BRIDGETON, NJ — South State Inc., a full-service heavy highway, paving, and utility contractor based out of Bridgeton, New Jersey, recently completed the purchase of a 2024 Kobelco CK2000G-3 Crawler Crane through Empire Crane Company based in North Syracuse, New York. Capacity and price point coupled with Kobelco’s backing and warranty were the leading factors for South State choosing the CK2000G-3, said Carlos Cajeira, Crane and Marine Equipment Superintendent for South State.
The CK2000G-3 is a versatile and efficient 200-ton crane with 200 feet of boom that is the second largest in Kobelco’s G-3 crawler crane lineup. The “G-3” in the CK2000’s name references its G-modes, which include the auto idle stop system, energy saving winch control system, and the engine RPM limitation system. Cajeira said that the unit will primarily be utilized around the water for the time being.
“The CK2000G-3, at least for the moment, will be playing a big role in our expansion of marine work and is currently being used as a barge crane,” he said.
Empire Crane Company, an authorized dealer for Kobelco Cranes, facilitated the sale and is known in the northeast for its wide range of lifting solutions and customer service. Their support and expertise have helped South State Inc. find a crane that meets the increasing demands of its growing project portfolio.
“Empire was awesome to work with,” Cajeira said. “They kept in constant communication and updated us as things progressed throughout the process, all the way through the delivery and assembly. Awesome job.”
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“We are proud to work with South State Inc. in providing them with one of the most advanced cranes available on the market today,” said Paul Lonergan, President of Empire Crane Company. “The CK2000G-3 will give them the edge they need to tackle their most ambitious projects while maintaining a focus on efficiency and sustainability.”
For more than 40 years, South State Inc. has successfully completed numerous complex construction projects for both private and public clients throughout New Jersey.
