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VOLUME 28 • NUMBER 5
MAY 2025
Features
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Cranes in Motion Teleboom Tango
Link-Belt teleboom crawler cranes set 138 beams for Texas infrastructure project
Industry Interview Shaping Strategy
Select Crane Sales is embracing challenges to meet industry needs
Technology Spotlight Powerful Designs
Electric drive systems are coming to mobile cranes
Product Focus Stronger Lineup
Franna adds to its North American pick and carry crane offerings
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Departments
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Marketplace
Event Preview Full Agenda
Education, equipment events, networking opportunities and special activities are on tap for EUFMC 2025
Spotlight Cranes Long and Lean
The latest rough terrain cranes offer greater lifting capacity at longer boom lengths
Spotlight Rigging Expert Source
Focusing on knowledge enhances efficiency and jobsite safety
Crane Dealer Locator
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On the Cover: The new Liebherr LTM 1055- 3.3 all-terrain crane was designed with a lower overall weight, making it easier to use on roads and bridges with limited load-bearing capacities. The three-axle AT has a maximum capacity of 65 tons, a 131-foot telescopic boom and a top hoist height of 177 feet.
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