ZLT fills its 60-ton lifting gap

The launch of a new crane model is rarely just about adding another machine to a catalogue. More often, it signals a strategic response to a clearly defined market need. This is precisely the case with ZLT Cranes’ introduction of the ZAT600V653G all-terrain crane - a 60-ton class machine designed to fill a notable gap in the company’s offering. Juanita Pienaar spoke with Mark Bates and Rob Cook, Directors of ZLT Cranes, about the introduction of the ZAT600V653G all-terrain crane and its implications for the local market.

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