![]() “We were determined to improve this machine in ways that would be important to our customers, therefore we surveyed and interviewed many of them for their input,” said Mike Reilly, marketing manager. ![]() At the full-forward reach of 25 ft, 3 in., the unit can handle 1,900 lb when using an extended boom. The VR-90C, a variable-reach material handler from Ingersoll-Rand, Bethlehem, Pa., has a maximum lift-load capacity of 9,000 lb and maximum lift height of 40 ft, 2 in. produced by a standard four-mode steering system. The machine offers a minimum turning radius of 16 ft 5 in. The full powershift transmission offers six speeds forward and reverse and a top maximum speed of 22 mph. An integral rotation indicator, cable follower and hoist mirror are standard on the machine while a quick reeve boom nose, permanently lubricated sheave wheels and remote upper wear pad lubrication lines help reduce set-up time and routine maintenance.Ī 130-hp Cummins diesel engine provides the power for negotiating tough job site conditions. The 22-ton capacity RT522B offers a three-section, 78-ft full-power boom and a 25-ft fixed swing-away boom extension that extends maximum tip height to 109 ft.Īccording to Grove, a grooved drum hoist provides a permissible line pull of 9,080 lb and a maximum single line speed of 287,297 fpm. “We took the time to listen to our customer’s needs and developed a machine that not only met those needs, but exceeded expectations,” said Richard Glazer, president.Īccording to the company, the unit is currently being used by a majority of the DOTs around the country, most recently, on a Kansas DOT project.Ī rough-terrain crane specifically configured for rental fleet service has been introduced by Grove Worldwide, Shady Grove, Pa. Available with a 65-ft working height, the unit offers a crane capacity of 3,650 lb. The unit’s platform is outfitted with hydraulic power to run the worker’s tools and it is designed to work 180 degrees in either direction with only a 12-ft outrigger spread, giving approximately 48 ft of side reach. The ECI-3-60 Hi-Reach from Elliott Equipment Co., Omaha, Neb., offers a rotating work platform with a 600-lb capacity that features a 2-ton crane capacity and a digger. ![]() While we are in the midst of a construction boom, the manufacturers of crane and lift equipment are maintaining high quality standards for craftsmanship, ensuring that the user is provided the safest, most effective equipment possible.Īs a service to our audience, ROADS & BRIDGES provides the following review of cranes and lifts, including accessories, which are available on the market today. With the status of the construction market on the rise, sales and rental figures for the cranes and lifts are expected to increase, as well. ![]() The number of applications for which cranes and lifts are being used seem to be increasing as quickly as the amount of construction projects being planned around the country. By: Tim GregorskiWhether used to hoist people or products, cranes and lifts are used for a variety of aerial applications including bridge work, traffic light and sign maintenance and general construction work to name just a few.
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