Event Review
CONEXPO-CON / AGG 2026
Maintainer
Maintainer used the show to highlight updates across its hydraulic crane lineup, including the 12630, 85630 and 75630 models, with a focus on added attachments, fall protection options and expanded jobsite versatility.
The 12630 hydraulic crane remains the largest in the group, with an 85,000 footpound crane rating and a lifting capacity of 12,000 pounds at six feet. At its maximum horizontal reach of 30 feet, the crane maintains a capacity of 2,893 pounds. The model features a hexagonal boom, a boom-mounted planetary winch and counterbalance valves on the extend and lift cylinders. A pistol-grip wireless remote and Advanced Crane Control 2.1 system provide operational feedback through a large LCD display.
Several accessory options were also highlighted for the crane. A tire jib attachment expands lifting configurations, while a personnel tie-off option supports fall protection requirements for workers operating near the crane. One of the more unusual additions shown at the event was a customized umbrella holder designed to provide shade for operators.
Maintainer also displayed the 85630 and 75630 hydraulic cranes, which share similar boom design and control systems but offer lower crane ratings of 52,500 and 47,000 foot-pounds, respectively, along with different lifting capacities.
IMT
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.( IMT) brought out the new Series 5 telescopic crane lineup to the show. The family includes 16 models with boom lengths ranging from 18 to 32 feet and lifting capacities from 3,300 to 12,600 pounds. At the booth, the cranes were mounted on IMT Dominator mechanics trucks.
The Series 5 cranes feature IMT’ s Penta
Boom geometry, with the boom cylinder pivot repositioned to increase mechanical leverage in the 10- to 15-foot working range where many lifts occur. The lineup also uses high-tensile steel and a skeletonized structure to reduce weight while maintaining strength, helping improve truck payload capacity. All models feature fully hydraulic extensions and retain IMT’ s established command control system.
Also on display was a Western Star 47X equipped with an Odyne plug-in hybrid system, paired with an IMT 50 / 345 articulating crane. The hybrid system allows the truck to operate in a stationary electric mode using a 35.4-kilowatt-hour battery, helping reduce fuel consumption and emissions during lifting operations. The battery can recharge while the truck is driving, allowing the crane to transition to electric power on the jobsite without sacrificing lifting performance.
Tiger Crane
Tiger Crane highlighted its largest model to date with the introduction of the 1593 hydraulic crane.
The Model 1593 offers a maximum lift capacity of 14,800 pounds and a 90,000 foot-pound crane rating. The hydraulic boom extends from 12.5 to 30.5 feet and provides a single-line reach of about 30 feet, eight inches, with a lifting height of 31 feet. The crane also offers 400 degrees of rotation and operates within a boom angle range of minus 20 to plus 75 degrees.
The crane uses a hexagonal boom design and a boom-mounted planetary winch with 120 feet of hoist cable. Operators control the crane through a wireless pistol-grip remote equipped with dual joysticks and a high-resolution LCD that shows load percentage and system diagnostics. The system also includes anti-two-block and overload protection indicators.
Tiger Crane also incorporated an Auto II speed control feature that reduces maximum operating speeds when a load is detected to help manage crane movement under load conditions while maintaining proportional control across the hydraulic functions.
Summit Truck Bodies
Summit Truck Bodies introduced its new 1229 hydraulic crane at the show, expanding the company’ s crane platform into the 12,000-pound capacity class. The crane offers a 29-foot reach and weighs 205 pounds less than previous 12,000-pound models, a change the company said can increase payload capacity on service trucks.
The 1229 also debuted with Summit’ s ASE Phase 5 control system, which adds an updated touch-screen interface, real-time diagnostics and predictive maintenance tracking. The system monitors crane and truck functions and can be operated from three control points: a rear compartment panel, an in-cab control panel and a wireless remote.
The crane features continuous rotation and a fully proportional control valve, allowing multiple functions to operate simultaneously. Several structural changes were also introduced, including a revised hexagonal boom profile and a redesigned rotate assembly. The crane uses a fully enclosed worm and gear rotate assembly paired with a double-row slewing bearing rated at 80,000 foot-pounds.
Additional updates include a relocated winch positioned behind the main boom pivot and a modular anti-two-block system designed with bolt-on components for replacement.
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April 2026 • www. cranehotline. com