This Grove TMS 900E was involved in a highway accident. The crane did not overturn but ran off the road causing extensive damage to the underside of the carrier, with some additional damage to the upper. A comprehensive survey and inspection was done to assess the extent of the damage. A subsequent detailed scope of … Read more
A new Demag CC1500 was damaged in transport while being delivered to the customer. The repair scope of work included structural repairs to the superstructure and mast, rewiring the electrical/electronic system, cab damage and cosmetic sheet metal repairs.
The crane was heavily damaged on set of Terminator 3 before filming was complete. According to International Cranes and Transport Magazine, the crane sustained damage during a practice run. While the driver was not injured the crane required major repairs after being flipped and rolled.
WHECO was given the challenge to provide repairs to an older Lima boom tip section that was damaged as the result of a two-blocking accident. Since this was an out of production component WHECO provided and engineered repair to restore the boom tip to its original design
This accident-damaged Demag AC180 all-terrain crane was repaired at WHECO’s Aiken, SC, facility. The extensive repairs included frame and superstructure work, complete electrical rework, structural repairs to the hydraulic boom, and repairs to the telescopic cylinder. Repairs completed by WHECO carry a warranty that—in many cases—surpasses commercial standards and/or the original manufacturer’s specifications.
WHECO recently completed a restoration project on a Manitowoc 888 crawler crane. The service life extension project included repair, restoration and replacement of parts throughout the crane.
A Manitowoc 2250 suffered multiple broken teeth on the swing bearing and swing pinion. The crane was located at approximately 10,000 feet in the Andes Mountains outside of Santiago, Chile. With a demanding production schedule, replacement of the bearing and pinion was not a practical solution. WHECO was called upon to provide a safe, time- … Read more
Removing dents, panel repairs, and replacement, as well as twist, camber, and sweep removal, are some of the most common types of hydraulic boom repairs. WHECO is skilled at repairing even the most heavily damaged booms, including the European formed and Link-Belt’s diamond-embossed boom. Contact WHECO to see about a compliant, time- and cost-effective repair … Read more
WHECO performed a series of challenging structural repairs to put this Demag crawler crane back into revenue-generating service. In addition to repairing/restoring 180′ of main boom and 120′ of jib, the superstructure was severely damaged, requiring extensive repairs. All structural, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic repairs were performed using two of WHECO’s five facilities to expedite … Read more
A small cottage industry has emerged and WHECO has become the go to company for repairing and restoring Manitowoc 4100 base and tip sections. Expensive and long lead time aftermarket replacement sections make the repair and restoration economic sense. Contact WHECO for a proposal to restore your aging boom and crane components.
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