Mobile crane manufacturer Kato has launched the KA-300RX – a 300-ton (272.2-tonne) capacity all-terrain crane.
The crane has a 55 m-long boom. Jib options include a 35 m-long supper luffing (SL) jib with maximum lifting height of 92 m, and 54 m heavy lift jib with a maximum lifting height of 110.7 m.
The maximum counterweight is 105 tonnes.
The KA-300RX is also equipped with an electronically-controlled rear steering system, with various steering modes to enable movement in tight spaces.
Mammoet deployed its PT 50 ring crane to lift three modules for an expansion project at India’s Paradip refinery.
Ireland-based crane service provider Allen Mobile Cranes has taken delivery of a 220-tonne capacity Tadano AC 220-5 all-terrain crane.
Manitowoc has entered into an agreement to acquire the crane business of USA-based equipment rental company H&E Equipment Services.
USA-based Barnhart Crane & Rigging has partnered with Industrial Training International (ITI) to integrate its Learning Hub and online content libraries into its employee training strategy.
Eilon Engineering, a manufacturer of load monitoring and overload prevention systems, has appointed PGA Calibration as a distributor in the Philippines.
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) 2021 crane and rigging workshop will be held from September 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Illinois, USA.
