Every hour spent performing routine maintenance is an hour your equipment isn’t generating value. That’s one reason more companies are evaluating fully electric lifting equipment. Compared to traditional internal combustion machines, electric cranes typically eliminate many common maintenance items such as engine oil changes, fuel filters,
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Industrial lifting equipment is expected to perform every day in demanding environments. That starts with thoughtful engineering and quality manufacturing. JMG cranes are proudly designed and manufactured in Italy, where decades of engineering experience have helped shape a product line focused on precision, innovation, and reliability.
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One of the most memorable conversations I’ve had during my career started with a customer who called looking for a 40,000-pound forklift. After about twenty minutes discussing his operation, I told him something he was not expecting: “I don’t think you need a 40,000-pound forklift.” There
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Many people seeing a JMG pick & carry crane for the first time ask the same question: “Where are the outriggers?” The answer highlights one of the biggest differences between a traditional crane and a true pick & carry crane. Most conventional mobile cranes require outriggers
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For many people, the first thing that comes to mind when they hear “electric crane” is zero emissions. While that’s certainly an important advantage, it’s only one of many reasons companies are choosing battery-powered lifting equipment. Electric power can also improve productivity, reduce maintenance, and make
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When a Bigger Forklift Isn’t the Better Forklift One of the most memorable conversations I’ve had during my career started with a customer who called looking for a 40,000-pound forklift. After about twenty minutes discussing his operation, I told him something he wasn’t expecting: “I don’t
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When someone asks, “How much can it lift?” the answer isn’t always as simple as a single number. Just like a forklift’s capacity changes depending on the load center, a crane’s lifting capacity depends on several factors. Load weight, load dimensions, pick radius, boom configuration, and
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Don’t Buy a Forklift Until You Can Answer These Questions Do you need a Forklift Buying Guide? Purchasing a forklift is a significant investment, and the wrong decision can cost far more than the purchase price. Over the past 15+ years in the material handling industry,
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When people think of lifting heavy equipment, it’s easy to assume that bigger is always better. But in many industrial environments, the most efficient solution isn’t the largest crane on the jobsite—it’s the one that’s best suited for the application. Here are five jobs where a
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