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CRANE National

General Crane Bought Out of BankruptcyGeneral Crane USA has gotten the lift it needed to pull out of the eco-

nomic downturn and rise out of bankruptcy.Prophet Equity, a Southlake, Texas-based firm, and General Crane

co-owner and President Jim Robertson created Allegiance Crane &Equipment, which, in turn, purchased the assets of the Pompano Beach,Fla.-based company for $40 million.The deal was finalized after a bankruptcy court judge in Fort

Lauderdale, Fla. approved the liquidation plan on Dec. 17.“In one fell swoop, the assets that were General Crane became the

assets of Allegiance and the old set of encumbrances were dealt with,”Prophet Equity CEO Ross Gatlin said.As the Business Journal first reported in November, General Crane

fell on hard times in 2009, filing for Chapter 11 following the collapseof the real estate market. At that time, there were more than 10 lendersowed more than $100 million.Robertson said he had been looking for someone to partner with, and

Gatlin’s vision was aligned with his.“They are not looking for a five-year get-out,” Robertson said. “I was

not interested in that. I was interested in a long-term relationship.”The deal received the blessing of the three major secured creditors —

Wells Fargo, SL Financial and Bank Midwest — which had $62.4 mil-lion in secured claims.“It was a $40 million purchase, and the three major lenders were paid

a substantial amount, and we agreed to terms and conditions of a restruc-tured loan,” Robertson said. “They didn’t come out completely whole,but they came out better than if we filed for liquidation.”Gatlin said the company is looking for opportunities in growth areas

such as construction of schools, highways, ports, power plants and petrolrefineries.“There’s a lot of good work out there, you just have to be active and

target it,” he said.In addition, the company will be expanding its operations into growth

markets in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma.The company will move to a new headquarters at 777 S. Andrews

Ave., in Pompano Beach, allowing it to consolidate its headquarters andmaintenance facilities. CQ

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CRANE National

SC Rigging Assoc. 2011 AnnualConference Set for San DiegoThe 2011 Annual Conference of the Specialized Carriers Rigging

Association (SC) pledges to assist attendees in “Lifting Your Business.Carrying You Forward.” SC plans to accomplish that April 12 to15, atthe Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, through a program that includesmore than 50 sessions for education, networking and industry/businessdevelopment. The annual conference is expected to attract more than 500 attendees

from all facets of the industry throughout the world.

Among the anticipated highlights are the products fair with 70exhibitors; the rigging and hauling jobs of the year competitions; theannual awards and recognition dinner; the SC Foundation’s good vibra-tions beach party; the president’s reception; golf, tennis and fun runevents; and special receptions for international members, first-timeattendees and spouses.World-renowned speakers who will educate and entertain attendees

during special sessions throughout the conference include: Opening session speaker Steve Farber will draw from his latest book,

Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson in Leadership, a Wall StreetJournal and USA Today bestseller. With his powerful three-stepapproach, he will reveal how your organization can achieve explosiveresults by encouraging every leader and employee to take on a “Greaterthan Yourself” relationship for personal growth and productivity. A panel of experts from NBIS, SC’s exclusively-endorsed

property/casualty insurance partner, will discuss issues and concernsregarding enforcement of contracts in today’s economy. Speakersinclude Robert Moore, chief legal officer; Bill Smith, executive vicepresident, claims and risk management; John Schoppert, loss controlmanager; and Kate Lasky, associate corporate attorney. In her presentation,“The Eight Essential Elements of Human

Synergy,” Robyn Benincasa will explain how to build world-class teamsand highlight the skills necessary for dynamic role shifting and true

teamwork. Her accom-plishments as a worldchampion adventureracer, San Diego fire-fighter, founder of WorldClass Teams and its sistercompany, FlashoverSeminars have been fea-tured on such TV show asToday and Dateline NBCand magazines such asVogue, Sports Illustrated,Harpers Bazaar andOutside. Bill Clement’s 11

years in the NationalHockey League, leadingto two Stanley CupChampionships, taughthim that, regardless of jobtitle or positions, every-one can be a powerfulleader, especially in theRed Zones — the timesof adversity. He willexplain the key steps tomaximizing contributions

from colleagues who may see themselves only as minor players andshare his insights on unifying an entire organization while disabling thenumber one enemy of personal success — fear. During his “Train as You Fight — Fight as You Train” presentation,

former U.S. Army Ranger Keni Thomas, recipient of the Bronze Star forValor, will stress the importance of leadership, teamwork and training asvital steps to success in battle and in life. At the heart of his presentationis his experience during the Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia, immortal-ized in the book and movie Black Hawk Down. He was a consultant forthe movie. Until Feb. 11, early-bird registration fees are available at $599 for

members, $319 for their spouses and $249 for children (12 to 18). Feesinclude receptions, a buffet lunch, continental breakfasts and refresh-ment breaks.For more information visit www.scranet.org or call 703/ 698-0291. CQ

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CRANE National

Keckler Named Vice President ofManitowoc Crane Care AmericasScott Keckler is the new vice president of Manitowoc

Crane Care, Americas. In this role, he will provide strate-gic planning, direction and management for all of theAmericas Crane Care teams and will report to Bob Hund,executive vice president of Crane Care worldwide.Hund said that Keckler’s experience within

Manitowoc has prepared him well for his new role.“Scott is well qualified and has extensive tenure in

product support for Grove and Manitowoc,” he said. “Hehas strong relationships with our dealers and exemplaryskills in processes and systems.”Keckler joined Manitowoc Cranes in 1988 at the com-

pany’s Shady Grove, Pa., facility. Throughout his careerwith the company, he has held a number of positions,including training assistant, government parts and publi-cations, technical writer, supervisor of technical publica-tion, supervisor of parts administration, and most recent-ly director of customer support.He replaces Dave Hardin, who has taken on support

development responsibilities within Manitowoc CraneCare.Keckler will continue to be based in Shady Grove, but

also will be responsible for Manitowoc’s other key U.S.Crane Care locations in Manitowoc, Wis.; Jeffersonville,Ind.; and Bauxite, Ark.; as well as Crane Care facilitiesand offices throughout Latin America. CQ

AGC Formally Recognizes NCCER’s MobileCrane Operator Certification ProgramThe Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has formally

recognized the National Center for Construction Education andResearch’s (NCCER) Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program. AGC’s Chief Executive Officer Stephen Sandherr stated, “I would

like to congratulate NCCER’s [Mobile] Crane Operator CertificationProgram, which has been accredited through the American NationalStandards Institute [ANSI] and formally recognized by the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration [OSHA], each of which is an out-standing accomplishment.”“NCCER is proud of the longstanding partnership it has with AGC

and is honored by their recognition of NCCER’s Mobile Crane OperatorCertification Program,” said NCCER’s President Don Whyte. NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program includes

both written assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceedcurrent ASME B30.5 consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFRpart 1926. The written assessments and practical examinations combine

for 13 equipment-specific certifications and can be administered at anyNCCER Crane Endorsed Accredited Assessment Center.AGC is a full service national trade association with a nationwide net-

work of chapters. AGC represents more than 33,000 firms in the indus-try — including general contractors, specialty contractors and serviceproviders and suppliers. NCCER is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) education foundation created by

the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum withportable credentials and to help address the skilled construction work-force shortage. NCCER is recognized by the industry as the training,assessment, certification, and career development standard for the con-struction and maintenance craft professional. For additional information, call 888/622-3720 or visit

www.nccer.org. CQ

Completion of fender system installation with the aid of a Manitowoc

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Atlanta has its peach. Mt. Olive, N.C., has a pickle. New York has anapple. In Raleigh, N.C., the highlight of the New Year’s Eve celebrationis an acorn descending from the sky. For the 20th straight year, Raleigh’sown Southern Crane helped the city of Oaks celebrate the new year bylowering the giant acorn made of 1,250 pounds of copper and steel. Southern Crane has handled the honor every year since the inaugural

First Night Raleigh, held Dec. 31, 1991. That initial request seemed a tadunusual, according to Earl Johnson III, president of Southern Crane.Two decades later the acorn has come to define Raleigh.“When we first lowered the giant acorn, we weren’t sure if people

would turn out to see it. But the crowd really got into it, reaching out totry and touch it,” Johnson said. “Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Raleighhas become a tradition for the entire Southern Crane staff.”Made of copper and steel, Raleigh’s giant acorn is more than 10 ft. tall

and is displayed in the city’s Moore Square throughout the year. It wascreated by sculptor David Benson to celebrate the city’s 1992Bicentennial and Raleigh’s nickname as “The City of Oaks.”“Southern Crane is an integral part of First Night Raleigh,” said Terri

Dollar, program director, Artsplosure/First Night Raleigh. “Over the past20 years, hundreds of thousands of First Night attendees have cheered atthe lowering of the giant acorn — made possible by Southern Crane.”Residents viewed the massive acorn being hoisted into place begin-

ning on the morning of Dec. 31 and took part in First Night Raleigh as

the acorn descended later that evening in Raleigh’s City Plaza.“We enjoy being a key participant in this tradition. It supports the non-

profit Artsplosure and the city of Raleigh, bringing citizens downtownfor a family-friendly celebration,” said Johnson.

Southern Crane is a comprehensive crane and rigging serviceprovider, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern IndustrialConstructors, one of the largest private employers in North Carolina.Southern Crane advocates nationally for industry safety standards andrequires all its crane operators to be certified by the NationalCommission for the Certification of Crane Operators. Founded in 1962in Raleigh, N.C., Southern Industrial Constructors also has offices inCharlotte and Wilmington, N.C. and Columbia, S.C.First Night Raleigh is presented by Artsplosure — The Raleigh Arts

Festival Inc., a local nonprofit organization whose mission is to producehigh-quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performingand visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regionaland local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community togetherto improve the quality of life and cultural environment. Since its first fes-tival in April 1980, Artsplosure has presented thousands of establishedand emerging artists whose works span across many disciplines and artforms.For complete information about First Night Raleigh activities and the

annual acorn drop, visit http://www.firstnightraleigh.com. CQ

A festive crowd gathered for Raleigh’s annual acorn drop, the 20th one that Southern Crane participated in.

First Night Raleigh Drops GiantAcorn With Lift By Southern Crane

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CRANE Regional

Building Up Decades-Old ‘MissingLink’ on Foothills Parkway ProjectBy Cindy RileyCEG CORRESPONDENT

In what’s proving to be a challenging task due to rugged terrain, sur-rounding wildlife and the onset of cold weather, crews in Tennessee areworking to complete the so-called “missing link” needed for theFoothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park inTennessee. Construction began in January 2010 on the roughly $25 million proj-

ect, which will add an almost 800-ft.-long (243 m) bridge connectingthe eastern end of the unfinished Wears Valley stretch of parkway to theWalland segment. Expected to be completed in November of this year,the bridge will be supported by four piers up to 100 ft. (30.5 m) abovethe ground, placing the road across two ravines on the south slope ofChilhowee Mountain.“We are building a temporary bridge to get to the piers and to erect

the precast segments,” explained Bruce Nicely, senior vice president andpartner with Bell and Associates Construction LP, Brentwood, Tenn.,the general contractor on the project. “We have a 175-ton crane that willoperate on the temporary bridge. We are also purchasing a custom builtsegment handler that will walk on the temporary bridge and place the50-ton bridge segments.”Nicely, whose goal is to have minimal impact on the existing envi-

ronment at the job site, pointed out, “The work is truly top down. Thetemp bridge is constructed one span at a time using the 175-ton crane toextend the micro pile drill rig out 36 feet and set it on a drill platform set-ting on the one to one slope. No access roads are allowed on the sitebetween the abutments, a distance of 900 feet.”

Long-Time ComingThe oldest unfinished highway project in Tennessee, the Foothills

Parkway project has been delayed due to funding difficulties sinceCongress authorized its construction in the mid-1940s. Bridge numbertwo, as it’s known, is another important phase in trying to complete a keyunfinished segment of the Foothills Parkway, according to parkspokesperson Nancy Gray. “Bridge number two is on the east side. The parkway’s right-of-way

parallels the Park’s northern boundary from Chilhowee Lake in BlountCounty to Cocke County,” said Gray. “Only 22.5 miles of the parkwayare complete and open to the public — a 16.9 mile section on the east-ern end of the Park in Blount County and a 5.6 mile on the western end.In earlier years, more road construction was done on certain sections, butwork was halted because of structural fill failures and erosion problemsin the rugged segment commonly referred to as the ‘missing link.’ “Once we get the link completed and funding becomes available to

do finishing work to the two partially completed sections to open upanother 16.4 miles of the scenic drive, visitors will have another oppor-tunity to enjoy the unparalleled vistas this segment will provide. Viewingmountain scenery is the number one attraction for visitors to theSmokies. The Foothills parkway is also important to the tourism com-munities as well.” As for how the work will affect closings in the area, Gray said there

won’t be any drastic changes. “These partially completed sections that flank the missing link are

always closed to motor vehicle traffic. We allow pedestrian use — hik-ing, horseback riding — when construction is not in operation. But onceconstruction begins, we prohibit all use for safety reasons,” Grayexplained. Park Supervisor Dale Ditmanson has described the new bridge as

being almost as long as the iconic Linn Cove Viaduct that carries theBlue Ridge Parkway around Grandfather Mountain. The latest bridge isexpected to become just as noteworthy, Gray said, “because of it’s engi-neering design and the way it fits into the environment and accentuatesthe beauty of the landscape.”

Assembling the TeamJohn Corven, president of Corven Engineering Inc., Tallahassee, Fla.,

is leading all elements of the bridge design effort, as well as coordinat-ing activities of the subconsultant team. “It is a great thrill to once again work for the Eastern Federal Lands

Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration on what Ibelieve will be another signature bridge on one of America’s great park-ways. Corven Engineering is the prime consultant for the design/buildteam. We’ve worked with our subs as a cohesive unit to respond to theRFP, RFQ and preliminary bridge design, and that was what led to ourselection. “Corven Engineering prepared the bridge design, is currently provid-

ing construction engineering to facilitate construction and is providingon-site personnel to support bridge construction. Our role is completewhen the project is constructed, as-build documents developed and thefinal bridge load rated,” Corven said.

Details, DetailsThe new Foothills Bridge No. 2 is a 790-ft. (240 m) long precast seg-

mental bridge that will be be built using the balanced cantilever method,with precast pier and superstructure segments delivered from above,using a unique erection trestle and segment walker. The erection details,developed by VSL, provide access to speed construction while protect-ing sensitive terrain below the bridge. Of critical importance is the geometry of the precast segments that

need to be assembled to match the extreme roadway geometry, as theparkway hugs the mountainside. The alignment includes 262 ft. (79.8 m)radii, grades of eight percent and cross slopes of as much as 7.8 percent. “The precast segments are being produced by Ross Prestressed

Concrete, [Knoxville, Tenn.] Geometry for the 92 unique precast seg-ments is produced by Corven Engineering. Control procedures are thosedeveloped by personnel of Corven, and have successfully been used forover 30 years. The precast segments will be stored in the Ross castingyard until they are needed for construction. One by one, they will makethe nearly 30-mile trip to the project site and be erected in the bridge,”Corven stated.The 9 ft. (2.7 m) deep segments will be delivered to the beginning of

the bridge where a segment walker will pick the segments from thedelivery trucks. The segment walker will then transport the segmentsover the erection trestle and place them in their final location in thebridge. The segments are assembled with temporary post-tensioning bars and

permanent cantilever post-tensioning tendons. Completed balanced can-tilevers are jointed together by cast-in-place closure joints and continu-

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ity post-tensioning. VSL Post-Tensioning & Specialty Reinforcement Systems is furnish-

ing the temporary work trestle, post-tensioning system, and segmentalerection equipment, according to project manager Ryan Redman.

“We also are providing the labor to install and erect the work trestle,precast segments and post-tensioning. VSL will be involved through thecompletion of the segment erection and disassembly of the temporaryworks trestle, and the work should be completed by September of 2011,”Redman said.

“The construction team has developed and implemented a construc-tion scheme where equipment for installing the temporary trestle will beelevated on working platforms eliminating the need for access roadsalong the permanent bridge alignment. Top-down construction posesparticular access challenges for our crews because we have to make surewe provide safe access to progress the work in a timely and efficientmanner.” Redman continued.

“This is a unique job. The scenery and beauty of this bridge locationare something not to be taken for granted. Since we have arrived on-sitewe have seen wild turkeys, bears, bobcats, deer and various other ani-mals. It is not your typical bridge construction project.”

Strong FoundationAs specialists in deep foundation design, construction and testing and

slope stability problems, Dan Brown and Associates PLLC (DBA),Sequatchie, Tenn., designed the foundations for the bridge, both the per-manent and temporary structures. The foundations also address slopestability concerns at the pier locations due to the intense terrain.

“We started last spring, as the foundations are always the first concernand we are always on the critical path,” said DBA president Dan Brown.“We will be involved until the foundations are complete and the super-structure is under construction. When they are out of the ground, the hardpart is done and our work is finished.

“One of the major challenges on this job is the difficult access con-ditions. Also, a major consideration is to limit the impact of constructionactivities on the environment. For these reasons we designed the foun-

dations to utilize micropiles, which are small diameter [less than 10 inch-es] drilled piles that can be installed using a very small mobile drillingrig. The small, portable micropile drill rig is unusual for bridge construc-tion. This type of equipment is normally used for underpinning buildingsbecause of the light weight and mobility.”

Keeping it RealKnoxville, Tenn.,-based Hedstrom Design is serving as the landscape

architect for the project, and will be on the job until completion.According to owner Sara Hedstrom Pinnell, “One of our main chal-lenges is management of invasive plant materials during construction,and maintaining slope stability. Final plant material must match the localgenotype, so some of it will need to be grown specifically for the proj-ect.”

Hedstrom explained, “Minimizing impact to the site has allowed usto have stable slopes during construction. Minimal disturbance allowsvegetation from the existing seed bank to fill in naturally around treesthat were coppiced. We prefer to have native vegetation stabilize thesoils rather than an introduced seed mix such as a fescue blend.

“Our strategy to blend with the natural landscape is to maintain thisdiversity with new plant material. The undisturbed forest is rich in manydifferent types of plants,” Hedstrom continued.

“Hedstrom Design has been working in the area with for quite sometime now on projects with similar challenges at sensitivities and it was anatural fit for us. The Bell team also is just as committed to protectingnatural resources as we are.

People often think of the landscape architect arriving at the end of aproject to ‘green it up.’ The reality is that we are part of the team fromthe very beginning, participating in general aesthetics of the impact ofthe bridge, understanding the existing hydrology and soils and how wework within the disturbance to ensure the plants survive. For example,dissipating runoff with site boulders into areas of new planting. All ofthis is thought of during the design process and then worked throughduring implementation.”

Photo courtesy of Bell and Associates Construction LPInstallation of rock anchors at one of the abutments.

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Top Down ConstructionThe Foothills Parkway Bridge will be located between Pigeon Forge

and Townsend, Tenn. In a somewhat unusual move, construction isbeing performed from the top down, using a trestle mounted gantrycrane and work platforms. Proper planning was critical early on.Scott Wilson, project manager of Palmer Engineering, was responsi-

ble for the structural aspects, while Matt Everett headed up the roadway,hydraulic and environmental aspects of the project for Palmer.“As far as roadway design, our role was to provide the roadway plans

incorporating safety appurtenances, drainage and cross-sections for thebridge and approaches,” said Wilson. “The bridge design included theabutments and associated retaining walls. We also had to design adequate means for addressing rainfall. This

included providing drainage for the bridge deck and roadway approach-es. As for erosion prevention and sediment control, our responsibilitiesincluded providing the storm water pollution prevention plan, as well asEPSC plans. Environmental compliance is another concern. To helpensure that the EPSC measures are installed and functioning as intend-ed, Palmer will conduct 10 visits to the site throughout the duration ofthe project. Two of these inspections have already taken place.”Wilson added, “In addition to the resource impacts stemming from

release of sediment, the project site also has a high probability ofencountering acid-bearing rock. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, miti-gation for release of sediment, acidic runoff and dissolved heavy metalswas prompted by improper implementation of erosion prevention andsediment control measures during construction. As a result of theseimpacts, it was agreed the National Park Service would perform thefuture design and construction for the remaining sections [8B-8E] andsite specific plans for areas of disturbance would be developed for theinitial, intermediate, and final phases of construction. Runoff potential is high as the project site consists mainly of rock and

class D soils, and flows will ultimately enter a tributary to BrickeyBranch designated as a ‘Known Exceptional Tennessee Water.’ With thesteep terrain and limits on project area, providing adequate storage areafor sediment-laden runoff is difficult. Therefore, the prevention of ero-sion is a much more viable option. The method of construction proposedby the Bell team works to minimize areas of disturbance and therebyreduces the amount of runoff requiring treatment. “Ultimately, all aspects of the design are important as they must work

together for a successful project,” Wilson continued. “The retaining walldesign was challenging. In addition to the steep slopes, rock is very near

the surface of the ground. Our team felt it would be beneficial to mini-mize the amount of rock excavation required for the construction of thecantilevered retaining walls [some taller than 40 feet]. We utilized rockanchors that enabled the use of footings with a smaller footprint thanwhat would typically be required for the stability of cantilever retainingwalls of this size.” Wilson acknowledged that the rugged beauty of the project site and

dense vegetation does create obstacles for crews accessing areas whereground work occurs. Though the drainage areas are fairly small, flowsdo develop significant shear forces when concentrated due to the dra-matic slopes, increasing the erosion potential post-construction. “Our team has made great efforts to minimize negative impacts to the

natural landscape and topography while providing a safe facility meet-ing the goals of all parties involved. Hopefully this section of the park-way will afford visitors views that they might not otherwise have beenable to enjoy,” Wilson concluded.

A Little History The Foothills of the Great Smokies reportedly began drawing tourists

as early as the mid-19th century. Most visitors came for the mineral-richmountain springs, which were believed to provide health benefits.Construction of resort hotels quickly followed, making the region a pop-ular summer-time destination.Over the years, the Foothills Parkway project has been considered

somewhat controversial, because of the high volume of traffic passingthrough the Smokies each year. Opponents have claimed the parkwaywould add to tieups, while others say it would actually ease congestionby drawing off some of the traffic. Some bloggers question the need fornew construction, concerned about increased noise in the area, exhaustfumes and aggressive driving; however, advocates of the project say theelevated roadway is long overdue.The National Park Service, which manages the parkway, also has

annouced the Federal Highway Administration recently awarded a con-tract to continue construction on the Walland end of the ‘missing link,’working eastward from Bridge numbr eight towards Wears Valley.Funding will need to be obtained to build the last two bridges, as well asmoney to perform finishing touches such as striping and guard railinstallation. The segment will most likely be completed in time for theNational Park Service’s Centennial in 2016.

(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’sWeb site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) CEG

Photo courtesy of Bell and Associates Construction LPThe Foothills Parkway Bridge willbe located between PigeonForge and Townsend, Tenn. In asomewhat unusual move, con-struction is being performed fromthe top down.

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Backstage With the Terex AC 40City Crane in Times SquareNorth Shore Crane recently used its Terex AC 40 City crane for a

challenging job in Times Square, New York City. The job involved thereplacement of the famous Virgin Record Store neon sign with a newgeneration sign for the flagship store of the Forever 21 clothing chain.Because some of the busiest avenues in the city cross Times Square

and because it is one of New York’s main tourist attractions, trafficthrough Times Square is always dense. Consequently, the New YorkCity Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) only permitted two, 11-

ft. (3.3 m) wide lane closures leaving limited access to the site within atight overnight schedule.The job was carried out in two stages, beginning with the removal of

the huge stainless steel and neon tube light set-up. The next step involvedthe installation of the new sign elements, comprised of giant LEDscreens, channel letters with flashing LEDs, plus a special canopy withmore LED screens and “light band border” that changes color accordingto screen content, over the store’s main entrance. For this project, crews were able to drive the AC 40 City straight to

the site, because of its ability to make tight turns on city streets. Oncethere, it performed lifts of up to 5,600 lbs. (2,540 kg) at 70-ft. (21.3 m)radius and 102-ft. (31 m) maximum boom length.As Alex Robson, project manager, North Shore Cranes explained,

“Offering better compact size and better over-the-road speed comparedto other cherry picker models, using the Terex AC 40 City meant that wecould perform lifts efficiently, maneuver safely and save time by bring-ing the crane directly to the job site without special permits.”Capable of going places where other cranes can’t, the Terex AC 40

City is a perfect “one-man” crane, usable as a taxi crane providing excel-lent road ability with high lifting capacities across the entire workingrange of 44 tons (40 t) max. Offering a 102.4 ft. (31.2 m) maximumboom length for a 145 ft. (44.4 m) maximum tip height with main boomextension, the AC 40 City provides optimum speed and efficiency in awide variety of applications, according to the manufacturer.As experienced Terex customers, teams at North Shore Crane know

that they can count on Terex Cranes and their distribution partner,Empire Crane Company. “We are very satisfied with the service and support the company pro-

vides us. They’re always fast, efficient and responsive, and their teamsprovide straightforward answers to the solutions we need,” said Robson.“Managed by Jason MacKenzie, sales representative at Empire Crane,our relationship has been very productive.”

About North Shore Crane North Shore Crane and North Shore Neon Sign Company serve the

New York Metropolitan area and the Tri-State region in a wide field ofactivities from manufacturing, installation, electrical LED sign installa-tion and maintenance, to crane rental, rigging and trucking. Founded in1954 on Long Island, North Shore Neon Sign Company has beendesigning, fabricating, installing and maintaining signs on Long Islandand around the New York areas for generations. Maintaining its head-quarters and various other offices in Deer Park, the company hasexpanded its facilities in recent years to include a new facility inMaspeth, Queens, N.Y., which serves New York City’s five boroughs aswell as parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. Their fleet of service andinstallation vehicles is very visible in Times Square daily. For more information on North Shore visit www.northshorecrane-

ny.com or www.northshoreneon.com. For information about the Terex distribution partner, Empire Crane

Company visit www.empirecrane.com. CQ

Changing of the guard, a Terex AC City crane takes down thevenerable Virgin Record sign and replaces it with the newForever 21 sign.

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Doing Her Job…

Downtown Phoenix FemaleCrane Operator a Rarity in FieldBy Brennan SmithTHE ARIZONA REPUBLIC

Nancy Jo Corley wakes up daily at 3 a.m. to do something many folkswould not have the nerve for: climbing a long outdoor steel ladder andsettling into the cockpit of a massive construction crane towering 400 ft.above downtown Phoenix. Corley, part of a crew building the new Maricopa County Criminal

Court Tower, is notable not only for being a woman in a field still large-ly dominated by men, but also for her professional longevity. At age 69she has four children, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildrenand she has been moving tons of payloads for the better part of 35 years. “I still love to do what I do,” Corley said, “and I try to do it better than

everyone else.”Corley has been working on the $340 million court-tower project for

six months. The project, which should be complete by November 2011,is just one in a long line of tough jobs Corley has tackled in her career. “You have to get a backbone and say, ‘This is what I have to do. Get

out of my way, because I am here,’” said Corley, a Glendale resident. She began her construction career in 1976 as a stubborn 34-year-old

who wouldn’t take no for an answer. Corley said she was working in Texas as an apartment cleaner and

secretary when her husband had a stroke and could no longer work. Atthe time, she was making $500 a month, but had four young children anda rent payment that equaled her wages. Corley’s brother suggested she apply to a construction company’s

personnel department. The company, however, wouldn’t offer her work,,Corley said. She didn’t relent. For three weeks, she visited the office. Finally, the

company offered her a job at the Comanche Peak Steam Electric Stationin Glen Rose, Texas. “I had no idea ever that I would do this kind of thing, but somebody

had to,’’ Corley said. “There was no possibility of employment thatwould provide for those kids.’’ After she got the job, she had to earn respect from her fellow work-

ers. “I asked my boss how long it would take to be a journeyman, and he

said, ‘In your case, never. I don’t have a problem with your work, but Iwon’t have a female journeyman working for me.’” Corley proved her doubters wrong. She moved up the ranks in the

company as a laborer, carpenter and wrecking-crew member before get-ting her chance to train as a crane operator. She has since worked on projects in nine states, and even had a three-

year stint in Guam. She said each project takes about a year. Corley has worked for up to 16 hours at a time in her operator’s seat

without a break. Swinging 15 tons of concrete or steel over workers’heads puts a lot of responsibility on a crane operator.

“You are responsible for everybody on that site,’’ Corley said. “Thatis just the way it is. Somebody has to be there to do that, and that is myjob.’’ Valley projects she has worked on include the renovation of Phoenix

Sky Harbor International Airport and construction of the University ofPhoenix Stadium. Roy Sawyer, the court-tower project’s superintendent, said that

Corley has been essential to the construction of the new building.

“She has been a major part of what we are doing out here,’’ Sawyersaid. “On top of that, she is willing to work long hours and climbs up thatdamned thing every day. She has really gone the distance in helping usout.’’ Corley ranks as one of the few female crane operators in the nation.

Though exact figures are not available on crane operators, just 10 per-cent of construction-related positions are held by women, said BrianTurmail, spokesman for the Associated General Contractors of America. Corley’s kids picked up on construction too. One son is a construc-

tion manager in Guam, another spent 20 years in the Air Force. Onedaughter is a construction rigger on a job in eastern Arizona, whileanother daughter is a steel welder in Texas. “I think I’ve already got my legacy — my kids are awesome. I just

wanted them to be honest, upright individuals (who) weren’t afraid to trysomething,’’ Corley said. Corley would like to go to middle schools around the state to speak

about how it is possible to overcome any challenge. “Even if somebody tells them they can’t do it, well why not? Don’t

be afraid. If I can do it, anybody can do it.’’ CQ

“I had no idea ever that I woulddo this kind of thing, but somebody had to. There was nopossibility of employment thatwould provide for those kids.’’

Nancy Jo Corley

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CRANE Regional

Palfinger Helps to Build a Futureat BCMC Project in Charlotte, N.C.By Kristie Pohlman SPECIAL TO CEG

The Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) showorganizers decided to do something special for 2010. The show typical-ly focuses on new and innovative equipment as well as the latestadvances in building materials. This year, they created theBCMC Build project to bring the show exhibitors, attendeesand community together in collaboration with the localHabitat for Humanity chapter. Habitat for Humanity is acharity that was founded on the conviction that every man,woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordableplace to live. With the help of volunteers and donations,homes are built for families in need. This particular homebuild took place in Charlotte, N.C.

The Palfinger North America Group, one of many spon-sors for the build, was asked to provide a crane for thisunique project. Jason Jankowski, product manager-articulat-ing cranes for PALFleet, took a PK 40002 and PJ080B jibto the site to assist with all of the material handling.

Jankowski commented that the crane is equipped with 71 ft. (21.6 m) ofhydraulic reach and has a max capacity of 2,000 lbs .(907 kg) at fullextension, which worked out well for this particular project.

Jankowski explained that “There were a lot of challenges for this proj-ect but we came together and made the best of it.”

Carl Schoening of Eagle Metal Products who served as the chairmanof the Production Committee for the build said that the two-day goal forthe group was “to have the house ‘dried in’ and ready for the other tradesto begin work. When we left the site it was ready for plumbers, electri-

cians and other sub-trades to begin working.” That’s saying a lot since there were many obstacles that tested the

resolve of the builders. First, they arrived to a site that was already satu-rated from soaking rain from the previous day. Jankowski mentionedthat the location was not very conducive for a crane to maneuver in.

“The job had to be done with the truck parked on the side of the street

and even though the truck was approximately 25 feet from the front ofthe house, the long reach still enabled me to reach three quarters of theway straight down the center of the house” he said.

Jankowski was grateful for one of the Palfinger’s main features. He stated “That’s where Palfinger’s Power Link Plus technology

came into play. The outer boom can extend to 15 degrees above horizon-tal and allows the fly jib to extend 25 degrees above horizontal. Thisenabled me to maneuver in the tight conditions and under the existingtrees to get the job done. Between the jib and the power link plus, it real-ly saved us.”

Jankowski said he was able to manipulate the loads below the treebranches and up to the roof.

The Palfinger crane was instrumental to the project for several rea-sons. First was the matter of moving building materials around the jobsite in order to save the volunteer craftsmen time and labor. Jankowskialso assisted in setting wall panels and trusses into place. After that, hehoisted sheeting for the trusses to enclose the roof. Finally, the roofingmaterials were lifted to finish protecting the house from the elements.

Jason Jankowski, product manager-articulating cranes forPalfinger North America said the crane he brought to the projectenabled him to maneuver in the tight conditions and under theexisting trees to get the job done.

see PALFINGER page 20

The Palfinger PK 40002 and PJ080B jib hard at work at the BCMCBuild project.

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CRANE Regional

Cranes Lift Famed Columbia PilotBoat to Maritime Museum

Palfinger Crane Instrumental for Habitatfor Humanity Project in North Carolina

By Katie WilsonTHE DAILY ASTORIAN

Green side goes up. Don’t drop it. Sound easy? Nothing was easy about lifting the Peacock out of the water, swing-

ing it between two 300-ton cranes and moving it to its final resting placeon top of a concrete stand in the Columbia River Maritime Museumparking lot, but it did go smoothly. “It’s kind of like synchronized swimming,’’ said Rick Moultrie, vice

president of Ness and Campbell Crane Inc., whose cranes handled thework of moving and mounting the retired bar pilot boat. Good thing the crews have had plenty of experience hauling out ves-

sels. Still ... “You don’t do this every day,’’ Moultrie said. “This is special.’’ In the water, the Peacock looks deceptively small. Weighing in at more than 80 tons and stretching to 90 feet long, it may

not be a barge, but it’s definitely not a little boat, either. And when it’sswinging between two cranes and the bow is looming far above you, itseems massive. Built in 1964, the Peacock saw 33 years of hard service, ferrying bar

pilots to and from more than 120,000 commercial ships. The boat was donated to the Maritime Museum in 1999; plans for its

display have been in the works ever since. Until earlier this year, though, the Peacock had spent most of the last

10 years in storage. Plans for its public display began in earnest in Marchwhen the boat was delivered to Astoria Marine Construction for repairsand a new paint job. Close to 300 people including county employees, fishers, visitors,

longtime residents, police and fire personnel, engineers, kids in strollersgathered at the museum parking lot to watch cranes pluck the boat out

of the water. Cars slowed down along Marine Drive as drivers leanedacross steering wheels to see what was going on and passengers rolleddown windows to take photos. Amateur and professional photographers and videographers jostled

for room along the sidewalk on the hill above the work area. The Peacock moved from the west dock, around the museum and to

the east basin. The tide was coming in and the wind was picking up. Itwas the last time the Peacock would be in the Columbia River. Movement was slow at first as crews worked to secure the Peacock

and hook up a previously installed saddle (under the boat) and lower rig-ging to the cranes. Then the boat was moving, then it was rising. Suddenly, the whole

hull was in view and the bow swung to face Marine Drive. Paxton Hoag, a longtime Astoria resident, was there the whole morn-

ing with his video camera in tow. He remembered when the Peacockwas first launched decades ago. “To see it come out of the water ...’’ he said. “That was nice to see.’’ After it was plucked out of the tide, the Peacock spent several hours

sitting in the middle of the parking lot as crews repositioned one crane.The boat was in place, angled dramatically on its stand, and museumstaff breathed a sigh of relief. Bar pilots say that since Capt. Robert Gray’s Columbia Rediviva

entered the river in 1792, no single boat has had a more significantimpact on the economy of the Columbia River Basin than the Peacock. Due to a 23-foot deployable “daughter’’ boat mounted on the stern,

the Peacock revolutionized the bar pilots’ ability to board cargo ships inrough weather. This reduced bar closures to only a few days a year andkept Columbia River ports open and competitive. CQ

Schoening expressed BCMC’s gratitude toward Palfinger when hesaid “We would not have been able to complete the build without a greatdeal more difficulty if Palfinger had not generously donated the use ofthe crane and operator. Even though the site conditions made maneuver-ing and setting up the crane difficult, Jason got the job done withoutcomplaint.” Jankowski admitted that it was a lot of hard work but “In the end we

saved a lot of people, a lot of back-breaking labor.” Schoening also noted that Jankowski “Was there to help and did any-

thing from providing his expert driving skills, rigging loads for lifts, or

carrying materials; he was a great example of what the word ‘volunteer’means.”Satisfied with the outcome of their efforts, Schoening stated that “In

so many ways this project taught us a great deal about our industry andabout ourselves. I think we each took away more from the experiencethan we gave. We had a lot of companies that provided materials, laborand cash donations. But, most importantly those that were on the job sitethose two days gave of themselves and asked for nothing in return. Eachperson or company provided something that made it possible to com-plete the project. Thank you to Palfinger for their generosity withoutwhich we could not have completed the project.” CQ

PALFINGER from page 19

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CRANE Products

Long Boom Sets New All-TerrainCrane at Top of Its ClassManitowoc’s Crane Expo demonstration event held at the Shady

Grove, Pa., facility marked the U.S. debut of the Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane. This crane combines some of the strongest lift capabilitiesin its class with a 262 ft. (79.8 m) boom. The design offers unprecedented ease of operation in a full range of

applications including tower crane erection, placing auxiliary services(HVAC equipment, elevator equipment, etc.) and performing chimneywork as well as general lifting, according to the manufacturer. Andreas Cremer, regional product manager for all-terrain cranes in

North America, said the new crane has several class-leading attributesthat benefit customers. “The GMK6300L is a remarkably strong crane with significant

advantages over other cranes with similar boom lengths,” he said. “It isdesigned for substantial picks on its main boom without the need to rigthe jib or Mega Wing Lift. For example, with the boom extended to 245feet, it will lift 15.7 U.S. tons, and with the full boom of 262 feet, it lifts13 U.S. tons.” The GMK6300L also is the only crane among its competitors to offer

a fully automatic transmission with torque convertor. The Allison trans-mission is a strong, reliable and cost-effective drive-train solution. Itscapabilities are proven in the most demanding conditions, and the elec-tronic controls allow it to adapt to its surroundings and provide self-diag-nostics for easier maintenance. An integral retarder offers enhancedbraking on hills and greater confidence for the operator when moving aheavy vehicle. The Allison transmission and

Grove’s Megatrak independent suspen-sion system provide optimum travel forboth on and off the road. The all-wheelsteered GMK6300L has the latest steer-by-wire technology included on thefifth and sixth axles. Steer-by-wire usesfewer components making for betteruse of space and optimized steeringangles, reducing tire wear. An additional design feature is a new

cab for the carrier. It is similar toGrove’s four- and five-axle all-terraincranes, but it has been adapted to fit thewider carrier of the six-axle crane. It cancomfortably accommodate three crewmembers and has more ergonomic posi-tioning of the instruments and controls.Visibility, heating, air conditioning,aerodynamics and noise reduction alsoare improved. There are five available outrigger

positions, more than any other crane inthis capacity class, giving greater flexi-bility. As an additional feature, the sus-

pension can be controlled from the outrigger control boxes on each sideof the carrier for improved and faster rigging. Axle spacings also helpwith roadability, with 10.5 ft. (3.2 m) between the first pair of axles and8.2 ft. (2.4 m) between the second. Maximum counterweight of 102 tons (92.5 t) is made up of two 11-

ton (9.9 t), five 10.5-ton (9.5 t) and two 10-ton (9 t) slabs, in addition tothe 7.7-ton (6.9 t) base plate. The optional auxiliary hoist can be riggedtogether with the counterweight without the help of an auxiliary crane,improving efficiency. A Mercedes OM 926 LA provides power for thesuperstructure, and power for the carrier comes from a Mercedes OM502 LA. Both comply with the latest requirements of Tier IVi andEuromot IIIB legislation. The OM 502 LA is an eight-cylinder enginethat generates 547 hp (405 kW,) and the OM 926 LA is a six-cylinderengine that produces 284 hp (210 kW). The crane has excellent reach with the 262 ft. (79.8 m), seven-section

Twin-Lock boom that includes patented Megaform design for optimizedrigidity and capacity. For additional reach, a 121 ft. (36.8 m) jib is avail-able. Maximum available length is 384 ft. (117 m), and the crane can stilllift an impressive 2.2 tons (1.9 t) at this height. A second, heavy-duty jibalso is offered, with a capacity of 42 tons (38 t), for superior lift capa-bility at tall heights. Control comes from Grove’s well-established ECOS system and an

EKS 5 with full graphic display is included for monitoring lift activities.CQ

Manitowoc’s Crane Expo demonstration event held at the Shady Grove, Pa., facility markedthe U.S. debut of the Grove GMK6300L all-terrain crane.

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CRANE Products

Sany to Display New Self-Assembling300-Metric-Ton Lattice-Boom Crawler

Sany America will display its 330 ton (300 t) capacity SCC8300 self-assembling lattice-boom crawler crane in booth number 600 in the SilverLot at the Conexpo-Con/Agg show from March 22 to 26, 2011 in LasVegas.

The SCC8300 debuted at Bauma China with excellent feedback fromall who saw it and it is the first model in Sany’s new line of self-assem-bling, high-quality crawler cranes designed to meet the performance,reliability and transportability needs of global customers, with particularfocus on the North American market.

The new family of cranes will all be tested to ANSI B30.5 standards,with independent third-party verification.

The SCC8300’s key features include: a Cummins QSM11 Tier-IIIengine that delivers 400 hp. (298 kW) at 1,800 rpm, full open-loophydraulic power transmission with electrical controls, high-visibilityoperator’s cab with ergonomic control layout.

Sany’s new line of lattice-boom crawler cranes is being developedunder the direction of veteran crane designer John Lanning.

The SCC8300 on display at ConExpo will feature two full-powerload-hoist drums mounted in the butt of its 203-ft. (62-m) heavy-liftboom. It also will feature 59 ft. (18 m) of fixed jib, and Sany’s LMI sys-tem. CQ

Sany America will display its SCC8300 self-assembling lattice-boom crawler crane at ConExpo-Con/AGG in March

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iHelping Hand…

SC Rigging Association Offers Mobile

App for Crane Hand SignalsThe Specialized Carriers Rigging Association (SC) now offers a free

mobile app for instantly accessing all necessary crane hand signals. Thenew app is available in the iTunes App Store and Blackberry App World.

Every signal included is compliantwith the new OSHA Cranes and DerricksStandard, Appendix A to Subpart CC ofPart 1926-Standard Hand Signals. Eachsignal is shown graphically so that opera-tors can quickly and easily reference theappropriate signal for each command. Allsignals are available in English andSpanish.

This new app is intended for usebefore entering the workplace. SC doesnot encourage the use of smartphones onjob sites.

The SC is an international trade association of more than 1,300 mem-bers from 43 nations. Members are involved in specialized transporta-tion, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, mill-

wrighting and crane and riggingoperations, manufacturing andrental. SC helps members runmore efficient and safer business-es by monitoring and affectingpending legislation and regulato-ry policies at the state and nation-al levels; researching and report-ing on safety concerns and bestbusiness practices; and providingfour yearly forums where theseand other relevant member issuescan be advanced. CQ

Each signal is shown graphicallyso that operators can quickly andeasily reference the appropriatesignal for each command. Allsignals are available in Englishand Spanish.

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ForSale/Rent

612-282-2099Jeff Sisk jsisk@rmseq.com

www.rmsrentals.com12520 Quentin Ave S. Suite 100 • Savage, MN 55378

New RTC - 8065 ......................................Call

New TCC - 750 ........................................Call

“08” RTC - 8090 ........................................Call

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2009 Link-Belt 218HSL, 180’ Boom, (2)15’ Tube Jib Exts, 15T Swvl Hkball, 80T4-Shv Hkblk, A&B Upper & Side FrontCtwts, 5’ Tip Ext., stk5383..............$POR

2008 Link-Belt 298HSL, 270’ Boom, 90’Jib, A/C, Mitsubishi 365HP, 20T SwvlHkball, 40T 1-Shv Hkblk, 165T 5-ShvHkblk with HD Bearings, stk4975 ..$POR

2008 National 14127A, 30’ Boom Ext.,Hour Meter, O/R Controls Box, SterlingLT9513 410HP, stk4885 ..........$289,500

2003 National 14127, 33 Ton, 127’Boom, A/C, Internal ATB, Drum RotatingIndicator, Sterling LT9513, 370HP,Pusher Axle, Eaton Fuller Trans, EngineBrake, stk6211 .........................$175,000

1993 Link-Belt HSP8018C, 18 Ton, 70’Boom, ATB, Swivel Ball, Cummins 4BT3.9 Liter, Rated Capacity Limiter, stk6190..................................................$59,500

2007 National 13110H, 110’ Boom, 44’Jib, 22’ SD Flatbed, Ctwt, SFO, SterlingLT9513, Air Shift PTO, 22’ Torsion Box,Rear Removable Boom Rack, stk4287 ....................................................$209,500

1988 JLG 1250, 12.5 Ton, 66'+25', A2B,Steel Bed, Single Stage Jib, Tool Boxes,Cummins 240HP, TM 8LL Trans, stk5161..................................................$23,900

2008 Terex RT230-1, 26-43’ Offset Jib,7T Overhaul Ball, 30T 4-Shv Hkblk,Subheater Assy Kit, 5/8 x 450 CableAssy, stk4581 ................................$POR

2008 Link-Belt RTC8065II, 8.5T SwvlHkball, Aux Lifting Sheave, Diesel Heat &A/C Upper, RCL Light Bar, Winch Roller-2 Drum, Rear Steer Indicator, PumpDisconnect, 2 Winches w/2-Spd, 35-58’Offset Fly, 40T 4-Shv Q/R Hkblk, stk4747................................................$389,500

2008 Link-Belt RTC8050II, 40T 4-ShvQ/R Hkblk, Aux Lift Sheave, 8.5T SwvlHkball, 28.5-51’ Offset Fly, 2 Winchesw/2-Spd, stk4822 ....................$299,900

2007 Tadano TM1052, Non-CDLChassis, 52’ Boom, Radio Remote, New2004 Sterling Acterra, 3-Pos O/R Charts,60’ Tip Height, Continuous Rotation, Out& Down O/R, Stk4249................$79,900

2009 National 18142, 40 Ton, 2009Western Star 4900FA, Calibrated forOptional 26’ Jib, Tail Swing Ctwt, 176’Maximum Vertical Reach, Deluxe Cab,Eaton Fuller RTC-16908LL, stk5243 ..............................................................$POR

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Inman Texas Company8505 South Loop East • Houston, TX 77017

713-923-9990 • Fax: 713-923-9998E-Mail: cranes@inmantexas.comWebsite: www.inmantexas.com

LINK-BELT SPECIALISTS

Inman Texas Company now rents Maeda MiniCranes for tight access, confined space lifting.

Contact us to discuss how a Maeda Mini Cranecan get your job done safely and efficiently.

Link-Belt LS-108B45 Ton Capacity

Link-Belt RTC-8050 Series II 50 Ton Capacity Rough Terrain Crane

CONVENTIONAL / LATTICE BOOM

Link-Belt LS-108B Crawler, 45 TonLink-Belt LS-318 Crawler, 80 TonLink-Belt LS-98PL Crawler, Drag/ClamLink-Belt LS-218H Crawler, 100 Ton

HYDRAULIC

Link-Belt RTC-8060 Rough Terrain, 60 TonLink-Belt RTC-8050 II Rough Terrain, 50 TonLink-Belt RTC-8065 Rough Terrain, 65 TonShuttlelift 3330ELB, Carry Deck, 8.5 Ton

Maeda MC-405Mini Crane

NOT Just “Cleaned and Painted” NOT “As Is, Where Is”QUALITY - JOB READY

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PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCTS & SERVICE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

MAIN OFFICEPO BOX 669 300 SOUTH

RANDOLPHVILLE RD,PISCATAWAY,NJ

08855-0669

BRANCH OFFICE22 PECONIC AVE,

MEDFORD,LONG ISLAND, NY

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SOUTHERN NJBRANCH OFFICE

2610 SOUTHBLACKHORSE PIKE,WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ

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AVENUE,BRONX, NY

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HUDSON VALLEYBRANCH OFFICE1440 ROUTE 9W,MARLBORO, NY

12542

732.752.3600WWW.HOFFMANEQUIP.COM

MAIN OFFICE

NY & NJ’S SOURCEFOR GROVE AND MANITOWOC CRANESSALES, LEASING, PARTS + SERVICE

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS YEAR: 1996, MANUFACTURER: MANITOWOC, MODEL: M250 III, LOCATION WILLIAMSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, SERIALNUMBER: 2501057, CONDITION: USED, STOCK NUMBER: H02103, GENERAL INFORMATION: M 250 SERIES 3, 300 TON CRAWLER CRANE,

ATTACHMENT: BOOMS, DETAILED DESCRIPTION FEATURES: 260 FEET OF BOOM, 14.5 TON HOOK BALL, 225 TON BLOCK, ROOSTER SHEAVE, NEWDRIVE CHAINS, NEW HYDRAULIC COUPLERS, NEW HOSES, RECENT COMPLETE MACHINE TUNE UP AND REPAIRS, INDEPENDENT SWING AND

TRAVEL, 30 FOOT TIP SECTION, 40 FOOT HEEL SECTION, 20 AND 40 FOOT SECTIONS. PRICE ON REQUEST.

1996 MANITOWOC M250 III

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS YEAR: 1997, MANUFACTURER: MANITOWOC, MODEL: M250 III, LOCATION WILLIAMSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, SERIAL NUMBER:2501083, CONDITION: USED, STOCK NUMBER: H02104, GENERAL INFORMATION: M 250 SERIES 3, 300 TON CRAWLER CRANE, MAXER PREP, NEW CUMMINSENGINE, ATTACHMENTS: BOOMS, HOOK BLOCK, DETAILED DESCRIPTION FEATURES: 270 FEET OF BOOM, 14.5 TON HOOK BALL, 150 TON BLOCK, ROOSTER

SHEAVE, MAXER PREP WITH 2 SWING MOTORS, COMPLETE RECENT TUNE UP AND REPAIRS, NEW CUMMINS ENGINE, COMPLETE REBUILD OF EVERYHYDRAULIC PUMP (BY PUMP DEALER), REBUILT DRIVE SPROCKETS, NEW DRIVE CHAINS, NEW HOSES, NEW HYDRAULIC COUPLERS, INDEPENDENT SWING

AND TRAVEL, 30 FOOT TIP, 40 FOOT HEEL, 10, 20 AND 40 FOOT SECTIONS. PRICE ON REQUEST.

1997 MANITOWOC M250 III

FOR SALE

FOR SALE