Machinery Trader Crawler Cranes Blog Archive

Liebherr’s New 400-Tonne LR 1400 SX Crawler Crane Impresses Early Customers In Germany, The U.S.

Posted On: November 11, 2021

The 400-tonne crane offers a maximum hoist height of 178 metres and a maximum radius of 130 m, and boasts a Ground Pressure Visualization system, modular counterweights, a variety of boom configurations, and a self-assembly system. ...

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Last Liebherr LR 1600/2 Crawler Crane Leaves Factory; LR 1700-1.0 Ready To Take Over

Posted On: November 4, 2021

The manufacturer sold 223 LR 1600/2s, designed with wind turbine installation in mind, since the crane’s first delivery in 2008. ...

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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 26/08/2026

Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...

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Explore Aviation Trader, Oceania’s Trusted Platform For Buying & Selling Aircraft

Posted 21/08/2026

Aviation Trader reaches buyers in Australia and beyond through the Aviation Trader print magazine, AviationTrader.com.au website, and Aviation Trader mobile app. ...

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MachineryTrader.me Brings A Trusted Equipment Platform To The Middle East

Posted 27/07/2026

Discover MachineryTrader.me, the new platform for buying and selling construction equipment across the Middle East. ...

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Caterpillar Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trial With BHP & Rio Tinto Kicks Off In The Pilbara

Posted 1/07/2026

BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar are collaborating on a trial of the Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul truck at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara. ...

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A Huge Selection Of Industrial Equipment Up For Grabs At Manheim Australia EOFY Auctions

Posted 5/06/2026

Leading industrial equipment auction and advisory company Manheim Australia has a broad range of sales lined up as we approach the end-of-financial-year period (EOFY). ...

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Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators

Posted 3/06/2026

Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...

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Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version

Posted 7/05/2026

The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...

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2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In Australia & New Zealand

Posted 20/04/2026

To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...

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Caterpillar & Fortescue Extend Agreement For Cat MineStar Command For Hauling In Western Australia Sites

Posted 23/03/2026

This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012. ...

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Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton

Posted 25/02/2026

Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...

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