The CD-9T, the first carry-deck crane from MEC, is designed to alleviate long-standing operator pain points.
The CD-9T allows operators to pick and carry with confidence, with clear visibility, a more spacious and comfortable cab and smoother positioning control in a full-featured configuration.
The carry-deck crane is a natural extension of the company’s lifting expertise, and it marks a deliberate first step into a segment that has remained largely unchanged for decades.
MEC developed the CD-9T in direct response to rental-fleet demand and the need for a modern operator experience.
The carry-deck crane’s 8,165-kg maximum capacity, 14.2-metre maximum sheave height, and 12.2-metre maximum horizontal reach deliver the lifting ability and envelope that contractors need from the size 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.”
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The CD-9T’s design makes it easier for crane operators to lift safely and precisely throughout the course of their shifts.
The carry-deck crane delivers clear 360-degree jobsite awareness. A chassis-mounted engine, similar to the side placement on telehandlers, and a clean boom design help to minimize obstructions for improved all-around visibility. With the side-mounted engine, maintenance is also fast and safe at ground level.
The CD-9T’s enclosed comfort cab provides ample space and an ergonomically friendly environment, with standard air conditioning and heat, as well as a suspension seat to help reduce operator fatigue.
Responsive controls paired with a hydrostatic four-wheel drive system allow for better manoeuvring and control in tight work areas.
With a gross vehicle weight of 8,981 kg and stowed height of 2.38 metres, the CD-9T’s transport width is 1.98 metres, and its width is 3 metres with outriggers deployed.
Featuring a 74-hp Deutz turbo diesel engine and foam-filled, non-marking rough-terrain tires, the CD-9T has a maximum drive speed of 24 km per hour. Its four steering modes make it easy to manoeuvrer 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 the third quarter of 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.”
