CraneTrader Events Blog Archive

    2026 North American Trade Shows For Crane Operators & Dealers
    Updated On: April 15, 2026
    To help you find shows of interest, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organized by industry associations. ...
    Link-Belt Launches New 180-Ton TCC-1800 Telecrawler Crane At CONEXPO CON/AGG
    Posted On: March 9, 2026
    Link-Belt’s new 180-ton TCC-1800 telescopic crawler crane has a 314-ft maximum tip height, SmartFly jib options, the Pulse 2.0 Rated Capacity Limiter, and V-CALC track charts. ...
    Meet With Machinery Trader, CraneTrader & AuctionTime At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
    Posted On: January 21, 2026
    Join CraneTrader at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 at Festival Grounds Booth F28061 and grab the CONEXPO Special Edition issue. ...
    2025 Construction Trade Shows Across The U.S.
    Posted On: January 13, 2025
    Our comprehensive list of United States construction-industry trade shows for 2025 has details on expos, conventions, and other events. ...
    Cutting-Edge Equipment, Truck & Aircraft Sales Tools On Display At Sandhills Global Forum 2024 Event
    Posted On: August 1, 2024
    2024 Sandhills Global Forum will offer fun, networking, and educational sessions for professionals in the agriculture, construction, and transportation industries. ...
    Palfinger Showcasing New Pal Pro Mechanics Truck Body & TEC Service Crane At NTEA Work Truck Week
    Posted On: March 5, 2024
    Palfinger is debuting its newest Pal Pro mechanics truck body and a TEC service crane body for Class 5 chassis at the NTEA Work Truck Week in Indianapolis. ...
    Liebherr At Demolition San Antonio, March 6-9, 2024
    Posted On: January 15, 2024
    Liebherr will sponsor the Live DEMOlition Event and the Operators Challenge at the National Demolition Association's Demolition San Antonio 2024. ...
    Construction, Agriculture, Transport & Aviation Industry Professionals to Convene For Sandhills Global Forum
    Posted On: August 3, 2023
    Equipment and parts dealers, fleet owners and operators, auctioneers, and other professionals will soon gather in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the 2023 Sandhills Global Forum. ...
    Tadano Goes Electric With 100-Ton GR-1000XLL Evolt Rough-Terrain Crane Prototype
    Posted On: April 26, 2023
    Tadano says it plans to launch a commercial version of the GR-1000XLL Evolt in the U.S. and Canada in 2024. ...
    Liebherr Pushes Rough-Terrain Crane Reach & Capacity Envelopes With New LRT 1130-2.1
    Posted On: March 24, 2023
    The new rough-terrain model has a 140-ton load capacity and a 197-foot telescopic boom, and is sized for economical transport via lowboy trailer. ...
    Meet With Us At CONEXPO
    Posted On: February 21, 2023
    One of the biggest, most important events for the construction industry, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is approaching fast, and we will be there to showcase our latest solutions and meet with attendees. ...
    Visit Sandhills At CONEXPO In March
    Posted On: February 1, 2023
    The next CONEXPO-CON/AGG show is set for March 14 to 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. ...
    Link-Belt To Debut Wholly New 300-Ton 300 AT All-Terrain Crane At ConExpo
    Posted On: January 31, 2023
    The five-axle 300 AT will have a lift capacity of 300 tons and a maximum tip height of 369 feet. ...
    Grove Shows New 77-Ton GMK4070L All-Terrain Crane At bauma Trade Show
    Posted On: October 26, 2022
    “It’s a crane that will be a true game changer, surprising many customers with just how much more a 77-t all-terrain crane can achieve,” says Andreas Cremer, vice president of product management for mobile cranes at Manitowoc. ...
    Link-Belt To Unveil 120 TT Telescoping Crane & Display 85 RT & TCC-800 Models At bauma Show In Germany
    Posted On: October 17, 2022
    The massive construction equipment show is set to take place in Munich from October 24 to 30. ...
    Grove To Show GMK5150XL & GMK5120L Long-Reach Taxi Cranes At bauma 2022 In Germany
    Posted On: October 5, 2022
    The new 175- and 130-ton all-terrain cranes will be on display in Munich from October 24 to 30. ...
    Manitowoc Announces New Connect Digital Platform For Crane Fleet Management
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Connect gives owners and operators real-time crane information and alerts through an app-based system accessible from smartphones, tablets, and computers. ...
    Grove’s GMK6400-1 All-Terrain Crane To Take Center Stage At bauma 2022
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    The 33rd edition of bauma, the world’s largest trade fair for construction equipment, will be held October 24 to 30 at the Messe München in Munich, Germany. ...
    Manitowoc Readies 5 Potain Cranes For bauma 2022, Including MDT 489 Topless Tower Crane
    Posted On: June 28, 2022
    Potain offers 22- and 27.6-ton M20 and M25 versions of the MDT 489, which parent company Manitowoc says is well-suited for large construction projects and offers quick and easy transport, assembly, and disassembly. ...
    Manitowoc To Showcase Total Lifting Solutions At bauma 2022
    Posted On: June 27, 2022
    The Company returns to bauma in Munich, Germany, with a complete range of products and services aimed at serving the infrastructure, alternative energy, and industrial end markets. ...
    Manitowoc To Display Enhanced Shuttlelift SCD15 Carry Deck Crane At Upcoming ARA Show
    Posted On: October 12, 2021
    “We’ve made a number of enhancements to the crane that make it easier to use and provide more comfort for operators,” says Michael Heinrich, Manitowoc vice president of sales for boom trucks and industrial cranes. ...
    Altec’s New Dual-Rated AC65E-155S Boom Truck Crane Provides Heavy Lifting Capability & Outstanding Platform Working Height
    Posted On: October 6, 2021
    The manufacturer says customer feedback helped design the new dual-purpose machine that Altec says combines class-leading lift capacity with industry-first capabilities as a personnel platform. ...
    New Grove Mobile Cranes To Debut At Italy’s GIS Lift Show
    Posted On: July 28, 2021
    “We are looking forward to meeting our customers again face-to-face, getting the chance to talk with them and update each other on our business, expectations, and plans for the future,” says Manitowoc Italy Sales Director Enrico Angiolini. ...
    Grove Announces 110-Ton GHC110 Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane With Three Track Gauge Options
    Posted On: July 23, 2021
    The new crawler will make its in-person debut at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 28. ...
    Liebherr To Showcase Rough-Terrain Crane, Excavators, New Technology Portfolio & More At MINExpo International 2021
    Posted On: July 22, 2021
    The equipment company will also show off its new D98-series engines that will used in the production of Liebherr heavy equipment going forward. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Cross-Promote Your Trucks & Trailers With One Listing In Multiple Markets
    Posted 6/2/2026
    One of the greatest advantages of advertising with Sandhills Global is that you only need to enter inventory once to open up cross-marketing possibilities on multiple sales platforms simultaneously. ...
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    New Page Streamlines Parts & Components Searches On CraneTrader.com
    Posted 5/18/2026
    CraneTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the crane and rigging equipment components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    2026 North American Trade Shows For Crane Operators & Dealers
    Posted 4/15/2026
    To help you find shows of interest, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organized by industry associations. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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