Norwest Crane Hire, and Liebherr at the launch of Norwest Crane's new Liebherr 650T crane, one of the largest heavy lift Liebherr All Terrain Cranes in WA, down at Burswood on Swan.

Launch of Norwest Crane Hire’s new Liebherr 650T crane

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Launch of Norwest Crane Hire’s new Liebherr 650T crane

Launch of Norwest Crane Hire’s new Liebherr 650T crane

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