Carver Companies Coeymans

The Challenge:
Expanding vessel handling capabilities without compromising terminal mobility

With multiple cargo types and changing operational demands, Carver needed a versatile material handling solution capable of loading and unloading a wide range of materials from up to Panamax sized vessels. This had to be done all while maintaining the flexibility to move throughout the terminal. Limited dock space and ongoing vehicle traffic presented additional challenges, making it essential to find a solution that could maneuver in confined areas without disrupting other port operations.

“This crane provides outstanding maneuverability, even in tight environments like the Port of Coeymans. This level of mobility is made possible by a unique three-crawler portal with true steering geometry.”

Lieven Bauwens, CEO E-Crane Group of Companies

The Solution:
A high-capacity mobile E-Crane with specialized tripod crawler

E-Crane delivered a 3000C Series equilibrium crane mounted on an innovative three-crawler portal, combining heavy-duty lifting performance with exceptional mobility throughout the terminal. The E-Crane was specifically engineered to accommodate Carver’s diverse material handling requirements, from unloading salt vessels to loading scrap or aggregate into vessels using tilt pans. The crane features a high-clearance portal, advanced steering system, and interchangeable attachments.

The solution includes:

3000C Series E-Crane / Model EC19421 CR-D with a 42.1 m (138 ft) reach and 36 metric ton (40 US ton) lifting capacity, providing the reach and lifting performance needed for loading and unloading large vessels.
Innovative three-crawler portal configuration with approximately 9 m (30 ft) of drive-through width and 6 m (20 ft) of vertical clearance, allowing trucks and other terminal equipment to pass beneath the crane without interrupting port operations.
Interchangeable material handling attachments, including a 16.5 m³ (22 yd³) hydraulic clamshell grab and a specially engineered skip pan tilt and rotation system, allowing efficient handling of salt, scrap, gravel, and other bulk materials.
Proven vessel-loading performance, demonstrated during the successful loading of the Acadia rock installation vessel, where the E-Crane handled 22 metric tons of material per cycle and supported the loading of approximately 20,000 metric tons of rock in just two days.

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Carver Companies’ 3000C Series E-Crane combines the lifting capacity needed for large-vessel operations with the mobility to work across a busy, space-constrained terminal. Its interchangeable attachments support handling salt, scrap, aggregate, gravel and more.

The Challenge: Expanding vessel handling capabilities without compromising terminal mobility

“This crane provides outstanding maneuverability, even in tight environments like the Port of Coeymans. This level of mobility is made possible by a unique three-crawler portal with true steering geometry.”

The Solution: A high-capacity mobile E-Crane with specialized tripod crawler

Carver Companies’ 3000C Series E-Crane combines the lifting capacity needed for large-vessel operations with the mobility to work across a busy, space-constrained terminal. Its interchangeable attachments support handling salt, scrap, aggregate, gravel and more.

The Challenge:
Expanding vessel handling capabilities without compromising terminal mobility

The Solution:
A high-capacity mobile E-Crane with specialized tripod crawler