Crane Spotlight
Industrial Cranes
Tadano Valla fully electric, battery-powered models are offered from 1,990 to 24,000 pounds of lifting capacity. The company also offers the Valla Manipulator for handling glass and other non-porous materials with a maximum capacity of 1,320 pounds.
confined spaces with minimal effort.
With the ability to save time and resources, the all-in-one capability of pickand-carry and carry-deck cranes have increasingly made them a flexible alternative to larger machines. According to Manitowoc’ s Mike Heinrich, vice president of sales for boom trucks and industrial cranes, the market has also shifted toward higher capacities in recent years.
“ The most popular models were 9-ton machines because they’ re great for internal use and can fit through an 80- by 60-inch door,” Heinrich said.“ You can also use them outside.
“ While they’ re still very popular, as newer facilities feature larger doors and access in general has grown easier, demand has increased for higher capacity models and 15-ton machines have now eclipsed the 9-ton units,” Heinrich continued.“ Additionally, some users are finding they can even substitute a 25-ton carry-deck for a 30-ton rough-terrain crane because the capacities are similar.”
With their growth in use, industrial crane manufacturers have been integrating advanced technologies. To improve safety, many models now include operator-assist systems, such as Rated Load Indicators, ergonomic controls and load moment sensors. The solutions also simplify training and reduce human error on jobsites.
For enhanced efficiency, the latest pick-and-carry and carry-deck cranes feature telematics for improved machine
management. Environmental performance is also an ongoing area of focus that is centered on electric and hybrid power systems. Manufacturers, for example, are addressing battery development with companies exploring modular, swappable battery packs that extend runtime and reduce downtime.
Grove and Shuttlelift
Offered under the Manitowoc umbrella, Grove and Shuttlelift carry-deck cranes share design features and performance capabilities. Each brand has four corresponding models, ranging from 9- to 25-ton lifting capacities. For example, the Grove GCD09 is equivalent to the Shuttlelift SCD09. Each model also has a main boom length of 33.2 feet, a maximum tip height of 48 feet and a 12-foot boom extension.
The other Grove and Shuttlelift models are the 15-ton capacity GCD15 and SCD15 with a 41- to 50-foot main boom length, 15 feet boom extension and a maximum tip height of 69.5 feet.
The 20-ton GCD20 and SCD20 have a 54.5-foot main boom, an 86-foot maximum tip height and can accommodate 15- to 25-feet of boom extension. The 25-ton GCD25 and SCD25 have a 95-foot tip height, a 17-foot boom extension and a 71-foot main boom length.
Options on Grove and Shuttlelift models include a pivot boom nose for more lifting flexibility and a searcher hook for lifts in areas with low headroom.
Tadano Valla
Tadano Valla fully electric, battery-powered models include the 19E series with 1,990 pounds of lifting capacity, a tip height of 15 feet and a horizontal outreach of 10 feet with a lifting capacity of 880 pounds at maximum reach.
The company’ s 25E series is available in two models, the 25E and 25EL( 25 Electric Light). The only difference between the units are the counterweights with the Valla 25EL weighing in at 4,400 pounds while the heavier 25E weighs in at 5,300 pounds. Boasting a 15-foot tip height and 10 feet of horizontal outreach, the Valla 25EL has a maximum capacity of 4,950 pounds while the 25E has a maximum of capacity of 5,500 pounds.
The Valla V40R has a lifting capacity of 8,000 pounds, a 25-foot tip height and 16 feet of maximum outreach. The V90R model has 18,000 pounds of capacity with a crossbar and pick and carry hook and 15,400 pounds of capacity on wheels with a winch, and 32 feet, 2 inches of maximum height with 16 feet, 6 inches of horizontal reach.
The V120R offers 35 feet of lifting capacity, 21 feet of horizontal outreach and a lifting capacity of 24,000 pounds.
The company also offers the Valla Manipulator for handling glass and other non-porous materials with a maximum capacity of 1,320 pounds.
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November 2025 • www. cranehotline. com