January 2015 | Page 3 of 5

Large Liebherr and JLGs for Singapore

Singapore rental company LH Construction and Machinery Leasing, a subsidiary of Lian Hup Brother (LHB), has taken delivery of the first 300 tonne Liebherr LTM1300-6.2 in Asia, as well as two 185ft JLG 1850SJ self-propelled boom lifts.

The six-axle LTM1300 features a 78 metre main boom, a 70 metre luffing jib and a single engine concept which provides the power for the carrier as well as when driving the crane superstructure via a combination of mechanical shafts.

LHB chairman Chua Kim Seng, said: “We are very impressed with the single engine technology as well as its strong load chart compared to the competing models. Our experience with Liebherr cranes has been excellent, and Liebherr has always been a preferred choice for us for the All Terrain cranes.”

The company has also taken delivery of two JLG 1850SJ self-propelled boom lifts which offer a working height of 58.5 metres and a maximum outreach of 24.4 metres with a platform capacity of 227kg. Maximum platform capacity is 454kg.

Allan Chua, chief executive of LH Construction and Machinery Leasing, added: “When we first started our rental business in 2007, we have been diligently working to provide the best equipment for our customers. The orders of both Liebherr LTM1300-6.2 and JLG1850s have reaffirmed our commitment in bringing most advanced equipment for our customers and tethered towards solid and massive success.”

Established in 1968 LHB specialises in the import and export of heavy machinery. Its subsidiary, LH Construction and Machinery Leasing, operates a rental fleet of more than 2000 units, including cranes, aerial work platforms, telehandlers and other construction equipment.

New models from Tadano

Crane manufacturer Tadano has launched the ATF 100G-4 all terrain crane and an updated version of the ATF 70G-4.

The 100 tonne capacity ATF 100G-4 has a 51.2 metre boom and an 18 m boom extension. Its maximum working radius is 73 m. Vehicle length is 13.05 m and it has a transport weight of 48 tonnes where the 12 tonne axle load limit includes 6 tonnes of counterweight.

An asymmetrical outrigger base control is standard on the ATF 100G-4 and it has a flexible counterweight system to help meet axle load regulations. Power is from two Mercedes Benz Euro 4 / Tier 4 final engines in the upper structure and carrier.

The updated 70 tonne capacity ATF 70G-4 all terrain now has a 52.1 m main boom and is powered by two Mercedes Benz Euromot 4 / Tier 4 Final engines. It has 1.5 tonnes of additional counterweight, bringing its total counterweight to 16.5 tonnes. The crane can be operated within the 12 tonne and 10 tonne axle load limits. It is also fitted with an asymmetrical outrigger base control. Maximum working radius is 46 m and the vehicle is 12.55 m long, 2.55 m wide and 3.74 m tall.

First UK Tadano ATF100G-4

The first unit of Tadano’s new four axle, 100 tonne ATF 100G-4 All Terrain crane to delivered in the UK has arrived with Crowland cranes in Peterborough.

Demand for the new crane was such that it went straight out to a job, leaving no time for any official hand over ceremonies. The new crane is equipped with EUROMOT 4/EPA Tier 4f engines in the carrier and superstructure a 51.2 metre six section main boom, plus 10 to 18 metre bi-fold swingaway extension and a new counterweight system.

New Tadano for AMS

Aertssen Machinery Services (AMS), a branch of Belgian company Aertssen Kranen based in the Middle East, has taken delivery of a Tadano GR-1450EX rough terrain crane.

The company will offer the 145 tonne capacity RT for rent with an operator, a spokesperson said. It will be used for work in construction yards in refinery, oil and gas businesses as well as land reclamation projects and large scale infrastructure sites, a spokesperson added.

Tony Nuyts, AMS branch manager, said, “The Tadano GR-1450EX is the largest Tadano rough terrain crane. We are very satisfied with our current fleet of rough terrain cranes, existing of two cranes Tadano GR-300EX and four cranes Tadano GR-600EX, and therefore decided to proceed the co-operation.”

Grove for UK crane company Dewsbury & Proud

UK crane rental company Dewsbury & Proud has taken delivery of its second five axle 130 tonne Grove GMK5130-2 All Terrain crane in 12 months.

The GMK5130-2’s 60 metre main boom and hydraulically controlled 18 metre bi-fold swingaway with two extension sections, offers a maximum tip height of 92 metres. Lifts requiring full 40 tonnes of counterweight and rigging require a single additional transport vehicle. The crane’s first job was lifting construction materials for a new sports complex development at the University of Birmingham.

Dewsbury & Proud managing director Tim Proud said: “Grove cranes are tried and tested work horses that we know will work hard and always perform. Our cranes are out working on different job sites across the Midlands every day of the week, and as a taxi crane company we need cranes that are easy to transport and quick to set up. Dewsbury & Proud will continue to buy Grove because of their competitive prices, exceptional aftercare, and reliability.”

Bridge replacement for Wagenborg

Heavy lift and transport service provider Wagenborg Nedlift from the Netherlands helped replace and old railway bridge on Von Walthausen Strasse in Bochum, Germany, using a Liebherr LR 1750.

The 750 tonne capacity lattice boom crawler was brought to site on more than 40 trailers. It was then erected in the narrow city streets and fitted with 260 tonnes of superlift counterweight. The crawler was used to remove the old bridge and replace it with a new one, which weighed 340 tonnes.

During the removal of the old bridge a second, 400 tonne capacity, mobile crane was set up and used to install a temporary bridge weighing 54 tonnes onto the foundation.

The job was completed before the deadline, a company spokesperson said. At the time of writing in mid-January the project was due for completion within weeks.