24/10/2026
What Happened to Koehring? The Forgotten Crane EmpireKoehring cranes were once part of a powerful American heavy equipment empire. But what happened to Koehring, and why did this legendary construction equipment name disappear?
In this video, we explore the history of Koehring, from its rise as an important manufacturer of cranes, excavators, and construction machinery to the changes that eventually caused the Koehring name to fade from the heavy equipment industry.
For operators, collectors, and fans of vintage construction equipment, Koehring represents an era when massive mechanical cranes and excavators helped reshape America.
We’ll look at the machines, the company behind them, the competition, and the story of how a once-recognizable heavy equipment brand became a piece of industrial history.
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