Texas Dealer Takes Delivery of Badger CD4415 RT Crane

January 16, 2013–Contractor's Crane Company, a Texas-based dealer of Badger Equipment Company, took delivery of the 15-ton CD4415 rough-terrain crane in early January.

 

The Badger CD4415 was introduced to the market in October 2012, and Contractor's Crane was among the first to place orders for the new cab-down unit. At just over 11 feet tall, the low-profile crane was designed with input from operators in the oil and gas industry who need to perform pick-and-carry jobs in very tight spaces.

 

"Most manufacturers build what they think you want. But Badger really listened to us and to our customers," said Mike Daniels, Contractor's Crane president and CEO. "We invited Badger to visit our largest customers in Texas and Louisiana to learn what users wanted from a new crane. The CD4415 design was based largely on those operator specifications and, as a result, we expect this to be a very good line."

 

The new 15-ton crane features four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, multiple boom configurations, highly visible, ergonomically engineered two-door cab with joystick controls, and integrated safety features, such as steps and handrails, according to Ed Samera, Badger Equipment Company's general manager.

 

Contractor's Crane initially ordered three of the new 15-ton cranes and expects to place additional orders once the company begins to demonstrate the CD4415 for its customers. "Ours is a 'kick the tires' customer base," said Daniels. "They need to see it and touch it before making a purchase. But because Badger gave us such personalized attention during the design of this unit, and the CD4415 is meeting all of our expectations, we should do very well with this crane."