CraneTrader Truck Cranes Blog Archive

    Liebherr’s New 880-Ton LG 1800-1.0 Lattice Boom Truck Crane Lifts Like A Crawler
    Posted On: January 16, 2024
    Liebherr’s upcoming LG 1800-1.0 lattice boom truck crane has the 880-ton lifting capability of the LR 1800-1.0 crawler, but in a mobile version that’s drivable on practically all public roads. ...
    Link-Belt Launches New 120 TTLB Telescopic Boom Truck Crane
    Posted On: August 4, 2023
    The new crane features an impressive 197-foot 7-section pin and latch boom with remarkable all-wheel steer and tight turning radius. ...
    Link-Belt Reveals New Long-Boom 120 HTLB Telescoping Boom Truck Crane
    Posted On: May 2, 2023
    The new variant of Link-Belt’s popular 120 HT has a 197-foot boom and a maximum tip height of 263.7 ft. ...
    Grove’s New 80-Ton TMS800-2 Truck Crane Boasts More Power, Roadability
    Posted On: September 9, 2022
    “Think of the TMS800-2 as a lighter version of the TMS9000-2, sharing the same ergonomic cab and having interchangeable counterweights, but with a shorter boom, a maximum capacity of 80 tons, and excellent roading capabilities,” says Grove’s J.J. ...
    National Crane Celebrates 75 Years In Business
    Posted On: March 25, 2022
    “It has been an incredible journey for National Crane, and we are confident that the future will bring continued success,” says Aaron Ravenscroft, president and CEO of parent company Manitowoc. ...
    Liebherr Delivers First LTC 1050-3.1 Compact Cranes With Rope-Pull Boom Mechanism
    Posted On: November 24, 2021
    A couple of contractors approached Liebherr at the bauma trade show in 2019, asking the manufacturer to develop a version of its 50-ton LTC 1050-3.1 telescopic boom truck crane with a rope-pull boom. ...
    Grove TMS9000-2 & TMS500-2 Truck Cranes Provide Versatility For Nebraska-Based Lifting Provider
    Posted On: March 8, 2021
    Lift-All Crane Service values the most recent additions to its distinctive baby blue-colored fleet for their quick setup, responsive handling, and versatility. ...
    Terex Service Locations Now Authorized Service Centers For Load King Cranes
    Posted On: March 9, 2020
    Load King, a subsidiary of Custom Truck One Source, purchased Terex’s boom truck, truck crane, and crossover product lines in April 2019. ...
    Hiab Debuts BodyWorks & T-Body Bolt-On Truck Body Kits
    Posted On: April 10, 2019
    The company’s subframes and modular truck body kits make crane installation easy and quick, and also easily reversible, since no welding or special processes are involved. ...
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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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