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By Lucy PerryCEG CORRESPONDENT

Rough-terrain crane buyers are on the huntfor bigger machines, in the 100-ton and 120-tonclasses specifically. Crane manufacturers servingthe North American market heard their cus-tomers loud and clear, and took advantage ofConExpo 2020 to unveil new models. Many ofthese machines featured new technology thatanswer customers’ demands for easier mobilityand operation.In Las Vegas, Link-Belt Cranes, Lexington,

Ky., displayed two new models, the 100RT andthe 120RT, with features to benefit the craneoperator. “One of these features is our new SmartFly

system,” said Kelly Fiechter, product manager,RT cranes of Link-Belt. “This SmartFly systemcan be installed by one person, from theground, in about five minutes. The great thing isits interlock feature makes the fly installationprocess simple. And because the fly can beinstalled from the ground, the need for person-nel to work from a ladder is greatly minimized.”The SmartFly technology was first introduced

on Link-Belt’s HTC-86110 telescopic truck craneafter collaboration between engineers and thecustomers. The result is a streamlined processfor fly assembly that can be easily understoodby operators.

Terex introduced the 80-ton capacity TRT 80US rough-terrain crane with a main boom length of 138 ft. andthe first model featuring the Terex Operating System.

TEOS represents next-generation technology with acompletely new man-machine interface.

‘RAISING’ THE STAKES IN

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ConExpo 2020 Provides the Backdrop for New Crane Intros