Compact Badger fits into cramped niches

The CD4415, dual-badged as a Manitex/Badger crane, was launched at a four-day event in Winona, Minnesota. Badger general manager Ed Samara said, "This new product launch extends our offering further into the energy sector, an industry which has been a huge driver of Manitex International's growth in the last 12-to-18 months, and is in direct response to our customer demand.
"The features of this new crane include four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, multiple boom configurations, highly visible, ergonomically engineered two-door cab with joystick controls, and integrated safety features, such as steps and handrails, which are features in high demand by our dealers in today's marketplace.
"The CD4415 has a 15USt rating at a 10ft (3m) working radius, maximum boom length of 62.5ft (19m) and maximum tip height of 85.5ft (21.6m), which makes it ideal for use when a 15USt capacity is required and operating within a fairly tight space.
"We believe that there is an installed base of at least $100m in aging and underperforming equipment currently in service at US refineries, and our entry into this market with new equipment and replacement parts will be the initial focus of our marketing efforts. We also believe that new geographic and end-user markets offer incremental opportunities to expand the Manitex footprint with this new crane."
At the launch event, Badger announced $1m of dealer orders, for versions of the crane configured for refinery operations.