Continental is also a Terex dealer.
Kobelco Cranes has increased its presence in the North American market significantly in recent years. Jack Fendrick, vice president of Kobelco Cranes North America, said: “The simple design and unbeatable reliability of the Kobelco has won it recognition among owners as the best value crawler crane on the market. Our sales in North America have grown six-fold since 2002, which is double the three-fold growth seen in the market as a whole over that period. With our expanded dealer network, we expect to grow our market share further.”
Other Kobelco dealers in North America include Procrane Sales in Canada, Crane Sales & Service in midwestern states, Scott Truck & Tractor in the Gulf of Mexico, American State in Wisconsin, Brandeis Machinery in Kentucky, Power Equipment Company in Tennessee, Cowin Equipment in Alabama and Georgia, Sims Crane in Florida, Stafford in Virginia, American Contraactors in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, United Crane & Rigging in Maryland and Binder Machinery in New Jersey.
Continental Crane Co. takes delivery of its first machines, the CK850-III and CK1000-III models, in September 2008. These have rated capacities of 85 tons and 100 tons respectively. Additional machines, including units of the 160-ton CK1600-II and the 250-ton CK2500-II, will be delivered in Spring 2009.
The CK2500 has a rated capacity of 250 tons (226t) and up to 300ft (91m) of lattice main boom. The CK1600 has a rated capacity of 160 tons (145t) and up to 250ft (76m). The CK1000 has a rated capacity of 100 tons (91t) and up to 200ft (61m) of main boom. The CK850 has a rated capacity of 85 tons (77t) and up to 200ft of main boom.
