🎉 JMG Cranes is proud to announce that it has won the prestigious Italian Hydrogen Technology Awards 2025! Italian Hydrogen Technology Awards 2025!
🏆 Category: Application innovation in construction, logistics, industrial cleaning, mining and agriculture..

The award was presented for the design and construction of the JMG - MC250.09FL Fuel Cell crane truckan innovative solution combining high performance and zero-emission technology 💦

President Maurizio Manzini and Cinzia Pallini, who collected the award, sincerely thank Fabio Potestà and the entire Hydrogen Expo organisation for this important occasion.

🔜 The first hydrogen-powered JMG - MC250.09FL prototype was presented for the first time at the Hydrogen Expo exhibition, which took place from 21 to 23 May at Piacenza Expo.

A debut that is as symbolic as it is concrete: commercialisation is planned for 2026but it already represents the first tangible step in the new R&D path desired by founder and CEO Maurizio Manzini.

🔧 The heart of the innovation lies in the modular layout of the fuel cell system, which perfectly replicates the battery box of the standard version: weight, dimensions and mechanical/electrical connections are identical, making the new module interchangeable with the original lead-acid system (96 V - 1,050 Ah, two 1,500 kg boxes).
The only intervention required for the changeover to the fuel cell configuration is the reinstatement of the electrical wiring on the right side and the addition of a simple wiring harness,, which will be standard from 2026.

⚙️ The system uses a lithium battery to provide the primary energy (autonomy of up to 2 hours), while the fuel cell comes into operation to recharge the battery and bring the total autonomy to 5-6 hours. Intelligent operating logic activates the cell only below a charge threshold, keeping it in operation until fully recharged.

⛽️ Another key advantage is the speed of refuelling: : it only takes5 minutes to fill the 6 kg tank using an OMB Saleri nozzle (450 bar, SAE J2600 standard). A minimum amount of time that reduces downtime, overcoming the limits of traditional electric refuelling (9 hours or replacement of tanks).

🔋 In the absence of hydrogen, it is still possible to recharge the lithium battery in about .90 minutes., giving a range of. 2 to 3 hours..

💡 Technical specifications of the “FCH 96V” fuel cell module::

• Technology PEFC (Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell)
• Tank from 6 kg di H₂ a 350 bar
• 144 celle da 20 kW ciascuna
• Buffer battery 30 kWh lithium
• Complete interlocking system: humidifier, air exchanger, control electronics, safety devices

🚀 With the MC250.09FL Fuel Cell, JMG Cranes takes a decisive step towards sustainable industrial mobility , offering a concrete, scalable solution ready to meet the operational challenges of the future.

Progettato ex novo nel 2025 a partire dalle esigenze concrete del mercato, il carrello gru MC MC250.09FL di JMG torna a far parlare di sé grazie al suo prossimo step evolutivo.  Ma intanto, ricordiamo di che macchina si tratta.

A 'unique specimen' right from the start

Since its inception, the MC250.09FL has represented a new concept in heavy industrial handling equipmentan electric forklift with front-wheel drive, rear steering and removable counterweights, designed to lift heavy loads positioned very close to the machine's centre of gravity and, at the same time, at height.

Thanks to an integrated cab, remote control via radio remote control and a variable wheelbase chassis (extendable to the rear by 1,200 mm), MC250.09FL immediately stood out for its versatility and operational stability.

The mast can be configured with a fork carrier plate or with a hydraulic boom equipped with dedicated electronics, load indicator and tilting moment limiting device, significantly extending reach and swing capabilities.

One of its main strengths is also the dual four-wheel steering unit, developed to efficiently unload the weight on the rear axle and preserve the structural integrity of the machine over time, overcoming the limitations of traditional forklifts.

The evolution of the species: hydrogen power supply

From 21 to 23 May 2025, JMG sarà tra i protagonisti di Hydrogen Expo , JMG will be among the protagonists at Hydrogen Expo in Piacenza (stand A73), where it will officially present the first prototype of the hydrogen-powered MC250.09FL. A symbolic and technical debut - commercialisation is scheduled for 2026 - that represents the first concrete step of an R&D path strongly desired by the company and guided directly by founder and CEO Maurizio Manzini.

At the heart of the new version of the MC250.09FL is the FCH 96V module, a fuel cell system with PEFC (Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell) technology combined with a 6 kg tank of hydrogen at 350 bar, 144 cells capable of delivering a constant power of 20 kW each, lithium buffer battery of 30 kWh and a complete servo system (humidifier, air exchanger, control electronics, safety devices).

The layout of the new system closely follows that of the battery box of the standard version of the forklift crane: weight, dimensions and mechanical/electrical connections are identical. This makes the hydrogen module de facto interchangeable with the original 96 V, 1,050 Ah lead-acid system, which was offered divided into two 1,500 kg battery boxes each. The work required to switch to the fuel cell configuration is limited to the repositioning of the electrical cables - from left and right to both on the right side - and the addition of a simple can-bus wiring harness, already planned as standard from 2026.

For its operation, the MC250.09FL draws energy from the lithium battery, which provides up to two hours of autonomy. In the meantime, the fuel cell kicks in and generates energy to recharge the lithium battery, bringing the total range to around 5-6 hours.

The operating logic is optimised to activate the hydrogen cell only when the lithium battery falls below a certain threshold, and keep it running until fully recharged. The other big advantage is the speed of refuelling: it only takes five minutes to fill the tank from a 450 bar recharge point using an OMB Saleri nozzle that conforms to the SAE J2600 profile. A minimum time that allows you to get back to work quickly, reducing downtime compared to traditional electric recharging, which requires 9 hours or a physical replacement of the tanks (not an immediate operation in any case).

In the absence of hydrogen, it is in any case possible to recharge the lithium battery in about 90 minutes using the suitably configured on-board chargers, achieving an autonomy of between 2 and 3 hours.

TheHydrogen Expo therefore marks a milestone for JMG, which confirms its pioneering vision in the energy transition of industrial lifting by introducing a flexible, scalable energy system suitable for intensive work cycles.

BOX Hydrogen fuel system MC250. 09FL

Stand A73

21 - 23 May 2025

Piacenza Expo

For information write to marketing@jmgcranes.com

For further information +39 0523 8486

We are excited to announce our participation in Hydrogen Expo 2025 the Italian trade exhibition dedicated to technologies for the production, transportation, and storage of hydrogen.

JMG Cranes, manufacturer of electric self-propelled cranes, will be present with its solutions for sustainable, efficient and zero-emission handling.

We’ll be unveiling a major innovation… but we can’t reveal more just yet..

All we can say is:
JMG… not only electric.

Make sure to come and see us!

📍 Piacenza Expo
📅 21–23 maggio 2025
📌 Stand A73

JMG Cranes is waiting for you, with lots of news!

Visit us at the stand A73

JMG Cranes at Hydrogen Expo 2025 - stand A73

We look forward to seeing you in the outdoor area South - Stand FS1103/7

7 - 13 April 2025

Munich Trade Fair

For information write to marketing@jmgcranes.com

For further information +39 0523 8486

Bauma is the world's leading trade fair for Construction Machinery, Mining, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment.

We are happy to announce our participation at the Bauma 2025 trade fair! You will find us at stand FS 1103/7, where we will present our latest innovations.

JMG Cranes is waiting for you, with lots of news!

Visit us at the stand FS 1103/7.

We will exchange ideas about the world of electric lifting by spending time together.

A big thank you to our official partner in Australia, MCT Equipment! Thanks to Anthony Grosser, Danny Blazeski, and their entire team for the excellent organization and warm welcome.
Thank you to Anthony Grosser, Danny Blazeski, and their entire team for the excellent organization and warm hospitality.

#About#the#week#in#Australia

Monadelphous has added its first battery-powered electric crane to its fleet, set to be used in a Fortescue operation in the Pilbara region. Maurizio Manzini with Monadelphous' first electric crane.

Monadelphous recently unveiled the JMG MC250 crane at its Bibra Lake facility, with a lifting capacity of up to 25 tonnes.

The crane will make its debut at a Fortescue mining site in the Pilbara and is scheduled to be deployed to other customers in the coming months.

Sourced from JMG Cranes, the machine was imported by MCT Equipment, which holds the national distribution rights for the Italian company's electric cranes.

Anthony Grosser, managing director of MCT, said this type of machinery is already widely used throughout Europe.

“Bringing this crane to Australia is a great opportunity to test its capabilities in the Pilbara environment, to learn and collaborate on possible improvements,” he said.

“This crane is not a direct replacement for our traditional pick-and-carry models, but as we move toward electric solutions, we need to think differently about how to apply effective alternatives.”

“With the people we have here today, we have the resources and the vision to take this first step toward a more efficient machine, with better outcomes for safety and the environment.”

Maurizio Manzini, managing director of JMG and resident in Italy, travelled to Bibra Lake for the launch of the electric crane.

"It is an interesting opportunity for me to present my brand and my crane concept here in Australia," he said.

“This is a fully electric 25-tonne crane with at least eight hours of autonomy on a full charge. This is very important to ensure it can operate for at least a full working day.”

Lorna Rechichi, general manager for heavy lifting operations at Monadelphous, explained that the company chose this crane model as an alternative to conventional pick-and-carry powered by fossil fuels.

“The resources sector is undergoing a major transformation, and electrification is emerging as a powerful driver of change,” she said.

"Electric alternatives like this crane not only reduce emissions, but also offer operational and safety advantages."

The JMG - MC 250 is also equipped with a telescopic boom, a complete Load Moment Indicator system, radio remote control and air conditioning.

"It is great to see Monadelphous taking concrete action to support the decarbonisation of the mining industry," said Steve Cole, director of mining operations at Fortescue.

"We are excited to welcome the crane to the site and see it soon in action in the Pilbara."

Electrically powered transport and logistics are receiving more and more attention in the resource sector.

Last month, Fortescue became the first iron ore mining company to introduce a battery-electric train in the Pilbara.

The train was built in-house by Fortescue Zero and transported to Thomas Yard in Port Hedland.