Introduced this year by the Raimondi Group, the 55-ton Terex TRT 55US designed and engineered for the North American market has a maximum tip height of 130 feet with the main boom. The first unit is now in service at Dozier Crane & Machinery. cranes at SANY America.“ High utilization in the rental market is driving end users to look at new purchases. At the same time, the work is there on infrastructure, bridge, data center and utility projects and the highest demand for rough terrains continues to be in the 100- to 160-ton classes.”
Into the second quarter of 2026, the rough terrain market in North America remains steady, noted Kelly Fiechter, product manager for rough terrain cranes at Link-Belt.“ We continue to see a steady flow of cranes going to rental fleets as well as contractor-owned fleets for infrastructure and project work. We anticipate this will remain the case throughout the year.”
Technology Needs While demand for rough terrain cranes is growing,
related Manitowoc’ s John Bair, expectations for crane performance also continue to rise.“ Contractors are placing greater emphasis on reliability, ease of operation and the ability to maximize uptime, as these factors directly impact productivity and return on investment,” he pointed out.“ This is driving demand for cranes that combine strong lifting performance with intuitive controls, along with compact design, efficient transport and fast setup capabilities.
“ Digitalization is also playing an increasingly important role in shaping the market,” Bair continued.“ Data-driven insights are becoming essential tools for fleet management, helping owners better understand utilization and minimize downtime. Telematics will be a key to the future, as customers are looking for predictive maintenance, better understanding of utilization as well as remote diagnostic capabilities. As these technologies
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