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DEPARTMENTS 1 US North & Northwest Report: A Letter from Steve Challoner

FEATURES

6 Equipment Profile: The Mighty Manitowoc 21000

12 Reset the Clock: The Best Used Equipment

Is Equipment That Has Been Made New

16 Regional Report: Continental Crane Leader:

Running on Oil, 2014 Market Report

22 Regional Report: Cranes from ALL Provide “Shore-to-Ship” Service

30 Equipment Profile: 10 Tons Of Power: The Skyjack ZB2044

34 Equipment Profile: Three-Part Harmony: Trucks, Trailers, and Team

40 Equipment Profile: Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental:

A Link-Belt Authorized Distributor Since 1995

43 Four Decades and Counting

43 Safety Update: Employee Training: A Smart Investment

BC Like Us!

EqUiPMENT LiSTiNG

4 Rough-Terrain Cranes

10 Truck Cranes

11 Tower Cranes

14 All-Terrain Cranes

20 Industrial Cranes

24 Crawler Cranes

26 Boom & Scissor Lifts

28 Material Handlers

32 Boom Trucks

38 Trailers

42 New Equipment From ALL

While ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. and its affiliates endeavor to provide reliable information, the information contained herein is provided on an “AS-IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis and may include errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies. ALL makes no representation, warranties, or guarantees, expressed or implied, regarding the content in this publication.

Regional Sales Managers

US Northeast: Shaune Rados(216) [email protected]

US North & Northwest: Steve Challoner(414) 453-5335 [email protected]

US Southeast & South Central: Gail Guthrie(770) [email protected]

US Southwest: Steve Salvatore(216) [email protected]

Canada: Jason Hanna(905) [email protected]

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US North & Northwest Report

When I was asked about the most exciting thing that happened in 2014 in the North/Northwest region from my sales perspective, I had a ready answer. It’s the steady and continuing growth in new equipment sales and the growing relationships with our customers. Our sales reps have been traveling all over the region, working with our valued customers, and those customers understand that we’re experienced crane professionals who will provide service and support for many years after they buy. The better these important customers get to know us, the more they’ll choose to rely on us to help them find the equipment that best serves their needs — a positive sign for the future.

Although the ALL Family of Companies is known as a crane rental leader, we are also authorized distributors for many of the top brands of lift equipment: Broderson carry deck cranes, Genie and Skyjack aerial lifts, JLG and SkyTrak aerials and telehandlers, Link-Belt Cranes (more about Link-Belt on page 40), Terex Cranes, and three brands manufactured by Manitowoc (National boom trucks, Shuttlelift carry deck cranes, and Potain self-erecting tower cranes).

We sell this equipment in many sectors — wind, petroleum, and electric energy; mining; and infrastructure like roads and bridges. Commercial construction is surging, as is major infrastructure repair. And how design and construction engineers approach these projects changes the way equipment manufacturers approach their own product mix. For example, for customers who are demanding more flexibility and capability from their high-reach equipment, aerial manufacturers are producing larger and more productive machines, such as JLG’s highest boom lift, the Ultra Boom 1850SJ with more than 185 feet of platform height.

All of this is great news, and we know that a major reason for this success is the ALL Family of Companies’ depth of knowledge, professionalism, and complete support of all products after the sale, from regular maintenance to supplying parts and service in the field. We’re proud to be part of the exciting growth in our region — and grateful for our customers’ continued trust.

Steve ChallonerRetail Sales Manager, Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental

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1 Link-Belt RTC-8040, S/N F7J1-4866, 2001, 40 USt, Cummins Turbo Diesel, 110' Main Boom, 51' Jib, Aux Hoist. Unit #7654. Located in Knoxville, Tenn. $150,000.00

2 Grove RT640C, S/N 220309, 1999, 40 USt, Cummins B5.9L Turbo Diesel, 105' Main Boom, 51' Jib, Aux Hoist. Unit #6945. Located in Lima, Ohio. $130,000.00

3 Grove RT750, S/N 86357, 1997, 50 USt, CAT Turbo Diesel, 110' Main Boom, 56' Jib, Aux Hoist. Unit #J6549. Located in Toledo, Ohio. $120,000.00

4 Link-Belt RTC80100, S/N J7J2-6263, 2002, 100 USt, Detroit Series 40 Turbo Diesel, Auto Trans, 150' Main Boom, 85' Jib, Aux Hoist, Newer Paint. Unit #DL978MLW. Located in Milwaukee, Wis. $435,000.00

5 Terex RT 555-1, S/N 161590, 2014, 55 USt, Cummins QSB6.7L Turbo Diesel, 110' Main Boom, 57' Jib, Aux Hoist, A/C and Heated Cab, 7T ball, 55T 5-sheave block. Unit #10960. Located in Columbus, Ohio. POR

6 Link-Belt RTC-8060, S/N E1I8-7941, 1998, 60 USt, Cummins Diesel, 110' Main Boom, 56' Jib, Aux Hoist. Newer Paint. Unit #6361. Located in Madison, Wis. $130,000.00

7 Grove RT765E, S/N 232693, 2012, 65 USt, Cummins QSB6.7L – 240 Turbo Diesel, 110' Main Boom, 56' Jib, Aux Hoist, Aux Light & Conv. Package, A/C. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. $495,000.00

8 Grove RT522B, S/N 22750, 2000, 22 USt, Cummins B3.9 Turbo Diesel, Auto Trans, 78' Main Boom, 25' Jib, Newer Paint, Fully serviced and ready to work. Unit #7179. Located in Nitro, W.V. $87,500.00

9 Grove RT880, S/N 87183, 1998, 80 USt, CAT Diesel, 114' Main Boom, 58' Jib, Aux Hoist. Unit #6478. Located in Hammond, Ind. $245,000.00

10 Grove RT9100, S/N 221852, 2002, 100 Ton Capacity, Cummins C8.3L Diesel, 114' Main Boom, 58' Jib, Aux hoist, 33.25 X 35 – 32 Ply Tires. Unit #8154. Located in Saskatoon, Sask. $300,000.00

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THE MIGHTY MANITOWOC

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huge red arm across the blue sky, the boom of the 1,000-ton Manitowoc 21000 crawler crane, with its elaborate inter-laced lattice pattern and jaw-dropping dimensions, inspires awe in people who know little about cranes. They look around for something relative … like a pickup truck that suddenly looks like a Hot Wheels car. Or the crew of

workers who look like ants as they work around its mighty base.

And what do the people who are used to seeing cranes every day have to say of the 1,000-ton Manitowoc? “I still marvel at the size of that crane. It’s a beast,” said Kris Liptak, who helps lead the ALL Family of Companies’ crawler division at its headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

“Manitowoc offers 16 different crawler cranes, but the colossal 21000 continues to be a customer favorite, year after year,” explained Liptak. “And it is still produced new by the manufacturer.”

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Fast FactsThe largest in ALL’s crawler fleet, the 21000 is simply the world’s most easily mobilized 1,000-USt (907-mt) crane. It features a 360-foot heavy-lift boom with luffing jib extension to 640 feet.

834 USt (756 mt) base capacity1,000 USt (907 mt) capacity with MAX-ER® 360 ft (109.7 m) heavy-lift boom400 ft (121.9 m) long-reach boom640 ft (195.1 m) luffing jib448 kW (600 HP) engineEPIC® controls529 ft/min (161 m/min) line speed48,800 lb (217 kN) line pullOcta-trac® eight-crawler systemOptional narrow stance (30 ft [9.1 m])

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In action, the 21000 reveals a breathtaking combination of grace and strength. The reach of the 300-foot main boom (can be equipped to go up to 340 feet) makes it the top customer choice for long, vertical picks. The optional luffing jib can be added for another 300 feet of reach.

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The 21000, surprisingly nimble and highly dependable, is a valuable investment for long-term projects, such as bridge work, power plants, wind farms, or in coastal areas, offloading heavy cargo from ships. It’s a truly impressive combination of power and agility.

Long-term assignments are right in the 21000’s wheelhouse because of its size. With a full MAX-ER®, the 21000 travels as 50 semi loads — 60 if you include the luffing jib. However, once it’s on site, set up and ready to work, this heavy lifter’s value becomes evident — and it increases the longer it is on the site and the more it is used.

Reduced ground bearing pressure means less time and investment preparing the site to handle the load. This is a distinct advantage at a site like a power plant, where shutdowns for lifting work can cost a power company millions of dollars each day.

the advantage: Low Ground Bearing PressureIts exclusive Octa-trac® eight-crawler system allows swing and travel with a full load and minimizes ground bearing pressure.

How big is big?In the original 1954 film, Godzilla stood about 164 feet tall. His height was such that he could just peer over the largest buildings in Tokyo at the time. In the latest Amer-ican version of the film, released in 2014, Godzilla is said to be “over 400 feet tall.” We presume this was to make him as tall as the Manitowoc 21000 with long-reach boom. Add the luffing jib extension, and the 21000 reaches to 640 feet — more than double the size of Lady Liberty, who stands a squat 300 feet.

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Year purchased: 2000Year of complete rebuild: 2009Work of note: NIPscO Power station, Wheatfield, IndianaHours: 4,488Model/serial Number: 8100/21001004*

At NIPSCO’s R.M. Schahfer coal-fired generating station in Wheatfield, Indiana, nearly a dozen cranes from Central Rent-A-Crane in Hammond helped upgrade two wet flue gas desulfurization units with air emissions reduction equipment. Pictured, Central’s Manitowoc 21000 with 180 feet of main boom, 260-foot luffing jib, and a 72-foot MAX-ER attachment sets a piece of a duct. *This machine has been certified for work in CA.

Year purchased: 2002Year of complete rebuild: 2008Work of note: BP-Husky toledo Refinery, OhioHours: 5,171Model/serial Number: 8100/21001008

Jeffers Crane Service, a member of the ALL Family of Companies, assisted with heavy lifting at the BP-Husky Toledo (Ohio) Refinery Reformer 3 expansion. In conjunction with a tail crane to assist, the cranes set prefabricated vertical equipment modules and process equipment, with the heaviest lift being 319 tons. They also erected the plant’s reformer furnace, including three convection boxes, the heaviest of which weighed more than 250 tons. These heavy lifters are ideal in the energy field.

Year purchased: 2001Year of complete rebuild: 2014Work of note: Kennedy space center, cape canaveral, FloridaHours: 350Model/serial Number: 9465/21001007

The power of the 21000 was called upon to assist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, helping to construct a mobile launch tower for the Ares I spacecraft. The crane, rented from ALL Sunshine Crane Rental, lifted a tier of the tower weighing 214,170 pounds, with an additional 42,000 pounds for load block and rigging. The right crane, a tight schedule, and meeting the strict safety regulations for a high-profile, important project — that is ALL.

Each of ALL’s 21000s has conducted thousands of lifts while maintaining an almost nonstop work schedule. Each has also been 100% rebuilt — a sizable investment. ALL takes their reputation for quality seriously. Maintaining equipment at a top operational level is not only what ALL customers have come to expect, it is also a point of every employee’s pride, down to the technician who replaces the smallest bolts. A note on replacement parts: all 21000 parts continue to be made due to the machine’s longstanding popularity, which is not always the case with cranes that have been around for several years.

Interested in adding one of the ALL 21000s to YOUR fleet? Read more on page 24.

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1 Terex T 340-1 XL, S/N 13644, 2005, 40 USt, Cummins Diesel, Allison Auto Transmission, 105' Main Boom, 49' Jib, Aux Hoist. Unit #DL1008MLW. Located in Milwaukee, Wis. $235,000.00

2 Link-Belt HTC8650, S/N L8J5-7625, 2005, 50 USt Capacity, CAT C-11 Diesel, 110' Main Boom, 51' Swingaway Jib, A/C & Heat in upper & lower cabs, Aux Hoist. Unit #8939. Located in Milwaukee, Wis. $275,000.00

3 Link-Belt HTC 8675 LB, S/N 1F9F2J4714L028379, 2004, 75 USt, Detroit Series 60, Roadranger RTO Transmission, 127' Main Boom, 67' Jib, Aux Hoist. Unit #8598. Located in Wilmington, N.C. $385,000.00

4 Grove TMS900E, S/N 223571, 2003, 90 USt, Cummins Diesel, 142' Main Boom, 56' Jib, Aux Hoist. Unit #C235CN. Located in Mississauga, Ont. $395,000.00

5 Grove TMS500E2, S/N 224504, 2005, 40 USt, Cummins ISC 330HP, Approx 6500 hours, Approx 95000 Miles, Eaton Fuller Trans, 95' Main Boom, 45' Jib, A/C & Heat. Unit #9164. Located in Orlando, Fla. $235,000.00

6 Grove TMS700E, S/N 226615, 2007, 50 USt, Cummins ISM450HP Turbo Diesel, 110' Main Boom, 56' Jib, Aux Hoist, A/C in Upper and Lower. Unit #9692. Located in Marietta, Ohio. $385,000.00

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SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES 1 Basic Terex/Comedil Model CBR 36-G6807015 (9830), 2007, 118' Jib, 66'/75'/95' Hook Heights, Full Concrete Ballast, 2-Part/4-Part Reeving, Standard Hoist Winch, (1) Set Of Books. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa.

2 Basic Terex/Comedil Model CBR 36-G6807016 (9898), 2007, 118' Jib, 66'/75'/95' Hook Heights, Full Concrete Ballast, 2-Part/4-Part Reeving, Standard Hoist Winch, (1) Set Of Books. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa.

3 Basic Terex/Comedil Model CBR 40-G8507040 (9918), 2007, 131' Jib, 74'/84'/106' Hook Heights, Full Concrete Ballast, 2-Part/4-Part Reeving, Standard Hoist Winch, (1) Set of Books. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa.

4 Basic Terex/Comedil Model CBR 40-G8507040 (9918), 2007, 131' Jib, 74'/84'/106' Hook Heights, Full Concrete Ballast, 2-Part/4-Part Reeving, Standard Hoist Winch, (1) Set of Books. Ex-Works. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa.

5 Basic Potain Model Igo 50-400760 (Dl1016), 2005, 131' Jib, 68'/76'/111' Hook Heights, Full Concrete Ballast, 2-Part/4-Part Reeving, Standard Hoist Winch, (1) Set of Books. Located in Wisconsin.



TOP-SLEWING TOWER CRANES1 Basic Potain Model MDT 302-91919 (8772), 2003, Flat Top Tower Crane, 246' Jib, 8 Krmt 639A Tower Sections, 1 K60/60, 1 Set of P600US Anchors, Standard Hoist Winch: 79 KW, Trolley For (2/4) Part Operation, Power Cord 160', Aux Crane (Maintenance Davit), (8) Poured Counterweights (6) Large and (2) Small, (1) Set of Books. Located in Raleigh, N.C.

2 Basic Potain Model MDT 412-90010 (7988), 2001, Flat Top Tower Crane, 246' Jib, 2-Part Trolley (10T Version), 12 KRMT839a Tower Sections, Power Cord, Aux Crane, Full Set Counterweights, (1) Set of Books, Standard 79Kw Hoist Package, (1) Set Anchor Stools. Located in Baltimore, Md.

3 Basic Terex/Peiner Model SK-415-918 (8068), 2002, 246' Jib, 10 X Ts 212 Tower Sections, (8) 6,800-Lb Counterweights, 200' Power Cord, Sr Wb 122-100/4F (167 Hp) Large Hoist, Davit Crane, 2-Part Trolley & Block. Located in Chicago, Ill.

4 Basic Potain Model MD 485-94951 (8241), 2003, 246' Jib, 2-4 Part Trolley, 12 KRMT839A Tower Sections, Power Cord, Full Set Counterweights, (1) Set of Books, Standard Hoist Package, 1-Set Anchor Stools, Ex-Works. Located in Chicago, Ill.

5 Basic Potain Model MD 485-94955 (8237), 2003, 246’ Jib, 2-4 Part Trolley, 12 KRMT839A Tower Sections, Power Cord, Full Set Counterweights, (1) Set of Books, Standard Hoist Package, 1-Set Anchor Stools, Ex-Works. Located in Chicago, Ill.

6 Basic Potain Model MD 485-94940 (8411), 2004, 246’ Jib, 2-4 Part Trolley, 2 KRMT839A Tower Sections, Power Cord, Full Set Counterweights, (1) Set of Books, Standard Hoist Package, 1-Set Anchor Stools, Ex-Works. Located in Chicago, Ill.

7 Basic Terex/Peiner Model Sk 575-005 (8941), 2001, 262' Jib, 11 Ts 213 Tower Sections, (1) Tsk Tower Section, Standard Hoist Winch: Sr Wb 102-160/4F-16/32, Lightning Protection, Double Trolley For (4) Part Operation, 220' Power Cord, Aux Crane (Maintenance Davit), (11) Poured Counterweights, (1) Set of Books, A/C. Located in Richfield, OH.

8 Basic Potain Model MR 405-87103 (8561), 2000, Luffing Boom Tower Crane, 197' Jib, (11) KRMT839A Tower Sections, 2/4 Part Blocks, 54Kw Sl-Wb Luffing System, 79Kw Sl-Wb Hoist System. Located in Chicago, Ill.

9 Basic Potain Model MR 415-400411 (8933), 2005, Luffing Boom Tower Crane, 197' Jib, (11) KRMT839A Tower Sections, 1/2 Part Block, 150Vbr/108kw Luffing Sys-tem, 215Lbr 60/158kw Hoist System, Ex-Works. Located in Chicago, Ill.

10 Basic Potain Model MR 415-404772 (9846), 2007, Luffing Boom Tower Crane, 197’ JIB, (11) KRMT839A Tower Sections, 1/2 Part Block, 150Vbr/108Kw Luffing System, 215Lbr 60/158Kw Hoist System, Ex-Works. Located in Chicago, Ill.

11 Basic Potain Model MR 605B-405856 (9813), 2007, Luffing boom tower crane, 197’ JIB, (11) KRMT839A Tower Sections, 2/4 Part Block, 108Vbr/79Kw Luffing System, 215Lbr/158Kw Hoist System. Located in Chicago, Ill.

12 Basic Potain Model MR 605B-404782 (9857), 2007, Luffing Boom Tower Crane, 197’ Jib, (11) Krmt839a Tower Sections, 2/4 Part Block, 108Vbr/79Kw Luffing System, 215Lbr/158Kw Hoist System. Located in Chicago, Ill.

13 Basic Potain Model MR 605B-404778 (9707), 2007, Luffing Boom Tower Crane, 197’ Jib, (11) Krmt839a Tower Sections, 2/4 Part Block, 108Vbr/79Kw Luffing System, 215Lbr/158Kw Hoist System. Located in Michigan.

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EquipmEnt profilE

ALL proactively maintains its equipment. On the job. Between jobs. We keep the fleet fresh. And then there comes the day that we reset the clock. Occasionally, equipment that is important to our rental fleet gets tagged for a major service overhaul — either for rebuild or remanufacture. These big swings are an opportunity to showcase

Rebuild History

$200,000+ invested in unit — Repairs, Service,and Paint

Unit 100% and ready to work! From initial steam clean to work ready, the project is ongoing and in its 18th month. 900 man-hours have been invested. The unit has run 100 hours of test lifts since the rebuild. Cabin was completely removed and rebuilt at our body shop, including new steel and seats. The entire machine was repainted, including jib and counterweights.

Reset tHe cLOcK:tHe Best Used eqUIPMeNt Is eqUIPMeNt tHat Has BeeN Made NeW

Demag AC400Year: 2000Capacity: 500 UStS/N 79071, Unit #294CN

Fast Facts: Main Boom 190' Fixed Jib 177' Luffer 256' Superlift YesTires 17.5R25 Counterweight 269,000 lbs

• A/C in Upper and Lower Cabs• Front Outriggers w/Power Pinning

and Quick Disconnect• Rear Outrigger w/Quick Disconnect• Boom Float Kit w/3-Axle Dolly

the various disciplines of our in-house service teams. They are the world’s most advanced crane service and support professionals, and as such, ensure maximum equipment utilization, optimal profitability, and outstanding overall owner/operator value.

$1,225,000.00 Usd

• Rebuilt boom telescope cylinder, including re-chrome the rods

• Replaced all control relays in upper• Rebuilt boom• New hydraulic filters in upper and lower tanks• Rebuilt lower engine, throttle linkage serviced

• Auxiliary radiator, main radiator, and turbo cooler removed, built, and reinstalled

• Rebuilt left-side boom lift cylinder • Replaced 70% of hoses• New metal tubes for compressed air system• New steering hydraulic tubes for under carrier cabin• Full wheel alignment• Nearly 100% of lighting replaced

“We encourage buyers to come and meet the guys who worked on these machines. You can’t do that at an auction sale. We’ll tell you and show you what we’ve done. We’re proud of our record here. ”

— Marc Picione, master mechanic, ALL Family of Companies

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Rebuild History

$100,000+ invested in unit — Repairs, Service, and Paint

Unit 100% and ready to work! From initial steam clean to work ready, the project took six months and more than 600 man-hours. Includes repainting entire machine, including jib and counterweights.

• Rebuilt upper engine• Cleaned and pressure tested upper radiator

and oil cooler• Replaced turbo cooler and radiators • Serviced upper hydraulic system• Re-hosed upper as required

Grove GMK5240Year: 2004Capacity: 240 UStS/N 5200-8288

Fast Facts:Main Boom 197' Jib 125' Tires 20.5R25KM 126,000

• A/C in Upper and Lower Cabs• Boom Removal Kit• Hydraulic Disconnect for Outriggers• Aux Hoist• Mercedes Diesel Engine• 10,700 Hours

• Replaced lower fan, fan motor and fan bracket• Re-hosed suspension system• Replaced axle 1 brakes• Replaced cardon seals axle 1, 3 & 5• Replaced axle 3 left hub seal• Replaced driveline differential seals• Rebuilt, re-hosed and painted outrigger• Repacked outrigger beam and jack cylinders

$1,075,000.00 Usd

“This is a partial list of the work we did. It would be hard to match the extent of the work we put into these units. We don’t worry about comparisons.”

— Marc Picione, master mechan-ic, ALL Family of Companies

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1 Demag AC 40, S/N 70496, 2003, 40 USt, Mercedes OM906LA, Allison Auto Transmission, 104' Main Boom, 42' Jib. Unit #9228. Located in Milwaukee, Wis. $250,000.00

2 Demag AC400, S/N 79071, 2000, 500 USt, 190' Main Boom, 177' Fixed Jib , 256' Luffer, Superlift, 269,000 lbs Counterweight. Unit #294CN. $1,225,000.00

3 Liebherr LTM1080-1, S/N 23881, 1999, 90 USt, Liebherr Turbo Diesel, 157' Main Boom, 62' Jib, 2 Axle Boom Dolly, Aux Hoist, Painted about 3 years ago. Unit #246HMD.Located in Mt. Pearl, N.L. $285,000.00

4 Grove GMk5240, S/N 5200-8288, 2004, 240 USt, Mercedes Diesel, 197' Main Boom, 125' Jib, Aux Hoist, Rebuilt upper engine, Cleaned and pressure tested upper radi-ator and oil cooler, Replaced turbo cooler and radiators, Serviced upper hydraulic system, Re-hosed upper as required, Replaced lower fan, fan motor and fan bracket, Re-hosed suspension system, Replaced axle 1 brakes, Replaced cardon seals axle 1, 3 & 5, Replaced axle 3 left hub seal, Replaced driveline differential seals, Rebuilt, re-hosed and painted outrigger, Repacked outrigger beam and jack cylinders. $1,050,000.00

5 Demag AC 1600, S/N 88040, 1996, 650 USt, Mercedes Diesel, ZF Transmission, 164' Main Boom, 295' Luffing Jib, 223' Fixed Jib, Superlift, Aux Hoist. Unit #7538. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa. $950,000.00

6 Liebherr LTM 1300, S/N 0022859, 1998, 365 USt, Liebherr Diesels, 14,500 Upper Hours, 6,200 Lower Hours, 108,000 KM, Allison Trans, 1600R/25-445/95R25 Tires, 197' Main Boom, 230' Luffing Jib, Fixed Jib, Superlift, Aux Hoist. Located in Mt. Pearl, N.L. $1,050,000.00

7 Grove GMK6350, S/N 6300-9074, 2004, 350 USt, Mercedes Diesels, 197' Main Boom, 200' Luffing Jib, 194' Fixed Jib, MEGA LIFT Attachment, 20.5 R25 Tires, Aux Hoist. Located in Columbus, Ohio. $1,250,000.00

8 Demag AC1200, S/N 79022, 1996, 500 USt Cap, 190' Main Boom, 256' Luffing Jib, 177' Fixed Jib, Super lift, Mercedes Diesels, Trans just rebuilt, Aux Hoist. Unit #7522.Located in Cleveland, OH $750,000.00

9 Krupp KMK 4070, S/N 4070-8087, 1994, 85 USt, Mercedes Diesel, Allison Auto Transmission, 125' Main Boom, 52' Jib, Two-Axle Boom Dolly, Newer Paint. Complete Rebuild in 2009. Unit #C064CN. Located in Mississauga, Ont. $250,000.00

10 Grove GMK7550, S/N 7450 – 8005, 2002, 550 USt, Mercedes Diesels, Allison Trans, 197' Main Boom, 240' Luffing Jib, 230' Fixed Jib, Mega Wing Lift, A/C & Heat. Unit #8986. Located in Milwaukee, Wis. $2,400,000.00

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Continental Crane Leader: Running on Oil2014 Market Report

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So let’s just get it out of the way. It’s all about oil. Dramatic increases in Middle East production have triggered a sharp drop in oil prices. Every region of North America, from the Gulf Coast to Canada, and every market sector, from banking to baking, is being affected by lower crude oil prices.

This price drop, in turn, has affected American oil and gas production, slowing shale drilling in the short term. But this is only the short term. It’s fair to say that the shale-oil boom has proven itself to be no temporary blip.

Much of the economy — public, industrial and private — is being affected by these unexpected savings at the pump. So we wanted to ask, “How is all of this affecting the crane market?”

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Canadian ReportAnswers provided by Jason Hanna (JH), ALL Canada Crane Rental Corp.

Q: For Canada, can you describe current regional market conditions?

JH: The Canadian region’s business volume in 2014 matched that of 2013, and these have been the best two years we’ve had for the company.

Q: What outside factors could influence your region, both positively and negatively?

JH: Wind farm work is staying strong and the construction forecast is good. Dropping fuel prices will be the largest outside influence. Lower barrel oil prices means energy companies are doing less drilling, especially in Western Canada and in particular, Alberta, where drilling and tar sand (oil sand) mining is down. Out West, that leaves some smaller local competition — or those who set up in the region exclusively to capitalize on surging domestic oil — to scrabble for business by cutting prices. This isn’t an issue in Ontario. Of course, as an equipment company, it’s nice to have lower fuel expenses for running our cranes and trucks.

The biggest negative factor is the Canadian-U.S. exchange rate. The strengthening U.S. dollar affects our crane sales. For example, 6 months ago we could sell an 80-ton crawler for, say, $485,000 Canadian, which would roughly equal the U.S. value. Now, just six months later, that would be only $470,000 Canadian.

Q: What are the strongest current market segments and crane classes?

JH: Across Canada, wind energy is a booming market — no doubt, our strongest as an equipment rental company. Popular cranes for wind farm work include the 90-ton Grove RT890E and the 400-ton Manitowoc 16000 crawler. In Ontario — downtown Toronto especially — vertical construction has been strong. Aside from our tower cranes being busy, large-capacity ATs, including the 550-ton Grove GMK7550 AT and the 600-ton LTM 1400 AT, have also had strong utilization. For infrastructure work such as bridges, we’re renting the Manitowoc 16000 crawlers, but infrastructure work isn’t anywhere near as big as wind farm work.

Minerals and mining work are strong, including coal, mostly in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan; potash in Saskatchewan; iron ore in Newfoundland and Labrador; and nickel in Northern Ontario. Our steel mills are also busy and getting busier.

US South ReportAnswers provided by Norman Huddy (NH), ALL Crane Rental of Florida, LLC and Jason Thomas (JT), ALL Crane & Equipment Rental (West Virginia)

Q: For the U.S. South, can you describe current regional market conditions?

NH: The deep South, including Florida and surrounding states, has been very successful with large industrial power-related projects, and that remains a strategic focus — and nowhere is that more true than in the Gulf. From Texas to New Orleans to Florida, there is not only a lot of work in traditional power plants but also in building liquid nitrogen gas plants and the shipyards to

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accommodate this new, highly coveted U.S. export item. These are typically two-year projects, heavy with cranes.

JT: In the middle South, West Virginia is a great example of how the feedstock for power generation can affect an entire region. U.S. EPA mandates during the past decade made processing coal very expensive for power generators, causing an extreme downturn for the coal economy in West Virginia. Yet ALL has been able to maintain growth by diversifying. For example, we have been supplying cranes of all classes and capacities to compressor stations and to the gas fields. We have also been very busy helping with major upgrades to power transmission lines in the region. Major upgrades to power distribution lines will also continue through 2015.


NH: The power generation industry tends to use our safety rating and equipment maintenance as more of a determining factor than just price. We focus on safety, maintenance, training, and preparedness. That’s an investment that becomes part of our price point.

JT: Safety is paramount at ALL. In construction, we see competitors undervalue their equipment. But that’s okay. We’ve been doing this for generations. We know one close call or one episode of productivity-crippling machine downtime can make everyone regret the deal done on the cheap.


NH: Current lower fuel costs make a lot of things possible; the 1-75 expansion project in Florida alone has 290 bridges that will need to be replaced. That means mid-range crawlers and ATs — and a lot of long nights on the road.

JT: The work in the South is very diverse, but it’s driven by power and crude oil prices. From “chemical alley” in West Virginia to the new liquid nitrogen gas plants in Louisiana, we are seeing top-to-bottom demand for small 8.5-ton carrydecks up to 1,000-ton crawlers. We feel like our taxi fleet will be busier since lower fuel prices will incentivize increased capital improvements. We’re seeing this already in both the private and public sectors.


How Oil Has Shaped the Larger Economythe average consumer, since last summer when gas prices hovered around $4 a gallon, has pocketed a little more than $500 in savings at the pump.

Cautiousness has given way to confidence. automotive sales are booming, including huge, double-digit percentage increases for SUVs and light trucks. Other durable goods are right behind. Factories producing everything from steel to rubber are expanding to meet increased demand. and that, simply, is a new kind of good for the crane business.

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US North ReportAnswers provided by Ricky Mikut (RM), ALL Erection & Crane Rental (Ohio) and Steve Challoner (SC), Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental (Wisconsin)

Q: Can you describe current regional market conditions?

RM: In the Midwest, commercial construction has increased, with contractors putting up spec buildings, multi-family dwellings, office towers — all strong indicators of regional growth. This has been good for our tower cranes. We also have seen an increase in infrastructure work. We have major bridge work in Cleveland, St. Louis, the Twin Cities, and Pennsylvania.

SC: Our large-capacity boom trucks with 45- to 60-ton capacities and high-reach platforms are in high demand with the energy companies for installing electric transmission lines. The wind farms — new construction and maintenance — need big crawlers. And the petroleum and natural gas industries need large-capacity all-terrain cranes and hydraulic truck cranes.

The mining industry in the Northwest region is renting cranes in great numbers. Depending on rental duration, these same companies have also begun to create fleets of their own lift equipment, increasing our new and used crane sales.

Fertilizer plants have also been good business in the North. A recent project at a fertilizer plant in the Dakotas required 28 units. Now a brand new plant is being proposed for Indiana.


RM: The lower crude prices haven’t affected exploration or infrastructure preparation, but drilling in the shale fields is slowing. At least for now. This affects a lot of other industries. For example, a steel plant in Ohio recently cut shifts because they had ramped up to produce the steel pipe used to transport liquid gas. Yet another steel plant in Indiana is adding shifts because, with prices at the pump at historic lows, consumers are in a buying mood — and the factories need to work overtime to produce enough metal to keep automotive and appliance inventories up.

Our cranes help provide maintenance on more active steel plants and then also help re-tool the plants adjusting for the new economy.

SC: Some initiatives may have felt their winds of change. For example, the combination of a new political climate and low gasoline prices may be the one-two punch needed to get a Highway Bill funded. More than 60,000 bridges aren’t making the grade, and that’s not sustainable.

Lower gas prices should continue to be an economic stimulus for the middle class, increasing demand for appliances, housing, and the like. But it’s more than that. Petroleum is a major ingredient in all things plastic. Virtually any manufactured good right now is fetching better margins. Historically, that means businesses re-investing. They invest in people, to be sure, but also in plant upgrades and new equipment. This means more cranes in the industrial sector.


RM: ALL’s yards are well positioned to serve the Bakken, Marcellus and Utica shale oil reserves. Our mid-capacity crawlers and all manner of support cranes have strong utilization. We help to build fractionator plants, which are used to separate captured gases, and pump stations. The pump stations are built at fixed distances and on top of every geographic elevation to propel the oil and gas through the region and down to the Gulf. A storage facility is also built alongside every pump station to handle overflow.

Major and minor separation plants need to be built near the centers of drilling operations. For example, as many as 30 cranes were used to build a natural gas liquid processing facility in Ohio. The equipment ranged from 15-ton all-terrain cranes up to a 660-ton Manitowoc 18000.

SC: In addition to all the power markets, we’re seeing increasing demand for our all-terrain taxi fleet. Upcoming bridge work and city work will call on that equipment. Boom truck rentals are recovering as residential comes back, and it’s the same with towers. We’re also seeing 80-ton to 200-ton crawlers in demand.

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2 Broderson IC-80-3F, S/N 0036040, 1999, 8.5 US Ton, Cummins Diesel, 4-Wheel Steer, 30' Main Boom, 10' Jib, Enclosed Cab, Working Lights. Unit #9140. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. $28,000.00

3 Broderson IC-80-3G, S/N 545046, 2006, 9 USt, GM Dual Fuel, 30' Main Boom, 10' Jib, 4-Wheel Steer. Unit #9294. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. $60,000.00

4 Shuttlelift 5540, S/N 130807-05, 2005, 15 USt, GM Dual Fuel, 41' Main Boom, 15' Jib. Unit #9235. Located in Atlanta, Ga. $75,000.00

5 Shuttlelift 5540F, S/N 320883, 2008, 15 USt, GM 4.3L Dual Fuel, 41' Main Boom, 15' Jib. Unit #10202. Located in Columbus, Ohio. $110,000

6 Shuttlelift 7755, S/N 320705, 2007, 22 USt, Cummins QSB5.9L Turbo Diesel, 67' Main Boom, 17' Jib, 4-Wheel Steer. Unit #9788. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. $240,000.00

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In January, two big cranes from ALL Crane Rental of Florida were waiting for their ship to come in, literally, at the Grand Bahama Shipyard, about 80 miles off the coast of Florida. An 825-USt capacity crawler and a 900-USt capacity all terrain crane — the biggest AT in the fleet — were up and ready to do the heavy lifting for updates to a deep-ocean drillship.

The ship, delayed in its travels by an unexpected oil strike, was scheduled to sail into Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, on November 30, where it was to have all eight of its drill head sheaves replaced and four of its five huge Azipod® propulsors changed.

The work would require the two cranes to work simultaneously, one on the sheave lifts and one on the Azipods. The entire project was expected to take 45 days around the clock.

“Planning the lifts alone took four weeks,” said Mike Weaver, special projects manager, ALL Crane Rental of Florida. Weaver is the go-to guy for difficult projects at ALL Florida. He likes to joke that he “gets all the hard stuff,” but after 35 years in the business and eight years at ALL, he still loves it.

Weaver explained that the two cranes were selected and the lifts precisely planned using ALL’s 3D Lift Plan lift simulation and planning software. The team input vital information from the shipyard job site and came up with the specific cranes that could safely make the lifts. Said Weaver, “We were also able to send the plan to the naval architect, who

then imported it into his AutoCAD program. That saved time and money and helped our client tremendously.”

The first job would require a Manitowoc 18000 crawler crane to lift out the worn drill head sheaves, or pulleys, at the top of the drilling tower and hoist new ones into place. Each sheave weighs 130,000 pounds (68 mt).

The 18000 is equipped with a wheeled MAX-ER® attachment, which boosts its normal 660-USt lifting capacity to 825 USt (750 mt), and 340 feet of Manitowoc’s No. 55 boom. For lifts of 150,000 pounds, the crane was configured at its longest counterweight radius, 59 feet, with 772,000 pounds of wheeled counterweight and a lift radius of 204 feet. The heaviest load, at 270,600 pounds, was to be lifted at a 152-foot radius.

At the same time, ALL’s flagship AT crane, the 900-USt Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 (816 mt), would replace the ship’s Azipod® propulsion units. Each Azipod unit, a gearless, electrically driven propeller mounted on a pod, weighs about 54,000 pounds (27 mt) — and although they’re designed to work effortlessly in the water, they can be cumbersome to move on land.

The LTM 1750-9.1 was configured on outriggers with 143 feet of telescopic boom and a Y-guy suspension to increase load capacity and boom stiffness. The loads of 176,370 pounds each were planned at a 72-foot lift radius.

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The ALL Family of Companies is known for its depth of experience and ability to handle critical jobs. “But most incredible about this job so far,” said Weaver, “is that in just 30 days, we mobilized both the 18000 from ALL’s Atlanta branch and the LTM 1750-9.1 from ALL’s Central branch in Chicago to the port in Fort Lauderdale. There, 46 truckloads of parts were trans-loaded onto a ferry; that is, some were loaded into open deck shipping containers and some parts were actually driven onto the ferry on a truck and trailer from ALL’s own fleet, and then driven off the boat 80 miles later at the dock in Freeport.”

That’s called roll-on, roll-off service, he explained. “And having our own specialized trucking fleet of tractors and trailers was a huge part of that efficiency,” added Weaver. “It’s a key advantage for the ALL Family of Companies over using third-party trucking firms. We’re in charge of our own schedule, so we don’t have to worry about potential delays with outside firms that we have no control over.” [See related article, “Three-Part Harmony: Trucks, Trailers, and Team,” page 34 of this issue.]

Although this is the first job for ALL Crane Rental of Florida with Grand Bahama Shipyard, Jim Painter, a sales associate at the ALL branch, has been cultivating a relationship with the procurement director for years. “We developed a good relationship with him,” said Weaver, “after we had successfully done several difficult projects with him at his prior company.”

That’s the thing about ALL, he added. “We develop longtime partnerships with many of our customers because of our track record of cooperation, experienced leadership, well-maintained equipment, and lift-planning acumen. We’re really looking forward to this project.”

At press time for this issue of Lift Line, the drillship was making its way to the shipyard.

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2 Mantis 14010, S/N 140-150, 2005, 70 USt, Cummins Diesel, 111' Main Boom, 50' Jib, Aux Hoist, A/C, LMI and Anti-Two-Block. Unit #9086. Located in Milwaukee, Wis. $395,000.00

3 Link-Belt LS218H, S/N B6LI9-0766, 1999, 100 USt, Mitsubishi 6D24 Diesel, 160' Main Boom, 30' Jib, 2 Drums. Unit #6758. Located in Baton Rouge, La. $395,000.00

4 Link-Belt LS 138H5, S/N N9J4-7425, 2004, 80 USt, Mitsubishi Diesel, 150' Main Boom, 30' Jib. Unit #8638. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. $425,000.00

5 Link-Belt LS-218, S/N B6L18-8941, 1998, 100 USt, 160' Main Boom, 30' Jib, New Paint. Unit #8078. Located in Raleigh, N.C. $360,000.00

6 Terex HC 110, S/N AC4362, 2008, 110 USt, Cummins Diesel, Three Drums, 150' Main Boom. Unit #10283. Located in Elkhart, Ind. $585,000.00

7 Manitowoc 3900W, S/N 395123, 1975, 140 USt, Cummins Diesel, 180' Main Boom, 30' Jib. Unit #2793. Located in Chicago, Ill. $195,000.00

8 Mantis 20010, S/N 200-101, 2008, 100 USt, Cummins Diesel (875 Hours), 128' Main Boom, 35' Extension Jib + 25' Jib = Total Jib 60'. Full-View Cab provides up to 20-degree operator tilt, Rear and Winch View, Cameras and Electronic Control Module, Remotely Controlled Lighting Package, Aux Hoist. Unit #10299. Located in Tampa, Fla. $850,000.00

9 Manitowoc 555, S/N 5551006, 2003, 150 USt, Cummins QSC8.3L Turbo Diesel, 180' Main Boom, 40' Jib, 2 Drums, Newer paint. Located Chicago, Ill. Unit #9670. $695,000.00

10 Link-Belt LS 248H SII, S/N H318-9629, 1998, 200 USt, Isuzu Diesel Engine, 200' Main Boom, 30' Jib, Two Drums, New Paint, Complete rebuild recently. Unit #8968. Located in Pittsburgh, Pa. $800,000.00

11 Manitowoc 2250 S3, S/N 2251022, 1998, 300 USt, Cummins N14, 180' Main Boom, 2 Drums, Newer Paint. Located in Baton Rouge, La. Unit #9462. $ 1,250,000.00

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2 Genie S-60, S/n S6005-10733, 2005, Deutz Diesel, 60' telescopic Boom, 4x4. unit #Z1252. located in richfield, ohio. $23,000.00

3 Snorkel TB60, S/n ag06121, 2006, Deutz Diesel, foam-filled tires, 60' telescopic Boom, 4x4. unit #Z1609. located in richfield, ohio. $25,500.00

4 Grove AMZ86XT, S/n 254116, 2000, Cummins Diesel Engine, foam-filled tires, Jib, 125' articulating Boom, 4x4. unit #Zam615. located in Columbus, ohio. $18,500.00

5 Snorkel ATB60J, S/n fB05029, 2005, Diesel Engine, foam-filled tires, Jib, 60' articulating Boom, 4x4. unit #J9305tol. located in toledo, ohio. $24,000.00

6 JLG 400S, S/n 0300108418, 2007, Deutz Diesel, generator, foam-filled tires, 40' telescopic Boom, 4x4. unit #K1837. located in richfield, ohio. $28,500.00

7 Snorkel TB80, S/n 982315, 1998, Deutz Diesel, foam-filled tires, 80' telescopic Boom, 4x4. unit #Z6628. located in richfield, ohio. $18,000.00

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1 MEC 3247ES, S/n 10001763, 2008, Battery powered, 32' Scissor lift, 2x4. unit #K2396. located in richfield, ohio. $7,000.00

2 Haulotte 2747 E, S/n CE133576, 2007, Battery powered, 27' Scissor lift, non-marking tires, 46" Wide, 2x4. unit #Z9039. located in richfield, ohio. $4,000.00

3 MEC 2633ES, S/n 11101100, 2009, Battery powered, 26' Scissor lift, non-marking tires, 33” Wide, 2x4. unit #K2437. located in richfield, ohio. $6,500.00

4 MEC 3772ES, S/n 11211177, 2008, Battery powered, 37' Scissor lift, non-marking rt tires, aWD. unit #K2345. located in richfield, ohio. $18,000.00

5 Snorkel S1930, S/n Jl07397, 2007, Battery powered, 19' Scissor lift, non-marking tires, 2x4. unit #K2053. located in richfield, ohio. $4,000.00

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2 Gradall 534C-6, S/n 0388258, 1996, 6,000-lb Capacity, Diesel Engine, new Engine, new radiator, 34' telescopic reach. unit #Z9542. located in Cleveland, ohio. $18,000.00

3 JLG G6-42A Turbo, S/n 0160013770, 2005, 6,000-lb Capacity, Diesel Engine, tilt Carriage, Enclosed Cab, Heater, 48" pallet forks, 42' telescopic reach, 4x4. unit #Dl3032mlW. located in Elk mound, Wis. $35,000.00

4 SkyTrak 8042, S/n 0160036271, 2008, 8,000-lb Capacity, Cummins Diesel Engine, Enclosed Cab, light Kit, Block Heater, tilt Carriage, foam-filled tires, 48" pallet forks, 42' telescopic reach, 4x4. unit #10124. located in Cleveland, ohio. $64,000.00

5 JLG G9-43A, S/n 0160011527, 2005, 9,000-lb Capacity, Diesel Engine, Enclosed Cab, 43' telescopic reach. unit #J9324tol. located in toledo, ohio. $40,000.00

6 Lull 944E-42, S/n 0160015311, 2005, 9,000-lb Capacity, Cummins Diesel Engine, foam-filled tires, Enclosed Cab, Work lights, 48" tilt Carriage, Strobe light, 42' telescopic reach. unit #9205. located in Chicago, ill. $42,000.00

7 Gradall 544D-10, S/n 0160002417, 2003, 10,000-lb Capacity, John Deere Diesel Engine, 54' telescopic reach. unit #g381atl. located in atlanta, ga. $34,000.00

8 Lull 1044C-54, S/n 160026041, 2006, 54' lift Height and 10,000-lb Capacity, JD Engine, Heated Cab, foam-filled tires, Work lights and Cold Start. unit #Dl3085. located in milwaukee, Wis. $55,000.00

9 JLG G12-55A, S/n 0160017465, 2006, 12,000-lb Capacity, John Deere Diesel Engine, 55’ telescopic reach, 4x4. unit #9285. located in toledo, ohio. $48,000.00

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The three-story condominium complex stood in its skeletal state — all structural steel in place. And just in time. All of the subcontractors working on the facility now had to coordinate their efforts and the tools of their various trades. Construction materials had to be delivered precisely where they were needed, safely and efficiently. Whether it was piping and rolled wire for the electrical team on the second floor, or bundles of wallboard flown into position on the third floor, a steady stream of material handling was being managed at ground level while the rest of the building was taking shape. And it could, thanks to the maneuverable and cost-effective telehandler.

Telescopic handlers, commonly referred to as telehandlers, are the perfect blend of forklift and crane. More crane than forklift, telehandlers can be used to lift, move, and

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place items where a conventional forklift would fall short, whether in reach, radius, or lifting capacity.

ALL Aerials, a division of the ALL Family of Companies, offers a variety of telehandlers for rental and sale, in a variety of sizes and capacities to assist with any job. But the strongest and heaviest in their arsenal is the Skyjack ZB2044, introduced in 2012. ALL Aerials boasts several in their national fleet.

robust, rugged, and reliable: Skyjack ZB2044The ZB2044 is truly special. It has the greatest lifting capacity of any Skyjack telehandler, and is one of the largest such machines made in North America, with a 20,000-pound (9,072 kg) capacity when its boom is fully retracted, whether outriggers are down or up. With the added support of its outriggers, this strong, flexible telehandler can lift 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg) to its full 44-foot, 10-inch maximum height (13.67 m), and can provide an impressive 7,000-pound (3,175 kg) capacity at a 27-foot, 5-inch (8.36 m) forward reach. On tires alone, it can lift 10,000 pounds (4,356 kg) to a height of 44 feet (13.41 m) or lift 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg) to 27 feet, 5 inches (8.36 m).

“We bought our first two units in 2012 and have invested in two more since,” explained Kris Kasparek , general manager of ALL Aerials. “They have never been off rent,” he added.

The telescopic boom allows the ZB2044 to handle large loads at wind farms, power plants, mines, and pipeline sites. Kasparek said, “We also use the them in industrial construction and maintenance, shoring, steel erection, and masonry work. Demand and utilization in these industries has been high.”

“Being able to pick and carry 20,000 pounds is quite an advantage,” said Ron Butts at Skyjack. “Once people start using this machine, they can see increased productivity in being able to pick up more weight at one time, being able to pick an object and extend the boom out,” he continued.

“In shale work, for example, working with long, large-diameter, pipes, you can take a 40-foot pipe and extend that out 30 feet and then turn it parallel with the machine. That’s a unique advantage of the ZB2044 — that example would require a lot of maneuvering or additional machines if you weren’t using this model,” concluded Butts.

How does machinery that moves materials on job sites aid in the staging of job site materials?

When trucks arrive with product to be used on site, we consider things like the radius of particular lifting equipment, lifting capacity, and the direction in which the material will be placed to maximize efficiency of picks and grabs. If you know from experience that for unloading trucks or staging in bulk you can use a crane to take an entire bundle of building material, then that’s going to be more efficient. But it’s also important to know that a telescopic forklift can handle setting materials the quickest, or that a telescopic crane is the easiest way to move some product once it’s on site.

moving materials on Site: Questions and answers you need to KnowRichard S. Randall, Operations Manager, ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp.

When is it best to plan for moving materials on site?

Having experienced personnel involved with the planned moving and handling of your materials is critical to matching the best equipment to the job. In our planning meetings with the contractor and suppliers, we explain the vast variety of equipment we have available to us, as well as different machines’ capabilities, so we can recommend equipment that would be best suited to their particular job. We factor all elements into those decisions, including taking into account the real estate we have to work in and how to be the most efficient once we’re on site, so we can set materials once and move them once. That’s our goal.

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2 X-047 2006 TM-1882, 18 USt, Stand Up to Operate Crane, 82' Main Boom, Out & Down Outriggers Mounted on a 2006 Sterling LT-7501 C7 330HP, 8LL Transmission, Locking Rear Axles, 20k F/A 40K R/A.

3 R-1781 1996 Terex 3874, 19 USt, Stand Up to Operate Crane, 74' Main Boom, Mounted on a 1997 Ford LT-8501 Chassis 275-HP, A/C, P/W, P/L, 60,000 lbs GVW.

4 CL373 2001 National 990, 23 USt, 90' Main Boom, 27' to 48' Telescoping Jib, 21' HD Flatbed Mounted on a 01 Sterling LT-9513 Chassis, 410-HP, 8LL Transmission, 20k F/A, 40K R/A 13,200 lbs Pusher Axle.

5 R-1789 2007 Terex 4792, 23.5 USt, Stand Up to Operate Crane, 92' Main Boom, 31' to 44' Jib, Mounted on a 2014 Peterbilt 348 Chassis, 345-HP 1,000 ft lbs, 8LL Transmission, 60,000 lbs GVW.

6 R-1793 2000 National 13105, 30 USt, Riding Seat Crane, 105' Main Boom, Mounted on a 2000 Freightliner FL-80 Chassis, A/C, 58,000 lbs GVW.

7 R-1790 National NBT45127, 45 USt, Riding Seat Crane, 127' Main Boom, 31' to 55' Jib, A/C and Heat in Operator’s Cab. Mounted on a New 2012 Peterbilt 365 Chassis, ISX11 400-HP 8LL Transmission, 20K F/A 46K R/A with 20K Pusher and 13,200K Tag Axle, Bridge Law Legal.

8 C-1001 2006 Cormach 51800E6, Knuckle Boom Crane, Top Seat Controls, 73' Lifts 2,293 lbs.

9 X1364 2013 Manitex 50128S, 128' Main Boom, 32' to 49' Jib. Mounted on a 2013 Peterbilt 365 Chassis 425-HP, 8LL Transmission, 20K F/A 46K R/A, 13,500 lb, Tag and Pusher Axle. Note also available: with Radio Remote Controls, Optional Aux. Winch, Both 2013 and 2014. (May not be as pictured.)

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Good construction is a bit like harmony; you don’t notice how well it’s going until someone is out of tune.

For those of you in the business, you are likely nodding your head in agreement. But that’s bitter-sweet, because if you agree, it means that you, at some point, had the finely-tuned machine that is your construction schedule break down, leaving well-paid tradesmen standing around because some small cog in the larger mechanism didn’t show up.

And that’s usually how it happens. One truckload of something doesn’t show up, and there goes the schedule — and lots of folks are stuck playing catch-up.

ALL knows from experience that every part of the crane has to be there, from bolts to booms, cable to

counterweights. Sounds simple, until you consider that for a job set for six months from now, the delivery schedule is already being developed. And here’s why.

The job might call for a couple of large-capacity crawlers, perhaps Manitowoc 18000s, along with a handful of ATs and a second handful of support lifts — like aerial units and forklifts. Suddenly the amassed armada being readied for the job six months down the road is approaching 100 trailer loads.

And timely, accurate delivery is a logistics miracle that needs to look effortless — while not affecting other customers’ schedules.

That’s ALL — and it takes trucks, trailers, and some sweet harmony.

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Delivering Sand: Supply and Demand 101“You don’t name names when someone drops the ball in this business,” said Rick Mikut, crawler crane division manager, “but here’s a scenario that relates.”

Mikut explains that in horizontal drilling, or frack mining, you need sand. Tons and tons of sand. Fracking’s been around a long time, and the sand used is pretty specialized. At one time, there was lots of sand to be had and bidders could get that price down pretty low.

“But then,” explained Mikut, “things got much busier.”

Now lots of folks needed lots of sand. Prices went up, and the industry became more attractive

Tough as steel … and then some:Galvanized steel trailers Whether it’s used to fabricate a small hand tool or a flatbed trailer, galvanized steel is the best defense against metal’s worst enemy: rust. “galvanized” means the steel is metallurgically bonded with layers of zinc, a metal that is less likely to corrode. It can withstand atmospheric corrosion for many years with no maintenance, as zinc corrodes at a very slow rate. This makes it ideal for structures such as bridges, signs, water facilities and power plants.

galvanization means longer life for the product, increasing the value of the steel. Even if it becomes scratched, the multiple layers of zinc will protect the area around the scratch for years to come.

Zinc is a naturally occurring metal, abundant in the Earth’s crust, and mined in several U.S. states as well as internationally. But the concept of using zinc to galvanize and strengthen other metals is not new. galvanizing steel has been around for centuries — at least since the 1700s. The process is named after Italian physicist and physician Luigi galvani, who conducted experiments using electricity and metals.

Although it costs more to purchase galvanized rather than “bare” steel, the economic benefits over the long term are clear, since it offers a lifetime of usage with minimal corrosion.

How is steel galvanized?An object’s lifetime corrosion resistance depends greatly on how the zinc is applied. In short, the coating can be thick or thin.

Hot dip is the most effective method of galvanization — and it’s the one used for the trailers ALL purchased. During hot-dip galvanizing, steel or iron sheets are passed through a bath or vat of molten hot zinc, which bonds to the iron in the steel, forming a strong, protective barrier. The sheets can then be spun into different sizes without the zinc flaking off.

How does aLL measure the value of choosing galvanized steel?The short answer: The value is measured in years.

Strong and reliable, galvanized steel is more expensive than regular steel, but these trailer decks will require less maintenance and be more resistant to chips, scratches, and wear, particularly corrosion caused by road salt and brine.

“We’ll see a great return on our investment in galvanized steel trailers,” said John Bacci, logistics director for the ALL Family of Companies. “Over the life of a trailer, we can do a lot in our shops to extend the life of our fleet — rebuild brakes, refurbish wood decks and electric lines, etc. But we won’t have to completely rebuild these new galvanized units because they are just that much more durable.”

The company estimates these trailers will remain a vital part of its fleet for three times longer than regular painted trailers.

“That’s a significant upgrade,” said Bacci. “This durability will not only make a positive impact for our northern branches that endure brutal winters, but also for branches in the gulf region, where salty ocean air can really corrode metal.”

By investing in different types of steel trailers, ALL ensures the right equipment is available at each customer’s job site, for every variety of work and every geographic difference. This is what customers have come to expect from ALL — a commitment to ensuring the quality, longevity, and functionality of every piece of equipment they own. (continued on page 36)

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to smaller players who wanted in on the fracking boom. Demand was up, and getting all that sand to all the sites became more lucrative but also more challenging. One day, a smaller dealer — who didn’t control the sand supply directly — missed a delivery, making the entire mining and drilling crew have to wait for sand.

“That’s how not preparing for delivery demands can be bad for business, even when business is booming,” explained Mikut.

“Fast forward to today,” Mikut continued, “and we have the drilling slowing up a little because barrel oil is trading lower. That same guy who couldn’t meet delivery in peak demand may now be too small to weather the slowdown. Now he may not be able to show up, but for worse reasons. His business could be failing.”

Mikut explained that it’s the same scenario for anyone delivering to job sites. He points out that ALL has a team to plan for market conditions, and the trailer fleet is managed according to the team’s analysis.

Comprehensive Service: The ALL Family of CompaniesAs the ALL Family of Companies grew and expanded into 37 locations, it added divisions and shops at each location that would enhance and add greater value to the ALL experience. The trailer division has been a major investment, created so that ALL and its customers would never have to depend on the third-party companies who handle the transport of equipment to and from job sites.


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Offering the ultimate customer service experience has always been how ALL does business. ALL realized early the value of a department with dedicated, full-time employees who manage an unbroken supply chain for their customers — locally, regionally, nationally, and continentally.

Because proactive instead of reactive maintenance is the hallmark of ALL operations, customers have come to count on the fact that every machine, part, or component meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s specifications. When a customer needs equipment, they can count on door-to-door service and the expertly maintained machinery ALL provides.

New Equipment, Expanded CapabilitiesIn 2014, ALL invested heavily in the trailer fleet, responding to expansion in many core markets and all geographies.

“We now have 450+ trucks/tractors and 2,000 trailers to ensure faster delivery of any of our 3,500 pieces of lift equipment anywhere,” said John Bacci, Logistics Manager for ALL. “From Canada to the Gulf and coast to coast.”

Bacci is a member of an elite group, but he pushes back on compliments. What is understood: the company’s dispatch team is highly trained and prepared for any and every eventuality — they keep the fleet moving.

Increasing the number of available trailers saves clients money and elevates ALL’s ability to deliver on time, offering faster turnaround times and minimized downtime. This is a wise investment, and one ALL is happy to make as it means more and better ways to serve customers.

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440s (40-ton capacity) and 15 Landoll 455s (55-ton). (continued on page 39)

Like ALL, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2014, Landoll has accumulated 50+ years of experience in the commercial vehicle market, having celebrated their own half-century mark in 2013. Still, it is fair to say that Landoll and ALL share more than a memory of when the Beatles first came to America. They share a business ethos.

“I love Landoll’s corporate way of being. Maybe it’s because they are rooted in the Midwest, or maybe they just have a customer-centric approach to their business, but Landoll is dedicated to creating a customer experience. They deliver quality products and a good value,” said Gary Searle, general manager of ALT Sales, a division of the ALL Family of Companies. “I’m honored to represent their brand because we share those same values.”

ALT is proud to be an authorized Landoll dealer, offering for sale every variety of trailer Landoll makes. ALT is headquartered approximately 20 miles from the ALL Crane corporate headquarters, south of Cleveland, Ohio, and remains a division in order to give the company its focus on boom truck and trailer sales.

Landoll, founded in Kansas, has 350,000 square feet of dedicated manufacturing space on its 22-acre campus.

Landoll: Evolution Through InnovationAfter its founding in 1963 as a welding and repair shop, Don Landoll knew the future of his young company was going to be in the design and manufacture of things they would call their own. In the late 60s, several pieces of farm equipment were introduced. But it was in1970 that an innovative traveling axle ground-loading trailer was designed. Landoll was granted numerous patents for the new design. This ingenious trailer is the backbone of the current Landoll Corporation trailer.

Sales continued to grow, and expansion into new markets kept the plant expanding. But the original focus on delivering quality was unwavering; regardless of the pace of expansion. Landoll Corporation, in fact, formalizes its approach to quality with its Total Quality Initiative (TQM), which continually improves products, services, and processes.

ALT Sales and Landoll“Their quality is part of their brand,” explained Searle. “I have customers in every industry. From towing to recovery to construction. From agriculture to rental. Whomever I talk to in any industry, my team never has to explain the Landoll reputation, it preceeds them. We use Landoll as part of our own fleet to support the crane business,” he said.

“There are certain universal things we like about Landoll,” said Searle. “For example, Landoll trailers offer superior load angles. Plus, they last and last,” he said, referring to the galvanized structure. In fact, Landoll is one of the only trailer manufacturers to offer powder coat paint on an entire trailer frame. The very durable, zinc-rich powder primer is applied prior to painting the entire frame.

“They also stand behind the product, and not just with a standard warranty. Some of the critical systems carry special warranties, like their Ultra Blue Seal wire harness, which has a 7-year warranty, and the Super Nova LED lights — with a 10-year warranty. I also love the centralized grease system for the undercarriage,” concluded Searle.

“Landoll Corporation, for three generations now, has been a leader in innovative design and world class manufacturing of quality products,” said Searle. “We hope to represent their excellent products for three more generations.”

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2 Talbert T4DW-45-HRG1-T1-RC, S/n 40fSK584841022851, 2003, 45 uSt Capacity, three-axle, open Well, lowboy, Drop Side. unit #Cl654. located in Columbus, ohio. $45,000.00

3 Talbert T3BDW45, S/n 40fWK523XJ1007249, 1988, 45 uSt Capacity, three-axle, open Well, Beam. unit #Cl1025. located in Cleveland, ohio. $23,000.00

4 Talbert 13348A00, S/n 40fSK163XY1019846, 2000, 48 uSt Capacity, three-axle, open Well, Beam. unit #X852. located in Cleveland, ohio. $36,000.00

5 Talbert, S/n 401SK5843Y1019829, 2000, 45 uSt Capacity, three axle, Drop Side, open Well, lowboy. unit #Cl237. located in Cleveland, ohio. $37,000.00

6 Air Support Industries 4065 Extendable, S/n 1074144, 1974, two-axle, High-flat Extendable. unit #Cl1276. located in Cleveland, ohio. $18,000.00

7 Talbert T3BDW45, S/n 40fWK6138K1007840, 1989, three-axle, open Well, Beam. unit #Cl1036. located in Cleveland, ohio. $33, 000.00

8 Transcraft, S/n tC8998, 1976, four-axle, open Well, Step Deck. unit #Cl1531. located in Cleveland, ohio. $26,000.00

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These trailers extend ALL’s capabilities to deliver heavy, large loads with ease. The tilting trailer offers a low loading angle and a low clearance slope transition, allowing for greater ease when loading forklifts, manlifts, and other low-clearance equipment onto the upper deck. ALL is an authorized Landoll trailer dealer. [For more information, see the sidebar article, “We Are Your Landoll Trailer Dealer,” page 37.]

•30trailersand23tagaxles,beingcustombuiltbyNelson Manufacturing in Ohio. Tag axles, so called because they “tag behind” the main drive axle, can be lifted or lowered by the driver to spread out weight and ensure compliance with various states’ road weight restrictions. When moving oversize loads, tag axles — sometimes multiple axles on a single trailer — can be very helpful, since the axles hold the weight of the vehicle plus any cargo. ALL was pleased to invest in these trailers with an Ohio-based company. Nelson has previously provided ALL with a variety of specialty boom launch trailers, customized by potential usage and to ensure compliance with varying state regulations, depending on where and how the trailers will be used.

•138Manactrailers,104withgalvanizedsteeldecks.[See our sidebar, “Tough As Steel … and Then Some: Galvanized Steel Trailers” on page 35 for more information about the value of buying galvanized steel.] This purchase included 100 step-deck trailers (also known as drop-deck trailers), which have a top and bottom deck, unlike a flatbed trailer. The group of step decks purchased includes (50) 45-foot units with close tandem wheels, a feature that makes them ideal for accompanying a taxi crane fleet to a job site. Taxi cranes are a daily crane rental fleet with great mobility and maneuverability, meant especially for work in urban areas. Another 50 of the trailers were 48-foot spread-axle units, ideal for longer hauls and heavier loads. Spread axles have a greater distance between the axles at the rear of the trailer than a tandem trailer does, which helps spread out a heavy load. Although total weight restrictions must always be observed, distributing heavy weight can ease transport, making for a smoother ride.

Seamless Supply Chain, Proactively Managed Logistics“The trailers we’ve purchased in 2014 alone show ALL’s commitment to investing in customer satisfaction,” said Bacci.

“We are continually looking at ways to improve and enhance service. For example, by buying trailers with a variety of capabilities and different ways they can be configured and used, we can be sure we remain compliant with any state or federal transport regulations, and we can offer customized choices depending on what equipment needs to be hauled and to where.”

“We try to handle all the logistics in-house,” said Bacci. “This is more reliable for our customers, and saves on costs as well.”

The ALL AdvantageALL’s specialized transport divisions have ICC authority in the 48 contiguous U.S. states and throughout Canada. As proud members of SC&RA, the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, ALL has the capability, equipment, knowledge, and expertise to move its equipment — or yours — safely, smartly, and on time.


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Although the ALL Family of Companies has been known as a crane rental leader since 1964, it has also made a name in the industry as an authorized distributor for

many of the top brands of lift equipment: Link-Belt Cranes, Broderson carry deck cranes, Genie and Skyjack aerial lifts, JLG and SkyTrak aerials and telehandlers, Terex Cranes, and three crane brands manufactured by Manitowoc (National boom trucks, Shuttlelift carry deck cranes, and Potain self erecting tower cranes).

Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental, a member of the 37-branch ALL Family of Companies, has been a Link-Belt retail distributor in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for 20 years. Dawes also offers Link-Belt cranes from their world-class rental fleet. This fleet is assembled at their four separate locations spread out across Wisconsin, with deeper access to the wide-ranging ALL fleet stationed like a supply chain throughout North America.

“There are two main reasons Dawes and Link-Belt make a good partnership,” explained Steve Challoner, retail sales manager at Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental. “First, because the ALL Family of Companies and Dawes own almost every Link-Belt model made, we have gained deep knowledge of these machines through our experience renting and selling these cranes. Second, we have the know-how, the personnel, and the resources to maintain, service, and support these machines in the field.”

the Link-Belt difference“We believe in the high quality of Link-Belt lift equipment or we wouldn’t buy so many for our own fleet,” Challoner added. “And they stand behind

their product. We respect the iconic Link-Belt brand, the first American all-terrain crane, for its constant innovation, its responsiveness to its customers’ needs, and its reliability. The company treats their customers in much the same way as ALL strives to treat theirs.”

Similarly, said Challoner, Link-Belt is a large corporation with a family atmosphere, much like the ALL Family. Dawes and ALL management have established an excellent rapport and strong connection with Link-Belt management. “Link-Belt knows their customers and are able to respond with timely support,” he added. “They often send Link-Belt field service specialists to ALL branches to familiarize operators and technicians with new models. They will even go to a job site to assist our customers in the field. They really stand out in that area.”

On its website, Link-Belt explains the Link-Belt Difference. When asked if he thinks there really is a difference, Challoner gave an enthusiastic yes. He explained that it all began with founder William Dana Ewart’s idea for a linked-belt drive chain, patented in 1874. Then Ewart firmly established the Link-Belt Difference with his Link-Belt Machinery Company in 1880 and the Link-Belt Engineering

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Company in 1888. Around 1890, these two Link-Belt companies developed the forerunner of today’s Link-Belt construction equipment: the first wide-gauge, steam-powered, coal-handling clamshell crane. Almost 100 years of growth and innovation later, the company formally became the Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company, headquartered in Lexington (KY), and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries.

Innovation is still the driving force of the American company today, said Challoner. And in 2013, both Link-Belt and ALL celebrated milestones in their histories — 140 years for Link-Belt and 50 for ALL. The two companies represent some of the “best in the crane business.”

Every three years, Link-Belt holds CraneFest at the factory to introduce new models and give

distributors and their customers a chance to talk with factory representatives. Challoner

remembers his own experience being invited to bring a customer to the

Link-Belt factory to watch their crane coming down the

production line. “The factory experience is great for

our people and customers alike,” he said. “We’re looking forward to the 2015 event.”

dawes and Link-Belt: a Win-Win When customers purchase a Link-Belt crane from Dawes, they get a quality machine supported by a quality distributor. “Link-Belt equipment has a well-respected presence in almost every industry,” said Challoner, “and so do Dawes and ALL. So Dawes’ customers who buy new Link-Belt equipment trust that we can offer decades’ worth of acumen and all the support they need after the purchase.”

As Dawes and ALL continue to grow their influence in the new equipment market, one thing is clear. “We’re selling more new equipment every year, and Link-Belt is an important brand in the mix,” Challoner said. “And customers like knowing that Dawes and ALL rent and sell only lifting equipment — we don’t handle any other type of construction equipment like some other distributors. With that focus, we can give the customer the benefit of our cumulative professional experience. It’s a win-win.”

Challoner summed up, “No one else in our geographic area can match our fleet size and quality. And because all 37 branches of the ALL Family of Companies have access to the entire national fleet, we can always get customers exactly what they need. And if that happens to be a Link-Belt crane, we’re ready to go.”

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New Model Terex Crossover 4500L, Year 2015 Capacity: 45 USt, 129' Four-section Telescoping Boom, 32'-49' Swing-Away Jib, 29' Four-section Telescoping Boom, 32'-49' Swing-Away Jib, "X" Style Outriggers, 360-degree Continuous Rotation, LMI/A2B, 45-tonBlock, 7-ton Ball, Terex Standard Paint. POR

New Model Terex Explorer 5800, Year 2015 Capacity: 245 USt, 229' Main Boom, 108' Offsettable Jib, 50 HP Scania, Most Compact & Greatest Capac-ities in its Class, New 2 yr Unlimited Hour Warranty, Terex Standard Paint. POR

New HC 80 “The Bridge Builder Special”, Year 2015 Capacity: 80 USt, 170' Main Boom,. 200' Offsettable Jib, Cummins QSB 6.7, 240' Max Boom & Luffing Jib Option, 3rd Drum Optional, New 2 yr. Unlimited Hour Warranty, Terex Standard Paint. POR

Link-Belt 218 HSL, 110 USt (99.80 mt) LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER CRANE 40-230 ft (12.2-70.1 m) of tube boom, 45-155 ft (13.72-47.24 m) angle boom attachment option., 200 ft (60.96 m) boom plus 75-ft (22.86 m) jib max-imum combination for 278.6 ft (84.92 m) of max. tip height, Luffing attachment available: 140 + 140 ft (42.7 + 42.7 m) maximum luffing attachment, Isuzu 6HK1-T4i (Tier 4 Interim) 282 hp (210 kW) engine, Max line pull: 44,565 lbs (20 214 kg), Optional 3rd and 4th drums, New design multi-disc wet brakes, Track gauge: 14 ft 2 in (4.32 m) extended, 9 ft (2.74 m) retracted, Operating weight: 190,058 lbs (86 209 kg). POR

Link-Belt HTC-8675 Series II, 75 UST (70 MT) TELESCOPIC TRUCK CRANE41-127 ft (12.5 - 38.7 m) 4-section boom, Optional 38-64 ft (11.6-19.5 m) two-piece offsettable fly, Optional two 16-ft (4.9 m) extensions plus 64-ft (19.5 m) two-piece offsettable fly [Total attachment length is 96 ft (29.3 m)], 230 ft (70.2 m) maximum tip height, Height: 11 ft 9 in (3.6 m) ,Width 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m), Length: 48 ft 7 in (14.8 m), 23 ft 10 in (7.26 m) wheel base, Front tires: 425/65R22.5 Rear tires: 12R22.5, ZF AS Tronic automated 12-speed transmission, Outrigger spread: 24 ft 0 in (7.32 m), Outrigger base: 20 ft 6 in (6.25 m), Maximum winch line pull: 16,800 lbs (7 656.6 kg), Maximum winch line speed: 460 fpm (140.2 m/min). POR

Link-Belt TCC-1100, 110 UST (100 MT) TELESCOPIC CRAWLER CRANE150 ft (45.7m) five-section full-power boom, 159 ft (48.6m) main boom tip height, Remarkable control, reliability & capacity performance, Unbeatable hydrau-lic pilot-operated control, Fits into places other cranes can’t, 20° tilting cab, Quick mobilization – transports in four loads, Rear view and winch cameras, 320 hp (239 kW) Cummins QSL Tier 4 engine, Variable dis-placement piston-type main pumps with total horse-power control, Main hoists powered through piston motors and winch planetary drums grooved for 7/8” (22mm) wire rope, 21,120 lb (9 579 kg) of line pull, 537 fpm (163.7 m/min) of winch speed, Three working gauges, Multiple counterweight configurations. POR

All is a dealer for many leading brands, offering parts direct and service for what we sell. Call Mike Garrity to start the conversation. P. 216-524-6550 • C. 216-219-4800 • [email protected]

dawes, the only link-Belt dealer in Wisconsin, offers parts direct and service for what we sell. Call steve Challoner, sales Manager for more information regarding your next link-Belt crane purchase. P. 414-453-5335 • C. 414-315-0765 • [email protected]

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employee training: a Smart investment

In 2014, and for the eighth consecutive year, qualified welders and technicians from the ALL Family of Companies were chosen to attend exclusive Manitowoc Crane CARE program training courses in Manitowoc Boom Inspection and Repair. Welders with state certification attended both repair and inspection training classes, and a number of other technicians attended only the inspection classes, which were held at ALL headquarters in Cleveland. A maximum class size of trainees came from a number of ALL yards, which are strategically dispersed throughout the country.

The ALL Family of Companies proudly makes the commitment to invest in their employees by conducting rigorous technician training programs that surpass any industry requirement. Said Michael Liptak, president of ALL, “We believe that strengthening our technicians' training is one of the most important service standards ALL can

offer you. Each technician takes seriously their job of maintaining the industry's newest and most modern equipment and keeping it like new so that our rental fleet always exceeds your expectations.”

Two sessions of each class were held. For the welding class, Manitowoc Crane CARE, the world’s most advanced crane service and support program, shipped all of the metal stock to the ALL training facility in Cleveland (OH) where ALL constructed a mini welding lab. The course consisted of both rigorous classroom and hands-on welding training.

With the completion of this training program, ALL now has 15 individuals at various yards throughout the nation who can perform Manitowoc boom repair and 13 who can do the inspections, explained Liptak. “The welding training program and Crane CARE are both relatively new programs, and ALL’s proactive and ongoing commitment to training is part of our promise to customers.”

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The ALL Family of Companies celebrated a golden anniversary in 2014, and now, another first-generation employee has reached his own ALL milestone.

Marc Picione, senior field technician, celebrated his 40th anniversary at ALL this year. Picione works out of the company’s flagship yard in Cleveland.

In addition to being an operator, Picione is responsible for major crane rebuilds, including two featured in this issue. (See "Reset the Clock," page 12.)

“He’s an artist at what he does,” said ALL President Michael L. Liptak. “There are technicians, and then there's Marc. He knows what to do, how to do it, but most importantly, WHY to do it.”

“He’s one of the best technicians on this planet,” explained Steve Salvatore, Southwest U.S. and International Sales Manager. “The amount of knowledge that man has is amazing.”

Picione joins an elite group of men who have the distinction of being around since nearly the beginning and growing with the company.

“It’s men like Marc that make this company special,” Liptak said. “They remember what it was like in the beginning and can truly appreciate the journey that brought us to today.”

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“Before 3D Lift Plan, I used a pencil,” explained Chad Rados, industrial project coordinator at ALL’s Central Rent-a-Crane in Indiana. “And I still do sometimes. I was an operator for so long and, frankly, grew up in this business. I was taught by a generation of operators and lift planners who created masterful plans using pencil, ruler, and tape measure.”

Although it may seem like a nostalgic moment from an old timer, Rados, fresh out of his second stint at the 3D lift simulation training session ALL encourages, is actually an enterprising 30-something. His young age truly represents how fast innovation has swept into the cabs of cranes and the computer labs at companies like the ALL Family of Companies. So what is 3D Lift Plan, and how does the next generation of planners like Rados use it to create market advantage?

“3D Lift Plan is an important confirmation of crane selection and placement decisions that impact productivity and safety. Human input and understanding of the site hasn’t changed, just the representation of the data. And I can tell you first hand,” said Rados, “training and certification in 3D Lift Plan can translate directly to improved customer satisfaction.”

ALL’s salespeople and branch managers know that using this graphically advanced, Internet-based software as part of bid packages can set them apart from competitors. 3D Lift Plan enables the user to create a realistic, detailed, and accurate representation of the site and lift parameters in a matter of minutes — one that shows strategic details using vivid graphics for the customer to review and share electronically with peers.

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ALL invests in their employees, providing more than 50,000 man-hours of annual training every year. This includes classes on using 3D Lift Plan and related testing for certification on the three levels of the program.

Said Rados, “The culture of training works both ways at ALL — employees can ask to attend a class they see coming up in their area, or a manager might suggest it to a newly promoted foreman who will need increased familiarity with the tool, its features and advantages.”

Training and certification classes were held in late August in Indianapolis on Levels 1 and 2 of the 3D Lift Plan program sponsored by developer A1A Software. Each level requires a full-day training course, with a certification exam at the end of each class level. All three levels, with associated exams, are available through a high-intensity, three-day “Boot Camp” course. In these courses, training and instruction are provided on all aspects of the software, including sample lifts to plan out. Students who successfully pass each level’s exam are certified at the level of training. The student can then display the certification logo on their lift plans, letterhead, email signatures, etc. Certified users are also listed on 3D Lift Plan’s website, at 3dliftplan.com.

Rados, already a Level 2 certified user, attended the Indianapolis classes. He wanted to brush up after his training last year since the program’s creators released a new mode still under development, called Unity. Unity offers improved graphics and easier manipulation of lift plan details. “The majority of attendees at these classes are usually people from ALL,” said Rados. “Because of the 3D graphics capabilities the program provides, our customers are excited, every single time, to see plans created using this software.”

3D Lift Plan runs via an Internet browser; it is a standalone application that does not require a separate CAD program. The user inputs lift details and job site hazards. “You still have to know everything about the site,” explained Rados. “This just replicates the detail in a way that gives comfort to everyone involved in the planning.”

The program helps match the best, most economical crane configuration for the lift. There is no limit to the number of cranes that can be used, and the software is updated regularly as manufacturers introduce new cranes. This flexible and smart program offers lifts using both U.S. and metric units.

The ability to visually simulate the entirety of the lift within the program three-dimensionally aids in time management and proactive accident avoidance, which both translate to customer savings. Offering this kind of peace of mind to customers is a real advantage, and worth the investment to train employees on this sophisticated software.

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