VOLUME 29 • NUMBER 2

FEBRUARY 2026

Features

Special Section

On the Cover: CONEXPO attendees can get a first look at the new Link-Belt 248 | V, the manufacturer’ s latest generation of 200-ton lattice boom crawler crane. The 248 | V combines the strengths of its 248 HSL predecessor with new features that streamline setup, simplify operation and boost productivity.

CONEXPO Debut Next-Gen Capability

Link-Belt’ s 248 | V blends reliability with new convenience and performance

Used Equipment Market Update

Following a year of pricing shifts and diminishing inventory levels, used crane buyers can expect more of the same in 2026

Used Equipment What Buyers Overlook

Identifying hidden problems in used cranes helps avoid costly surprises

Event Preview Industry on Display

Exhibitors and events on the show floor: March 3-7, 2026

The Crane Buyer’ s Auction Playbook

Departments

8 News Link

Marketplace

Crane Dealer Locator

Equipment

Parts, Accessories & Services

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Training Spotlight From Classroom to Crane

GCI’ s real-world approach to crane training

Training Spotlight Investing in the Lift

The true cost of training and certifying crane operators

Cranes in Motion Art Project

Each winter, ALL helps remove Columbus’ famed overhead fiber sculpture

Crane Spotlight Service Strategy

For utility and construction operations, service cranes are a valuable part of jobsite operations

Sponsored Content American Grit That Performs Under Pressure

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