Machinery Trader Lattice Boom 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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SANY SCC8000A Crawler Crane Earns Its Way Into Indonesian Motorway Project

Posted On: October 27, 2021

SANY hoisting equipment proved its mettle over time, according to the manufacturer, convincing Indonesian officials to use the SCC8000A on the project that for years had been supported by cranes from German companies. ...

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High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026

Posted 2/09/2026

At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...

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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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