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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. ZLT fills its 60-ton lifting gap
Expanding the range 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. Historically, Zoomlion’s all-terrain crane portfolio has been weighted towards higher-capacity machines. While this has positioned the brand strongly in heavy-lifting segments, it has left a gap in the mid-range category. As Bates explains, “Zoomlion has traditionally manufactured larger capacity all-terrain cranes, so ZLT cranes didn’t currently have a 60-ton capacity all-terrain crane to quote for customers who specifically wanted a 60-ton capacity all-terrain crane.”
The 60-ton class occupies a critical space in the lifting industry, particularly in regions where operational flexibility and mobility are essential.
Mark Bates and Rob Cook (right), Directors of ZLT Cranes.
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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS APRIL 2026
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