Sims Crane & Equipment Co. has showcased the world’s first battery-powered crawler crane’s U.S. debut in conjunction with the crawler crane’s manufacturer Liebherr. The crawler crane’s battery-powered engine cuts local carbon emissions completely, and is capable of operating for eight hours unplugged, or for an unlimited amount of time when connected to a power source. Liebherr and Sims say there is no compromise in performance between the electric version of the crawler crane and its diesel-powered counterpart. The crawler crane is also significantly quieter than its diesel counterpart, making it ideal for construction jobs in residential areas, at hospitals and … Read more