Link-Belt (USA) has launched the prototype of the 500ton 548 HSL crawler crane at ConExpo. Preliminary specs call for a 24-48m heavy boom, and 42m-108m light boom. The crane is powered by an Isuzu engine that generates 560hp at 2,000 rpm. 

Link-Belt Truck Crane HTC-3140LB Link-Belt (USA) has shown a first prototype of the 127 ton - capacity HTC-3140LB, the largest truck crane in the USA at the ConExpo show. The crane has a 59m formed boom, and a new three-piece fly jib. When integrated with optional three-piece bi-fold lattice fly and three extensions, reach extends to 311 feet. 

Manitowoc to introduce its new truck crane Manitowoc (USA) has introduced its new truck crane, the Grove TM500E-2. The new truck crane has two engines. The highway carrier features a Cummins ISC 300 hp diesel and a Cummins QSB 3.3L 110 hp off-road diesel engine powers the superstructure. 

Manitowoc Crawler Crane Manitowoc’s (USA) new 2,535-ton Model 31000 is designed to drastically improve the operation of a heavy-lift crawler crane with its innovative moving counterweight tray. The 31000 was officially launched at ConExpo. The 31000 includes the Variable Position Counterweight (VPC). Because the VPC never touches the ground under normal working conditions, the amount of ground preparation work needed with a typical lift-enhancing attachment is greatly reduced. 

New Holland Launched New Telehandler LM1060 New Holland («CHN» USA) unveiled its new telehandler - the 600kg to 10 meter LM1060 - at Samoter 2008. The company has high hopes for the LM1060; the machine is aimed at sites with restricted room needing a unit with good manoeuvrability. The machine has a spacious cab and good visibility.