When outfitting your service truck fleet, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is selecting the right crane. But understanding service truck crane capacity isn’t as simple as looking at a single number.

“How much does it cost to cut down a tree?” Well, that is a “million-dollar question.” To help answer the question, this article goes through a hypothetical scenario.

A regular Vertikal visitor spotted the image/flyer below posted on a wall in Waring Street, Belfast and asked: “Can any of your readers offer any insight or explanation to the attached? I’ve come up with nothing!”

Konecranes has announced this week that they have received their sixth portal jib order from the US Navy, part of an agreement initially announced in December 2019. This latest process crane order, worth $49.7 million, was booked in January 2026 and the jib will be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

More than 60 certified arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts’ local offices donated a day of scientific tree care at veterans cemeteries across the U.S., to honor America’s military service men and women during the 11th annual Saluting Branches Day of Service September 18, 2025.

As 2026 gets underway, a construction injury lawyer argues that government benchmarks represent the bare minimum, not the ultimate goal, for protecting workers.

If you’re looking for a versatile piece of equipment to take your work to new heights, Altec Teupen backyard aerials could be the product you’re looking for. Check out the six features that might make backyard aerials the right fit for your fleet.

Contractors will be keeping tabs on material costs, data center demand, interest rates and more this year.

Excavator operator Vítězslav Weis has been working for KOVOŠROT GROUP CZ s.r.o. in Prague – a long-established company in the field of scrap and metal recycling – for more than 15 years. His tasks are varied, from sorting and loading to working on the scrap shears and maintenance work.

Decay is a common defect that occurs in all parts of a tree. Decayed wood has very little strength and often leads to hollows, cavities or both. When decay or a hollow is present in a tree part, its load-bearing capacity is reduced. The amount of reduction depends on the extent of decay – how much is present and where it’s located in the cross section.

In 2025, OSHA significantly escalated enforcement actions against employers with a history of non-compliance. A common theme among the year’s highest penalties was repeat and willful violations, particularly cases where employers failed to correct known hazards after previous inspections, citations, or fatalities.

The January 2026 edition of Cranes Today, the oldest and only remaining monthly magazine for the global lifting industry, is out now!

Bandit has announced the launch of its new SG-40H hydraulic-driven stump grinder which builds on its SG-40 series. Designed to reduce maintenance and boost efficiency for tree professionals across the UK, the SG-40H features a side-mounted hydraulic cutter wheel drive.

Altec Teupen is proud to introduce the TC89AJplus: a new backyard lift that represents the next generation of standard features for future Teupen models. With its versatile applications and intuitive controls, the TC89AJplus is a multi-functional and efficient option for your fleet.

The odd crane in the yard. Traditional boom cranes had long been the industry’s standard for heavy picks, and bucket trucks were the go-to for pruning.

World of Concrete returns with its largest trade show yet, featuring over 200 new exhibitors, 100 product categories, and 150 educational sessions. Highlights include economic insights, construction efficiency, career strategies, and the future of concrete mixtures. Industry leaders and innovative solutions take center stage in Las Vegas.

What captured readers’ attention in 2025 was not just breaking news, but depth, credibility and perspective. From long-form interviews with industry leaders to data-driven rankings and in-the-moment reporting, the year’s most-read stories reflect the issues and developments shaping the crane and specialized transport sector.

Cranepedia Reviews Top Largest Lattice Boom Truck Crane In The World

French crane rental company Freitas Levage has taken delivery of the first Liebherr eight tonne MK 120-5.1 E self-erecting mobile tower crane to arrive in the country.

Festive cheer was lifted to new heights in Liverpool as Father Christmas was hoisted into the air to switch on the city’s Christmas lights, thanks to a collaborative effort between RSS and crane hire specialist PJS.