Michael L. Liptak, president of All, said crane use is at the highest level he’s seen in years, including in northeast Ohio and other areas of the Midwest, the southern U.S. and Canada. Power and energy projects are booming, as is road and bridge work. More customers are seeking to purchase used machinery as well.
“We choose Manitowoc because it builds great cranes,” Liptak explained. “Manitowoc crane care professionals are also a huge plus. They understand and love cranes, and provide excellent and timely support.”
Though several of the cranes will be sent to All’s 34 branches around the U.S., most of the new purchases will be sent to the company’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, to meet spiking demand.
Included in the deal are:
– 10 Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes with five luffing jibs
– 10 Grove RT650E rough-terrain cranes
– 10 Grove RT540E rough-terrain cranes
The surge in power and energy projects has fueled the demand for mid-range crawlers like the Manitowoc 2250. The crane has a 300 USt capacity and features a 330 ft. main boom. Also part of the deal were five luffing jibs that add 70 ft. to 160 ft. of length to the cranes’ booms, providing extra reach for tall lifts.
“Manitowoc’s 2250 crawler crane is designed to be mobile, stable and reliable,” said Liptak. “The crane is ideal for a wide variety of applications, from setting steel to placing heavy industrial components.”
The Grove RT650E and Grove RT540E cranes provide optimal lifting in compact packages. The Grove RT650E has a 50 USt capacity and a four-section, full-power boom that reaches to 105 ft. The 40 USt capacity Grove RT540E offers a four-section, full-power 102 ft. boom.
“The Grove RT650E and RT540E are unique machines. They are important in their class for the work they do handling material and providing lift support on job sites,” Liptak explained. “From commercial construction to power, wind to coal, there are some job sites that need the rugged maneuverability that only a rough-terrain crane can offer.”
