A.W. Leil brings 750-tonne Liebherr to Canada’s East Coast
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Editor's Note 
 
A.W. Leil has recently purchased the 750-tonne Liebherr LG1750-SX – the first on the East Coast – to help tackle the growing demand for wind energy projects in Atlantic Canada. Be on the lookout for more on this investment in our issue next month!
- Jack Burton, Editor
 
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NEXT WEEK: Learn about the latest tower crane regulations in our Future Compliance webinar!

Crane & Hoist Canada's Future Compliance webinar, set for April 25, will feature all you need to know about the new mandates around tower cranes recently introduced in both Ontario and British Columbia, and how to secure both compliance and the safety of your workforce. Register today!


Atlantic Canada’s A.W. Leil adds 750-tonne Liebherr to fleet

A.W. Leil Cranes & Equipment has added the Liebherr LG1750-SX lattice boom mobile crane to its regional fleet to meet the growing demand across Atlantic Canada for renewable and wind energy projects.


Toronto leads North American tower crane growth for Q1 2025

Rider Levett Bucknall’s biannual tower crane index has been released for the first quarter of 2025, with Toronto leading in both overall crane counts and greatest increase in cranes among the 14 cities covered by the report.


Sarens performs lifting for Edmonton carbon capture facility

Sarens, on behalf of PCL Construction, is providing the lifting for Heidelberg’s Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) silos in Edmonton. When finished, the project will reduce the plant’s emissions by 95% and introduce more than 1,900 full-time employment opportunities to the region.


United Rentals first to offer Tadano’s new 1-tonne boom lift

United Rentals has become the first company to add Tadano’s new AS-63HD mobile boom lift to its North American rental offerings. Launching at bauma this month, the AS-63HD has a maximum capacity of 1 tonne and features a platform height of 19.1 metres.


Port of Saguenay orders mobile harbour crane from Konecranes

Quebec’s Port of Saguenay has ordered a 125-tonne Konecranes/Gottwald ESP.6 to provide assistance with its new cargo handling system that is currently under development. The crane will handle containers and general cargo, along with bulk materials such as de-icing salt and iron ore.


 
 
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Bringing the boom: Inside the boom launcher process

Mammoet's Alberta team shares their experience deploying a boom launcher to commission a new Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1. » Read More...
 
 
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Tadano unveils 1-tonne capacity boom lift for North American market

Tadano launched its AS-63HD boom lift mobile elevating work platform for the Canadian and U.S. markets at bauma this month. The AS-63HD has a 1-tonne maximum platform capacity; the first of its kind in North America. » Read More...

Manitowoc reveals new GROVE GHC200 telecrawler

Manitowoc has revealed its new GROVE GHC200 telescopic crawler crane, featuring a maximum capacity of 160 tonnes and a six section, 56.4-metre pinned boom. Extensions of up to 21.6 metres can be added to the boom, increasing its maximum tip height to 81 metres. » Read More...

DICA adds new sizes to LevelRight outrigger pad line

DICA has expanded its award-winning LevelRight line-up of outrigger pads, with the series now available in four sizes including 12 inches, 24 inches, 30 inches and 35 inches. All pads support rated capacity up to 350,000 lbs. and are adjustable in angles of up to 10 degrees in multiple planes. » Read More...

 
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