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  1. J

    Liftmoore controllers

    Came across some WiFi controllers trying to find a wireless controller for mine but sadly these don’t fit my model anyone wanna buy em they are brand new
    • Jon minter
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    • crane liftmoore service truck
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    • Forum: Cranes
  2. Tom Sticpewich

    Terex Franna crane service info

    Hi all, I have service to do on a Terex AT-15 Franna and on the service sheet there is a couple of jobs I can find any info on in the manuals. “Adjust rear boom pivot bearings” “Change winch gear box oil” “Change winch brake oil” Can anyone offer some advice in regards to oil drain and fill...
    • Tom Sticpewich
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    • at-15 crane franna service advisor terex winch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Cranes
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    P&H Crane with swing controller problem

    Anyone here with experience on P&H 60 ton cranes? We have one that won't swing either direction without serious jerking movements. The original voltage regulator assembly has been changed out for a solid state assembly and none of the voltage and ohm readings seem to be the same as my...
    • SpaceTentacle
    • Thread
    • crane plugging swing regulator assembly
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Cranes
  4. S

    P&H Crane Diesel engine problems

    Hey Guys, The Detroit Desiel in my P&H crane is blending water and oil, im trying to find the source, possible head gasket or freeze plug. Currently, I'm trying to rid the engine block of water. Has anyone tried heating the block with a propane heater to evaporate water?
    • SpaceTentacle
    • Thread
    • crane detroit diesel diesel head gasket imulsified
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Cranes
  5. W

    Little Giant 5TR 4x4

    I just yesterday purchased a Little Giant 5TR 4x4 crane. It's supposed to operate and be fully functional, but we couldn't get it started up, probably due to sitting for awhile and cold weather. We are looking for info on it. Previous owner had none, although he owned and used it for 8 or 10...
    • Woodtick
    • Thread
    • 5tr crane little giant
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Cranes
  6. J

    Costs of owning a swing seat boomtruck

    I’m looking at getting a 40-50 ton swing seat truck mounted crane. Minimum 100ft of stick with a 30-50 ft lattice jib. Obviously there is the upfront cost of the crane anywhere from 150-200 thousand used. But I want to know the operating and carrying cost of owning this machine. Auto insurance...
  7. S

    1991 Telelect Captain II Digger Derrick removal

    I will preface this post by saying that I don't have much experience with cranes, especially digger derricks. I recently bought a 1991 Ford F800 with a Telelect Captain II Digger Derrick pole crane. I have removed the boom and I am struggling to get the turntable to come off. The rotation...
    • Steven66
    • Thread
    • crane derrick digger gearbox removal telelect terex turntable uninstall
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Cranes
  8. tds3rdtwin

    Another newbie here, Insley K-12

    Hi all, I rescued? a dragline from the scrap man a couple years ago. It's an Insley K12, built for the US Corps of Engineers. It has a Chrysler Industrial engine and although I watched it in operation about 4 years ago, I was told it threw a rod. The man who owned it passed away and his family...
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    Mobile Crane,Crawler crane, lessons Courses????

    Hi everyone, looking for information on crane ,lessons or courses to be able to get my ticket / license for crane ,as i know with most certification in countrys experience is needed of being on a crane ,which i can't get as law states i have to have a ticket , im currently a certified slinger on...
    • Pceire
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    • crane crawler training
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Cranes
  10. D

    '89 Grove RT630 Loss of Drive

    Hello, I recently got a new job and we have an old Grove RT-630 Crane that runs amazing, hydraulics work fine, but the drive doesn't seem to want to work all the time. You can put it in first, low gear or high gear, and mash the throttle. It will barely move. Checked the hydraulic fluids...
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    LIMA 34

    WTB for restoration drive boom hoist for 1940's Lima 34, 44 maybe others. Looking for complete unit please, will take parts Location no object Price to be determined. Thanks Herb Montena hmontena@gmail.com 413.529.7176 MA l
  12. R

    LICCON Lift Planner

    I've just started to use LICCON lift planning software and have came across something that confuses me. I was planning a lift for an LTM1055-3.2 and came across a T +2.2 mark on the boom config Tab what is this ? as i was led to beleive that the SWL for the configuration/radius was in the top...
  13. N

    Drop hammer

    Hi everyone, setting up a new pile driving crane rig. I’m looking to purchase a 3,000lb drop hammer. Preferably 21”x 8” but I am open to different specs. Anyone have anything like this for sale???
    • Nick Thaler
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    • crane drop hammer pile driving
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Cranes
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    P&H Omega 40 Crane electrical wiring, PLEASE HELP!

    Hello everyone! New to the forum with my first question. My family owns a 1980 Omega 40 crane and we need the wiring schematic for number 37 in the diagram attached. We had someone rewire it and he did not do the job right. Now its stuck and not operatable. Any help would be appreciated. I...
    • Benavgee
    • Thread
    • crane electrical omega p&h wiring
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Cranes
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    Just bought a 300 Ton Liebherr need support near Topeka!

    Hello all I just bought a Liebherr crane for a contract we have in the state of Kansas. First time crane owner. If you guys know of any support techs or hose and rubber places near Topeka please let me know its a 2002 model and i know we will be having to replace parts and hoses as we go. I am...
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    Tracked machines

    Having wet weather already in full effect this season I am looking into other solutions for getting around my sites. We currently run skytrak 6036 and our sites Are primarily clay soils around the whole yard with the exception of the driveway that is filled with sand when we get there to start...
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    Load out chart for Manitowoc 4100W

    Does anyone have a breakdown / loadout chart for a Manitowoc 4100w that they could share? If so, could you please send me a copy? kevin@actionheavyhaul.com Thank you in advance.
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    Sumitomo LS118RH Crawler Crane's boom limit switch

    This crane's boom raising limit switch had been removed a few years ago and they have been operating it without the switch. Now they've asked me to install a new switch. I found a four core cable that was taped at the end. There were 3 negative wires and 1 positive wire. I tried to figure out...
    • Ghashaan
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    • boom crane direction valve
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Cranes
  19. usedcranes

    Anyone can help me with my questions of Tadano cranes please?

    Hi there, I want to buy a Japan made Tadano crane. I checked some cranes already, but I do not know much about cranes. I saw a yellow Tadano 30 ton crane which looks old but works well. can anyone tell me the approximate manufacturing year of a Tadano 30 ton crane? How to inspect it? Thanks a...
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    three new Vids from Vienna

    Best greets from Vienna
    • KranWien
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    • crane cranes kran kranfahrer kranwien tower crane
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Cranes
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