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Our Cranes desk covers 19 recent articles — reviews, market data, manufacturer news and applications.
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KönningKrane adds Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4 to fleet: 150-tonne crane closes gap with modern tech

Palfinger demonstrates loading cranes for traffic-free overhead work in urban areas

Brüser Kranverleih expands fleet with Tadano 120-tonne all-terrain cranes
US Ruling on Broker Liability Unsettles Crane Transport Industry
Spierings announces model expansion for mobile tower cranes
Palfinger
Liebherr expandiert nach Ghana: Wie Ehingen den afrikanischen Kranmarkt erschließt
Buller Krane adds Grove GMK5120L with 120-tonne capacity to fleet
Liebherr cranes on sunken cargo ship: Export controls on construction machinery in focus

Wolffkran announces product premieres for upcoming trade shows
Buller Krane adds Grove GMK5120L to mobile crane fleet
XCMG plant massive Expansion – was bedeutet das für europäische Kranhersteller?
Multitel Pagliero takes over Palazzani – Consolidation in spider cranes

XL Kranlogistik becomes Terex dealer in Germany
Ken Harrop Crane Hire Takes First Maeda Spider Crane into Fleet
Palfinger als digitaler Vorreiter im Kranbau ausgezeichnet
Wolffkran launches WOLFF 550 B luffing jib crane
Jekko stellt größten Raupenkran vor – Angriff auf Spierings
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Cranes FAQ
What trends shape the Cranes market in 2026?
Dominant themes in Cranes are electrification (battery-electric and hybrid drives), EU Stage V compliance and Stage VI prep, telematics/remote operation, and consolidation. Our Cranes archive holds 19 articles including market analyses.
Which Cranes classes exist and where are they used?
Key classifications in Cranes include Mobile Crane, Tower Crane, Crawler crane, Top Slewing Tower Crane, Luffing jib tower crane. Each class targets specific applications — urban sites, civil engineering, road construction, mining, demolition. Full definitions in our glossary.
Which brands lead the Cranes segment in DACH?
Leading brands in our coverage: Liebherr, Palfinger — by new model releases and DACH market share. We track 2+ brands with full company profiles.
How advanced is electrification for Cranes — diesel, hybrid or battery?
Battery-electric drives dominate in compact segments and urban use. Larger machines still run diesel Stage V or hybrid concepts. Hydrogen fuel cells are in pilot testing. Full test reports and TCO comparisons in our Cranes desk.
How often does the newsroom cover Cranes?
Our editorial publishes Monday to Friday on manufacturers, markets, technology and regulation. Last update: today. Archive: 19 articles. Free newsletter and category RSS feed available.
Key Cranes terms
Mobile Crane
A transportable crane mounted on a road chassis that can operate at different job sites without extensive assembly. Load capacities range from a few tons to ove…
Read definitionarrow_forwardTower Crane
A stationary or climbing crane with a rotating jib for high-rise construction. Lifts loads to great heights with significant outreach.
Read definitionarrow_forwardCrawler crane
Crane mounted on crawler undercarriage with high load capacity and stability. Can travel while loaded. Used in heavy lifting operations, wind power installation…
Read definitionarrow_forwardTop Slewing Tower Crane
Tower crane with slewing mechanism at the upper section, typical for high-rise construction sites with large cantilever distances.
Read definitionarrow_forwardLuffing jib tower crane
Tower crane with slewing mechanism at the tower base, compact and quick to assemble for smaller construction sites.
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