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 is deploying its 3,200-tonne capacity PTC210-DS ring crane to lift a huge A-frame for Van Oord’s installation vessel Svanen in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
UK-based lifting solutions and equipment provider Southern Cranes has purchased 10 Grove all-terrain cranes from Manitowoc as it updates its fleet.
Liebherr USA has named Shane Kuhlmey as divisional director of crawler cranes, deep foundation machines and maritime cranes.
Dortmund-based heavy transport provider August Alborn has purchased two EuroCompact lowbed semi-trailers from TII Scheuerle.
Japan-headquartered heavy lifting and transportation specialist Denzai is adding a 2,500-tonne Liebherr crawler crane to its fleet.
Konecranes has acquired German crane and service supplier Kocks Kranbau, strengthening its port services offering.
