Davis Crane Group adds first Tadano AC 7.450-1 to Texas fleet

Davis Crane Group has served contractors across Texas for more than 60 years and operates divisions throughout the state. The new AC 7.450-1 will be based at the company’s Goins Crane Service office in Abilene, from where it will first be deployed on data centre construction in West Texas. The company also sees the crane working on wind turbine, bridge and other infrastructure jobs.

Compact carrier, 80-metre boom

The AC 7.450-1 carries a 262.5 ft (80 m) main boom on a carrier just 55.9 ft (17 m) long, with a maximum outrigger base of 27.8 ft (8.5 m). The crane comes with Tadano’s IC-1 control system, the Sideways Superlift (SSL) boom-suspension system and Surround View, and lifts strongly both with and without SSL fitted. Tadano positions the model for high-reach assembly work, tower crane erection and heavy industrial lifts.

“We’re excited to continue growing our partnership with Tadano and add the AC 7.450-1 to our fleet. They’ve been great to work with, and we’ve been impressed with both the equipment and their team. We’re looking forward to putting this crane to work with our Goins Crane Service team and seeing what it can do for our customers across West Texas.”

— Dennis Davis, President and CEO, Davis Crane Group

Heavier, more demanding projects

Chief operating officer Wes Dowd said the crane broadens the scope of work the fleet can take on.

“With its lifting capacity, long reach and versatility, the AC 7.450-1 strengthens our ability to support heavier, more demanding projects across our customer base. And the technology of this crane is impressive, from flexible road configurations to intelligent control software. We trust Tadano cranes. They are just great machines; you hear that from everybody. And whatever they can do to help us, they’re always there to help.”

— Wes Dowd, COO, Davis Crane Group

Todd Elkins, Regional Business Manager at Tadano America, called the sale a milestone for the partnership between the two companies.

“We are very excited that Davis Crane Group is adding its first AC 7.450-1. This crane is an outstanding machine, and it will be the perfect blend of power, reach and job versatility for Davis’ expansive customer base across Texas and beyond.”

— Todd Elkins, Regional Business Manager, Tadano America

Source: Tadano, published 14 August 2026 — Photos: Tadano