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Grove models, emissions and engines have been a key focus, noted Briette Baxter, product manager for carrydeck cranes.“ We recently enhanced our 15-ton machine with a Tier 4 Final engine,” she said.

“ Upgrades to the product line have also included expanded storage and a larger cab to boost operator efficiency and comfort,” Baxter continued.“ Additionally, the rated capacity limiter system now features a full-color display, replacing the earlier grayscale format. We’ ve also introduced extra work light options for improved visibility.”

Optimistic Outlook

Overall, according to Baxter, the current outlook for industrial cranes is very optimistic.“ Our backlog remains strong, and both dealer and end-user demand are at high levels not seen in the past decade,” she related.“ We anticipate that high demand will persist, particularly in

plants and mills as many of those facilities are upgrading their infrastructure or conducting routine maintenance.

“ We’ re noticing a shift in field work requiring larger units, with tasks previously handled by a 9-ton machine now being performed with 15-ton and larger units,” Baxter added.“ It appears that the scope of jobs for carrydeck cranes is expanding across the entire product line.”

The Mi-Jack Travelift 900P RTG crane designed for the port industry has a 90,000-pound capacity, 90-degree transverse steering, automatic inching control and anti-sway technology.

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The Mi-Jack Travelift 900P rubber-tired gantry( RTG) crane is a purpose-built machine designed for the port industry. The 90,000- pound capacity crane, powered by a Cummins QSM11 diesel engine, has 90-degree transverse steering, automatic inching control, and anti-sway technology for front to back and side to side spreader stability.

Mi-Jack also offers the Translift MJ1200REH, an electric hybrid RTG crane developed to meet environmental demands of the North American intermodal transportation industry. The crane has a 100,000-pound capacity and is driven by a power unit consisting of an electric generator and diesel engine, which only runs while charging the batteries and to provide average power. Standard on the

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