MEC enters crane market with 9-ton carry-deck crane
The CD-9T diesel model opens sightlines to give operators more space to use its smooth positioning control
MEC Aerial Work Platforms has entered an entirely new product category with the introduction of its CD-9T diesel carry-deck crane. The new CD-9T allows operators to pick and carry with confidence, with clearer cab visibility, a more spacious and comfortable cab, and smoother positioning control in a full-featured configuration.
MEC expands into a new category with a thoughtfully designed crane
The CD-9T's innovative design makes it easier for crane operators to lift safely and precisely throughout the course of their shifts by offering:
- Clearer 360-degree job site awareness: A chassis-mounted engine that's similar to the side placement on telehandlers and a clean boom design help to minimize obstructions for improved all-around visibility.
- More usable cab space: The CD-9T's enclosed comfort cab provides 25 percent more volume than competitive models for an ergonomically friendly environment, with standard A/C and heat, as well as a suspension seat to support a more comfortable experience that reduces operator fatigue.
- Easier engine access: With the side-mounted engine, maintenance is faster and safer at ground level.
- Smoother positioning and placement: Responsive controls paired with a hydrostatic 4WD system allow for better manoeuvring and control in tight work areas.
- Capacity and reach aligned to real jobs: The model's 18,000-pound (8,165-kilogram) maximum capacity, 46-feet 8-inch (14.2-metre) maximum sheave height, and 40-foot (12.2-metre) maximum horizontal reach (with the standard 10-foot boom extension) deliver the lifting ability that contractors need from this class.
"We designed our CD-9T carry-deck crane around what operators told us was holding them back every day," said Gary Crook, vice president of engineering at MEC. "Visibility and cab comfort came up first, and both directly affect safety and productivity. The CD-9T opens up sightlines, gives operators more space to work, and improves service access, while keeping the interface familiar so crews can get productive quickly."
A compact frame allows this crane to work in tight spaces
With a gross vehicle weight of 19,800 pounds (8,981 kilograms) and stowed height of 7 foot 10 inches (2.38 metres), the CD-9T's transport width is 6 foot 6 inches (1.98 metres), and its width is 9 foot 10 inches (3 metres) with outriggers deployed. Featuring a 74-hp Deutz turbo diesel engine and foam-filled, non-marking rough-terrain tires, the model has a maximum drive speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). Its four steering modes make it easy to maneuver around congested sites. Additional standard features include an electronic load management system, protected chassis-mounted cameras for a bird's eye view display of the machine and surrounding area, and perimeter laser lighting.
The CD-9T's operator-forward design makes it desirable for rental fleets to stock and customers to choose. The model will be available in Q3 2026 in North America with additional models and configurations to follow.
"The CD-9T fits our DNA," Crook said. "This move into the carry-deck crane category delivers a focus on safety and productivity that has defined MEC for 50 years."
