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    Manitowoc Unveils New Potain MR 309 & MR 329 Tower Cranes
    Posted On: May 10, 2024
    Manitowoc’s new Potain MR 309 and MR 329 luffing-jib tower cranes come in 17.6- and 27.6-ton versions and are equipped with Potain’s Crane Control System (CCS). ...
    Liebherr 25 L & 33 L Compact Tower Cranes Packed With Operator Assistance Features
    Posted On: April 9, 2024
    Liebherr’s 25 L and 33 L compact tower cranes include the Tower Crane Operating System 2, new operator assistance systems, and component upgrades. ...
    New Potain MCR 305 Tower Crane Sets Up Quickly, Conserves Space On High-Rise Projects
    Posted On: January 22, 2024
    Manitowoc’s new Potain MCR 305 luffing jib tower crane has a reduced out-of-service radius to allow other cranes to operate on the same jobsite and requires fewer anchor points for fast setup. ...
    GMVykon Brings Liebherr MK 88-4.1 Hybrid Power Mobile Crane To Mexico
    Posted On: February 6, 2023
    The crane joins a fleet of approximately 100 Liebherr machines that range in lifting capacity from 33.6 to 896 tons. ...
    Liebherr 230 HC-L 8/16 Assists In Construction Of ‘The Spin’ High-Rise Tower In Frankfurt
    Posted On: January 20, 2023
    The tower crane reached a final hook height of 591 feet during the project with the help of some precise planning and positioning. ...
    First Potain MDT 489 Topless Tower Crane Recently Erected In North America
    Posted On: October 11, 2022
    Crane dealer and rental company Reynolds Rigging & Crane Service of DeForest, Wisconsin, reports that the 489 has surpassed expectations. ...
    Liebherr 280 HC-L 12/24 Litronic & 355 HC-L 16/32 Litronic Tower Cranes Building Skyscrapers In Burnaby, Canada
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    “As far as we are concerned, 280 HC-L cranes have the best lifting and luffing speeds out there, they also offer impressive lifting capacities and are flexible when it comes to assembly,” says Peter Betz, managing director of Cambie Forming Ltd. ...
    Liebherr Fields 13.2-Ton 300 EC-B 12 Fibre & 270 EC-B 12 Flat-Top Cranes
    Posted On: July 19, 2022
    Liebherr has announced the worldwide availability of two new flat-top tower cranes in its “Tough Guys” lineup, which are designed for easy transport and setup. ...
    Morrow Equipment Expands Fleet With Liebherr 340 EC-B, 470 EC-B, 357 HC-L & 125 K Tower Cranes
    Posted On: July 11, 2022
    “Liebherr has been a great partner for over four decades, and we continue to reinforce that relationship,” says Peter Juhren, president and COO of Morrow. ...
    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 Announces New Potain MCT 565 With Shorter Jib & Higher Lifting Capacity
    Posted On: June 8, 2022
    The manufacturer says the new variant of the popular topless crane gives customers plenty of options to suit their needs in working under various jobsite constraints. ...
    Potain MR 415 & MR 418 Build 43-Story One Congress Office Tower Using Internal Climbing Configuration
    Posted On: May 31, 2022
    The Potain tower cranes provided much-needed flexibility so office space could be leased prior to completion of the upper floors. ...
    Chilean Construction Company Conquers Space-Constrained Jobsites With Potain MCH 125 Tower Crane
    Posted On: April 15, 2022
    “The MCH 125 plays a key role for our company as, thanks to its practical luffing boom, it can work in all kinds of environments despite space limitations,” says Julio Nazer Val, commercial cranes manager at Grúas y Equipos Cruz del Sur. ...
    Pennsylvania Construction Company Replaces Telehandlers With Potain Igo T 85 A Crane, Enjoys Impressive ROI
    Posted On: April 13, 2022
    “As our projects grew larger, it became obvious that rotating telehandlers were no longer providing the efficiencies they once had,” says Brent Droege, Cedar Run financial director. ...
    Liebherr Unveils 470 EC-B Flat-Top Crane With 17.6-Ton & 22-Ton Maximum Capacities
    Posted On: February 3, 2022
    The new model is currently the largest crane in the manufacturer’s Tough Ones family. ...
    Potain MCT 88 & MDT 189 Cranes Constructing Pompeii Tourist Hub
    Posted On: December 8, 2021
    “Potain tower cranes are famous for their reliability, load capacity, and low maintenance, which are the reasons why, together with the reliability of our supplier Edilcom Gru, we chose this brand,” says Gruppo Irgenre CEO Corrado Negri. ...
    Top U.S. Self-Erecting Crane Dealer Receives First Potain Igo T 99
    Posted On: November 8, 2021
    Potain parent company Manitowoc says Bronson Crane of Murray, Utah, has been the top self-erecting crane dealer in the country since 2011 ...
    Liebherr Unveils New TC-OS Operating System & EMS-4 Multi-Touch Display For EC-B & EC-H Tower Cranes
    Posted On: November 8, 2021
    The new Tower Crane Operating System (TC-OS) features streamlined menus for crane operation and assembly, easy-to-understand icons and symbols, and centralized essential data without clutter. ...
    Potain MCT 565 & MD 1600 Tower Cranes Help Build Tanzanian Dam & Power Station
    Posted On: October 18, 2021
    The power station will be operated by Tanzania Electric Supply Company and is being built as a joint venture between The Arab Contractors and El Sewedy Electric (JVACEE), both of Egypt. ...
    Liebherr’s New 6.6-Ton MK 73-3.1 Works In Tight Spaces In The Netherlands
    Posted On: October 15, 2021
    The compact mobile construction unit has five steering modes and a turning radius of just 31.7 feet; it offers support widths of 18.9 and 23 ft, as well as a half-sided support option for confined spaces. ...
    Liebherr 125 K Set Up On 3rd Floor To Complete Construction Of 8-Story Residential Building
    Posted On: October 12, 2021
    The 125 K is the largest of Liebherr’s K-series tower cranes, with a lift capacity of 17,630 pounds; the heaviest lift for this project is around 8,818 lbs. ...
    Potain MDT 368 Tower Crane Masts Become Permanent Addition To Historic Minneapolis Bridge During Restoration
    Posted On: October 4, 2021
    Minneapolis’ iconic Third Avenue bridge is currently undergoing a top-to-bottom restoration where the masts of Potain cranes were built into the very foundations of bridge. ...
    Manitowoc Outlines Advantages Of Potain’s Cab-IN Internal Mast Elevator Solution
    Posted On: August 17, 2021
    Benefits include simple transportation and storage, easy assembly, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced operator security, the manufacturer says. ...
    Liebherr Introduces 11-Ton 205 EC-B 10 Flat-Top ‘Tough One’ Crane
    Posted On: July 8, 2021
    Liebherr Introduces 11-Ton 205 EC-B 10 Flat-Top ‘Tough One’ Crane ...
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    Posted 11/11/2026
    Pre-AuctionTime lets sellers advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the scheduled auction date and evaluate offers from interested buyers as they roll in. ...
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    Used Truck & Trailer Inventory Down In October As Semi-Trailer Auction Values Jump Nearly 20%
    Posted 11/6/2026
    The newest Sandhills Global market reports, which cover October data for used trucks and equipment on TruckPaper.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, and other Sandhills platforms, underscore inventory declines across most market segments. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 11/2/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new VIP+ Dashboard inventory overview, the Sandhills System business system, and My Consignments. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Did You Buy Crane Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought cranes or other heavy equipment and put them to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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