KERMAN, Calif. – MEC® is starting North American shipments of its new CD-9T diesel carry-deck crane this month, giving industrial facilities and contractors an operator-focused 9-ton model designed to address pain points that have remained for decades.
First introduced at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the CD-9T marks MEC’s entry into the crane category and offers the market a new choice in the 8-10 ton class where operators and fleet managers have been asking for better visibility, more cab space, smoother control and easier service access.
“The carry-deck category has long been ready for a strong alternative,” said Paul Waller, MEC vice president of sales for North America. “Fleet managers will now be able to select a 9-ton pick-and-carry crane that solves the issues operators deal with every day: blocked sightlines, tight cabs, precision in confined spaces and equipment that needs to be easier to support. This model builds on MEC’s 50 years of lift equipment experience and design innovation with a fresh perspective on how pick-and-carry work should operate.”
Built to Help Operators See More
The CD-9T completely rethinks the carry-deck cab with a low, side-mounted engine layout similar to a telehandler and clean boom design to dramatically improve all-around awareness for operators.
For added visibility while driving and positioning, the CD-9T also includes:
- Six onboard cameras that provide multi-angle, bird’s-eye visibility around the crane
- Moving object detection technology to further alert the operator of nearby activity
- Standard perimeter laser lighting to give operators and workers in close proximity another visual reference around the crane for active, overhead work
This makes it easier for operators to understand the load path, the machine’s position and the space around the crane, increasing confidence in the tight environments where carry-decks are most often used.
More Cab Space and Comfort for Longer, More Focused Shifts
The CD-9T also addresses one of the category’s most common operator frustrations: limited cab space. Its fully enclosed standard comfort cab provides 25% more volume than competitive models, with standard A/C and heat, a suspension seat and familiar full-pressure hydraulic controls.
That combination makes the crane more comfortable through a full shift while keeping the operating experience simple for rental customers.
More Precise Control and Maneuverability for Confined Work Areas
The CD-9T pairs responsive, full-pressure hydraulic controls with a hydrostatic 4WD system to support smoother positioning and placement in congested sites where space is limited to lift and place loads.
Four steering modes come standard (4-wheel, crab, 2-wheel front and 2-wheel rear), and the CD-9T also offers a 6-ft. 6-in. overall width, 24-in. tailswing, 40% gradeability and 15-mph maximum drive speed, helping operators move through the jobsite and get into position to work.
Lifting Performance Designed for Pick-and-Carry Applications
The CD-9T delivers the lifting ability and reach operators expect from this class while keeping the package compact and familiar to use, and it offers 20% more deck space across the front and back of the machine to carry and support loads.
Key lifting and reach capabilities include:
- 18,000-lb. maximum lifting capacity on outriggers
- 11,400-lb. maximum lifting capacity on rubber
- 46-ft. 8-in. maximum sheave height with the standard 10-ft. stowable boom extension
- 40-ft. 6-in. maximum outreach with the boom extension
- 34-ft. 5-in. maximum sheave height and 30-ft. 6-in. maximum outreach without the extension
The model also includes an electronic load management system with clear on-screen lifting status to support operator awareness.
Service Access Designed for Rental Uptime
For rental companies, the CD-9T’s design makes it easier to ensure the machine is ready for the next job. The side-mounted engine allows for ground-level maintenance access, while a swing-out rear counterweight improves boom access for service.
“The CD-9T gives rental fleets a clear reason to take another look at the carry-deck category,” Waller said. “Operators get better sightlines, more room, smoother positioning and the capacity they need for real pick-and-carry work. Rental companies get a modern carry-deck option built around the details that affect productivity, uptime and repeat demand.”
Fleets interested in adding the CD-9T can begin doing so this quarter, and contractors can request the model through their preferred equipment providers for immediate delivery.