WHECO Today, rough terrain cranes out number crawler cranes by 3-1 on many job sites and range in capacity from 25 tons to 150 tons. And, RT’s play vital roles on many construction projects. So how do you determine if your RT’s are good candidates for a remanufacture? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself before considering purchasing a new crane or extending the service life of your aging rough terrain crane.
A weak economy and government mandates are forcing crane owners and fleet managers to make tough decisions about aging machines. These days, many companies don’t have the luxury of letting even ancient machines go for pennies on the dollar on the used equipment market. Luckily, there are alternatives that not only meet green standards, but lengthen the life of a major capital investment.
Cummins dealer Cummins Atlantic Inc., Columbia, S.C., provided the engines, and, working with WHECO, actually repowered the first crane in the project. WHECO performed all of the SLEPs, including the re-power on the second RTC 8040 of the Cranes Inc., machines. Rusty Ulmer of Cummins Atlantic says construction equipment owners in general are running their … Read more
There is no question that there is a heightened awareness related to crane incidents which has created an increased attentiveness to crane inspections. And, there is a never-ending list of agencies with standards and regulations that apply to crane inspections.
This Link-Belt HC238A was brought to WHECO when problems developed under the turntable bearing mounting ring on the deck plate of the carrier. The steel was delaminating and cracking. Additionally, we found that the bearing surface was not milled flat. The customer was told by the manufacturer that the carrier could not be repaired, … Read more
Have you ever challenged the safety of a lift because the crane’s outrigger pad was breaking free of its supporting surface? In construction slang, it appeared that the crane was “getting light” or ready to tip. Maybe. Maybe not.
WHECO repaired this American 5299 boom tip section at our Houston, TX, repair facility. The section was damaged when it was two-blocked, and the chords and plating around the tip required repair. WHECO provided a restoration that included soda-blasting and paint. The repair was engineered and performed to comply with all OSHA, ANSI, and … Read more
For agents and underwriters, the process of gathering information and performing due diligence when insuring cranes, should be detailed and thorough. In addition, consideration must be given to how you will manage the post-accident experience should an accident occur…
Working with a local crane rental company, the National distributor and a local engineer, WHECO provided a turn-key mounting package for two new National 800D boom trucks. Mounted on Peterbilt 330 chassis…
Is risk transfer bad? Not at all. On second thought, though, I suppose it depends on which side of it you land. But that’s not really what I want to focus on. Risk transfer can be a pretty complicated thing, so understanding exactly where your risk lies is essential.
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