During World War II, the Austin-Western Road Machinery Co. developed the first hydraulic crane, the tractor-mounted Anteater, in response to the U.S. Navy’s need for a munitions-handling machine ...

There are very few sounds sweeter to a gearhead than a small-block spinning past 8,000 rpm. For anyone who appreciates internal-combustion engines and horsepower, a race engine spinning at high rpm is ...

Grove's 2-ton-capacity crane had a three-wheel frame, driven by the front two. The rear wheel steered. In 1947, John Landis Grove, together with his brother Dwight and partner Wayne Nicarry, ...

Whether you're spec'ing a mechanic's truck or a dedicated crane body, the proper crane and options make the difference between productivity and frustration. You need to carefully consider lifting ...

Options to the traditional steel, hydraulic crane on mechanic's trucks are beginning to emerge to deal with persistent overweight issues when service trucks have to transport heavy components. These ...

There are very few sounds sweeter to a gearhead than a small-block spinning past 8,000 rpm. For anyone who appreciates internal-combustion engines and horsepower, a race engine spinning at high rpm is ...