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2026-10-21 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-21

LOADFRAME rehearses crane lifts in SketchUp

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A SketchUp tool for setting up crane configurations in 3D and checking lift geometry against load charts.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-21 issue.
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Crane planners and lift supervisors using SketchUp
Worth noticing
A worked example pairs a 7-ton load with a 9.8-ton rating at 30 m, shown as 71% utilization.

Field notes

The page presents boom angle, boom length, and slew as adjustable inputs, with the crane geometry and highlighted load-chart row changing alongside them. Its worked figures include a 30-meter radius and 71% utilization for a 7-ton load against a 9.8-ton rating. Availability varies across the listed model packs: some are marked as selling, while others are preparing or planned.

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○OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use

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