Maxim Crane Works, one of the largest crane rental companies in North America, has placed an order for the very first Tadano CC 78.1250-1, the latest addition to Tadano’s lattice boom crawler crane lineup. This brand-new model made its global debut at Bauma 2025, where it was unveiled to the world for the first time. Following its highly anticipated introduction, Maxim Crane Works secured the first unit, marking a major milestone for both companies. The official signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Tadano booth during the event.

Left to Right: Jaime Land (Regional Business Manager Tadano America Corp.) – Dan Melnyk (VP of Sales Tadano America Corp.) – Jack Fendrick (COO Tadano America Corp.) – Dean Barley (President and CEO Tadano America Corp.) – Don Goebel (Chief Legal Officer Maxim Crane Works) – Larry Lis (Chief Operations Officer Maxim Crane Works) – Toshiaki Ujiie (President and CEO, Tadano Ltd.) – Paul McDonnell (Chief Executive Officer Maxim Crane Works) – Greg Bellcoff (VP of Fleet Maxim Crane Works) – Sean Collopy (Chief Financial Officer Maxim Crane Works) – Bob Krause (Director of Sales Tadano America Corp.) – Dan Murray (VP Crawler Cranes Maxim Crane Works) – Mike Bernardy (VP Procurement Maxim Crane Works).

This new-generation 1,375-ton (1,250-tonne) capacity lattice boom crawler crane builds on the legacy of its predecessor, the CC 68.1250-1, with enhancements in lifting performance, transportability, and operational efficiency.

Advancing performance and versatility

The CC 78.1250-1 is engineered to meet the evolving demands of the heavy lifting industry, particularly in sectors such as wind energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects. With a maximum hook height of 736 feet (224.5 meters) when equipped with a 49-foot (15-meter) fixed jib, the crane can lift an impressive 154 tons (140 tonnes) in this configuration. A widened base structure of 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) and two available crawler shoe widths of 6.6 feet (2.0 meters) and 7.9 feet (2.4 meters) provide enhanced stability and adaptability to various ground conditions.

Maxim’s commitment to excellence

With one of the largest and most diverse fleets of lifting equipment in North America, Maxim Crane Works continues to invest in state-of-the-art machinery to support its customers.

“At Maxim Crane Works, we are committed to providing our customers with cutting-edge lifting solutions,” says Paul McDonnell, CEO of Maxim Crane Works. “The specifications of the CC 78.1250-1, including its exceptional lifting capacity and transport efficiency, made it an easy choice for our fleet. We can’t wait to have this crane available to work on critical projects.”

For more details on this crane look out for the crawler crane feature in the May issue of Cranes Today.