuffre Bros. and the Terex Waverly, IA division. Under a special licensing agreement, Giuffre Bros. will be the only crane b distributor to handle these two new products. Zoomlion surprised visitors to Intermat by showing a new 70 tonne capacity truck crane, the QY70V. The crane did not last the full week at the show as it was shipped out to a customer in Brazil, the manufacturer said IC 0806 Boom Truck.indd 43 04/08/2006 11:51:13 MAT & TIMBER SERVICES CRANE MATS OUTRIGGER MATS TEMPORARY ACCESS ROADS RAMPS For all types of cranes under any application Nationwide and Overseas TEL: +44 (0) 1264 811005 FAX: +44 (0) 1264 810600 e-mail: [email protected] web site: www.sarumhardwood.co.uk BOOM TRUCKS & TRUCK CRANES Bigge in the US using a pair of Terex truck cranes in a typical application “Our customers have been asking for truck-mounted cranes with more capacity,” says Dominic Giuffre, vice president of Giuffre Bros. Cranes. “We worked out an agreement with Terex that will enable us to make these products available for immediate or near-immediate delivery.” Tadano America’s latest boom truck is the 20 ton (18 tonne) capacity TM20110, which was shown for the first time at a dealer meeting in April. The new model has 110 feet (33 m) of boom and is the largest boom truck in the company’s product line. The TM20110 has a new pentagonal boom design and uses the TM1882 platform. It has a fully proportional fivesection boom reaching a maximum tip height of 120 feet (36 m). The outrigger system is out and down with multi-span settings, allowing the operator to set main frame outriggers in the straight down position and still have the ability to handle a load. The advantage to this is for road and New features, including an operator control platform, thumb throttle and remote winch stow, have been added to Elliott Equipment’s new 32105 boom truck The first BR 400 truck mounted crane to be produced as a result of the agreement between Madal Palfinger in Brazil and Sennebogen from Germany was exhibited at the M&T Expo in Sao Paulo, Brazil earlier this year. Under the terms of the agreement, Madal Palfinger, the Brazilian subsidiary of Austria-based loader crane manufacturer Palfinger, will manufacture a range of Sennebogen truck cranes designed for mounting on commercial trucks. Further models will be produced at a later date bridge work, where only the traffic lane in which the truck sits needs to be blocked, leaving other lanes open for traffic. This will be the longest boom crane in the 20 ton boom truck class, the company says. The boom will have 110 feet of horizontal reach without the need to swing and pin a jib. The crane weighs approximately 15,300 pounds and has the option for radio remote control. New from Elliott Equipment is the 32 ton (29 tonne) capacity 32105 boom truck, which has a 105 foot (32 m) four section boom. Elliott says that several patent pending features have been added to increase both crane and operator productivity. These include a “ride around” operator control platform to give the operator the best view of the load, a thumb throttle engine speed control, which eliminates the need for a foot throttle, allowing the operator to have both feet on the platform when controlling the load, and a remote winch stow that allows a single operator to stow the crane’s block ■ and hook after use. mussolente, vicenza, italy phone + 39 . 0424 . 578500 w w w. e l c a r a d i o . c o m INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Boom Truck.indd 45 45 04/08/2006 11:51:35 The Modulift System - a complete range of spreader systems made up of bolt-together components offering assembled lengths from 200mm to 53 metres with capacities of 2 tonnes to 3000 tonnes. Modulift solves all your spreader requirements... ...the cost effective solution. 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Register online at www.scranet.org or call (703) 698-0291 Ask your supplier about Kuplex 8+10™ or call 01299 827700 PARSONS CHAIN COMPANY IS A DIVISION OF FKI ENGINEERING LTD NEWS SC&RA signs up to the Drug-Free Workplace Alliance programme SC&RA was among five contractor associations and four unions recently added by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to its Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, an agreement to improve workplace safety and health in construction through substance abuse prevention and intervention. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao signed the agreement expanding the Alliance at a ceremony on 10 July at the new headquarters of the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, Maryland. Joining SC&RA as new signatories are: ■ American Road & Transportation Builders Association ■ Associated General Contractors of America ■ International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers ■ International Union of Painters and Allied Trades ■ Laborers’ International Union of North America ■ National Asphalt Pavement Association ■ NEA – The Association of Union Constructors ■ Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association ■ United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada. The expansion brings the total number in the Alliance to 13. The Alliance is led by DOL’s Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace programme and managed cooperatively with DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Activities focus on educating workers about the importance of being drug free to improving workplace safety and sources of help for workers who have problems with alcohol or other drugs. Accomplishments to date include developing and distributing training and information; raising awareness about substance abuse through industry events and publications; and identifying and promoting drug-free workplace best practices. This fall, the Alliance also plans to conduct the first “Drug-Free Work Week” campaign to further heighten awareness of the benefits of drugfree workplace programs. DOL established the Alliance because research shows that construction and mining top the list of industries with the highest rates of alcohol and other drug abuse. However, no industry is immune to the hazards alcohol and drug abuse can cause. 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To speak to sales, service or to order parts call Liddell @ 1.800.662.9216 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 SC&RA News.indd 49 49 04/08/2006 11:54:31 NEWS Training programme named to honour roll SC&RA has been named to the 2006 Associations Advance America Honor Roll, a national awards competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). SC&RA received the award for its STANDING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Anne St. Eloi, special representative to the General President of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada; Robert Hoover, first vice president of the NEA; Vincent Giblin, general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers; Peter Ruane, president and CEO of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association; James McCourt, general secretary-treasurer of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union. SITTING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Gary Fore, vice president for environment and safety, National Asphalt and Pavement Association; Ken Rigmaiden, executive general vice president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades; Secretary Chao; Doug Williams, president of the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association; and Joe Fowler, executive director of the Laborers Health and Safety Fund of North America IC 0806 SC&RA News.indd 50 Pilot Car Escort Training Program. Now in its 16th year, the Associations Advance America Awards programme recognizes associations that propel America forward – with projects in education, skills training, standards setting, business and social innovation, knowledge creation, citizenship, and community service. Although association activities have a powerful impact on everyday life, they often go unnoticed by the general public, according to ASAE. “It is an honour and an inspiration to showcase SC&RA’s programme as an example of the many contributions associations are making to advance American society,” said Associations Advance America committee chair, Bill Bergman, CAE and president of William S. Bergman Associates. SC&RA prepared the guidelines with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance under a grant from the Federal Highway Administration. More than a dozen states have indicated they will use the Pilot Car Best Practices Training Program in part or in its entirety for programmes being established or refined. The training programme includes the Pilot Car Escort: Best Practices Guidelines, Pilot Car Escort Training Manual, Pilot Car Escort Study Guide, and Pilot Car Escort Training PowerPoint Presentation. Each component can be used individually or in conjunction with one or more of the others. This format offers flexibility to meet the needs of a range of companies – from the one employee pilot car operation to more complex multi-state operations. Also included is the separate Law Enforcement Escort Best Practices Guidelines. SC&RA continues to seek additional opportunities to enhance this programme. The Best Practices Guidelines for Equipment, now in its final draft, will provide a basic training guide for pilot car companies and carriers concerning the preferred equipment for the safe transport of over-dimensional cargo. The Pilot Car Best Practices Training Program is available on the SC&RA web site at www.scranet.org. Click the “SC&RA Store” button at the top of the page. It is listed in the Technical and Reference Items section and can also be ordered by fax at: +1 703 698-0297 or by phone at: +1 703 698-0291. The entire programme costs $7.95 for SC&RA members and $9.95 for non-members. 04/08/2006 12:06:28 N E WS Crane & Rigging Workshop lined up to elevate industry C&RA has assembled a roster of leading industry professionals for presentations at the 2006 Crane & Rigging Workshop, 21-23 September at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Georgia, US. The opening session speaker will be Elena Carr, drug policy coordinator, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). She contributes to DOL extensive experience working with unions and businesses on drug related issues. Carr’s presentation will focus on the Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, a partnership between industry, labour and government that works to improve safety and health in construction. Learn about SC&RA’s role in the Alliance, the prevalence and danger of worker substance abuse, and resources available to help your company protect its workers from the potentially devastating effects. The programme also includes: ■ Safety First – First in Safety: James Stanley, president, FDRsafety ■ Project Management for the Foreman or Supervisor: Frank Migliaccio, director of safety and health at the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers ■ Measuring Safety Performance: Terry Young, president, Construction Safety Experts ■ Strand Jacks: History, Operation and Uses: Martin Haynes, sales and marketing director, Fagioli PSC S IC 0806 SC&RA News.indd 51 ■ Responsibilities of the Project Manager: Peter Fitton, P.E., executive vice president, Process Group, Inc. ■ Workers’ Compensation: Maximize Your Renewal Negotiating Position: Kevin Cunningham, president, NBIS Construction & Transport Underwriters, Inc., and Bill Smith, vice president safety-risk mitigation, NBIS ■ SC&RA Videos to Supplement Your Safety Program: Randall Goddard, vice president, Atlas Industrial Contractors, Ltd., and Terry Young, Construction Safety Experts ■ Forklifts in the Rigging Industry and OSHA Regulations: Jim Hardwick, president, Royal Tractor Company, Inc. ■ Crane Inspections: Don Jordan, manager, Houston operations, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau ■ Resolving Problems & Disputes on a Construction Project: Philip Beck, partner, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP ■ Jobs that Amaze: 2006 SC&RA Rigging Job of the Year Winners. In addition there is the Exhibit Center that will feature products and services from as many as 59 companies. Also included are networking opportunities. Visit www.scranet.org now and click on the “Event/Registration” button at the top of the site to review the programme, learn more about the hotel, print out a room reservation form, and register as an attendee or exhibitor. Foundation to fund permit study The SC&R Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant for a study to address how the lack of uniformity in state, county, and municipal permit requirements affects the specialized transportation industry. Thousands of municipalities in the US require separate permits, causing SC&RA members to lose time and money and risk non-compliance. The resulting fines and restrictions amount to millions of lost dollars annually for the industry. A 50-state process was deemed overly broad in scope, so the study will target a state in each of three regions and explore official permitting processes of its counties and municipalities. SC&RA members will then have a tool to present to state and federal officials to show ways that lack of coordination among the permitting authorities results in duplicative, counterproductive, and burdensome permit requirements. Coordinating the study is SC&RA Transportation Truck Permit Policy Task Force. The not-for-profit SC&R Foundation exists to benefit specialized carriers, crane, rigging, and millwrighting industries by providing education and specialized industry research. 04/08/2006 12:06:49 Bought a cheap product again? Next time, try the best. In the long run, it will save you a lot of money (and a lot of headache). For information about Casar Special Wire Ropes, please call Tel. +49 6841 8091 385. www.casar.de SIGNORI, SI SALE! LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, GOING UP! EQUIPM ENT AND ACCESSORIES Kevlar for longlife crane brakes and clutches High-speed cables for Antwerp cranes The Rheyfirm (RTS) medium voltage cable available from Nexans will be modified for installation on four high-speed travelling gantry cranes on the new Duerganck Dock in Antwerp Gateway Terminal. Nexans said the data and power transmission cables incorporate optical fibre with mono and multimode functionality to meet anticipated future capacity demands at the port. Valve without leaks or drift The VO40 open centre directional control valve offers a lock valve section option designed for applications where it is a requirement that there is no function drift or leakage. Rated at 40 litres/min and 300 bar, the valve is a slotted design that allows up to ten sections to be stacked together. Contamination and corrosion of the spool and spool seal area is eliminated by an enclosed handle, according to manufacturer Parker Hannifin. Larger seals throughout are said to reduce problems caused by incorrect assembly or restacking. IC 0Aug06 E&A.indd 53 www.gruppomanservigi.it A Kevlar lining for crane clutch plates and brake pads, which is claimed to give three to five times longer life, is now available from Tribco. The Clutchtex and Braketex linings, which can also be fitted on electric motors and hoists, are claimed by the manufacturer to be non-abrasive and to eliminate the dust created by traditional linings. Battery charging by remote control Equipment in remote or hostile conditions can now be monitored and recharged remotely using the VE100RM fuel cell system from the Voller Energy Group. The system, which is accessed via Voller software over a GPS phone link, uses hydrogen to produce electricity and automatically recharges the batteries when they drop below a preset voltage. The compressed hydrogen gas can be contained in a standard cylinder or the Voller refillable canister, which stores hydrogen at low pressure dissolved in a metal hybride salt and is mounted on the unit. Valve coil to resist snow, mud and water A new encapsulated valve coil from Sauer-Danfoss, designed for off-highway applications, is claimed to resist immersion in snow, mud and water, while tolerating voltage extremes and high temperatures. The design of the coil includes a solid metal frame around the protective plastic layer, which is designed to provide chemical protection and has an IP69K protection rating. The ambient temperature rating for continuous duty operation is –40 °C to +71 °C and the input voltage tolerance runs from 75 to 133% of nominal. Electrical connections may be either the Metri-Pak 150 series Type 1, the Deutsch DT04-2P or 18 in lead wires. ETS ENGINEERING IL MODO DI SOLLEVARE E TRASPORTARE LE TUE IDEE E LE TUE COSE... 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Fax (0721) 775451 e-mail: [email protected] http://www.ets-spa.com 04/08/2006 11:57:28 BACK PAG E EVENTS DIARY SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop 21 – 23 September 2006 Atlanta, Georgia, US Tel: +1 (703) 698 0291 Fax: +1 (703) 698 0297 www.scranet.org 19 – 20 October 2006 Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro e-mail: [email protected] www.iftomm.org Bill Green of PLC Sales in the UK spotted this unusual hybrid while he was on a fishing holiday in Havana, Cuba in early July. As the picture shows, it is a knuckle boom crane mounted on a pair of crawler tracks and carbody. Green said that he believes the knuckle boom “might be an early National model” but was unable to positively identify it or the lower half of the machine. He does, however, think that the crawler base is also of US origin as it is not fitted with grouser type track shoes. The crane was being used to help construct a harbour wall. If you spotted and photographed any unusual cranes during your vacation AWRF / Associated Wire Rope Fabricators Fall Conference 0 SC&RA Financial Management Seminar 11 – 12 October 2006 San Diego, California, US Tel: +1 (703) 698 0291 Fax: +1 (703) 698 0297 www.scranet.org XVIII International Conference on Material Handling, Construction and Logistics (MHCL2006) 22 – 25 October 2006 San Antonio, Texas, US Tel: +1 (248) 994 7753 Fax: +1 (248) 994 7754 e-mail: [email protected] www.awrf.org SAIE 25 – 29 October 2006 Bologna, Italy Tel: +39 051 282 111 e-mail: [email protected] www.saie.bolognafiere.it Bauma China 21 – 24 November 2006 Shanghai, China Tel: +49 89 94 92 07 20 www.bauma-china.com 2007 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) 16 – 18 October 2007 Louisville, Kentucky, US Tel: +1 800 657 606 Fax: +1 414 272 2672 e-mail: [email protected] www.icuee.com To have your exhibition listed here, please send details to the Editor e-mail: [email protected] Fax: +44 (0)1892 786257 54 Picture of the month please send the photos to Picture of the month at the editorial address. Send your best photographs to: IC Photo Contest, KHL Group, Southfields, Southview Road, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6TP, UK or by e-mail to: [email protected]. The contest is open to all readers of International Cranes and Specialized Transport and is judged by the editor, the art director and the art manager who are looking for the most dramatic crane photograph of the month. These should be submitted as prints, slides or high resolution jpeg or tiff digital files together with a caption showing: the month and year taken, the place, the type of crane, the owner, the project, etc. We cannot guarantee to return photographs submitted but will endeavour to do so. Each winner receives a winner’s certificate. So, send us your photos as often as possible. PEOPLE NEWS Theodore Thomas has joined Manitowoc Crane Care as director of customer service for Manitowoc cranes for the Americas region. As part of the customer service management team Thomas is responsible for directing all customer support activities for lattice-boom products. He is based at the Crane Care call centre in Wisconsin. Thomas has a background in aftermarket operations and product management. Prior to MCG he held senior positions at Metso Minerals, including vice president of aftermarket operations across North and Central America. Thomas has a BS degree in mining engineering from Michigan Technological University and is a registered professional engineer. Also at Manitowoc, John Lanning has been appointed MCG director of advanced engineering and products. He is now responsible for advanced engineering for the Americas. In his more than 20 years at Manitowoc Lanning has held several positions, including project engineer, chief engineer, and director of engineering. He became senior vice president of applications engineering in October 2000, before becoming director of customer support for Manitowoc Crane Care in January 2005. Bill Smith has joined TurnKey Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. in the US as vice president of safety-risk mitigation. Smith will be responsible for the company’s safety training, “shock-loss” and litigation control, and trade association education platforms. His previous experience includes working as corporate safety and labour relations manager at Maxim Crane Works. Martin Ainscough, chairman of Ainscough Crane Hire, the UK’s largest crane rental company, went back to his hire desk roots for the day in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Charities Back to Shop Floor fundraising campaign. Ainscough reported to Jim Fleming, depot manager of the company’s Wigan depot at 08.00 and spent the day taking calls for crane hire contracts, entering them onto the company’s system, organising the crane operators and lifting equipment for the next day’s jobs. Ainscough agreed to raise as much money as possible by getting the company’s 25 depots to sponsor him and he pledged to match the figure raised with a donation from the company. At the last count he had raised more than £1,000 (US$1,850). John Churchfield has succeeded Bill Golla as president of Bridon American Corporation. Golla, who has worked for Bridon for 32 years, will retire at the end of 2006. Also at Bridon American, Dave Henninger has been appointed wire rope engineer. In his new role, Henninger will report directly to technical director David Sleightholm and will work in wire manufacturing and wire rope engineering. Commenting on the appointment, Sleightholm said, “Dave will certainly be a valuable addition to the Bridon American family.” Please send details of personnel news (appointments, promotions, etc.) to the editor on e-mail: [email protected] or fax: +44 (0)1892 786257 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT ■ AUGUST 2006 IC 0806 Back page.indd 54 04/08/2006 11:59:02 A D V E R T I S E R S COMPANY NAME Amco Veba srl Autec srl Avezaat Cranes Bridon International Ltd Broshuis BV Casar Drahtseilwerk Saar GmbH Cavotec International E.T.S. Spa ELCA Srl F.LLI Ferrari Corporation Spa Fagioli PSC Limited Fassi Gru Spa Favelle Favco Cranes Forjas Irizar sl Gemmo Group Srl Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries IMAI Srl Industrie Cometto Kobelco Cranes Europe Ltd Kraanverhuur Van Marwijk BV Kroll Cranes A/S Liddell Trailers L.L.C. Liebherr International Deutschland GmbH PAGE NO. 11 25 52 38 20 52 34 53 45 43 18 9 36 25 20 27 4 37 20 OBC 31 40 49 28 WEBSITE www.amcoveba.com www.autec.it www.avezaat.com www.bridonltd.com www.broshuis.com www.casar.de www.cavotec.com www.ets-spa.com www.elcaradio.com www.flliferrari.it www.fagiolipsc.co.uk www.fassigroup.com www.favellefavco.com www.forjas-irizar.com www.gemmogroup.it www.goldhofer.de www.hands-crane.com www.imai.it www.comettoind.com www.kobelco-cranes.com www.vanmarwijkkraanverhuur.nl www.krollcranes.dk www.liddelltrailers.com www.liebherr.com The publisher reserves the right to only process and acknowledge complete forms and to send magazines to those individuals who meet the publication’s terms of control. From time to time, KHL may allow reputable companies to send you information by post, telephone or e-mail which may be of interest to you: please tick the box if you prefer not to receive it. ■ I N D E X COMPANY NAME PAGE NO. Lift & Shift India PVT. 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For more information visit our website: www.cranehire-ireland.com or contact us at McNally’s Crane Hire Killamonan, The Ward, Co.Dublin. Tel: +353 1 8646478 Fax: +353 1 8646479 TADANO USED CRANE (A Subsidiary of Tadano Ltd., Japan) SALES: Used Crane PARTS: Crane, Chassis & Engine Technical Support & Training ENQUIRY CONTACT SINGAPORE: TEL: (65) 6863 6901 FAX: (65) 6863 6902 11 Tuas View Crescent, Multico Building, SINGAPORE 637643. http://www.tadano-multico.com.sg E-mail: [email protected] TADANO ASIA PTE LTD Baumaschinen & Kran Handels GmbH Hauptstrasse 31, A-5082 Grödig Tel: +43 6246 73 298, Fax +43 6246 73 414 Mobil: +43 664 401 76 28, Mobil: +49 160 979 33 777, Web: www.smk-cranes.com Mail: offi[email protected] USED CRANES FOR SALE GROVE 450 T BJ 2004 LIEBHERR LTM 1070 70T BJ 1991 LIEBHERR LTM 1400.7.1 400 T BJ 2004 GMK 7450 LIEBHERR LTM 1050 50T BJ 1989/95 LIEBHERR LTM 1300 LIEBHERR LTM 1040 40T BJ 1998 LIEBHERR LTM 1300/1 300 T BJ 99 LIEBHERR LTM 1035 35T BJ 1989 LIEBHERR LTM 1250 250 T LIEBHERR LTM 1030/1 30T BJ 1994 LIEBHERR LTM 1200 200 T BJ 2001 DEMAG 120T BJ 2001 LIEBHERR LTM 1200 200 T BJ 2001 DEMAG AC 50 50T BJ 1999 LIEBHERR LTM 1100 100 T BJ 2003 PPM ATT1190 110T BJ 1997 300 T BJ 1999 BJ 2004 AC 120 LIEBHERR LTM 1090-2 90 T BJ 2000 DEMAG AC 100 100T BJ 2000/01 LIEBHERR LTM 1090 90 T KATO NK20B 20T BJ 1979/80 BJ019 93 SLEW RINGS September issue of International Cranes • NEW For sale: Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 400 ton All Terrain New 2004 Van der Hilst International bv The Netherlands Tel.+31-38-3762856 Fax +31-38-3764665 E Mail: [email protected] Web: www.hilstcranes.com 58 To advertise in the please contact • RECONDITIONING • EXCHANGE Wil Holloway on: Tel: +44 (0)1892 786232 ELST - THE NETHERLANDS Tel: ++31 481 374784 Fax: ++31 481 376665 e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.vmanen.com Fax: +44 (0)1892 786258 E-mail: [email protected] INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 58 03/08/2006 15:41:41 CL A S S I FI E D INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 59 59 03/08/2006 15:42:08 CL AS SIF IED WANTED Young crawler cranes in neat condition. Manufacture years 1995 upwards 65t-250t. Send us full information and specifications on the cranes you are selling. Authorized Dealer for.... We are buying! Contact us at: Tel: +31 653 - 652522 Fax: +31 514 - 569186 E-mail: [email protected] www.borcherts.com check out our website for details on spare parts: boom sections, jibs, hooks, winches for Hitachi, P&H and Sennebogen cranes 800-500-CRANES 714-521-6410 Ph 714-670-9247 Fax www.coltoncranecompany.com E-mail: [email protected] F Foster Crane & Equipment Ltd Swan Service Station Worcester Road Wychbold Bromsgrove West Midlands B61 7ER T:01527 894400 F:01527 894940 Mobiles: Andrew 07768 880530 Lee 07767 434897 Cranepart Ltd Unit 7F, Riverside Road Industrial Estate, Southwick, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3JG Tel+44 (0) 191 5169881 Fax: +44 (0) 191 5169645 email: [email protected] www.cranepart.co.uk specialising in COLES-GROVE-KRUPP 2000 - 35TN PPM 400/2 COLES-GROVE-KRUPP ALLTERRAIN CRANES: 2001 100TN GROVE GMK 5100 2000 50TN GROVE GMK 3050 AVAILABLE JULY 06 1999 50TN PPM ATT600 1996 50TN GROVE GMK 3050 1998 40TN FAUN RTF 40-3 2000 35TN PPM 400/2 1997 35TN PPM ATT 400 1998 30TN PPM ATT335 1999 - 35TN PPM A400 ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES: 1999 35TN PPM A400 TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES: 1990 35TN TADANO TL350E www.fostercranes.co.uk 60 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 60 03/08/2006 15:42:24 CL A S S I FI E D WE ARE A NEW SHUTTLEFLIFT DEALER #623 Terex HC-275 (275-TON) CRANE DEALER #647 KOBELCO CK-1000 (100-TON) NEW & USED CRAWLER CRANES IN STOCK ON OUR YARD 50 - 275-TONS #643 GROVE RT-760E (60-TON). Dozier Crane & Machinery, Inc 155 Pine Barren Road/ P.O. Box 1137 Pooler, GA 31322 Ph: (912) 748-2684 Fax: (912) 748-5361 [email protected] www.doziercrane.com ONE OF THE LARGEST PORTS ON THE EAST COAST JUST 5 MILES FROM OUR YARD CRAWLER CRANES #581 1992 SUMITOMO SC-550-2 (60-TON) 140’+60’, LMI, AIR CONDITION..............................................................................................................$215,000 #580 1988 LINK-BELT LS-208H (75-TON) 100’ ANGLE BOOM, AUX SHEAVE,LIVE MAST,B&B................................................................................ $245,000 #579 2001 KOBELCO CK-850 (85-TON) 160’ + 50’ AUXILLARY SHEAVE,LMI,BLOCK,2UNITS............................................................................... $395.000 #603 1996 KOBELCO 7080 (90-TON) 120’+50...................................................................................................................................................................... $350.000 #444 1996 KOBELCO BM-800 (100-TON) 130’ BOOM, CUMMINS, 38’’ SHOES, LMI, 2 DRUMS............................................................................ $395,000 #467 1999 KOBELCO CK-1000 (100-TON) 150’ BOOM, 3RD DRUMS, 36’’ SHOES,LMI............................................................................................. $455,000 #590 2000 KOBELCO CK1000, (100-TON) 100’ BOOM, 3RD DRUM,LMI....................................................................................................................... $465,000 #445 1988 KOBELCO 7150 (165-TON) 190’ , NEW WYLE LMI, ........................................................................................................................................... $495,000 #664 1999 Link-Belt LS-218H (100-ton) 120’ main, 3rd drum..................................................................................................................................... $475,000 #665 1999 LINK-BELT LS-138H II (80-TON) 120’ BOOM, 3RD DRUM............................................................................................................................. $385,000 #713 1998 LINK-BELT LS-138H (75-TON) 120’ BOOM, 3RD DRUM................................................................................................................................... $375,000 #678 2001 TEREX HC-110 (110-TON) 100’ BOOM, 3RD DRUM........................................................................................................................................... $475,000 “NEW” 2006 TEREX HC-80 (80-TON)........................................................................................................................................................................................... P.O.R. “NEW” 2006 TEREX HC-110 (110-TON)........................................................................................................................................................................................ P.O.R. ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES #718 1998 GROVE RT-635 (35-TON) 105” + 51’, 2 WINCHES, 1,100 HOURS............................................................................................................... $180,000 2006 TEREX RT-780 (80-TON) 126’ + 57’, 2 WINCHES.......................................................................................................................................................... P.O.R. #717 2004 TEREX RT-665 (65-TON) 110’ + 57’, 2 WINCHES............................................................................................................................................... P.O.R. #629 2000 GROVE RT-870 (70-TON) 125’ + 56’..................................................................................................................................................................... $335,000 #619 1997 TEREX RT-450 (50-TON) 105’+58’’ ,2 WINCHES.............................................................................................................................................. $175,000 #618 2000 Terex RT-450 (50-ton) 105’+58’, 2 winches................................................................................................................................................ $185,000 #648 2000 Terex RT-160 (60-ton) 115’+60’, auxiliary winch...................................................................................................................................... $245,000 #643 2001 Grove RT-760E (60-ton) 110’ +56’, auxiliary sheave................................................................................................................................ $270,000 #688 1999 Terex RT-190 (90-ton) 126’ + 60’, 2 winches.................................................................................................... ...........................................$395,000 #652 2000 BRODERSON IC-200 (15-TON) 36’+15’, DUAL FUEL....................................................................................................................................... $69,500 2002 TEREX RT-555 (55-TON) 110’+57’, 2 WINCHES, 1,800 HOURS............................................................................................................................... $275,000 1999 GROVE YB-4415 (15-TON) 40’+15’, DUAL FUEL, 2-WHEEL DRIVE.............................................................................................................................$72,500 ALL TERRAIN AND TRUCK CRANES #585 1979 LIMA 990TC (90-TON) 200’+40’, LIVE MAST.................................................................................................................................................... $98,500 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 61 61 03/08/2006 15:42:42 CL AS SIF IED PVE Cranes & Services Equipment for sale & rent Telescopic-AT-Cranes 25 t Krupp 25 GMT-AT, 1986 Cranes: Hitachi KH 125 (2x) Hitachi KH 180 Sennebogen 5500 Sumitomo LS118 (3x) Sumitomo SC500 NCK HC65 NOVA (3x) Sumitomo LS 218 Kobelco 7080 Sennebogen 3300 Liebherr LR 1250 Sumisomo SCX 1500 Drilling: One lot of Wirth B5 and B6 RCD spare parts (for NW 150 / NW 200 / NW300 drill string) 30 t Grove AT 635 E, 1996 40 t TEREX Demag AC 40, 1999 45 t Tadano Faun ATF 45-3, 2002 50 t Liebherr LTM 1050-1, 1995 50 t TEREX Demag AC 150, 1997 60 t Krupp 60 GMT-AT, 1985 50 t TEREX Demag AC 155, 1996 50 t TEREX Demag AC 125, 1985 50 t Krupp/Grove KMK/GMK 3050, 1995 80 t TEREX Demag AC 205, 1994 100 t PPM TEREX ATT 1300, 1999 100 t Grove GMK 5100, 2001 100 t PPM TEREX ATT 1190, 1995 100 t TEREX Demag AC 265-S, 1996 100 t Grove GMK 5100, 2001 160 t Liebherr LTM 1160, 1986 Telescopic-Truck-Crane: 28 t 45 t Grove TMS 250 B, 1980 Grove TMS 475, 1981 400 t Krupp KMK 8400, 1988 More cranes available, visit our website www.kms-cranes.com / Email: [email protected] Tel: +49-2595-38698-0 / Fax: +49-2595-38698-88 USED MOBILE CRANE SALES Demag AC75, 1997 Demag AC40-1, 2000 Demag AC120, 1998 Mini crawler crane’s 5 ton capacity Submersible Dredge Pump, 800 m3/hr (DOP 2035) Submersible Dredge Pump, 1700 m3/hr (DOP 3050) Vibratory hammers, PVE, ICE, PTC, Muller, Foster IHC S-500 hydro hammer with 168 inch sleeve Tugboats: Damen Pushycat 46, 2 x 220 HP twin screw Piling rigs: P&H 550 with 31 mtr leader (2 units) PVE 5021-S, 27 mtr leader Jack Up Barges 2 units sectional jack up barge, 250 ton and 450 ton pay load various sizes monohull jack up barqes complete with offshore cranes, payload capacity up to 2000 tonnes. www.pvecranes.com PVE Cranes & Services B.V PVE Cranes & Services, lp Tel: +31 184 425 949 Fax: +31 184 424 820 e-mail: [email protected] Sliedrecht, The Netherlands Tel: +1 904 354 1940 Fax: +1 904 354 1942 e-mail: [email protected] Jacksonville, Florida 0DFKLQH 7UDGLQJ,QWHUQDWLRQDO MTI-LUX S.A. We also have the following cranes: For more details on these cranes and others visit : www.terex-cranes.com/ukused 62 Other: PPM ATT900, 2000 More cranes available on request…. EMAIL: Dredge Buckets:Several sizes available PPM ATT350, 1997 •Demag AC35L, 2004 •Demag AC70, 2004 •Demag AC80, 1998 •Demag AC200-1, 2005 TEL: FAX: Manitowoc 4100 SII Kobelco CKE 2500 (4x) Liebherr LR 1100 Demag CC4000 with super lift Manitowoc M-250 United Kingdom Kent Clarkson +44 20 8231 8510 +44 20 8231 8610 [email protected] 7RZHU&UDQHV QHZ DQGXVHG VDOHV We are highly specialised in tower cranes. Please do not hesitate and contact us: MTI-LUX S.A. 2 A, Rue Prince Henri L-6735 Grevenmacher LUXEMBURG [email protected] Tel: +352-26745480 Fax: +352-26745483 www.mti-lux.com INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 62 03/08/2006 15:42:56 CL A S S I FI E D INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 63 63 03/08/2006 15:43:34 CL AS SIF IED We have moved Waterland Trading B.V. Component 1 1446 WZ Purmerend The Netherlands P.O. Box 1171 1440 BD Purmerend The Netherlands Tel: +31 299 - 390055 Fax: +31 299 - 390060 E-mail: info @ waterland-trading.nl Website: www.waterland-trading.nl Customers, old and new, are cordially invited to visit us at our new facilities in Purmerend! 64 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 64 03/08/2006 15:43:49 CL A S S I FI E D Worldwide specialists in heavy lifting and transport Cranes for sale Manitowoc M 4100 S1 (Ringer) Cap. 272 ton Demag CC 4800-2 Cap. 1000 ton Demag CC 2600 Cap. 500/800 ton Liebherr LR 1550 Cap. 550 ton Krupp KR 11000 Cap. 1000 ton Gottwald RG 912 Cap. 1000 ton Kobelco CKE 2500 Cap. 250 ton Demag TC 2800 Cap. 600 ton Cranes REF NR 747 838 913 22023 677 510 985 1051 20999 593 435 MANUFACTURER TYPE Kobelco CKE 2500 Manitowoc M 4100 W S2 (Ringer) Manitowoc 4100 W S2 (Ringer) Manitowoc M 4100 S1 (Ringer) Liebherr LR 1550 Demag CC 2600 Demag TC 2800 Liebherr LR 1800 Gottwald RG 912 Krupp KR 11000-3 Demag CC 4800-2 YOM 2001 1980 MAINBOOM 73 Mtr 200ft S3 = 27 boom 1977 260 ft = 27 Boom 340 ft= 27 Boom 105 Mtr 78 Mtr 96 Mtr 91/105 Mtr 93 Mtr 105 Mtr 66 Mtr 1982 1997 1997 2001 1994 1988 1993 1988 JIB 51.8 Mtr 50 ft CAP. 250 272 REMARKS Free fall on winches, crane is USA compiled Selfpropelled portal for sale or rent (130 ft= Type 22 Mast, 3 Sheave Lower Point Block & 3 sheave extention block, Inline Travel Attachement) 272 Selfpropelled portal for sale or rent (130 ft=22 Mast, 3 sheave lower point block, 3 sheave extention block) 50 ft 272 Selfpropelled portal for sale or rent (130 ft Mast, 130 ft additional series 2 sections) 84 Mtr 550 Including superlift attachement 78 Mtr 500/800 Including superlift attachement 96/36 Mtr 600 Including Superlift, 15t/100t/400t Hookblocks 91 Mtr 800 Including Superlift, tray, carrier, Superlift 42 Mtr 1000 Complete overhauled, including superlift attachement 75/89 Mtr 1000 Including superlift attachement 78 Mtr 1000 Including superlift attachement Contact persons Jan van Seumeren Jr. / Miranda Verhoef Phone +31 (0)10 204 25 85 / 204 26 37 Fax +31 (0)10 204 24 42 E-mail [email protected] www.mammoettrading.com INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 65 65 03/08/2006 15:44:09 CL AS SIF IED crane-spare-parts.com Mobile crane and crawler crane spare parts for the following types of crane: American Hoist LBS s.p.a. Bantam Lima Bucyrus Erie Link Belt Clark Locatelli Coles Lorain Demag Mitsubishi Carriers Drott N.C.K. Galion Northwest Grove P&H Heila Pettibone Hyco PPM Hydrocon Priestman Iron Fairy Rigo Jones Ruston Bucyrus Kato Starlifter Cranes Kobelco Terex Cranes Koehring Unic Krupp Contacts Europe Tel: +44 1562 747050 Email: [email protected] Fax: +44 1562 747054 web: www.crane-spare-parts.com America Tel: +1 713 943 2800 Fax: +1 713 943 2835 Credit cards accepted : Crane-spare-parts.com is a division of Alatas Limited, Arthur Drive, Hoo Farm Industrial Estate, Worcs, DY11 7RF United Kingdom 66 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 66 04/08/2006 16:16:10 CL A S S I FI E D HAC Cranes GmbH & Co.KG Cranes For Sale DEMAG AC 155 / 50 TO….1994 GROVE GMK 6220 L / 220 TO…..2002 DEMAG AC 100 / 100 TO……2001 LIEBHERR LTM 1030 / 30 TO…..1986 DEMAG AC 120 / 120 TO……2000 LIEBHERR LTM 1090-5 / 90 TO….1993 DEMAG AC 300 / 300 TO…..1999;2000 LIEBHERR LTM 1090-2 / 90 TO….2000 DEMAG TC 1100 / 250 TO…..1991 LIEBHERR LR 1160 / 160 TO…..2004 DEMAG TC 1000 / 220 TO….1989 LIEBHERR LG 1550 / 550 TO…..1996 DEMAG HC 130 / 55 TO…..1990 LIEBHERR LTM 1400 / 400 TO…..2004 FAUN ATF 45-3 L / 45 TO…..2002 LIEBHERR LTM 1800 / 800 TO…..1997 FAUN ATF 50-3 / 50 TO….1995 FAUN ATF 90-4 / 90 TO….1996,1997 GOTTWALD AMK 46 / 25 TO…..1983 KRUPP KMK 3045 / 45 TO……1989;1991 GOTTWALD AMK 56-42 / 50 TO…..1981 PEINER ABK 42-80 …………1998 GROVE GMK 3055 / 55 TO…..2004 KENWORTH SKL-W900 TRUCK……1990 ... over 100 USED TOWER CRANES available: Liebherr, Peiner, Comedil. TOWER CRANES LIEBHERR K50 America, Canada & Caribbean: (1) 561-439-6660 or 561-723-1771 HAC Cranes GmbH Co.KG Contact: Mrs. Gudrun Steer Tel: 0049-4231-933-489 Fax: 0049-4231-961657 Email: [email protected] Website: www.HAC-Germany.com SPARE PARTS SERVICE – WORLDWIDE: www.hac-commerz.com Asia: (66) 0 1840 4972 Europe: (44) 0 7798 760077 www.mpstowercranes.com STOCKLIST ALL TERRAIN-CRANES ALL TERRAIN CRANES Telescopic AT-Cranes 120 t Liebherr LTM 1120 1989 10 x 6 x 8 42 / 18 direct 50 t Liebherr LTM 1050-4 1989 8x6x8 38 / 16 direct 50 t Liebherr LTM 1050-4 1988 8x6x8 38 / 16 direct 35 t Faun ATF 35-2 1996 4x4x4 25,3 / 12,2 direct 35 t PPM 380 ATT 1989 4x4x4 30 direct 30 t Tadano AR 300 E 1993 4x4x4 25 / 7 direct 30 t Grove AT 635 E 1992 4x4x4 27,4 / 13,1 direct 25 t Demag AC 75 City 1997 4x4x4 25 / 1,2 directnew painted 25 t Krupp KMK 2025 1991 4x4x4 23 / 13 direct 25 t P&H S 25 1987 4x4x4 25 / 7 direct 25 t PPM 280 ATT 1986 4x4x4 27 / 7,5 direct 20 t Grove AT 422 E 1991 4x4x4 21,4 direct 20 t Grove AT 422 E 1989 4x4x4 21,4 direct 20 t Grove AT 422 E 1988 4x4x4 21,4 direct 20 t 25 t 25 t 30 t 30 t 40 t 50 t 50 t 70 t 100 t Grove AT 422 E Demag AC 75, Krupp KMK 2025, Tadano AR 300, Grove AT 635, Liebherr LTM 1040/1 Grove AT 750 BE, Liebherr LTM 1050-4, Faun ATF 70-4, Grove GMK 5100, Bj. 1991 Bj. 1997 Bj. 1991 Bj. 1993 Bj. 1992 Bj. 1996 Bj. 1994 Bj. 1989 Bj. 1996 Bj. 2002 4x4x4 4x4x4 4x4x4 4x4x4 4x4x4 6x4x6 6x6x6 8x6x8 8x6x8 10x8x10 21,4m 25,00m + 1,20m 23,00m + 13,00m 25,00m + 7,00m 27,40m + 13,10m 30,00m + 14,50m 33,50m + 17,00m 38,00m + 16,00m 40,50m + 16,00m 51,00m + 34,00m TELESCOPIC – TRUCK CRANES 35 t Liebherr LTF 1030, 40 t Gottwald AMK 56-42, Bj. 1993 Bj. 1982 8x4x4 8x6x4 26,00m 28,00m LATTICE-BOOM-TRUCK CRANE Rough-Terrain Cranes capacity manufacturer type year drive/steering boom/jib (m) delivery 35 t Pinguely TT 386 1979 4x4x4 31 / 9 direct 72 t LIMA PTC 72T, 68 t LORAIN MC 670, Bj. 1974 Bj. 1970 12x6x6 8x4x4 49,00m 51,00m ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE Spare Parts n Krupp KMK 6160, Krupp KMK 4070, Liebherr LTM 1070, Faun ATF 70 n gearboxes, drop boxes, jacks, beams, slewing rings, engines, booms n many more spare parts available Various n International D 1750 wrecker crane, 1977, 4 x2 x 2 direct delivery Crane details and photos on: www.homar.nl 35 t Pinguely TT 386, Bj. 1979 4x4x4 31,00m + 9,00m REACHSTACKER 40 t PPM 40 GMI 45 t TEREX TFC 45 Bj. 1991 4 th height Bj. 2000 5 th height M. STEMICK GMBH Kran- u. Baumaschinenhandel Import - Export D-45721 Haltern / Germany Tel: +49 2364 108203 Fax: +49 2364 15546 Mobile: +49 172 2332923 e-mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.stemick-krane.de INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 67 67 03/08/2006 15:44:44 CL AS SIF IED MICHIELSENS TRADING NV Bisschoppenhoflaan 275 2100 Deurne Belgium (Europe) Tel: 0032 3 324 40 00 Fax: 0032 3 888 42 22 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cranes4u.com Want to know more? Please visit our website: www.cranes4u.com FOR SALE &5$1( ZZZXQLYHUVDOFUDQHXV 6SHFLDOL]LQJLQ6HUYLFH5HSDLUDQG5HIXUELVKPHQWRI /DUJH$OO7HUUDLQDQG&UDZOHU&UDQHV :H3URYLGH 3DUWVIRU$OO0DNHVDQG0RGHOV 24/7 Exclusive North American Dealer For Service & Support 68 member 1985 P&H Delta 5250 (250 Ton) 230’ Boom & 144’ Jib Hydrostatic travel, boom hoist & swing 4 Drums 48” Track Shoes Lebus Laggings Greer A-310104 LMI Unit in excellent condition Available October, 2006, in St. Paul, Minnesota U.S.A. Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company 9301 East Bloomington Freeway Minneapolis, MN 55420 Tel: +1-952-884-2301 Fax: +1-952-884-2293 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 68 04/08/2006 15:37:03 CL A S S I FI E D INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 69 69 03/08/2006 15:45:29 CL AS SIF IED TRADING COMPANY P. van ADRIGHEM B.V. MEMBER OF THE V.ADRIGHEM GROUP Groene Kruisweg 2. 3237 KC Vierpolders Liebherr HS 853 HD 1999 80 ton 25 ton line pull GROENE KRUISWEG 2 3237 KC VIERPOLDERS HOLLAND TEL: +31-(0)181-413722 FAX: +31-(0)181-418367 E-mail: [email protected] Liebherr HS 895 HD 2003 200ton 35 ton line pull Liebherr LTM 1250-1 2002 250 ton Demag AC 665 1998 250 ton Liebherr LR 1400-1 2001 400 ton Demag AC 160 2003 160 ton Demag AC 155 1995 50 ton Demag AC 25 1999 25 ton Kobelco CKE 800 2005 80 ton. www.adrighem.com VEMA Crane b.v. Im-and export of lifting Equipment CRAWLER CRANES: Brand Type Year Capacity Hitachi KH125/2 1984 35t Hitachi KH180/3 1989 50t Hitachi CX700 1998 70t Hitachi CX700 1999 70t LATTICE BOOM TRUCK CRANES: Luna GC125A 1980 125t FOUNDATION EQUIPMENT INCL. LEADERS AND HYDRAULIC HAMMERS: Brand Type Year Capacity Kobelco 7045 1991 45t 1997 35-40t (2) LIEBHERR HS832HD DAMAGED ALL TERRAIN CRANES: Brand Type Year Capacity LIEBHERR LTM1060 1986 60t Also other equipment available, please check out our updated website: www.vemacrane.com Contact: Rob or Henk van Oorschot Tel.+31-162-681050 Fax.+31-162-686262 E-mail: [email protected] Brieltjenspolder 32, Made The Netherlands. Located near highway A59, 10 minutes from auction 70 INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 70 03/08/2006 15:45:43 CL A S S I FI E D P&H E35 Liebherr LTM 1080/1 Grove GMK 5100 GROVE GMK 5200 Kobelco CKE 2500 TADANO TL250E MANITOWOC MAX-ER ATTACHMENT LIEBHERR LTM 1060/2 GROVE GMK 4080 FOR SALE AND RENT FROM OUR OWN FLEET All Terrain Cranes Capacity [ton] 1 - Liebherr LTM 1040/1 1998 40 Crawler Cranes 2000 40 1 - Kobelco CKE 2500 2004 250 Capacity [ton] 1 - Demag CC 1800 1998 300 1 - Liebherr LR 1400/2 1999 400 1 - Demag CC 2600 SL 1998 600 1 - Grove GMK 5200 2001 200 1 - Demag AC 40/1 1 - Grove GMK 5180/5210 2000 180/210 Truck Cranes 1 - Liebherr LTM 1080/1 2002 150 1 - Tadano TL250E 1 - Liebherr LTM 1150/1 2003 150 1 - Grove GMK 5100/5120 2001 100/120 1 - Grove GMK 4080 2000 80 1 - Liebherr LTM 1080/1 1999 80 1 - Grove GMK 4075 2001 75 1 - Liebherr LTM 1060/2 2000 60 1 - Liebherr LTM 1060/2 1999 60 1 - Grove GMK 3050 2000 50 1990 25 Capacity [ton] 2 - Manitowoc Max-er 225/400 attachments Rough Terrain Cranes 1 - P&H E35 Capacity [ton] 1987 Miscalleneous 33 Capacity [ton] 1 - Bromma EH6 20/40 ft container spreader 1 - Steinbock DFG 2,5 Forklift 1985 2.5 1 - Steinbock FUG 2,5 Forklift 1984 2.5 (Member of the BARIS Group) HOVAGO CRANES B.V. ENERGIEWEG 1 - 3201 LH SPIJKENISSE (HOLLAND) PHONE 31-181-612255 - TELEFAX 31-181-615004 - E-mail [email protected] - Web: www.hovago.com INTERNATIONAL CRANES AND SPECIALIZED TRANSPORT n AUGUST 2006 Class pages.indd 71 71 03/08/2006 15:46:07 KOBELCO CRANES Co., Ltd. TOKYO, JAPAN Tel: 00-81-(0)3-5789-2130 Fax: 00-81-(0)3-5789-3372 [email protected] KOBELCO CRANES CO., Ltd. Singapore Office for South East Asia Tel: 00-65-(0)-6268-8200 Fax: 00-65-(0)-6261-3719 [email protected] . KOBELCO CRANES EUROPE Ltd. KOBELCO CRANES CO., Ltd. FOR U.K. AND IRELAND: Shanghai Office for CHINA Tel: 00-44-(0)-1473-716-302 Tel: 00-86-(0)-21-5382-0120 or 0811 Fax: 00-44-(0)-1473-716-301 Fax: 00-86-(0)-21-5382-2090 [email protected] FOR MAINLAND EUROPE: [email protected] Tel: 00-31-(0)-36-549-5510 Fax: 00-31-(0)-36-549-5520 [email protected] Photo courtesy of CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS INTERNATIONAL CO PREFERRED CHOICE WORLDWIDE KOBELCO CRANES Co., Ltd. Dubai Office for MIDDLE EAST Tel: 00-971-(0)-4-881-3291 Fax: 00-971-(0)-4-881-3299 [email protected] KOBELCO CRANES NORTH AMERICA INC Houston, Texas, U.S.A. Tel: 00-1-(0)-713-856-5755 Fax: 00-1-(0)-713-856-9072 [email protected] WWW.KOBELCO-CRANES.COM