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Kito Crosby Unveils Innovative Hoists and Load Monitoring Systems for Overhead Power Line Construction
Liebherr Upgrades K Cranes
Liebherr has upgraded its K series of fast-erecting cranes, incorporating intelligent assistance systems and revamped designs to meet evolving construction site demands.
The updated series includes the 43 K, 61 K, 91 K and a new version of the 125 K, offering improved performance, enhanced safety and advanced control systems.
Liebherr’ s new intelligent assistance systems, now standard across the K series, provide functionalities to enhance safety and usability. Features like sway-free load lifting and semi-automated lifts improve operational efficiency while safeguarding personnel and crane components.
JJ Curran Crane Marks 75 Years of Service and Innovation
JJ Curran Crane, a crane rental service provider, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The company, which has built a strong reputation for service, innovation and community involvement, marks the milestone under the theme Lifting Together: 75 Years of Family and Community.
Founded in 1950 by John( JJ) Curran as Dearborn Excavating, the company began with a single backhoe before purchasing its first crane in 1954. By 1959, JJ Curran Crane had officially transitioned to a full-service crane provider. In the 1970s, the company introduced hydraulic truck cranes to the Detroit market, helping establish its role as a pioneer in the heavy-lifting industry.
Today, JJ Curran Crane remains a family-owned business, led by Jeff Curran, son of the founder. The company continues to modernize its fleet, which ranges from 8 to 450 tons, while staying true to its core values of trust, quality and teamwork.
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Kito Crosby, a manufacturer of lifting and securement solutions, recently announced the launch of its specialized hoists and load monitoring systems designed for overhead power line construction.
These advanced solutions aim to improve safety, precision and efficiency in the installation, maintenance and repair of high-voltage transmission and distribution lines. Key products in the new portfolio include:
• Kito LB / LB-SL lever hoists for lifting, pulling and tensioning.
• Crosby Straightpoint COLT & BOLT tensiometers for cable line tension measurement.
• Crosby Straightpoint SID & RLP wireless tension load cells for load monitoring.
• Crosby shackles and lifting points for general lifting and rigging.
The Kito LB lever hoists, well-established in the industry, can be upgraded by certified distributors to the new Kito LB-SL version with modification kits. visit CraneHotLine. com on a daily basis!
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