CraneTrader Truck Cranes Blog Archive

    Liebherr’s New 880-Ton LG 1800-1.0 Lattice Boom Truck Crane Lifts Like A Crawler
    Posted On: January 16, 2024
    Liebherr’s upcoming LG 1800-1.0 lattice boom truck crane has the 880-ton lifting capability of the LR 1800-1.0 crawler, but in a mobile version that’s drivable on practically all public roads. ...
    Link-Belt Launches New 120 TTLB Telescopic Boom Truck Crane
    Posted On: August 4, 2023
    The new crane features an impressive 197-foot 7-section pin and latch boom with remarkable all-wheel steer and tight turning radius. ...
    Link-Belt Reveals New Long-Boom 120 HTLB Telescoping Boom Truck Crane
    Posted On: May 2, 2023
    The new variant of Link-Belt’s popular 120 HT has a 197-foot boom and a maximum tip height of 263.7 ft. ...
    Grove’s New 80-Ton TMS800-2 Truck Crane Boasts More Power, Roadability
    Posted On: September 9, 2022
    “Think of the TMS800-2 as a lighter version of the TMS9000-2, sharing the same ergonomic cab and having interchangeable counterweights, but with a shorter boom, a maximum capacity of 80 tons, and excellent roading capabilities,” says Grove’s J.J. ...
    National Crane Celebrates 75 Years In Business
    Posted On: March 25, 2022
    “It has been an incredible journey for National Crane, and we are confident that the future will bring continued success,” says Aaron Ravenscroft, president and CEO of parent company Manitowoc. ...
    Liebherr Delivers First LTC 1050-3.1 Compact Cranes With Rope-Pull Boom Mechanism
    Posted On: November 24, 2021
    A couple of contractors approached Liebherr at the bauma trade show in 2019, asking the manufacturer to develop a version of its 50-ton LTC 1050-3.1 telescopic boom truck crane with a rope-pull boom. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 2026-07-17
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
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    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted 2026-07-06
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 2026-06-04
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 2026-06-04
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 2026-05-07
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 2026-04-30
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 2026-04-06
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 2026-03-13
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 2026-03-12
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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    Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System
    Posted 2026-03-12
    Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service. ...
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