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April 26, 2023
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Production of Mammoet’s 6,600-US-Ton Electric Ring Crane Continues
The first parts of Mammoet’s new 6,600-USt ring crane will soon be delivered to the company’s engineering center in The Netherlands.

Production of long-lead-time components started last fall (see story here).

In the months ahead, fabrication and production will continue as the crane is readied for its first project, with delivery scheduled in 2024.

When complete, the SK6000 will be the world’s highest capacity land-based crane, and will run completely on electric power, allowing clients to execute projects in a sustainable way.

The introduction of this 6,600-USt ring crane sets a new standard in worldwide heavy lifting capacity and allows customers to construct heavier and larger components than ever before. With its unrivaled outreach, hook height and lifting capacity, it offers a carbon-free lifting solution that others simply cannot match.

Former GE Leader Buys Hydra-Slide, Starts New Era
Former GE business leader Mark Cleland has acquired skidding system manufacturer Hydra-Slide Ltd. (Hydra-Slide), in a deal that signals the dawn of an exciting new era for the family-owned business from Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

A mechanical engineer who also holds a business degree, Cleland is a former management consultant and General Electric (GE) business leader who spent nearly two decades working in GE’s industrial and capital businesses.
Equipment Financing New Business Up 32% in March
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) for March says that new business was $10.4 billion.

That is down 2% year over year, up 32% from February, and up 4% year to date compared to 2022.
JLG Unveils ClearSky Smart Fleet's Next-Gen IoT Features
At the IPAF Summit in Berlin, Germany, JLG Industries Inc. provided a sneak peek of its latest product, the ClearSky Smart Fleet. This innovative platform utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology and enables comprehensive fleet management and interaction between machines.

This JLG system will launch in late Summer/early Fall 2023.

“Telematics today can only do so much,” says Ara Eckel, director of product management for JLG’s connected solutions. “ClearSky Smart Fleet reimagines what’s possible, paving the way to a new frontier for connectivity solutions in the industry. More than yet another singular piece of software, it’s built as a robust, constantly evolving IoT platform capable of delivering new functionality, new insights and new ways to run cost-effective operations.”
Sinoboom CEO Susan Xu speaks at IPAF Summit
Speaking to a packed room of MEWP industry leaders, Sinoboom’s CEO Susan Xu recently delivered a presentation on AI and the MEWP industry at the 2023 IPAF Summit in Berlin, Germany.

Her presentation focused on current use of AI at Sinoboom, and looked to what might be possible in the future.
Terex Utilities Launches TechTips YouTube Channel
The Terex Utilities Technical Service and Support Department began adding videos this year to accompany content in its library of nearly 200 Tech Tips. At least seven new videos have been added in the first quarter of 2023, with more to come throughout the year.
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