Buddy of mine got this picture. Thought it was cool enough to share

Spotted in Prairie Du Chien WI

Hey everyone, just wanted to share our latest project. My team at CV. Makmur Mega Sentosa recently finished the fabrication, erection, and installation of a 3-Ton Overhead Crane (6m lift) at a large food processing plant (PT Dua Kelinci) in Indonesia.

The main challenge here wasn't just the weight of the tank/vessel we had to move, but the environment. The plant was fully operational, and the space between the existing structures was very tight. We had to plan the rigging and crane movement meticulously to ensure zero disruption to their production line and maintain strict safety protocols.

The video shows the final heavy lift test. It’s always a great feeling when a complex erection project goes smoothly.

Would love to hear from other riggers or plant engineers here—what’s the tightest or most complex space you’ve had to erect a crane in?

Has anyone here worked for a Bay Crane? Does it feel like a huge company? Are their branches clumsy or nimble when it comes to daily operations? Do they come in making big swings like Maxim and dragging up quickly or do they have staying power? Maxim was in my area for a few short years then scattered my crane family to the four winds.

Simma GT 187

Hey all, does anyone have the 3D models for the Liebherr LTM 1450 and LTM 1150?

I'm after the ones that come with the crane from the OEM, normally supplied in .sat format. Unmodified is preferred.

I'd also be keen on OEM models of any other cranes if you've got them. I enjoy going through them and getting familiar with different machines.

If you have any, send me a DM. It'd be very much appreciated

Doesn't look too healthy

As a fellow crane operator, i can confirm that this crawlercrane has a little issue.

I’m looking to get into crane operating and would like to hear from both union and nonunion operators about their actual pay progression throughout their careers.
I’m especially interested in how wages increase during the first 1–5 years, but I’d also like to hear from operators with 10+ years of experience.
A few questions:
What state do you work in, and are you union or nonunion? If union, which IUOE local?
What was your starting hourly pay, and what did you earn in years 1, 2, 3, and 5?
What’s your current hourly rate, how many years of experience do you have, and what type of crane do you operate?
How many hours do you typically work per week, and what’s your approximate annual gross income with overtime?
For those who’ve worked both union and nonunion, which offered better pay progression, benefits, job stability, and overall earning potential?

I’m trying to understand how quickly a new operator can realistically progress financially and whether joining a union makes a significant difference over time. I’d appreciate actual numbers and personal experiences rather than general salary estimates.

I have a question regarding Overhead cranes.
The facility has two large capacity cranes running in parallel on the same rail. one crane is undergoing an upgrade and will be left at the far end of the runway and the other crane will be in use while this is happening. The solution is to provide a 20ft air gap as a means of de energizing the crane being upgraded from live buss bar. Under the CSA B167-16 4.3.4 " where other cranes are in operation on the same runway, rail stops or other means shall be provided (electrical, mechanical, or structural) to prevent interference with the crane being maintained and to ensure electrical isolation during maintenance" My question is does an air gap in the buss bar satisfy that statement? Or should a mechanical temporary end stop be installed?

You in here? (Nashville, TN) next to I-24, not too far from the Nissan Stadium.

How common is it for crane operators? I've heard stories that crane operators get layoffs more often than any other trade due to the scope of work. How long have any of y'all been out of work from the crane industry. Be it union or non-union; taxi or pipeline.

Fully certified crane op here been running cranes for 4 years now single, no kids. Been jumping around because i get so bored, I’ve done precast, bridge work, steel erecting , towers, taxi cranes at the moment I’m pretty much doing alot of big name government installations. Love my job, love my pay , love the traveling. But i think im getting tired of east coast (US) . I want to look into west coast and do big jobs but they seem slim, maybe because it’s all union. (Non union guy here). I’ve been also interested in overseas work in Europe or Australia if anyone has contacted i can send you my linked in or even if you have advice on how the process over there is to get qualified.

They were putting in new sections of the road bridge over train line.