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Comment 5News 6

Tanfield buys Snorkel, Hewden exits tool hire,New man at Liebherr Ehingen, Tower cranetopples in Croydon, Lavendon buys Wizard,

Arcomet for sale? MBO at Outreach, 3i exitsHSS-Archie Norman moves in, Lavendon UK

gets an MD, Aichi to produce in Holland, Riwalexits crane market, Paylor takes top job at JLG,

Ingersoll Rand to sell off Bobcat.

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We look at the latest developments in the larger All-Terrain crane market focussing on the

increasingly wide choice of 100 tonne cranesavailable, while taking a brief look

at what the three big producers are doing at the top end.

What was new atSED 23

Almost forgotten now,we report on a very

successful SED show in late May, with a short report on what was new.

Its plant shutdowntime again 29

There are only a couple of weeks to go beforea good number of major plants in the UK and

Ireland will close for their annual summer vacation. Time then for a hive of activity as

plant managers and maintenance crews scramble to carry out essential update work

or reorganise assembly lines. We offer a fewtips on industrial lifting and access.

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Bigger than ever, our UK &Ireland dealer guide provides an

extensive listing of lifting andaccess products,

together with telephone numbers for the local dealers.

Pull it out and keep it for reference.

Push around lifts Mark

Darwin looks at the latest manually propelled powered access equipment which

this year features a range of new low levelaccess equipment with tow man platforms.

Face to face 49This month Mark Darwin talks toDr Peter Schiefer CEO and major

shareholder of Wolffkran, thefast-growing tower crane

producer and looks at highlightsfrom its 154 year history.

Haydock is back 66Vertikal Days is a new event dedicated tocranes, telehandler and access equipment

which will be held at Haydock Park on September 19th

and 20th. We take alook at why it

is different.

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A Unic 370C works in a very confinedspace, lifting turbine components on anuclear de-commissioning project.

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The C&A Top 30 UK/Ireland rental companies Vertikal Check, Rough Terrain scissor Lifts

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In the next C&A

Books & Models 51PASMA focus 53Your Letters 54

ALLMI focus 57IPAF focus 59

Training 61Innovations 62

On-Line directory 64What’s on 67

Recruitment 68

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Fit for purpose?

In the UK the Health & Safety Executive and

Health and Safety Commission are currently

going through a consultation process on

whether or not they should merge into a single,

more powerful Health and Safety body. For most ordinary people this hardly

needs a consultation process. Few will understand why we should bear the

cost of two health and safety bodies when one will do.

A far bigger problem is the HSE's adversarial approach to accident investigation

which distracts from making the workplace a safer place. Don't get me wrong,

most inspectors I meet care very much about improving safety. However too much

of the effort is spent on trying to blame and punish rather than improve safety.

The net effect of this is that efforts to learn from the mistakes and errors that

cause accidents are stifled by the pressure to build a legal case against those

held responsible and the length of time that it takes.

Accident investigations in the UK are unproductively long. The HSE appears to sit

on evidence for years before publishing a report or deciding on prosecution. In

the meantime we do not benefit from the lessons that might be learnt.

It need not be so. A large tower crane collapsed in mid November 2006 in

Bellevue, Washington wiping out a building and killing an innocent man in his

home. The accident investigation was complicated by the fact that it involved an

engineering company that had designed the crane's foundation, the contractor, a

tower crane erection company, a separate crane rental company, the crane

manufacturer and the crane operator. In spite of this and the highly litigious

atmosphere in the USA, a full report was published within six months, new rules

proposed and agreed, fines issued and appeals dealt with.

In comparison the report on a tower crane accident at Canary Wharf in May

2000 was still being investigated three and a half years later. It was five years

before the full report was published. A more straightforward accident in

Worthing in February 2005 is still open with the crane owner unaware if the

HSE will prosecute or not.

The lengthy and confrontational manner in which workplace accidents are

investigated and tried in this country is detrimental to the effort to reduce risks

and improve safety. It is about time that the establishment understood that and

adopted a faster more open approach to accident investigation.

Mark Darwin

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cranes & access June/July 2007

Tanfield, the owner of UpRightPowered Access, has struck a deal to acquire Snorkel, the St Joseph Missouri-based manufacturer of self propelledboom and scissor lifts. The dealis worth around $125 million,comprising $95 million in cashplus 1,535,662 shares in Tanfield,worth a further $5 million andthe assumption of around $25million in debt.

The price is roughly seven timesthe multiple of the past 12 months

Earnings Before Interest and Tax.Tanfield expects the acquisition toboost its 2008 revenues to about£250 million, almost double what it expects to achieve in 2007 with five months contribution from Snorkel.

Tanfield has issued new equity in order to raise £115 million tocover the acquisition as well ascovering the freehold of twoSnorkel plants and fund the moveof SEV electric vehicles into theNorth American market.

Lavendon adds Wizard...Lavendon has acquired Norwich-based Wizard Workspace. The company previously known as Independent Access Supplies (IAS) was acquired in a Management Buy In from administrators KPMG inOctober 2004. Wizard, which has a fleet of 1,300 lifts operating fromnine locations, had revenues of £8.8 million in 2006 with a pre taxprofit of £600,000. Net assets are around £8 million.

Lavendon is paying £1.7 million in cash on completion with an additional£450,000 payable in cash on 1st June 2008. Lavendon will also assumeWizard's net debt of £8.7 million. Kevin Appleton, Lavendon's chief executive, said: "The acquisition of Wizard has brought both a quality rental fleet and an important customer base into our UK Group.”

...And appoints a UK MDShortly after the Wizard acquisition, Lavendon announced the appointment ofAndy Wright, previously its group developmentdirector, to the new position of overall headof Lavendon UK. Wright will be responsiblefor a business that includes NationwideAccess, Panther Platform Rentals, AMP,Kestrel and now Wizard Workspace. Thecombined business operates a fleet of around 9,000 units.

Aichi Europe is preparing to relocateto a new 62,000 square metre facility in its home town ofOosterhout, Holland. The new facility includes a 14,000 squaremetre 'production hall' located next door to Hitachi ConstructionEurope, where excavators areassembled and crawler cranes areprepped for European deliveries.

The new facility will provide Aichiwith the opportunity to assembleand even manufacture its aeriallifts. Last year the company saidthat it was looking at designingproducts for local markets and evenconsidering local production inEurope. Aichi when asked wouldonly say: “The new facility is suitable for the task of assemblingaerial lifts but that the companyhad not yet decided if it will beginproduction in Holland or not.”

New head for Liebherr EhingenLiebherr has appointed Christoph Kleiner as a geschäftsführer of Liebherr-Werk Ehingen, with responsibility forworldwide sales, effectively taking over Hans Georg Frey's position which was vacated following his departure in late April.

Kleiner, who has managed the Liebherr sales and service subsidiary in Saudi Arabia since 2004, will take up the post officially on November first of this year. He previously spent many years as export manager of Liebherr-Mischtechnik, its concrete batching plant and truck mixer business based in Bad Schussenried, Germany.

The addition of Snorkel will transformTanfield's market position placing itclose behind Skyjack which is currently the fourth largest interms of self propelled aerial liftsales. Snorkel had revenues of$132 million and built over 3,000lifts in 2006, while UpRight hasbeen expanding at a very rapidpace and is on target to build4,000 to 5,000 units this year.

Snorkel joinsUpRight

Snorkel will provide Tanfield with a strong market presence, as well as production facilities in NorthAmerica and Australia/NewZealand adding to UpRight'sstrength in Europe and the MiddleEast. Frank Scarborough, CEO ofSnorkel and his team are very positive about the development and are looking forward to theopportunities that it will bring.

Snorkel brings a well respected boom line.

Andy Wright Craig Paylor

Paylor gets topjob at JLGOshkosh finally announced in lateMay Craig Paylor as president andCEO of the McConnellsburg-basedaerial lift and telescopic handlermanufacturer.

Paylor joined JLG in 1978 as a district manager and has headedup the company's sales, marketingand support functions since 1999,assuming worldwide responsibilityfor these functions in August 2006.

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Another UK tower crane wentdown in early June, when thetop of a recent vintage Terex-Comedil tower crane did a summersault, landing on the roof of an adjacent hotel.Miraculously there were nofatalities and only the craneoperator was injured.

The crane, owned and operated bySelect Plant, was being 'climbed' atthe time, with six additional towersections due to be added on aSaturday morning. It seems thatthe five man team unbolted the topof the crane from the tower but forgot to attach it to the climbingframe. The top was in balance witha tower section suspended fromthe hook at the correct radius.However as the operator 'trolleyed'the section in towards the tower,the crane became back-heavy andfinally flipped over backwards. Thecounterweight slammed into thetower destroying the access ladders then continued turning fullcircle coming to rest on the roof ofthe Croydon Park Hotel.

Private equity company 3i has sold its interest in the tool and lightplant hire company HSS to a groupof investors lead by Archie Norman,the ex MP and ex Asda CEO. 3i hasnetted £310 million for its shares in

After months of rumours, HewdenStuart has sold its tool hire business toSpeedy Hire, for £115 million, roughlyequivalent to the net book value of theassts and goodwill. The deal includes188 Hewden Hire locations, around halfof which are owned by Hewden, withthe balance being leased premises.Annual revenues of the tool hire businessare around £90 million or 30 percent ofHewden's total. The purchase excludesthe owned properties which have anestimated market value of between£25 and £30 million. Hewden is planningto dispose of these properties in anorderly fashion.

The transaction is expected to close on or about July 31, 2007, howeverthe OFT has asked for an extra 10 daysto study the competitive implicationsof the merger, delaying its approval atleast until July 26th.

Hewden will be left with 102 locationswhich will focus on the rental ofaccess, general plant and cranes.

Arise Sir DickDick Schalekamp Senior, founder ofRiwal (previously Richards &Wallington International) has beenmade a Ridder in de Orde vanOranje Nassau (Knight of the RoyalOrder of Orange-Nassau) for hisvoluntary work over more than

the sale to an 'affiliation' of Och-ZiffCapital Management Group andAurigo, the investment fund headedby Archie Norman. The HSS management team is involved inthe deal and will remain.

The new Power Tower from CTE-UK

The operator was winched to safety by another crane and takento hospital where he remained formore than a week. 10 days afterthe accident the Health & SafetyExecutive confirmed that it wascaused by a climbing error andissued a prohibition order againstSelect Plant, a division of contractor Laing O'Rourke. Theorder prevents Select from carryingout the climbing of any tower craneunless it is done by people whohave adequate training - specific to the particular crane and climbing frame.

The nature of the prohibition ordersuggests that the crew involved in the Croydon accident were nottrained or experienced with climbingTerex Comedil tower cranes.

Select Plant issued a statementsaying: “We take this extremelyseriously. Safety is absolutely critical and we are determined tounderstand all the causes of thisaccident to ensure that we can prevent anything like this happeningagain.”

“We believe our crane crews areadequately trained and accumulateextensive on-site experience beforetaking part in any crane climbingoperations.”

“Clearly, however, there are lessonsto be learned from this incident andwe are determined to learn thoselessons fast. We will not prejudgethe outcome of the investigationand we continue to cooperate fullywith the appropriate authorities.”

“We are continuing to undertakeclimbing operations in accordancewith the notice issued by theHealth and Safety Executive andwith their agreement.”

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Hewden downs ToolsA new IT system rolled out this monthwill allow any of these locations to rentout any Hewden asset.

Brian Sherlock head of Hewden Stuarttold C&A: “The sale of Tools, is a resultof a company-wide strategic review. It will allow us to concentrate on ourcore plant and large equipment businesswhich is our strength and legacy. We are investing £50 million in newequipment and are already the largestplant hire company in the UK. This is apositive step for the business, its staffand customers.”

three decades. During this time hegave his time and financial supportto a number of clubs, foundationsand charities, all while building thecrane and access rental businessthat he bought out in 1980. Theaward was presented by the mayorof Dordrecht, Ronald Bandell, onbehalf of Queen Beatrix.

Dick Schalekamp receives his knighthood while his wife Maria looks on. Riwal exits Crane Hire see page 11.

Brian Sherlock of Hewden

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The consequences of miscalculatingthe centre of gravity of a loadwas highlighted dramaticallyduring the dismantling of a towercrane in Castor Bay, Lurgan, Co.Armagh last month. Fortunatelyno-one was injured, just somedamage to the cranes' jib anda few red faces.

The Farrens Construction's TerexComedil crane was being dismantledby specialists employed by IrishCranes & Lifting who after

Dr Elizabeth Gibby, HSE's Head ofInjuries Reduction Programme said:"We want anyone working atheight to use the right ladder forthe job and to use it safely.In 2005/06 a total of 46 workersdied and a further 3,351 employeessuffered major injuries as a result

removing the crane's counterweights,attached the slings to the jib andallowed the Liebherr LTM500 supplied by McNally Crane Hire, totake the weight.

As the pins connecting the jib to thetower were removed, the jib rotatedto the vertical due the positioning of the slings and a miscalculation of the centre of gravity. FortunatelyMcNally says that it has a policy ofoversizing by two all componentswhen working on dismantling tower cranes.

Within four hours of the accident,McNally had mobilised a 300 tonner,

a 250 tonner and a 100 tonnecrane to the site. A detailed liftplan and method statementwere drawn up and the jib wasremoved safely from the 500tonner later that evening.

MBO at OutreachOutreach, the Palfinger distributor for Scotland andspecialist access platform manufacturer has beenacquired by its two senior managers. Gary Potts,managing director of sales and marketing and DerekPayne operations director purchased the businessfrom former directors and principal shareholders,Wilson Paton and Charles Johnston. Potts and Paynebecome joint managing directors, responsible forsales and marketing and operations, respectively.

Former chairman and managing director, Paton said:"Both Charles Johnston and I are delighted that Gary Potts and Derek Paynehave decided to buy the company. It is important that our employees canlook forward with confidence to a bright future under the leadership ofyoung, capable and highly motivated management.”

Outreach employs around 50 at its base in Falkirk, and had revenues ofover £6 million in the year to April 2007. The company expects to reacharound £10 million in the current year. With a forward order book of £11million this looks to be a certainty.

Sling positioningcritical

Dodgy ladder swap

Philip James has been appointedgeneral manager of Haulotte UKwhich distributes Haulotteproducts throughout the UK andIreland from its base in Telford,and includes UK Platforms - thewholly owned rental business thatHaulotte acquired early in 2004.

Coming from outside the industry,James (46) was previouslyemployed in a number of seniorroles by the world's largest paintcoatings company Akzo Nobel.In his new role he will report toPierrick Lourdain who hasmanaged Haulotte UK for the past

four years before being promotedto western area manager forHaulotte last year.

of a fall from height in theworkplace. There is still a lot ofpoor standard equipment out thereand we will do everything it takesto educate people and get rid of'dodgy' ladders from workplaces.Simple precautions can save livesand help prevent injuries."

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is promoting a ladder exchange aimedat removing 4,000 'dodgy' ladders. Throughout the summer small businesseswill get the chance to have their ladders checked and where necessary, tradethem in for new ones at a discounted price. Every month nearly 100 peoplefall off a ladder at work and suffer serious injuries costing the economy £60million each year.

New head forHaulotte UK

Philip James the new generalmanager of Haulotte UK.

With depots in Central London andStafford, Power Lifting Servicesspecialises in contract lifting, hoists(van-mounted hoists) and trafficmanagement. Currently the companyhas two AHK 27 trailer cranes in itshire fleet with an AHK 30 being addedat the end of next month. The companyis also taking delivery of the new 31metre Böcker AHK 31 trailer cranewhich can also be converted into anaccess platform with a two man basket.

Böcker has appointed Power Lifting Services as the UK dealer for its truckand trailer mounted aluminium cranes. The first unit has already been sold,a 30 metre trailer mounted AHK 30, to Connect Crane Management.

"The AHK 31 will be the first unit ofits type in the UK which will be gointo our hire fleet," said Matt Woodof Power Lifting Services.

Böcker Power

New Böckerdealer Power

Lifting Serviceswill soon

have threetrailer mounted

cranes inits hire fleet

Gary Potts (L) andDerek Payne haveacquired Outreach

The consequencesof miscalculating

the centre ofgravity of a jib

Untangling the mess tooka great deal more skillthan the original lift

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Hi-Lift has taken delivery of 10 new 'environmentally friendly' Maeda minicranes for its Eco-Lift division. Alan Peck of Maeda dealer Kranlyft,hands over to Hi-Lift’s Paul Richards at SED

Finning Flat in UK Finning UK which includes Hewden Stuart, posted revenues of C$388.2 million (£176 million) in the first quarter of 2007, an increaseof 12.3 percent in dollar terms thanks to the a strong pound. In localcurrency revenues were flat.

At the end of 2006 Finning consolidated its UK operations into a single unit andno longer reports Hewden as a separate business. Total rental revenues in localcurrency fell due to lower utilisation and Hewden's inability to achieve pricingtargets due to a competitive market in the U.K. They were C$153 million (£69million) for the quarter.

Bluelift goes with SkyKing

IPS opens UpRight UKIndependent Parts and Service (IPS), the Telford-based support specialist,has formed a new company, UpRight Powered Access Sales UK, to sellUpRight powered products to both end users and rental companies in theUK. The new subsidiary will be headed by Glen Poultney, who has beenassociated with UpRight for many years, both as a salesman and anindependent sub dealer.

Richard Tindale, sales & marketing director for UpRight, said: “We do notshare the UpRight brand name lightly. This is a long term, strategic investment by both parties and demonstrates that we are serious aboutwinning significant market share in the UK.”

Bluelift the Italian producer ofhigh-quality spider lift work platformshas appointed SkyKing as its UKdistributor. The company hadoriginally been preparing to appointAllan Access, but switched whenKing became interested in order toavoid potential conflict with Allan'sother suppliers.

SkyKing, which until now hasspecialised in vehicle mounted lifts,has recently expanded its access

JLG is planning a new Europeanparts distribution centre next to itsexisting production facility inMaasmechelen, Belgium whichshould be operational by January 2008.

JLG's distribution manager Erik

Goeleven will continue to beresponsible for parts distributionoperations. The factory space previouslyoccupied by service parts will bereleased to provide additionalmanufacturing assembly capacity.

division with the appointment of TedWilliams, ex managing director ofAllen Drew and Martin Crowley whowas previously with A-Plant Access.

New European parts centre

Mark Carrington, MD of SkyKing with aBluelift machine on his stand at SED

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Clunk Click - Click ClackHewden Instant Access, the fourth largest poweredaccess company in the UK, has completed the fittingof Clunk Click stickers to its 1,300 boom lifts. Most, if not all of the UK's top 30 powered access rental companies are now promoting the Clunk Click campaignto help make the wearing of harnesses in boom typelifts second nature.

The Platform Company,one of the first companies to promotethe use of harnesses has also made the wearing of harnesses in its yards compulsory.

Pantheradds torangePanther Platform Rentals, the Luton-basedrental company now an independent part ofthe Lavendon group, has spent a further £12million in new aerial lifts, including scissorsfrom Skyjack, booms from Nifty and truckand track mounted lifts from Oil&Steel.

Beware counterfeit partsLeading tower crane manufacturers are becomingincreasingly worried that the use of counterfeitreplacement parts may result in the collapse of a crane.

Some manufacturers claim that tests on parts produced by counterfeiters have revealed greatlyreduced tensile strength, much lower impact toughness and inadequate weld joints.

Until recently, most spurious tower crane componentshave been produced in China and Korea. However,with counterfeit part production in Europe growingthe problem is, they say, becoming more serious.

It should also be remembered that operators that usecounterfeit components are in effect using a newcrane and must therefore assume responsibility forcertifying its compliance with European regulations.

Two injured as platform tipsA 12 metre Aerial K12 trailer lift being used by twopainters on the Dairycoates pub on the Hessle Roadin Hull tipped over after it was set up without the outriggers being extended. The jacks were screweddown in their retracted position. With close to fullcapacity and the machine fully extended it tippedover crashing across the roof of a parked car. Bothmen were taken to Hull Royal Infirmary where onewas reported to have serious injuries.

Brian Fleckney of Panther (R) accepts first of ten units of theOctopussy 1715 TWIN from Simone Scalabrini of Oil&Steel.

The operators of this trailer lift failed to extend the outriggers

Three rescued after platform tipsA truck mounted access platform from NorthEast-based ES Access toppled when one of itsoutriggers sank into the pavement outsideAthena House in Clifton Moor. Fortunately thethree men in the platform were uninjured.

The operator of the machine was not an employee ofES Access and was fully trained with the necessarypaperwork required to operate the platform. It wouldappear that he accepted that he was at fault by notusing the supplied outrigger mats or inspecting thearea around the outriggers more closely.

Hewden has fitted Clunk Clickstickers to all of its boom lifts

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Dutch crane, access and telehandlerrental company Riwal sold its cranerental business to Sarens Netherlandsat the beginning of July to focus allof its efforts on its core business ofaccess rental and sales. It aims tobecome the largest rental companyin Europe.

The transaction includes 30 mobilecranes and forty Riwal crane employeeswho will transfer to Sarens Dutchheadquarters which are located closeto Riwal in Dordrecht.

For Sarens thedeal increases itscrane fleet in theNetherlands to115 units - 75 ofthem mobiles,the largest ofwhich is a 700tonner and 40crawlers withcapacities up to

250 tonnes. The combined business willhave 200 employees.

The Riwal access rental fleet nownumbers almost 8,000 units putting itin contention for the number two slotin Europe behind Lavendon.

The company says that it has plans toinvest €100 million this year. It recentlypurchased the Cummins building oppositeto its Dordrecht location to providemore workshop and storage spacewhile it seeks a site for a new purposebuilt headquarters.

Linamar has announced that it is spending C$24.79 million (£11.4 million) inresearch and development at its Skyjack division. The investment will fundthe ongoing development of Skyjack's new boom lift line as well as an allnew range of telescopic handlers.

The company will also benefit from an interest free C$2.48 million(£1.1 million) government loan. Ontario's economic development and trademinister, Sandra Pupatello, announced the loan during a visit to Skyjack'smanufacturing plant in Guelph, in late May.

Skyjack CEO Linda Hasenfratz said: "Over the past six months, the newassembly line for boom lifts has started production with new jobs alreadybeing created. The telehandler line is in development.”

Overall the company is expecting to more than 350 new jobs. Skyjack, currentlyemploys around 1,000 people in Ontario, the vast majority of them in Guelph.

Skyjack to expand and add telehandlers

Skyjack, now the darlingof Linamar, will fast

track its boom liftdevelopment and add

telehandlers.

Martin Verzijl of Sarens,(L) confirms thedeal with Jaap

Schalekamp of Riwal

Riwal crane businessgoes to Sarens


Towers boost UIUpRight International (UI) - the alloy tower business that manufacturesInstant, Zip-Up and UpRight access towers - has announced that it hasincreased its revenues by 60 percent in less than two years.

Sales of the company's towers and other light alloy access productsreached €24 million for the 12 months to the end of March 2007, up from€15 million for the fiscal year which ended June 30th 2005. The company is forecasting €30 million of revenues by 2008.

Flawed design caused crane collapse

Bryce takes onManitowoc Crane Care

Lavendon trading statement

Six months after the fatal tower crane collapse in Bellevue USA, the statehas confirmed that it was caused by the base design and proposed fines forworkplace safety violations amounting to $5,600 for Magnusson KlemencicAssociates, the engineering firm that designed the base and $9,200 for thegeneral contractor LeaseCrutcher Lewis.

The official report on theaccident says that thecause was clearly relatedto the inadequate designof the H-shaped I-Beambase which had, it says,less than 30 percent ofthe required structuralstrength. (for the fullreport see vertikal.net)

Lavendon has released its preliminary half year trading statement confirmingthat revenues for the first half are likely to be up by over 48 percent on thesame period in 2006. UK revenues increased by 26 percent overall, 11 percentof which was due to organic growth with the balance due to acquisitionsmade during the year. Germany showed the strongest growth with a 136percent increase due to the acquisition of Gardemann.

Larry Bryce has been appointedexecutive vice president ofManitowoc Crane Care, the cranegroup's product support operation.He will report to Eric Etchart, therecently appointed president ofManitowoc crane. Until recentlyBryce was vice president ofworldwide marketing, but movedto vice president of strategicplanning and business developmentwhen Bob Hund joined the companyin January. Larry Weyers, whocurrently heads the crane carebusiness, is set to move to executivevice president of operations for

the Americas region, replacingJohn Wheeler who moves to astrategic operational role.

Larry Bryce

The fatal accident in Bellevuecaused millions of dollars of damage.

Hardaker moves to RiseRise Hire, the UK van mount business acquired by Lavendon, has appointedPeter Hardaker as business development manager. Hardaker was formerlymanaging director of Aquarius Leasing the UK's largest van mounted aeriallift rental company.


NewhydrauliclufferJost has extended its JTLSeries of hydraulic luffingjib tower cranes with theintroduction of the 68.4.The prototype, which wasshown at Bauma, had itsfinal testing last month withthe first being delivered toGloucester-based W.D.Bennett. City Lifting hasalso ordered a unit with'several more in the pipeline'.

The JTL 68.4 is the smallestin the range with a four tonne maximum capacity and 1.5 tonnes at itsmaximum 40 metre radius. The unit has 1.14 metre tower sections and thejib can be raised to 82 degrees. The space required for the base is just fivemetres by five metres.

Dealer MTI-Lux has now sold more than 100 Jost tower cranes in the UKsince it started working with designer Franc Jost in 2004.

Power Lift UK has beenappointed UK distributorfor the Leader Jumperrange of tracked access(spider lift) platformsmarketed under theTerrainScout brand.Leader has three modelsin its range with workingheights of between 14and 18 metres.

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Kranlyftsprings intoactionAB Kranlyft - the European distributor of Maeda and Katocranes - has purchased ABMolnlycke Bilfjaderservice (MBS),Sweden's largest independent supplierof road springs for trucks and buses.Kranlyft has 25 employees and annualrevenues of around €9.4 million whileMBS has eight employees andrevenues of €1.2 million.

Ingersoll-Rand to sell off BobcatIngersoll-Rand is looking to sell Bobcat the well known telehandler,skid steer and mini excavator manufacturer. Bobcat generated $2.6 billion of the groups £11.4 billion of revenues last year, but no longer fits in with its overall strategy.

“We are exploring our options right now,” said Paul Dickard, anIngersoll-Rand spokesman. “We have made no secret of wanting tomove away from the capital-intense machinery profile.”

The new Jost 68.4shown being testedon a substantialtower at the AMSfacility in Arneburg,Germany which isbeing expanded to cope withincreasing demand.

Leader appoints UK dealer

Power Lift UK is now theUK distributor for theTerrainScout range oftracked access platforms.

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News HIGHLIGHTSNetherlands based Pon holdings has boughtaccess rental company Milcon from Van Mils,adding it to its Gunco and HDW businesses.

J. Martin Benchoff, The former ceo of Grovemfg mas admitted ttohospital two weeks ago.He is now in a coma andnot expected to recover.

Richard Tindale hasbeen promoted to sales& marketing director atUpRight PoweredAccess.

Bill Callaghan chairman of the UK's Health andSafety Commission has been awarded aKnighthood for his services to health and safety.

Spanish tower crane manufacturer Comansa,says that it can offer a six week delivery onits flat top cranes.

Morrow Equipment has boosted its Alimakhoist fleet to 200 units,

UpRight Powered Access has appointed adivision of Platform Sales Europe as itsdistributor for France.

The London Low Emission Zone will comeinto force next year.

Terex has been listed as the fourth bestperforming company in the 2007 Barron's 500survey of North American companies.

UpRight powered access has appointed PPKas its new distributor for Austria.

HWS, the Dutch access rental specialist, hasstarted construction of its new premises andspent 6 million on new lifts.

Donegal crane manufacturer Mantis Craneshas secured a deal to distribute its selferecting cranes in North America.

Newcastle based Huntley Plant has added40 more units to its access fleet

Speedy Hire, one of the UK's largest rentalcompanies, saw sales rise by 32% in the yearto the end of March and has ordered its firstelectric powered delivery vehicles.

Manitowoc has sold the rights to produceand supply replacementparts for Grove-Manliftaerial lifts to Minneapolisbased MinnPar.

Kirsten Skyba has beenappointed as vicepresident of globalmarketing for JLG.

Link Belt has announceda $24 million expansion at its Kentucky HQ,which will add 120 jobs and more craneproduction capacity.

Six Greenpeace activists occupied one ofMammoet's MSD heavy lift cranes at anuclear reactor site in Finland in early June

Loxam has moved into the Scandinavian marketwith the purchase of DNE-JJ the businessformed from the merger of DNEMaterieludlejning and JJ Maskinudlejning.

Seaway Heavy Lifting has ordered a 5,000tonne revolving heavy lift ship crane fordelivery in 2010.

Suspended platform specialist Power Climberhas appointed Piet Theunis as regional salesmanager in Belgium.

Maxim Crane Works is staging a 'DutchAuction' to buy back up to 25% of itsoutstanding shares.

The House of Lords has once again votedagainst the UK's corporate manslaughter law.

The Manitowoc Crane Group has appointedthree new global product managers:David Havard for Potain tower cranes,Neil Hollingshead for Grove AT and RTcranes and Ruben Olivas Saunders forGrove Truck Mounted cranes and NationalCrane boom trucks.

Ainscough properties has announced newplans to expand its forty-five acre LeylandBusiness Park at Centurion Way, Leyland.

MEC Aerials hasappointed FrankShanahan as generalmanager of itsmanufacturing division

John Spillings hasjoined Scottish heavy liftspecialist Port Services(Invergordon) as salesdirector.

VP the UK basedtelehandler to tool hire company saw revenuesrise by 22 percent to £122 million in the fiscalyear to the end of March 2007.

PPE equipment producer Bacou-Dalloz is set tochange its name to Sperian over the summerassuming shareholder approval on July 26th. Thecompany makes Miller fall arrest equipment.

The famous Swan Hunter cranes on Tynesidein the UK, are to be dismantled and sent to India.

Ramirent, the Finnish based rental companyhas acquired KMB Stavební Servis, a telehandlerrental company in the Czech Republic.

Ashtead, owner of A-Plant in the UK andSunbelt in the USA, has appointed BruceEdwards, 51 as a non-executive director

The world's largest crane rental companyMaxim Crane Works has elected JackMcGovern as its new chairman replacingBill Redmond.

Manitou has made four new dealerappointments in the UK in Devon and Cornwall,the East Midlands and East Anglia.

Speedy Hire has launched an apprenticescheme for potential equipment maintenanceengineers.

A tower crane collapsed at the Boguchanyhydro power plant site in Siberia killing four.

The first Alimak 'After sales academy'was held at the end of May in Sweden

A man was killed after falling out of a JCBfront end bucket on the farm of JCB owner,Sir Anthony Bamford.

UK Platforms, the Haulotte owned poweredaccess rental company, has chosen Insphireas its software supplier.

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The Malaysian government has lifted itsrestrictions on the purchase of cranes.

Lavendon has announced that more than200 employees will benefit from shareoption payouts.

JLG has promoted Mike Rafi (38) to theposition of vice president and generalmanager for the Caterpillar Alliance Group.

Nordic Heavy Lift subsidiary Avonwayhas ordered a crane vessel with a 5,000tonne single mast lifting capacity.

Port Services (Invergordon) hasinvested over £3 million in recent monthson two new large mobile cranes.

Kobelco cranes saw revenues climb by42% for its year to March 2007 while unitshipments increased by 38% to 730 units.

SafeWorks has promoted John Purtle to thenewly created positionof training manager.

UpRight PoweredAccess has appointedMartin Connolly asinternational salesmanager.

Euroloc, the Spanishbased rental companyhas acquired Gruas Homs a Catalalonianbased rental business.

Abnormal Load Engineering has acquiredJohn Gibson Projects, an offshore liftingspecialist.

Cramo the Finnish rental company hasreported first quarter sales of €107 million,an increase of over 28% and has acquiredOskarin Vuokrakone a small rental companyin central Finland.

Danish lorry loader manufacturer HMF iscelebrating 20 years trading in the UK.

Equipment Parts Wholesale has openeda custom decal facility supplying accessand telehandler equipment.

Terex Aerial Work Platforms has appointedJennifer Swaim as director of EnvironmentalHealth and Safety.

The Platform Company entered thetelehandler market just 12 months agoand has expanded its fleet to 154 units.

Nationwide Access has spent £2.5 millionon Euro 5 truck-mounts in order to reduceCO2 emissions.

The Tanfield group has appointed ColinThomas Billiet, 59, as a non-executivedirector

Manitowoc CraneGroup has opened isnew sales and servicefacility in Dubai, UAE.

An Auckland basedconstruction companyhas been fined $250,000 for a crane accidenton top of $250,000 compensation.

Hi-Reach Access has opened a new depot inShildon Co. Durham. Sean Ward will managethe new location

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As such this sector has attractedthe largest amount of researchand development spending inrecent years. With all major manufacturers introducing atleast one new contender in thepast two years it has createdsomewhat of a confusing cluster ofproducts with nominal capacitiesof between 90 and 110 tonnes.

As many rental companies are onlylikely to buy one crane of this size,choosing the right one is not at alleasy. The critical considerations are

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There was a time, not too long ago, when a 100tonne crane was the top of the tree - a massivecrane reserved for the largest crane hire companies.These days it has become almost a taxi crane with an increasing number if companies feelingthat they can keep one busy in their fleet not tomention manage the logistics and planning skillsrequired for the more complex lifts that thesecranes are typically used for.

boom length and type of work thecrane is to be used for. For example,if the crane is likely to carry out alarge number of one day heavy liftjobs with the possibility to squeeze inmore than one job a day, then perhapsa five axle carrier that allows the craneto carry all or most of its counterweightin addition to all its equipment is the one to go for? Having the cranefully self-contained like this is alsoattractive for smaller operators whodo not wish to carry the cost of additional support vehicles.

On the other hand for larger companies with a transport fleet on hand, a four axle carrier canoffer lower operating costs andwhen on site is a more compactcrane. The lower initial purchaseprice is also likely to appeal. Wetake a look at the most recent newlaunches and feature a comparisonof the main features of each of themain models in this sector.

Terex DemagTerex is claiming that its new fouraxle AC100/4 is the strongest fouraxle crane on the market and certainly looking at the basic headline specifications they dohave a strong claim. It does thoughhave the shortest main boom of allthe 90 to 110 tonners that wereviewed, but at 50 metres it is notexactly stunted. Its bi-fold swingawayboom extension plus single, eightmetre insert takes the maximum tipheight up to 82 metres. Most buyersare likely to stay with the simple bi-fold swingaway which stows on the machine and still offers a 74 metre tip height.

This is an exceptional crane in thatin the UK, it can travel on the roadwith more than 21 tonnes of itscounterweight, its boom extension,hook blocks and slings. In this configuration it can still handle 12tonnes on its fully extended mainboom, nearly 28 tonnes at 10metres and 1.5 tonnes at 44metres radius.

When equipped with all of its counterweight the AC100/4

out-lifts most of its four or five axlecompetitors offering a full 100tonnes at three metres, nearly 31tonnes at 10 metres and over twotonnes at 44 metres.


choosinga100tonner

When equipped with all of its counterweight the AC100/4 out-lifts most

of its four or five axle competitors offering a full 100 tonnes at three metres.

Demag's five axle AC100 has the bestlifting capacity at full boom - 13 tonnes.

One benefit of its shorter boomis that it is the most compactmachine of the sector with achassis length of less than 10.5metres and an overall length ofjust over 13 metres. It is also theonly crane in the range that canoffer an overall width of just over2.5 metres, but this is with14.00 tyres. These are not apractical option for the UK orIreland where the 16.00's arelikely to be more popular. Theseincrease the width to nearly 2.75metres - the same as most competitors. All wheel drive andall wheel steer is standard.

In this sector outrigger spread isworth looking at, with a half metredifference between the modelswe have covered. The Terex iscloser to the narrower end at 7.2metres fully extended, with loadcharts for a total of four widths.

Viewed as an overall package,this new crane looks like a winner, at least on paper.

The new 90 tonne ATF90G launched atBauma while carrying a lower nominalrating than most of the other cranes is

far from being the weakest crane.

GroveGrove now has a packed range ofofferings in this sector with no lessthan four cranes and possibly twomore new models on the way. Ifmain boom length is what youwant then the four axle GroveGMK4100L leads the sector withan outstanding 60 metres extend-able to 82 metres with a bi-fold swingaway.

Like its regular 52 metre sistermachine, the new GMK4100Llaunched late last year, is sellinglike hot cakes. The shorter boomedmodel has until now been the morepopular, probably due to the factthat 52 metres is more thanenough for most companies and

new models, the GMK4100Bwhose provisional data indicates a51 metre boom, most likely fromthe Grove GMK 5100 and the GMK5110-1 a 110 tonne machine thatshares much of the componentryfrom the existing GMK5100. While few details are yet available,it looks as though the company has fitted its new carrier cab to the5100 and upgraded a number ofother aspects while giving the cranea higher nominal capacity rating.

LiebherrLiebherr currently has four mobilecranes that it considered to be in oraround the 100 tonne sector, The90 tonne LTM1090-4.1 and 100

five axle machines both carry 95tonne ratings.. In the UK the 1090-4.1 is the more popular of thetwo in that it can carry more counterweight on board than the1100, however it sacrifices twometres of boom length and midrange lift capacities as a result. The 1090 also has the distinction of being the shortest crane in thissector in terms of overall length.

LTM 1095-5.1, launched just overtwo years ago, has a 100 tonnenominal rating in spite of its name,chosen to avoid confusion with the1100, but it offers a 58 metre mainboom, bettered only by the GroveGMK4100L. The long boom compromises its long reach capacities,dropping to a poor 6.2 tonnes at fullextension. You need to think of thelast boom section in the same termsas a lattice extension. At 50 metresboom length the 1095 offers arespectable 10 tonnes ideally suited totower crane work. One advantageparticularly for those markets where12 tonne axle loads are the rule, isits ability to carry 15 tonnes ofcounterweight within the 12 tonnes.


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Make Model axles Drive / Width Overall Chassis boom Max O-R at 3m at 10m w/full Steer m length mm length mm length tip ht Spread boom

Demag AC100/4 4 8x8x8 2.55 13,105 10,456 50m 82m 7.2m 100t 30.7t 12.0tDemag AC100 5 10x6x8 2.75 14,043 11,030 50.2m 86m 7.0m 85.5t 30.7t 13.0tGrove GMK4100 4 8x6x8 2.75 13,120 10,750 52m 82m 7m 70t 29t 9.5tGrove GMK4100 L 4 8x6x8 2.75 13,470 10,750 60m 83m 7m 69t 28.5t 8.0tGrove GMK 5095 5 10x6x10 2.75 13,476 11,447 60m 83m 7.5m 69t 29.5t 8.0tGrove GMK 5100 5 10x6x10 2.75 14,468 11,940 51m 88m 7.5m 100t 37.5t 12.2tLiebherr LTM 1095-5.1 5 10x8x10 2.75 14,090 11,313 58m 86m 7.0m 95t 26.7t 6.2tLiebherr LTM1100-4.1 4 8x8x8 2.73 13,050 10,525 52m 89m 7.0m 90t 28.7t 10.7tLiebherr LTM1100-5.2 5 10x8x10 2.75 13,643 11,443 52m 88m 7.0m 95t 32t 11.4tLinkbelt ATC 3130 II 5 10x8x8 3.00 14,950 11,950 52m 84.7m 7.5m 110t 44.9t 12.5tTadano ATF 90G-4 4 8x8x8 2.73 13,222 10,782 51.2m 73m 7.2m 81.6t 28t 8.9tTadano ATF 110G-5 5 10x6x8 2.75 14,908 12,051 52m 84.2m 7.5m 110t 38.1t 11.5tGrove GMK 4100 4 8x6x8 2.75 13,120 10,750 52m 82m 7m 70t 29t 9.5tNewGrove GMK4100B 4 8x6x8 2.54 12,530 10,308 51m 75m 7m 69t 26.5t 7.1tGrove GMK5110-1 5 10x6x10 2.75 - - 51m 85m 7.5m - - -

The GMK 4100 is morecompact and offers better lifting capacitiesthan tis longer-boomedsister the GMK 4100L

The GMK 4100 is morecompact and offers better lifting capacitiesthan its longer-boomedsister the GMK 4100L

probably offers the most usablecombination for taxi crane typework. It is more compact, offersbetter lift capacities, and can carrymore equipment for a given weight.However the longer boomed versiondoes not need the bi fold extensionto reach the same heights.

The fact that the 4100's are sellingso well suggests that capacity isnot critical. The two models, whilerated as 100 tonners, are only 70and 69 tonners at three metres andneither will lift 10 tonnes on fullyextended main booms. Howeverthey remain strong in the middle ofthe chart and offer between 28.5and 29 tonnes at 10 metres radius.The company is working on two

The five axle GMK 5095 has an 83 metre maximum tip height

Liebherr currently has four mobile cranesthat it considers to be in or around the 100 tonne sector. This is the LTM 1100 4.1

In the UK it can of course carry all if its counterweight with relativelylow axle weights.

The LTM1100 also comes in four or five axle guise, the five axlebeing the more popular in the UKand Ireland. These units have theadvantage of Liebherr's active,speed-sensitive rear-axle steeringand disc brakes.

Tadano-FaunTadano-Faun has two models in thissector including the new 90 tonneATF90G launched at Bauma, thesuccessor to the popular ATF 80-4.While carrying a lower nominal rating than most of the other craneswe have looked in this feature it isfar from being the weakest crane.Its 51.2 metre main is right in themiddle of the field, as are its 10

tonne LTM1100-4.1 both with fouraxle carriers and two five axleunits, the LTM 1095-5.1 and theLTM1100-5.2. At three metresradius the four axle units are bothrated at 90 tonnes, while the two

The LTM 1095-5.1, launched just overtwo years ago, has a 100 tonne nominalrating in spite of its name.

metre and full boom capacities. It'sonly weakness in comparison tothe 100 tonners is its 73 metremaximum tip height.

The ATF90 also offers Tadano's LiftAdjuster system which is intendedto automatically compensate forboom deflection as a load is liftedclear of the ground. While this is afine idea in theory and does work,it has not captured the imaginationof crane buyers in Europe, many ofwhom would consider that adecent driver should manage thiswith standard controls and preferring not to pay for the option.

The company's five axle ATF110G-5. is at the top end of our sectorand as a result has the longest chassis at more than 12 metres.The benefit though is a very stronglift chart starting with its 110tonne rating at three metres andwith more than 38 tonnes it wasour strongest machine at 10metres. On a fully extended mainboom though it is beaten by bothof the Terex cranes and the Grove5100 but then they all have shortermain booms so…..


LinkbeltOne crane wehave included inthe chart but notyet mentioned isthe Linkbelt ATC3130 II. Althoughnot marketed inEurope and noteven CE approved,the company iscurrently testing the European waters for a possiblelaunch, initially of its HTT 8690 truckcrane. If the positive response sofar is anything to go by, Linkbeltmay well look to distribute more ofits mobile cranes in Europe.

The ATC 3130 performs well.Although slightly wider at 3.0metres, the unit is very competitivein terms of boom length, maximumtip height and lifting capacities. It

also uses all Germanrunning gear includingMercedes power andZF transmission.

The conclusionIt is totally impossible of course, forus to say which is the best. Theyare all different and as we havealready said it depends on whatapplications you are using it for. Ontop of that of course is who is sellingit and what sort of deal they canoffer you. This along with deliverytime is likely to sway the decisionfar more than our chart will. Onething is clear though, nominal liftcapacity is even less of an indicatorthan it used to be and if you arelooking at this sector you shouldhave no problem finding a machinethat is ideally suited to your work.


The ATF110G-5 has a very strong lift chart starting with its 110 tonne rating at threemetres and with more than 38 tonnes it was our strongest machine at 10 metres.The ATF110G-5 has a very strong lift chart starting with its 110 tonne rating at threemetres and with more than 38 tonnes it was our strongest machine at 10 metres.

Although slightlywider at 3.0 metres,the Linkbelt ATC3130is very competitive interms of boom length,maximum tip heightand lifting capacities.


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The biggest and most anticipatedcrane launch this year had to bethe Grove GTK 1100 at Bauma.However at the same time,Liebherr unveiled its LTM 11200-9.1 and Terex has its own 1000tonner on the drawing boardwhich should be available nextyear. Mark Darwin takes a brieflook at the new telescopiccranes in the 1,000 tonne range.

GroveManitowoc has had a major challenge on its hands keeping upwith Terex and Liebherr in both thebig crawler and big telescopic cranemarkets. However rather than simplytrying to catch up in the big ATstakes, it decided to take a totallydifferent path - the GTK 1100.

At its launch at Bauma, Grovealready had more than 10 orders.The launch machine - sold to part

designer/developer WiesbauerKrane in Germany - will not bedelivered until October time so itwill be 2008 before production really starts.

While not an All Terrain crane, itslift capacities place it firmly at thetop end of the 1,000 to 1,250 tonnetelescopic crane bracket and itshould be every bit as mobile asthe big Liebherr and Terex AT's.Until final load charts have beenreleased it is difficult to comparebut we understand that it will lift 70tonnes to 120 metres, enough forthe current biggest wind turbines. It is a bold design that has certainlygrabbed the attention of peopleeven outside of the crane industry.

LiebherrLiebherr's more traditionally styledLTM11200 claims to be thestrongest telescopic crane on the

Bigger &better?

market and at 100 metres, has thelongest telescopic boom in the world.A four section 'short' telescopicboom, created by removing boomsections, for easier transport is adesign that has already proveditself on the LTM 1500-8.1.

For both booms various latticeextensions are available, reachinglifting heights of up to 170 metres.

The Y-Guy Superlift system givesremarkable increases in loadcapacity, more than tripling thecapacity in some parts of the chart.With the guying system in placethe Liebherr looks able to competewith Grove's claim of 70 tonnes at120 metres.

Terex Styled as ‘an AC 700 plus 50 percent’, the Terex AC 1000/9 isdue sometime next year and is saidto have a load moment of around3,000 metre/tonnes. One of itsmain features is that it has beendesigned for boom-on transportationto avoid assembly on site andreduce moving costs. The standardboom will be 50 metres with anoptional 100 metre boom whichwould offer performance similar

to both the Grove and Liebherrcranes. The maximum luffing fly jibwill be 126 metres. The nine axleunit will ride on 16.00x R25 tyresand with the 50 metre main boomand front outriggers in place cantravel within 12 tonne axle loads.

Tandem twinsA brand new Terex Demag AC700 teams up with its twin for a series of tandem lifts.

ConclusionThree machines, one radically different, but all appearing to offersimilar performance, at least whenit comes to heights of over 100metres. Given the global demand

for all cranes at the moment, I amsure that all three will sell in sufficientvolumes to keep the manufacturershappy. It will be interesting howeverto see which of them customersprefer when they can make a morerational choice.

Liebherr claims theLTM11200's 100 metre boom

is the longest telescopicboom in the world.

Styled as “an AC 700 plus 50 percent”,the Terex AC 1000/9

is due sometime next year.

A brand new Terex Demag AC700 delivered toWiesbauer in Germany went straight from theZweibrücken factory heavy load wharf at thePort of Heilbronn, where it joined anotherAC700 in a series of tandem lifts to load fiveMAN marine engines onto a cargo vessel. Eachof the massive engines weighed 225 tonnes.

Marco Wilhelm of Wiesbauer said: “What wasunusual about this job was that, with the numberof motors involved, the cranes had to be movedand re-positioned several times to move theengines from the back of the wharf to the front, so both 700 tonners were equipped with shortmain booms and 100-tonne part ballast.”

The GTK 1100 -seen here at itslaunch at Bauma-is a bold designthat has grabbedpeople's attention


At 124 metres high, the Spire orTower of Light in O'Connell Street,Dublin needs careful considerationwhen cleaning or maintenance isrequired. To help solve the trickyproblem, Dublin City Council contacted McNally Crane Hire.

Two areas had to be sorted - working at more than 120 metresand the problems caused by thetapering of the Spire which is threemetres diameter at its base andjust 150mm at the tip.

Its height meant that an accessplatform could not carry out thetask, and careful consideration had to be given to the regulations governing the use of a crane man-basket. McNally also hadexperience of working on suchstructures and quickly realised that this was not an option.

“In a previous role I have hoistedpersonnel to the top of a taperingspire and 'square peg in a roundhole' is very apt!” said DeclanCorrigan, McNally's operationsmanager. “We quickly realised that any work at this height would have to be self-containedi.e. no power leads or hoses could

While not the largest stand at Bauma, Tadano-Faun launched the largest number of truly new models, including its newflagship the 360 tonne ATF360G-6. Nominally the largest six axle AT on the market, the 360 is impressive in manyrespects with its 60 metre main boom and lift capacities that go head to head with Demag and Liebherr in spite oflacking a super lift or guy system.

The most remarkable aspect of this new model though is its telescopic boom extension option. Literally a second 31 metrefour section boom that mounts to a 1.6 metre support base onthe tip of the main boom. It takes the tip height to 96 metres, allof which is telescopic. We have yet to see a final load chart forthis 'second boom', but with an offset of up to 40 degrees itpromises to be a popular option. Mounting can apparently be carried out easily without the need for an assist crane.


be allowed to trail from the groundto basket. Therefore we decided to design and build a specialistman-basket.”

The basket consists of a five metreby two metre heavy steel frame withtwo hydraulically actuated 'wings'designed to envelope the Spire. The floor area was spacious enoughto accommodate a generator/hydraulic power pack, two powerwashers, 800 litres of water (in205 litre barrels), 4 tonne of ballastand personnel to carry out the work.

“We mobilised one of our 500tonne, Liebherr LTM 1500 cranescomplete with 68 metres of mainboom, 63 metres luffing jib, Y-guyand spacer and 90 tonne of counterweight,” said Corrigan.“This combination gave us 13tonne capacity at 34 metre radius -unrivalled in the 500 tonne class.We were also most fortunate thatthe wind speed was negligible andevery part of the operation wentvery smoothly.

Despite all the work that had goneinto the preparation, the cleaningoperation took just over eight hourson a wet Monday in early June.

It’s a wrap

McNally had to design and build a specialist man-basket towork on the 124 metre high Spire.

Something different The ATF360G-6's telescopic boom extension option is literally asecond 31 metre four section boom that mounts to a 1.6 metresupport base on the tip of the main boom taking the tip height

to 96 metres.

The cleaningoperationitself tookjust eight

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in June.

The 5 metre by 2 metre heavy steel frame basket used twohydraulically actuated'wings' designed toenvelope the changingdiameter of the Spire.

Tadano's new flagship is the 360 tonne ATF360G-6


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Official figures indicate that theshow attracted almost 19,000visitors, down on last year and15 percent off the record 22,000in 2005. There may have beenfewer people, but visitor qualitywas well up according to mostexhibitors. Three exceptionallysunny days helped keep the numbers up, with Wednesday - the middle day - the most popular.

With most new products shown at Bauma, there were only a fewnovelties this year, here are someof the most newsworthy.

FaceliftIn conjunction with Finnish manufacturer Bronto Skylift,Facelift has developed an unusualboom attachment for its 52 metreplatform. A small lattice extensionand chain hoist fitted to the mainboom allows it to lift a load up to1,300kg to a height of 27 metreswhilst maintaining the full functionalityof the work platform. This givesinstallers the ability to lift, guideand fix objects such as glazing andcladding panels, mobile phonemasts, lamp columns and smallwind turbines from one machine.

Access Rentals has also orderedfour, 27 metre high M250-27 withfull platform length, 1.2 metre wideside deck extensions - specificallydeveloped for the company. Themachines should be delivered intime for next year's SED/AccessDays. Access Rentals has openedits 11th depot in Reading and ishoping to end the year with a fleetof 2,000 machines.

BraviAlthough not showing anything new,Bravi is benefiting from growingdemand for its small lifts. The UK isnow its best market and it isexpecting to deliver around 500 unitsthis year, doubling to 1,000 in 2008.

Gardner DenverMain attraction on the Gardner Denverstand was the new VM135, a 13.5metre working height platformmounted on a Landrover 110 chassis.The unit has a 6.4 metre outreachwith 200kg lift capacity. Becausethe basket is stowed within thelength of the vehicle the full tow barfunctionality is retained as is thefront winch option. The first unit hasalready been sold to SHB Hire, andthe company hopes that a further30-35 machines will be sold thisyear. A 13.5 metre Unimog basedplatform is also under development. The latest development is the

company's return to larger boomlifts with the refreshed 46ft AB46articulated boom in both Electric, RT4x4 and eventually a new Bi-Energyversions. Another new machine isthe UL35E push around lift withfork-truck type aluminium mast.

The small extensionto the main boommeans installershave the ability to lift, guide and fix objects.

The Ascendant 17 has an unrestricted outreach of 12.2 metres with 230kg lift capacity.

Alan Russon (L) with Mike Wishart andthe first of two new 32 metre HollandLift scissor lifts.

All eyes were on this year's SED - the second year atRockingham Circuit in Northamptonshire. Would thehorrendous traffic problems of last year be sorted?Would visitors be 'showed out' with Bauma andHillhead this year? Cranes & Access brings you thehighlights of SED 2007.

Facelift also showed the newAscendant 17, a 17 metre workingheight machine that has unrestricted12.2 metre outreach with 230kgplatform capacity and a workingwidth of just 3.2 metres thanks toits one-sided outrigger system.

Facelift has ordered the first 15 offthe production line.

BobcatBobcat launched its new T2250telehandler in the UK - its first allnew telehandler since Bobcat tookover Sambron. The new machine is claimed to be a new concept,positioned between a conventionaltelehandler, skid steer and articulatedloader and has the option of beingfitted with the Bobcat quick hitchsystem.

Russon Access

Russon Access had an excellent showparticularly with its Holland Liftscissor lift range. Managing directorAlan Russon was kept busy with 'UKfirst' machine hand-overs, includingthe new high capacity 23 metre4x4 scissor to Paul Richards of Hi-Reach and then the first of two,new 32 metre G-320DL30 4WD unitsto Mike Wishart of Access Rentals.

SED stillRockinghamtwo years on?

Allan AccessAt Allan Access it was more a caseof what wasn't new than whatwas. Custom builds, spider lifts, 3.5tonne and 7.5 tonne, 4x4 and vanmounted vehicle mounts - theywere all on show.

Keeping a low profile on the UpRight stand was the new UL35E platform.

Keeping a low profile on the UpRight stand was the new UL35E platform.

David Heaney (L) and Gary Seabornwith one of their new van mounted platforms from Gardner Denver.

Van mounted platforms are makinga strong recovery with more than50 units sold in the first quarter.Claiming to be the UK's largest vanmounted operator, David Heaney,sales director of Aquarius Leasing,was on the stand for the hand-overof an additional 12 van mountswith working heights from 12.5 metres to 16.5 metres. The company has 210 van mountsin its fleet and will add a further30 by the end of the year.

UpRightThe speed of UpRight's developmenthas taken even its owners by surprise.Its biggest challenge now is building enough machines but at120 per week it is way ahead ofpredictions made a year ago.

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New machines included: The EsdaTG1800 mounted on a MercedesBenz 7.5 tonne chassis with 18metre telescopic boom, 180 degreerotating jib and 280kg lift capacity.Main features include vertical jacksand the ability to drive with theboom extended.

The new Socage Navaho DAJ17spider lift has a working height of16.6 metres, an outreach of 7.5metres and 200kg platform capacity.

The Overland Arbtruck uses a 4x4Mitsubishi Canter chassis with a15 metre Niftylift boom to create avehicle specifically aimed at arborists.Shown originally at last year's APFforestry show, Allen Access isworking with Arbtruck to refine thebasic design which will hopefullybe available later in the year.

Mantis CranesA prototype at last year's SED, theMantis TC25, 30 minute, self erectingtower crane is now in full production.Improvements include a swing-outdraw bar for towing, an optional 30kVa on-board generator to powertools and equipment, modifiedmagna-type ballast, repositioned to make towing easier and curvedhydraulic outriggers. The unit isproving popular with UK rentalcompanies says Mantis, while Irishsales have largely been to contractors.The crane offers a 25 metre jib,with 19 metres under hook and hasa footprint of just five metressquare. Production of one machineper week will double with a newextension at the factory.

redevelopment areas where over-sailing adjacent airspace is a problem. The new crane can bemounted on a tower, used on itsown feet at ground level, be boltedonto steelwork or on a rooftop base on the top of a building.

The new off-road platform fromGardner Denver is available on boththe Landrover 110 and 130 chassis.

roadwheels at their narrowest position and stabilisers removed, itcan pass through a single doorway.

The new off-road platform fromGardner Denver is available on boththe Landrover 110 and 130 chassis.

Bil-JaxAs well as its new range of trailermachines, Bil-Jax showed one ofits tomCat push around lifts. So faronly the 7.21 metre (24ft) platformheight tomCat 24 is CE marked butthe 4.47(15ft) and 5.87 (19 ft) models will also be available soon.

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Mounted on a Merc 7.5 tonne chassis, theEsda TG1800 has an 18 metre workingheight narrow operational width.

No longer aprototype, theMantis TC25 is proving verypopular in theUK with rentalcompanies.

Access Industries GroupAccess Industries showed the latest Multitel MX truck-mount, theMX170 - a development of theMX200 the fastest selling truckmounted platform in Europe withmore than 500 units delivered sinceits unveiling barely 18 months ago.

The MX170's shorter telescopicbooms reduce the work height bythree metres compared to theMX200, but it is 500mm shorter,straight down jacks and has 7.85metres of outreach.

Ladybird CranesDistributor for Terex Comedil in the UK and Ireland, Ladybird CraneHire showed the new CBR 32 Plus- the Plus indicating the control panelbeing integrated into the ballast.The CBR26 now has single or three phase power and 2,000kgmaximum capacity with 800kg at26 metres. The CBR 26 Plus will be available from the end of July.

Monkey TowersThe UK produced Monkey Tower isa towable, quick erect access system that can be hand winchedin 250mm intervals to a maximumworking height of 6.5 metres. The unit's total weight of 300kgmeans that it is easily towed andmanoeuvred on site. With the

The company sold two units at theshow (retail price is £4,300) andhopes to sell 'a few hundred a year'through a new dealer network.

Vanson CranesVanson Cranes launched its LCL20.1 hydraulic luffing tower craneclaimed to be the smallest crane ofits type on the market. Operatedvia radio remote control, the unithas a maximum jib length of 20metres with a jib tip capacity of1,000kg and 3,500kg at threemetres radius.

Trevor Vanson, managing director,says that its compact design andluffing jib action make it ideal forcongested city centre and urban

The Bil-Jax tomCat 24 is fully CE marked.

Versalift recruited a double decker bus to transport visitors to its recently extended factoryMD and designer Alan Watt with his 4.5 metre platform height, towableMonkey Tower.

This novel sheet/materials handler (for crane or telehandler) was spottedon the Nethergate Developments stand.

The CBR 32 Plus now features the controls within the ballast. Look out forthe CBR26 Plus in July.

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for all aspects of product support, including technical

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language skills in addition to English will be an advantage.

Sales Manager - InternationalPrimarily working in Europe, Africa and the Middle East,

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of 14 people die and a further 1,200are seriously injured as a result offalling from low-level ladders andsteps, so take the correct measures to prevent injuries andcorrectly re-evaluate the accessequipment to be used.

Access all areasDeciding on which type of accessmachine is needed for a specifictask should always take into consideration how and where theunit can gain access. Many pusharound/ self propelled lifts havebeen designed to go through single door openings and fit intoelevators. This makes enteringbuildings and moving betweenfloors much easier.

For larger plants where space isnot critical, larger scissor lifts andarticulated and straight boomedmachines can be used. For thosealmost totally inaccessible areas,crawler mounted spider platformsmay be able to help. Their ability

to reduce height and width in transport mode means they can get through very narrow entrances.Good gradability means they canoften travel up and down staircasesand go over rough terrain beforeunfolding and offering good workingheights. All this means that most'problem' areas can be reached.

Articulated platforms offer the 'upand over' facility which again maymake access to certain areas mucheasier. If space is not a problem,the straight boom platform takessome beating. Faster and morerigid than articulated machines, the straight boom is also much less expensive to hire.

Large, narrow width scissor lifts withplatform extensions adding to boththe length and now the width areavailable. And if you are concernedabout black tyres marking a floor,they can be covered with 'socks' toreduce the damage.

Pick and carryThe traditional method for smallermachinery moves and lifts is thepick and carry crane, most ofwhich are now produced in Italy.

The two leading manufacturers, Vallaand Ormig are both represented in theUK and Ireland with an increasingnumber available for hire. Ormigoffers practical capacities from 10to 60 tonnes, While Valla has awider range of mostly electric/battery powered pick and carrycranes from two tonnes to 90tonnes. These cranes are ideal for installing or moving heavymachinery having been designed to work in space-restricted, lowheadroom situations.

While the larger pick and carrycranes are best suited to specialistplant installation crews, the smallerpedestrian controlled Valla cranesare also a useful tool for plantmaintenance staff to use for routineequipment shifting and placing.

Plan aheadfor shutdownsuccess While many of us think of jetting off to thesun and getting away from all the rain for asummer vacation, those involved in plantmaintenance are gearing up for one of theirbusiest periods of the year.


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This is the time to maximise thetime available and carry out thatessential repair, replace oldequipment, change the layout or simply carry our routine maintenance that would be difficult and disruptive when the plant is operating normally.

With most businesses havingenjoyed a very busy 12 months,much equipment is in need of agood service and overhaul. Withsuch a variety of equipment andsituations - from changing a lightbulb to installing a 500 tonne reactor- the methods and equipment needed is truly diverse.

Elsewhere in this issue, we look atthe growth in the range of smalltwo man push around lifts and therelationship with the Work AtHeight Regulations introducedabout two years ago. These newlifts are providing a safer alternative

to ladders, trestletables, boxesand chairs - stillconsidered bymany as basic accessequipment for

simple maintenance and repairs.

Remember, working atheight is any height or situation where there is ANYrisk of causing personalinjury from a fall. An average

Equipment such as this push around lift provide a safe alternative

to ladders, trestle tables, boxes andchairs for maintenance and repairs.

Tracked spider platforms can access most problem areas

Pick and carry cranes such as this Ormigare designed to work in space-restricted,low headroom situations.

Light footprint with compact crawlers

A more recent option to industriallifting is the tracked mini cranefrom suppliers such as the Unic andMaeda. The compact lightweightcranes can move into tight locationsclose up to the machinery to bemoved, raising it enough to place inskids or trolleys. When it comes toplacing the machinery in a newlocation, they can be ideal in a wide range of situations. One majoradvantage they have over thewheeled pick and carry cranes istheir very low weight and groundbearing pressure, ideal for sensitivefloors.

The larger mini crawler cranes alsooffer pick and carry capability.Kranlyft, the Maeda distributor, isdue to bring in two new models inthis category. The larger model -the LC1385M-2 - is significantlybigger than the other cranes in theMaeda range, with a capacity ofbetween 7 to 8 tonnes at twometres. Fitted with a 16 metre fivesection main boom, the unit can lift2.6 tonnes to full height and moreimportantly can pick and carry to amaximum of two tonnes.

If space really is a problem, Italianmanufacturer Kegiom Lifting introduced a mini crawler craneearlier in the year. Kegiom claimsthat the 350 E4 Plus mini crawlercan lift more than two tonnes with

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an outrigger base of just 1.7 metres- the best in its class. However, thecrane can also pick and carry up to 1.25 tonnes adding additional versatility for plant maintenance and replacement work.

Another item of lifting equipmentthat is finding uses outside of itsusual sector is the loader crane.Large lorry loaders are not new, butmounted on a tractor unit and usedprimarily as a crane, they have takenthe place of small All Terrain or Citycranes in some areas. The largestcan lift to about 30 metres and canbe fitted with a double winch ropeon remote control giving the best ofboth worlds - lorry loader and crane.One big advantage of this system isthe fact that the lorry loader usesremote control allowing the operatorto be alongside the lift giving bettercontrol and precision when liftingand placing the load. Additionally thearticulated boom is excellent in lowheadroom situations, while its zerotailswing can offer advantages intight spots.

When the going getsimpossible……bring in

the expertsFor the most challenging of machinerymoves, there is often no option but to call in specialist industrial rigging companies such as LGHMegalift or Ainscough Vanguard.With their vast experience andequipment, they will usually be able

to find a solution no matter howtricky the lift or shift.

However for all lifts, planning thoroughly is the critical key. Thetotal cost of dropping a load can be astronomical - in one casewhere a wire rope broke, the costsamounted to over $1.5 billion! And this in an accident where no-one was injured.

Plan and allow for surprises

Poor planning and the lack of abilityto adapt to unforeseen changes areoften the main causes of accidents.And when planning a lift don't justconcentrate on the cranes - checkitems such as chains and webslings and other lifting items areadequate for the job and in goodcondition. These items are oftenmore liable to mis-use and damage.

One method to prevent damagewhen using chain blocks, is to usean overload protection system suchas Load Safe. Currently available forBulldog chain blocks and lever hoistsit uses a special clutch mechanismwhich eliminates the risk of the equipment being excessivelyoverloaded and subsequently damaged.


Larger mini cranesalso have a pick and

carry capability. Here a Meada is

being lifted into its operating area.

To prevent damage when using chainblocks, use an overload protectionsystem such as Load Safe.

Anticipating and planning for unexpected changes is often thedifference between a safe controlledlift and a panic solution, particularlygiven the time constraints on plantshutdown work. The key is to notto try and 'make-do' but to knowwhere you can obtain differentslings or lifting gear quickly, if forexample, a vessel or machinearrives on site with different liftingpoints than were planned for.

City cranes are another alternative when needing a lift in a confined space

When its really tight, call in the specialistrigging and moving companies.

An unusual application for a truck mounted lorry loader. The largest cannow lift to about 30 metres.

When lifting with conventional blocksthere is no safeguard incorporatedin the design of the equipment toprevent excessive overloading, socorrectly judging when the block orrigging reaches its acceptable limitis often down to the skill and experience of individual operators.It is an all too common practice toincrease lift capacity by addingleverage in the form of slipping along pipe over the lever hoist handleor using additional personnel toincrease the manual effort on thehand chain. This practice is suicidal and has no place in themodern workplace.

As already mentioned the mostimportant aspect of any lift is planning.Most accidents are caused by alack of or poor planning combinedwith unforeseen changes on the day.

With such a wide variety of equipment now available, the skillis in choosing the right item andusing it safely and efficiently. Thereis a saying - 'most problems arecaused by the nut between thecontrols and the seat'. Plan aheadand make sure you have all theright elements - equipment and personnel - in place before you start.

City cranes are another alternative when needing a lift in a confined space

The area where the new partshad to be placed was surroundedby sensitive service trenches,which meant that the installationcrane could only be positioned in an adjacent assembly bay ofthe building.

The task was further complicatedin that there was only 14.5 metresof headroom to pass the newmachine parts under the existingoverhead crane girders betweenthe two building bays. Because of this

height limitation it would subsequentlybe necessary to extend the 500tonne crane boom with the loadsuspended, in order to achieve thenecessary set down radius.

Having positioned the outriggers,the LTM 1500's counterweightswere installed using the client’soverhead crane, as the roof abovethe mobile crane was too low forthese to be assembled in the normal manner. Ainscough thenused a 100 tonne Liebherr LTM

1100/2 to offload and install theLTM 1500's rear winch assemblyas it was too heavy for the overhead cranes.

The 35 tonne machine parts werelifted and slewed under the overhead crane girders on a 21.3metre boom and then, with theload still suspended, the craneboom was telescoped out to a 26.5 metre length, in order to reach the necessary 24 metre setdown position.

While passing under the overheadcranes, and at the final set downradius, clearance between theunderside of the roof and the top of the crane boom was only a fewcentimetres.

This clearance was maintained byhaving an observer positioned onthe top of the overhead crane todirect the crane operator in thisdelicate task,particularly whenreleasing the load.

Workingunder cover

Ainscough's 500 tonne Liebherr working under cover.

Installing heavy machine parts under a verylow roof is not the normal environment for a 500 tonne mobile crane. However arecent job for one of Ainscough's newLiebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobiles demonstratedthat anything is possible.




The solution was to erect anotherlifting frame with a maximumload-carrying capacity of 300tonnes, using it in combinationwith the assembly-hall crane.

Once positioned on the low-loader,its short journey from the manufacturinghall to the harbour basin was stillnot straightforward. In order toachieve the necessary tractiveforce, a 600 hp, 8x8 drive tractorwas used. However the vehicle -weighing 17 tonnes - had to beballasted to a total of 40 tonnesto allow the tyres enough grip topull the trailer.

The next problem for Felbermayrwas loading the reactor onto theboat. Although there were twogantry cranes capable of lifting

loads of up to 600 tons together,the reactor - at 23.5 metres - wastoo short to be attached to bothgantry cranes. After muchconsultation and calculations itwas decided that just one of thecranes could complete the lift. “Overall, this was the toughest liftfor Felbermayr,” explains projectmanager Peter Stöttinger.

The reactor was built in Hall 10,situated on the premises of theFelbermayr branch in Linz. Withan area of 220,000 square metresit is the only place in Austria were

these reactors can bemanufactured because it offersthe facility for onward transport.

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Moving a 477 tonne reactor last month tested specialist heavy-haulage and lifting contractor Felbermayr's equipment to thelimits. With a length of 23.5 meters and a height and width ofmore than seven meters, the reactor is sizeable. However atalmost 500 tonnes, the assembly-hall crane did not have theload-carrying capacity necessary to transfer the reactor tothe low-loader for the 200 metre journey to the ship.

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Costing about $400 million, theMilwaukee Brewers' baseballstadium was built in 2001 with acapacity for 42,400 fans. Thestructure uses a sliding roof witha span of 183 metres to coverthe spectators and the 122 metrenatural grass centre field.

Work began on replacing ten poweredcarriages (bogies) supporting thefive movable roof sections the dayafter the Brewers finished their finalgame of the season at Miller Park inSeptember 2006.

Designed in the shape of a fan,each of the roof sections making upthe 12,000 tonne roof is pivoted atits home-plate end and riding ontwo bogies at its wide (outfield) end183 metres away.

The original-equipment bogiesproved inadequate for their massiveburden, and the day after theBrewers September home finale,the roof had to be left in a partiallyopen position when a bogie guideroller shattered.

The 6.7 metre long original-equipmentbogies, two at each of the far cornersof each fan-shaped roof section,were fitted with pairs of double-flanged wheels to ride in an in-linefashion on an eight inch-wide singlecircular track approximately 42metres above ground level.Additional safety is provided by guiderollers that follow the sidewalls ofthe main track bed. A drawback ofthe old bogies was that with a relatively wide bearing surface theoutside of the wheel wanted to travelfurther than the inside, about 140mm in the worst case. It was thisdifferential that may have caused asnapping sound as the bogies rolledalong the rail and possibly the failures.

Raising the roofIn principle, the replacement of eachbogie was straightforward: lift theroof a little, remove the old bogie,then position the new bogie andlower the roof onto it. In practice itproved a little more complicated.There was extensive work to preparethe roof panels for jacking - bracketsto lift against had to be designed,fabricated, and installed, as well asjacking platforms.

Picture caption 30061_5_hr: [[Anold bogie being moved out. Twohydraulic Enerpac jacks are liftingagainst an add-on jacking bracket,as are another two jacks on theother side of the tracks.]]

Lateral movement during the liftingprocess also had to be taken intoaccount. Working 183 metres fromthe pivot ends of the roof panels,thermal expansion and contractionwere significant, and wind effectscould not be ignored.

The stadium roof sections werejacked in ten separate lifts, one foreach bogie replacement. Each time,

the roof was lifted 102 to 152 mm,the old bogie driven out under its ownpower, a new bogie rolled in, andthe roof lowered back into place ona spindle bearing. A 500 tonne cranelifted bogies to and from the ground.

The lifting weight of the roof panelsranged up to about 800 tonnes, so acapacity safety margin was providedby using four Enerpac 300 tonne,700 bar, 300 mm stroke hydrauliccylinders for each lift. The cylinderswere connected to a common manifold fed by an Enerpac 9.3 kW,700 bar electric pump.

To provide for lateral movement during lifts, the jacks rested on a 38 mm thick steel plate, then asheet of Teflon, and then a sheet of polished stainless steel.

Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers

baseball team

gRaisingthe roof? Not quite a plant shutdown as we know it, but certainly a major repair job that had to be completedin a tight 'time window' with an impossible to movedeadline. Here we look at how Millar Park theMilwaukee Brewers' 12,000 tonne baseball stadium'ssliding roof was refurbished.

The roof is being lifted at the pointcircled in order to replace a bogie.

The wheels on the new bogies havespherical rolling surfaces, to allowfor minor bogie tilt, and the wheelaxles are turned such that the bogienaturally follows the curved track.Additionally, the new bogie designemploys four wheels arranged intwo pairs, instead of the previoustwo-wheel design.

The new 7.3 metre long bogies eachweigh either 49 or 66 tonnes,depending upon its location and arepowered by 45 kW motors via gearboxes and massive roller chains.

Part of one of the ten two-wheel bogiesbeing replaced.

An old bogie being moved out. Twohydraulic Enerpac jacks are lifting againstan add-on jacking bracket, as are anothertwo jacks on the other side of the tracks.

A new bogie in place. One wheel and two guide rollers are visible.

The bottom lineAll ten of the new bogies were inplace and the roof ready for the newseason, at a total cost of between$13 and $15 million.

In this lift, the hydraulic jacks werearranged in a quad-cluster, fitted withspherical load caps and resting on aTeflon 'sandwich' to allow for lateralmovement.


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thanks to your input last year have added further entries, not to mention picked up several corrections.

Once again we would very much appreciate it if you would inform us of any errors or omissions, not to mention any ideas you might have for

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Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneDemag Germany Terex Demag UK 020-82317400 Terex Demag UK 004420-82317400Enteco Italy 0039 0421 679977Fushun China Crane BusinessHitachi-Sumitomo Japan NRC 01375 361616 NRC 00441375 361616IHI Japan AGD Equipment 01789 292227 AGD 00441789 292227Kobelco Japan Kobelco cranes Europe 01473 716302 00441473 716302Liebherr Germany Liebherr GB 01767 602167 Liebherr GB 00441767 602167 Link Belt USA Not distributed See Hitachi-SummitomoManitowoc USA Manitowoc UK 01895 430053 Manitowoc UK 00441895 430053 Mantis USA Seeking 001 615 7944556 Seeking 001 615 7944556Marchetti Italy Direct 00390 523573711 Direct 00390 523573711Sennebogen Germany EH Hassell & Sons 01782 644299 Jim Macadam Equipment 01 4601530Shenyang Sanyo China 0024 88093131Terex D/I/USA Terex Demag UK 020-82317400 Terex Demag UK 004420-82317400XCMG China

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneArcomet Belgium Airtek-Arcomet 01252 360550 Airtek Safety ( Ireland) Ltd 066 9152390Benazzato Italy Falcon Crane Hire 01362 821048 Quality Hire 01 4010111Cattaneo Italy Weaving Machinery 01386 49155 Weaving Machinery 00441386 49155Cinomatic Italy Seeking 00390 341281961 Seeking 00390 341281961Clever Crane Italy Seeking 00390 522 518415 Seeking 00390 522 518415Cobra Switzerland Not distributed 0041266 751530 Not distributed 0041266 751530Comedil Top Slew Italy Select Plant 01375 390666 Select 00441375 390666Comedil S Erect Italy Ladybird Select 004413575 390666Comansa Spain City Lifting 01708 805550 00441708 805550Condecta Italy 0039 0445 57 6229FB Gru Italy Dunham Crane Hire 01706 828285 Dunham Crane Hire 01706 828285FM Gru Italy Wanted 00390 523510446 Wanted 00390 523510446Gelco Italy Seeking 00390 522 518415 Seeking 00390 522 518415Jaso Spain Falcon Crane Hire 01362 821048 00441362 821048Jost Germany MTI-Lux SA 00352-26745480 MTI-Lux SA 00352-26745480JWY Jarlway China 0086 20 86042696Kroll cranes Denmark Direct 00 454818 7400 Direct 00 454818 7400Liebherr Germany Liebherr GB 01767 602167 Liebherr GB 00441767 602167 Mantis UK Manits 00353 749149981 Manits 00353 749149981Peiner Germany Select Plant 01375 390666 Select 00441375 390666Potain France Manitowoc-Potain UK 01895 430053 Manitowoc UK 00441895 430053 Potain France Arcomet tower cranes 0176 7677511 Arcomet Ireland 01 825 16 44Potain S-E France Midland Crane 07799 824182 Midland Crane 00447799 824182Raymondi-SMIE Italy Vanson Cranes 01476 861011 Vanson Cranes 00441476 861011Shenyang Sanyo China 0024 88093131Spierings Holland Spierings Holland 0031-412626964 John Rome 0031-412626964SAEZ Spain London Tower Crane 020 83274060 London Tower Crane 004420 83274060San Marco Italy Deici UK 028 3082 1230 Dieci 0044 28 3082 1230Terex Comedil Italy Ladybird Select 004413575 390666Vanson UK Vanson Cranes 01476 861011 Vanson Cranes 00441476 861011Wilbert Germany 0049 6724606 273Wolffkran Germany HTC 0049-713198150 HTC 0049-713198150Zoomlion China Zoom Lion UK 01795 425425 Zoom Lion UK 00441795 425425Yongmao China Yin Long Europe 01707 226 522 Yin Long Europe 0044-1707 226 522

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAccess-Zipper UK Access Industries 01422874534 Access Industries 00441422874534Aichi Japan Aichi Europe 0031-162431543 Achi Europe 0031-162431543Airo Italy No dealer 0039-0522977365 No dealer 0039-0522977365Bravi Italy APS 01480 891251 Wanted 0039-0717819090Faraone Italy Max Access 01865 373566 Max Access 00441865 373566Genie USA Genie Europe 01476 584333 Genie Europe 0044 1476 584333HAB Germany Not distributed Not DistributedHaulotte France Haulotte UK 01952 292753 Haulotte UK 01952 292753Holland Lift Holland Russon Access 01384 482492 Russon Access 00441384 482492Iteco Italy Seeking dealers 0039 0376554011 Seeking Dealers 0039 0376554011JLG USA-Belgium JLG UK 0870 2007700 Access Platform Sales 074 9721017Kreitzler Germany No dealer 0049-2302698418 No dealer 0049-2302698418Leguan Finland APS 01480 891 251 APS 00441480 891 251Liftlux Belgium JLG UK 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700Manitou France Manitou Sitelift Ltd 01202 825331 Manitou Sitelift Ltd 0044 1202825331MEC USA MEC Europe 0031-786521765 MEC Europe 0031-786521765Omega Holland Direct 0031-174525998 Direct 0031-174525998Oxley group Italy Wanted 00390 171857036 Wanted 00390 171857036PB Germany Materials Movement Ltd 00353 18241893 Materials Mov.Ltd 01 8241893PLE USA Planet PlatformsPop-Up UK Pop Up 01244 833 111 Pop Up 00441244 833 111Power Tower (CTE) UK CTE-UK 01924 268103 CTE UK Ltd 0044 1924 268103Skyjack Canada Skyjack UK 01691 676235 Skyjack UK 00441691 676235Snorkel USA APS 01480 891251 APS 0044 1480 891251Techoil Italy 0039 0547 662464Tadano Germany Direct 0049 9123 185-0 Direct 0049 9123 185-0UpRight UpRight UK UpRight UK 0845 900 0202 Purcell Plant 04 5487927

S c i s s o r L i f t s

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAerial UK Tanfield 0191 4871311 Tanfield 0044191 4871311Aichi Japan Aichi Europe 0031-162431543 Achi Europe 0031-162431543Airo Italy No dealer 0039-0522977365 No dealer 0039-0522977365Basket Italy Promax 01226 716657 Promax 0044 1226 716657Dinolift Finland Promax 01226 716657 Promax 0044 1226 716657Genie USA Genie Europe 01476 584333 Genie Europe 0044 1476 584333HAB Germany Not distributed Not DistributedHaulotte France Haulotte UK 01952 292753 Haulotte UK 01952 292753Hitachi Japan Hitachi NetherlandsIteco Italy Seeking dealers 0039 0376554011 Seeking Dealers 0039 0376554011JLG USA-Belgium JLG UK 0870 2007700 Access Platform Sales 074 9721017Kesla Finland AJ Access Ltd 01291 423930 Height for Hire 01835 2835Kreitzler Germany No dealer 0049-2302698418 No dealer 0049-2302698418Leguan Finland APS 01480 891 251 APS 00441480 891 251Lehmann Germany Seeking 0049-4884903131 Seeking 0049-4884903131Manitou France Russon Access 01384 482492 NA 0044 1384 482492Manitou France Manitou Sitelift Ltd 01202 825331 Manitou Sitelift Ltd 0044 1202825331Matilsa Spain Seeking 0034-976535093 Seeking 0034-976535093Nifty UK Niftylift Ltd 01908-223456 Nifty UK 0044 1908 223456Platform Basket Italy Promax 01226 716657 Promax 0044 1226 716657Skyhigh Belgium SkyKing 01536 403140 SkyKing 00441536 403140Skyjack Canada Skyjack UK 01691 676235 Skyjack UK 00441691 676235Snorkel Holland APS 01480 891251 APS 0044 1480 891251Tadano Japan Direct 0049 9123 1850 Direct 0049 9123 1850Toucan France JLG UK 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700UpRight UpRight UK UpRight UK/IPS 0845 900 0202 Purcell Plant 04 548792

S e l f - P r o p e l l e d B o o m L i f t s

M i n i C r a n e s

L o r r y L o a d e r s

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneBenelli gru Italy No distribution No DistributionImai Italy Direct 00390 438430171 Direct 00390 438430171Italmec Italy PowerLift 01480 407771 Powerlift UK 00441480 407771Kegiom Italy Wanted 00390 143822031 Wanted 00390 143822031Maeda Japan Kranlyft UK 0117 9826661 Kranlyft UK 0044117 9826661Palazzani Italy PASS 0845 230 0903 PASS 0044845 230 0903Reedyk Holland Seeking 0031 186 57 20 44 Seeking 0031 186 57 20 44UNIC Japan Unic Cranes Europe 01844 202071 Unic Cranes Europe 00441844 202071Valla Italy Valla UK 01482 227333 Valla UK 00441482 227333

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAmco Veba Italy Tip N Lift 01473 747222 Tip N Lift 00441473 747222Atlas Terex Germany Atlas Terex UK 0870 0556700 TBF Thompson Plant Ltd 01 6715711CopmaCormach Italy Earnest Doe 01245 380311 Doe 00441245 380311Effer Italy Effer UK 0845 8693031 Effer UK 0845 8693031Effer Marine Italy Preffered Ltd. (marine) 01634-297733 Preffered Ltd. (marine) 00441634-297733Fassi Italy Fassi UK 01926 889779 Fassi UK 00441926 889779Ferrari ItalyHiab Sweden Hiab UK 01691 623100 Cahir House Machinery 052 41 300HMF Denmark HMF UK Ltd 01733 558145 HMF UK 00441733 558145Kennis HollandMaxilift Italy Next Hydraulics 0039 0522 963008 0039 0522 963008MKGNext Hydraulics Italy 0039 0522 963008 0039 0522 963008Palfinger Austria TH White 01380 722381 Palfinger Ireland 0506-52525Palfinger Austria Outreach-Scotland 01324 888900 Palfinger Ireland 0506-52525Penny Hydraulics UK Penny Hydraulics 01246 811475 Penny Hydraulics 0044 1246 811475Pesci Italy Crane Sales Ltd 0161 272 6699 056 31332PM autogru Italy Technocrane Ltd. 01246 856900 Looby Bros Johnston Ltd.Soosan Korea No dealer 0031 181 64 7194 Tirre Germany

T r u c K M o u n t e d L i f t s

C r a w l e r S p i d e r L i f t s

T r a i l e r L i f t s

O n e M a n P u s h A r o u n d L i f t s

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAerial UK Tanfield 0191 4871311 Tanfield 0044191 4871311Bil Jax USA Wanted 001 419445 8915 Wanted 001 419445 8915 Böcker Germany Power Lifting Services 0121 270 7100 Pfaff Silverblue 0044151-6090099Custers Holland No dealer 0031478 553000 No dealer 0031478 553000Denka Denmark Facelift 01444 882127 Direct 0045-66131100Dino Finland Promax 01226 716657 Promax 0044 1226 716657Falck Schmidt Denmark Direct 0045-66131100 Direct 0045-66131100Genie Genie Europe Genie Europe 01476 584333 Genie Europe 0044 1476 584333Haulotte France Haulotte UK 01952 292753 Haulotte UK 01952 292753JLG USA-Belgium JLG UK 0870 2007700 Access Platform Sales 074 9721017Manitou France Manitou Sitelift Ltd 01202 825331 Manitou Sitelift Ltd 0044 1202825331Matilsa Spain Seeking 0034-976535093 Seeking 0034-976535093Nifty UK Niftylift Ltd 01908-223456 Aerial 0044 1908 223456Omme Denmark APS 01480 891 251 APS 0044 1480 891 251Paus Germany Not distributed Not Distributed PLE USA Planet Platforms Planet SkyHigh Belgium SkyKing 01536 403140 SkyKing 00441536 403140Snorkel Holland APS 01480 891251 APS 0044 1480 891251Teupen Germany Ranger Equipment 0870 2255554 Ranger Equipment 0044870 2255554Thomas Belgium Not distributed Not distributedUpRight UK-Tanfield UpRight UK/IPS 0845 900 0202 Purcell Plant 04 5487927

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneBil Jax USA Wanted 001419445 8915 Wanted 001 419445 8915 Böcker Germany Pfaff Silverblue 0151-6090099 Pfaff Silverblue 0151-6090099Faraone Italy Max Access 01865 373566 Max Access 01865 373566Genie USA Genie Europe 01476 584333 Genie Europe 0044 1476 584333Haulotte France Haulotte UK 01952 292753 Haulotte UK 01952 292753JLG USA-France JLG UK 0870 2007700 Access Platform Sales 074 9721017Kuli/Kempkes GermanyUpRight USA UpRight UK 0845 900 0202 Purcell Plant 04 5487927

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneBlueLift Italy Skyking 01536 403140 Cherry Picker 01 8354788Cela Italy Promax 01226 716657 Promax 00441226 716657CTE Italy CTE UK Ltd 01924 268103 CTE UK Ltd 0044 1924 268103Falck Schmidt Denmark Direct 0045-66131100 Direct 0045-66131100Hinowa Gold lift Italy APS 01480 891 251 APS 0044 1480 891251Imai Italy Direct 00390 438430171 Direct 00390 438430171Italmec Italy Powerlift UK Ltd 01480 407771 Powerlift UK 00441480 407771Leader Italy Powerlift UK Ltd 01480 407771 Wanted 00390 522619270Leguan Finland APS 01480 891 251 APS 00441480 891 251Lionlift Italy IJ Access 01788 510747 IJ Access 00441788 510747Nifty Niftylift Ltd Niftylift Ltd 01908-223456 Aerial 0044 1908 223456Oil&Steel Italy Oil&Steel UK Ltd 020 78712700 Oil&Steel UK Ltd 0044 20 78712700Oil&Steel - End Users Italy Panther platforms 0845 0611999 Cherry Picker 01 8354788Omme Denmark APS 01480 891 251 APS 0044 1480 891 251Palazzani Italy PASS 0845 230 0903 PASS 0044845 230 0903Platform Basket Italy Promax 01226 716657 Promax 00441226 716657RAM Italy Gardner Denver 01274 683131 Gardner Denver 00441274 683131Socage Italy Allan Access 1858 469400 Allan Access 00441858 469400SRL Elevant Italy Not distributed Not DistributedSUP Elefant Italy Not distributed 0039 0573 919 196Teupen Germany Ranger Equipment 0870 2255554 Ranger Equipment 0044870 2255554

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAccess-Zipper UK Access Industries 01422874534 Access Industries 00441422874534Ascendant UK Blueline Access Ltd 01926-484173 Blueline Access Ltd 00441926-484173Altec USA Seeking SeekingBison-Palfinger Germany TH White 01380 722381 Palfinger Ireland 0506-52525Bison-Palfinger Germany Outreach Scotland 01324 889000 Bizzocchi Italy CTE UK Ltd 01924 268103 CTE UK Ltd 0044 1924 268103Bronto Finland Blueline Access Ltd 01926-484173 Blueline Access Ltd 00441926-484173Barin Italy Manlift Hire 0035391 787 000 Manlift Hire 091 787 000Cela Italy Promax 01226 716657 Promax 00441226 716657CMC ItalyCTE Italy CTE UK Ltd 01924 268103 CTE UK Ltd 0044 1924 268103Dino lift Finland Promax 01226 716657 Promax 00441226 716657Esda Germany Wanted 0049 55138590 Wanted 0049 55138590Gardner Denver UK Gardner Denver UK 01274 683131 Gardner Denver UK 00441274 683131Gardner Denver UK Outreach Scotland 01324 889000 GSR Italy SkyKing 01536 403140 SkyKing 0044 1536 403140Isoli Italy Manlift Ireland 0039-0499438611 Manlift Cork 0039-0499438611LionLift Italy IJ Access 01788 510747 IJ Access 00441788 510747Moog Germany Direct 0049-755593327 Direct 0049-755593327Multitel-Pagliero Italy Access Industries 01422874534 Access Industries 00441422874534Nifty UK Allan Access 01858 469 400 Allan Access 01858 469 400Oil&Steel Italy Panther platforms 0845 0611999 Cherry Picker 01 8354788Oil&Steel Italy Oil&Steel UK Ltd 020 78712700 Oil&Steel UK Ltd 0044 20 78712700Pagliero Italy Access Industries 01422874534 Access Industries 00441422874534Power Lift UK Powerlift UK Ltd 01480 407771 Powerlift UK 00441480 407771Powered Access UK See Gardner Denver 1274 683131 See Gardner Denver 00441274 683131Priestman UK See Gardner Denver 1274 683131 See Gardner Denver 00441274 683131RAM Italy Gardner Denver 01274 683131 Gardner Denver 00441274 683131Ruthmann Germany ASI 0871 8714284 ASI 0871 8714284Skyking UK SkyKing 01536 403140 Skyking 0044 1536 403140Socage Italy Allen Access 01858 469 400 Allen Access 00441858 469400TCM Italy 0039 0875 752076Tecchio Italy Wanted 00390 42990648 Mr Pietro Tecchio 00390 42990648Terex Utilities USA Allen Access 01858 469 400 Allen Access 00441858 469400Teupen Germany Ranger Equipment 0870 2255554 Ranger Equipment 0044870 2255554Versalift Denmark Versalift UK 01536 721010 Versalift UK 00441536 721010 Wumag Germany SkyKing 01536 403140 SkyKing 0044 1536 403140

M a s t C l i m b e r s & H o i s t s

T e l e h a n d l e r s

L i f t i n g G e a r

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAlbaAlimak Sweden Alimak-Hek UK 01933 354700 Alimak-Hek UK 00441933 354700AS Climber Spain Direct 0034 91 84 143 25 Direct 0034 91 84 143 25Böcker Germany Pfaff-silberblau Ltd. 0151-6090099 Pfaff-silberblau Ltd. 0044 1516090099Camac Spain Direct 0034 93 7771050 Direct 0034 93 7771050Electroelsa Italy Direct 0039-0577984364 Direct 0039-0577984364Euroscaff Italy Direct 0039 423 950 262 Direct 0039 423 950 262Fixator FranceFraco Canada Fraco UK 0208 979 0930 Fraco UK 0044208 979 0930Geda Germany Haki Ltd 01827 285525 Haki Ltd 0044 1827 285525Goian Spain Wanted 0034 902 365284 Wanted 0034 902 365284Haki Sweden Haki Machine Ltd 01827 25 90 00 Haki Machine Ltd 00441827 25 90 00Hek Holland Alimak-Hek UK 01933 354700 Alimak-Hek UK 0044 1933 354700Liftec Korea 0082 31 322 3000Maber Italy Immer Direct UK 01902 353252 Maber 0039 0444660871MP-Haki Sweden Haki Machine Ltd 01 827 25 90 00 Haki Machine Ltd 00441827 25 90 00Patti Italy Direct 0039 041 927824 Direct 0039 041 927824Rovers Italy Wanted 0039-0897724134 Wanted 0039-0897724134Safi Italy Insa International +39 423 639 321 Insa International 0039 423 639 321Scanclimber Finland Scanclimber (UK) Ltd 01505 702600 Scanclimber (UK) Ltd 00441505 702600Shenyang Sanyo China 0024 88093131Steinweg Germany Haki Ltd 01827 285525 Haki Ltd 0044 1827 285525SMEA.N. Italy Wanted 0039081281030 Wanted 0039081281030Stros Slovakia Not Distributed 00420 318 842 408

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneBobcat France Bobcat UK 020 8723 0161 Pat O'Donnell 01 6161000 Caterpillar UK Finning UK 01543 461461 McCormick Macnaughton 01 464-3500Claas Germany Claas UK 01284-763100 Harvest MachineryDeutz Belgium Same Deutz Fahr UK 01788 891892 I.A.M. machinery 05 67765826Dieci Italy Dieci Ltd 028 30821230 Dieci Ltd 028 30821230Faresin Italy Seeking 0039 0445 343511 Seeking 0039 0445 343511 Galmax Portugal Seeking 00351 214 692 731Genie Italy Genie Europe 01476 584333 Genie Europe 01476 584333Gradall USA JLG UK Ltd 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700Haulotte Spain Haulotte UK 01952 292753 Haulotte UK 01952 292753JCB UK JCB Ltd 01889 590312 Contact UK 01889 590312JLG Belgium JLG UK Ltd 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700John Deere DiscontinuedKramer Germany Seeking 0049 7551 802 - 0 Purcell Plant 04 5487927Landini Italy Landni UK Dansd Liebherr Austria Liebherr GB Ltd 01767 602167 Liebherr GB Ltd 01767 602167 Lionlift Italy IJ Access 01788 510747 IJ Access 00441788 510747Lull USA JLG UK Ltd 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700Manitou France Manitou sitelift ltd 01202 825331 Manitou sitelift ltd 00441202 825331Merlo Italy Merlo UK Ltd 01425 480806 Merlo UK Ltd 01425 480806MEC USA PSE 0031-786521765 PSE 0031-786521765MZ Imer Spain Seeking 0034 976 571 159Neuson Kramer Germany Seeking 0049 7551 802 - 0 Purcell Plant 04 5487927New Holland Italy New Holland Construction 01268 292270Pettibone USA Pettibone UK 001 262.334.9093 Pettibone UK 001 262.334.9093 Sennebogen Germany EH Hassell & Sons 01782 644299 Jim Macadam Equipment 01 4601530Skytrak USA JLG UK Ltd 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700Sunward China 0086 731 4020660Terex Italy Genie Europe 01476 584333 Genie Europe 01476 584333VHS Manirail Holland Direct 00 31497 331033 Direct 00 31497 331033

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAl-Vac Al-Vac UK Ltd 0870 2418772 Al-Vac UK Ltd 0044870 2418772Enerpac Enerpac Ltd 01527 598 900 Enerpac Ltd 00441 527 598 900Hydrospex Direct 0031 742422045 Direct 0031 742422045LGH LGH Megalift 01942 898068 LGH Megalift 00441942 898068Lift systems Claxton Int'l 01244 661000 Claxton Int'l 0041244 661000Modulift Modulift UKProbst Probst UK 01939 235325 Probst UK 00441939 235325Scanlift Scanlift Ltd 01206 396111 Scanlift Ltd 00441206 396111 Sumner Lift Sumner UK 01952 815730 Sumner UK 0044 1952815730

A l l o y T o w e r sManufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneAliscaff UK Aliscaff Ltd. 020 8808 5005Alto UK Alto Tower Systems Ltd 01527 596644 Carey Lifting Gear 01 4567773 Altrex UK Seeking 0031 38455 7733 Seeking 0031 38455 7733Euro Tower UK Euro Tower Ltd 01604 644774 Euro Tower Ltd 00441604 644774Frigerio Italy Seeking 0039-035525115 Seeking 0039-035525115Haki Sweden Haki Machine Ltd 01 827 25 90 00 Haki Machine Ltd 00441827 25 90 00instant Ireland UpRight UK 01925-685200 Upright Ireland 01 620 9300Lama Due Italy 0039 0423 485 380Layher Germany Layher Ltd 01462 475100 Layher Ltd 00441462 475100Monkey Tower UK Monkey Tower 01277 840221 Monkey Tower 0044 1277 840221NSG-Eiger UK NSG 01244 833100 NSG 00441244 833100Svelt Italy Wanted 00 39035681663 Wanted 00 39035681663Turner Access UK Turner Access 0141 309 5555 Turner Access 0044141 309 5555 UpRight Ireland UpRight UK 01925-685200 Upright Ireland 01 620 9300Youngman UK Youngman 01621745912 Youngman 00441621745912Zarges Germany Zarges UK Ltd 01908 641118 Zarges UK Ltd 0044 1908 641118Zip Up Ireland UpRight UK 01925-685200 Upright Ireland 01 620 9300

C o m p o n e n t s & A c c e s s o r i e s

D i s c o n t i n u e d B r a n d s

Manufacturer UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Distributor Telephone Distributor Telephone3B6 3B6 UK 01482 227333 3B6 UK 00441482 227333AGS Wanted 0033 32848 2642 Wanted 0033 32848 2642Autec Wanted 00390 444901000 Wanted 00390 444901000Ascorel Direct 0033 474576263 Direct 0033 474576263Boscaro Wanted 00390 444866520 Wanted 00390 444866520BPE Wanted 00390 522662357 Wanted 00390 522662357Braden Winch Koppen & Lethem 01 636 676794 Koppen & Lethem 00441 636 676794Casar 00 49 68418091350 Wire Ropes Limited 0404 67375 CavotecConquip Conquip 01420 488835 Conquip 00441420 488835Crosby Crosby UK 01226 290516 Crosby UK 00441226 290516Dakota Shine Future Products ltd 01935 863377 Future Products 00441935 863377David Brown Hydraulics 01202 627500Deutz Deutz UK Ltd 020 8781 7246Dyno Dyno Belgium 00 3256617977 Dyno Belgium 00 3256617977Dynamic Oil Direct 003905981 2611 Direct 003905981 2611Eco Outrigger Pads PLC Sales 01449 674154 PLC Sales 00441449 674154Gearmatic Koppen & Lethem 01 636 676794 Koppen & Lethem 00441 636 676794G. Fluid Seeking 00390 59828543 Mr Mauro Guglielmi 00390 59828543Hatz Hatz GB Ltd 01455 622100HBC Radiomatic Crane Care Ltd 0121 333 39 95 Crane Care Ltd 0121 333 39 95Hetronic HQ Joysticks Ltd 01733 311997 JMG Systems Ltd. 0044 2882244-31Hirschmann PAT Kruger BV 31 7364433-66 PAT Kruger BV 31 7364433-66IGUS IGUS UK Ltd 01604 490000 IGUS UK Ltd 00441604 490000IkusiImet Simal Ltd 01663 732496 Simal Ltd 00441663 732496Imo Direct 0049919350818-0 Direct 0049919350818-0Knott Knott Ltd 01283 531541Kubota Kubota UK 01844 268151Loadlift Loadlift ltd 01225 671187 Loadlift ltd 00441225 671187Lombardini Lombardini UK Ltd 01865 793299Michelin Michelin UK Ltd 01782 401 596Moba Direct 0049-643195770 Direct 0049-643195770Nylacast Nylacast Ltd 0116 2768558 Nylacast Ltd 0044116 2768558Optima Batteries Four Leaf batteries 01953 881330Orlaco Cranesafe Ltd 01483 894 136 Cranesafe Ltd 0044 1483894136PAT PAT Kruger BV 0031 7364433-66 PAT Kruger BV 0031 7364433-66Penny & Giles Penny & Giles Ltd 01495 202000 Penny & Giles Ltd 00441495 202000Rexroth/Bosch Hyquip Ltd 01204 699959Rösler Seeking 0049 421 8022700 Seeking 0049 421 8022700Rugged Solutions Rugged Solutions Ltd 0208 2625595 Rugged Solutions 0044208 2625595Sarum Mats Sarum Hardwood 01264 811005 Sarum Hardwood 00441264 811005Scanreco Koppen & Lethem 01 636 676794 Koppen & Lethem 00441 636 676794Secatol Skips Whitney Engineering 01785 282811Sevcon Sevcon UK 0191 497 9000 Sevcon UK 0044191 497 9000Smie Cranesafe Ltd 01483 894 136 Cranesafe Ltd 0044 1483894136Span Set Span Set Ltd 01606 737494 Span Set Ltd 00441606 737494Tecsis Direct 0049695 8060 Direct 0049695 8060Tele radio Tele Radio UK Ltd 01663 732200 Tele Radio UK Ltd 00441663 732200 Trojan Batteries Energy 01536 408901 Energy 00441536 408901UK Generators UK Generators 01536 747500 UK Generators 0044 1536 747500US Batteries Manbat 01743 460790 Manbat 00441743 460790Welex outrigger mats Direct 0031347 341215 Direct 0031347 341215

Manufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneABM Haulotte Haulotte UK 01952 292753 Haulotte UK 01952 292753Condor TIME Versalift UK 0153-6721010 Versalift UK 0044 153-6721010Coles Absorbed by Grove Manitowoc UK Manitowoc UK 00441895 430053 Delta Now JLG JLG UK 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700Economy Snorkel APS 01480 891251 APS 0044 1480 891251Iron Fairy Jones Cranes Ltd Jones Cranes Ltd 01273 494020 Jones Cranes 0044 1273 494020Jones Jones Cranes Ltd Jones Cranes Ltd 01273 494020 Jones Cranes 0044 1273 494020Linden-Alimak Linden-Comansa City Lifting 01708 805550 00441708 805550Grove Manlift JLG JLG UK 0870 2007700 JLG UK 0044870 2007700Pinguely Haulotte Group Haulotte UK 01952 292753 Haulotte UK 01952 292753Simon Genie Europe Genie UK 0147-65843350 Genie UK 0147-65843350

T r a n s p o r t T r a i l e r sManufacturer Production UK UK Ireland Ireland/ Brand Base Distributor Telephone Distributor TelephoneBroshuis Holland Broshuis Trailers UK 01844 343582 Broshuis Trailers UK 01844 343582King UK King trailer 01536 403140 King Trailer 0044 1536 403140Goldhoffer Germany Andover Trailers 01264 35 89 44 Andover Trailers 01264 35 89 44Nooteboom Holland HSE 01536 204233 HSE 00441536 204233Faymonville Belgium Trafco(GB) 01536 206915 Ashbourne Truck Centre 01 83 50 573Schuler & Schlomert Switzerland Seeking 0041 41 8507744 Seeking 0041 41 8507744Nicolas France Allen Monroe 01704 897003

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Each year on average between 40 and 50 people die and nearly4,000 suffer serious injury as aresult of a fall from height in theworkplace. However a more surprising statistic is that an average of 14 people die and afurther 1200 are seriously injuredas a result of falling from low-level ladders and steps.

The Work at Height Regulations do not ban ladders but require 'consideration' to be given whenthey are chosen. They should onlybe used when more suitable workequipment is not appropriate and thenonly for light work of short duration.

The introduction of the WAHR coupled with the general increase in health and safety awareness hasmade many trades that work atheight, and 'height' is where there isANY risk of causing personal injury,to take measures to prevent injuriesand therefore re-evaluate accessequipment used.

The Health and Safety Commission(HSC) is so concerned about theseincidents that it has made reducingfalls from height one of its ninePriority Programmes. According tothe HSC, every business in the UK isaffected as virtually all perform workat height in some fashion, frommajor construction projects to thesimple task of climbing a ladder tochange a light bulb.

So which equipmentshould we choose?

There are still an estimated two million ladders in daily use throughoutthe UK. In certain situations theyare still the best or only method ofworking at height. However as mentioned above, for anything otherthan light, short-term duties, analternative has to be found.

Podium steps and towers are thenext alternative and are seeing agrowth in business. Compared to aladder, they offer a more secure andsuperior working platform, but takelonger to set up. Working at varyingheights also causes problems and atower generally has to be dismantledif moved between rooms or floors,usually a two-man operation.

This demand for equipment that iseasy to move, has variable workingheights and offers increased safetyat a reasonable cost were the primefactors in the growth of the lowlevel push around platform.However there have been severalvariations on the theme with a number of recently launched items.

Monkey see monkey do

The Monkey Tower is a car-towable,quick to erect tower-type systemthat can be hand winched with theplatform locking at 250mm intervalsup to a maximum height of 4.5 metres.

The aluminium unit has a totalweight of 300kg which means thatany vehicle can tow it to and fromsite and it is easy to push aroundwhen on the job. With the roadwheels in their narrowest positionand stabilisers removed, it is narrowenough to pass through a singledoorway. Retailing for £4,300 theunit is the brain-child of managingdirector and designer Alan Watt,who started work on the unit a fewyears ago after working in the oilrefinery sector.

With features similar to a fullyadjustable aluminium tower, the unit has a 225kg platform capacitywhen locked in position but canalso winch 75kg of materials andtools up to the required level.

Access to the platform is via a sideladder and platform trap door withall safety barriers and handrailsautomatically in place. Watt is alsoworking on a smaller three metreplatform height machine.

Is it a scissor or is it a tower?

Part scissor lift part alloy accesstower, the Towermatic T4 is acrossover product combining manyof the benefits of the alloy towerwith those of small to medium sizescissor lifts.

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aIt is now more than two years since theWork at Height Regulations (WAHR)came into effect in an effort to cutthe biggest single cause of workplacedeaths in the UK.

The towable Monkey Tower has a platform height of 4.5 metres which can lock in 250mm intervals.

The TowermaticT4 combines the benfits of the alloy tower and a small scissor lift.

The Monkey Tower

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Once it has been safely set-up and the platform cage assembled,depressing the mechanism releasebar unlocks the height adjusters and activates the failsafe tensionsystem. This allows the operator to manually raise or lower the workplatform to a maximum height offour metres. Stepping off the footcontrol bar double locks the tower atthe desired height and access to thework platform is then gained by theintegral ladder. The manufacturershighlight the Towermatic's lightweight at 320kg, the fact that itrequires no batteries or hydraulicsand its ease of use, requiring noPASMA or IPAF certification.

The product has been on the marketfor almost three years now and whileit has sold well has not been theraging success that its designersmight have hoped. Erecting it to fullheight requires a certain techniqueand at almost 900mm wide it is toofat for most single doors.

Pop-Up setting the paceIn contrast the Pop-Up, a simpleinexpensive push around batterypowered scissor lift, launched barely a year ago has taken the UKmarket by storm, with more than1,500 units already delivered.

With a platform height of just 1.63metres, it offers an alternative toladders for low-level access work atheights of up to around 3.5 metres.Designed specifically to meet the 2005Work at Height Regulations, the Pop-Upclaims it is the smallest and most easilytransportable scissor lift on the marketand is able to fit into spaces previouslyonly accessible by ladder.

A fully charged battery is good forup to 400 cycles (the equivalent oftwo weeks use) while simple controls make it an easy machine to become familiar with. In order toexpand on the theme the companyhas recently launched the Pop-UpPlus+ which has an additional onemetre of platform height.

Low-level and two man pusharound lifts.

the early 1990's. King later introducedthe higher and more sophisticatedtowable Power Tower at AccessMachines. Although an excellentmachine with a platform height ofover 24 ft, it was ahead of its timeand never took off.

Now heading up CTE-UK, King is set to launch a new low level powered access platform called theCTE Power Tower. The new modelis manufactured by a sub contractorin the Birmingham area and uses anin-line sigma type lift mechanismwhich provides a platform height of 3.1 metres, good for working up to five metres.

for an easily transportable platformfor low-level work of up to fivemetres working height."

Lavendon UK has ordered 300 units,largely for Nationwide Access butwith some units destined for A.M.P.while Planet Platforms has placedan order for 200 units.

"We're delighted with the end product,and we've already placed an optionfor 'several hundred' additionalunits. The number of applications is enormous, from M & E andFacilities Management through tothe end-user market where thePower Tower could replace the traditional smaller aluminium towersused everywhere from to factoriesto hospitals," said Douglas.

The official launch the Power Tower will be later in the year when availability will be more reasonable.

Going UpHigher push-around powered platformshave never been as popular in theUK or Ireland as they have in theUSA. Here the alloy tower was traditionally the quick accessmethod of choice with numerousrental companies providing a deliver and erect service with thecapability to solve all manner ofaccess challenges.

In spite of this the market for theseunits has consistently ranged froman average of 750 units a year to apeak of nearly a 1,000 in the mid1990's. They are still a popular choicefor many end users who prefer toown their access equipment.

With platform heights ranging from20ft (6m) to over 40ft (12.1m) theyare well suited to institutional andindustrial markets, with schools,

A total of 12 AFI Pop-Up machines are being hired by EA Electrical Limited tohelp install the fire prevention and alarm systems at the new Bankside 2/3 development on Southwark Street behind the Tate Modern in south east London.

Brand/ Platform Capacity Manual/ Platform o/a weight TowableModel height kg Powered lift size mm kgs

Pop-Up 1.6m 240 Power 520 x 1,010 215 N

Pop-Up Plus 2.6m 240 Power 520 x 1,010 300 N

CTE-Power Tower 3.1m 250 Power 650 x 1,500 310 N

Towermatic T4 4.0m 250 Manual 750 x 1,400 320 N

Monkey Tower 4.5m 250 Manual 600 x 2,000 300 Y

Planet TP9000 7.0m 225 Power 1200 x 2,400 1100 Y

Genie DPL 25S 7.7m 340 Power 700 x 1,830 622-672 N

Take to the road Another variation on the theme isthe TP9000, a towable, trailermounted scissor lift with a sevenmetre platform height. Imported fromPLE inc in the USA it is a refined CEversion of the PLE24 which has beenselling in the USA for several years.With a platform height of 24ft andan all up weight of only 1,100kgs itshould tow nicely behind most cars.Once on site with the outriggers set it offers a good sized platformat1,200mm x 2,400mm and 225kglift capacity.

The king of push around? Low level powered push around liftswere pioneered in the UK by BrianKing with the Go Industries' Hop-Up in

With a 250kg lift capacity and a1,500 mm by 650 mm platformthere is room for two men and tools.However, as it is also rated foroutdoor use, it is restricted to oneman. Its overall width of 780mm isideal for single doors, while itsunique brake system locks thecastors automatically when theplatform is raised - a significantsafety benefit.

Developed in partnershipThe new CTE lift has been developedover the past 12 to 15 months inclose partnership with the LavendonGroup. Peter Douglas, commercialdirector at Lavendon's NationwideAccess said: "We are meeting a demand from the marketplace

A towable trailer scissor lift, the TP9000has a seven metre platform height andgood sized platform.

The CTE Power Tower uses an in-linesigma type lift mechanism providing a 3.1 metre platform height.

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museums, sports halls, theatres and plant maintenance departmentsall appreciating the low cost perfoot of working height that theselightweight machines offer and thefact that they are easy to use andeasy to store.

Powered access manufacturersUpRight and Genie both built theirbusinesses on the back of the vertical aluminium push around liftand both still produce this type ofplatform in significant numbers. Inmore recent years they have beenjoined by JLG, Haulotte, Faraoneand Böcker with its Alp lift range.

While all of these producers buildmachines with aluminium masts,Ohio based Bil-Jax largely builds itsunits with steel masts which ithopes to sell in Europe.

A new mast for UpRightUntil recently UpRight has alwaystaken a different approach to itspush around lifts, preferring to use a thin wall aluminium box sectionmast which it claims gives greaterrigidity compared to the fork lifttype masts used by most other producers. Its UL range haschanged little over the years andcurrently comprises the UL25, UL32and UL40 with platform heightsfrom 7.62 metres to 12.15 metresand basket capacities between136kg and 159kg. A new addition to the range is the UL35 unveiled at SED. This unit is different in that it abandons the box section mast,adopting a similar configuration tothe other manufacturers.

Genie rules OK Unlike UpRight, Genie has consistently invested in its pusharound lifts and has a dominantposition in the world market. It nowoffers three ranges, from its originalAWP line with heights up to 12.29metres to its IWP line which wasconceived for industrial applications

where portability is less critical anda compact base that does not requireoutriggers is appreciated. The IWPrange offers platform heights of upto nine metres. Finally Genie stillproduces the DPL dual mast rangethat offers a two man platform forworking up to 12.62 metres.

In addition to expanding its rangeGenie has invested in a wide rangeof options and accessories includinga powered drive assist system forits IWP DC models which takes allof the effort out of moving theseheavier machines around.

Later arrivalsJLG was a late entrant into the

‘aluminium’ market, with the acquisition of Alumaloft. Today its AM series comprises seven push around lifts with platformheights from 4.57 metres to 12.42metres. The company also has the SP series of push around stockpicker machines with improved basket capacities and platformheights from 3.58 to 4.62 metres.Haulotte is though the most recentself propelled manufacturer to enter the market, launching itsQuick-Up range barely two yearsago. With platform heights of up to 11.9 metres it has a full rangebut has barely dented what is a relatively mature and hard to reachend -user market.

The new UpRight UL35 abandons theusual box section mast adopting a similarconfiguration to other manufacturers.

Genie has three ranges and a dominant position in the world market.

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The number of options for thesemachines is endless and includesauditorium kits for working overfixed seating in cinemas, theatres,lecture halls and churches, so configuring an ideal machine for thejob is usually possible.

The tomCat from OhioWith Genie having such a strongmarket position in Europe, particularlyin the UK and Ireland, few companieseven try to challenge it. HoweverBil-Jax is intent on winning a share,not only in the European trailermounted platform market but it isalso keen to sell its push around lifts.The company has several rangesand models in this category includingthe Odyssey 34 (10.36 metre platform height) the StockpickerLifts (227kg capacity, bigger basketand a 4.5 metre platform height),Couger Lift and XLT Cat lift.However only one is currently CEmarked the tomCat 24.

The largest in a range of three with15, 19 and 24ft platform heightsand rugged steel forklift type masts.The tomCat's lift capacity is higherthan most at 159kg in spite of itscompact base. The Bil-Jax modelshave always sold well in NorthAmerica, particularly into industrialapplications where the heavier steelmast is often preferred, particularly asit traditionally came with a lowerprice tag.

Whether or not it succeeds in the European market will depend ultimately on distribution, a problemfor all new entrants.

Push around powered access islikely to replace a good number ofstep ladders, but more importantlyit is also hoped that they willreplace the practice of standing on a chair, table, box or bodgedup trestle to carry out work at height.

Get off the chairThe dropping of the two metre platform rule, the arrival of the workat height directive and a strongfocus on low level access by theHSE has made the UK a strongpotential market for innovativeproducts that are realistic alternativesto ladders not to mention podiumsteps or low level towers.

This 'far eastern' push around spotted onthe Tacklestore stand at SED will soonbe marketed in the UK.

The options for these machines are endless and include kits for workingover fixed seating.

Only one model - the tomCAT 24 - iscurrently CE marked, but more willfollow from Bil-Jax.

Late entrant into the market is JLG

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Wolfkrann has had a long andvaried history which started wayback in 1854 in Heilbronn, Germany.(see history) Peter Schiefer hasbeen around less than a quarter ofthat time, but has also had just asexciting and varied history althoughrather untypical for the owner of acrane company.

German crane manufacturer Wolffkran has had an eventful 150year history surviving the ups and downs of an entire industrynot to mention the challenges of significant ownership changes.Following its purchase by a Dr Hans-Peter Koller and Dr PeterSchiefer in 2005, the company is now setting a new course foreven greater achievements.Cranes & Access recently caught up with chief executive officerPeter Schiefer to get an insight on the person driving the newWolffkran forward into its fourth half century. Mark Darwin reports…

Originally from Western Germany,he graduated as an electricalengineer from the technicaluniversity in Munich. He gained ascholarship from Siemens tocomplete his PhD thesis in 'semiconductor compression video'before working for the company ina business development role duringthe early 1990's in 'Silicon Valley' USA.

Running projects in the US andGermany resulted in several promotionsleading to the top job at Siemens'growing Power Generation division.

Schiefer was just 32 years old, theyoungest ever Siemens divisionchief, responsible for a DM1.2 billionbusiness which employed 1,200 inGermany and a further 400 abroad.

An impressive achievement.However he then left Siemens topursue a financial career with globalinvestment banking and securities

company Goldman Sachs becomingmanaging director of private equityfor Europe.

As well as being two totally differentcareer paths, the two companies

were totally different in their outlookand business philosophy as Schieferexplains: “Siemens was a traditionaltype of company with high valuesand ethics. Goldman Sachs waspurely financial driven, money in -money out, impersonal and extremelystraight-forward. Its sole purposewas to make money with a shortturnaround of a couple of years.”

After leaving Goldman Sachs in2003, he bought a company involvedin wind farms (part of ABB) for aninvestment fund. Although a smallcompany with just 30 people hesays he thoroughly enjoyed runningthe company which ended as thebiggest wind park in Germany.

When Wolffkran came onto themarket it was ideal for Schiefergeographically and because of itslong emotional history was a companythat needed total commitment -similar, says Schiefer, to the windfarm company and Siemens.

“I had no clue about the cranebusiness, my strength is getting thebest people and motivating them.That also includes getting rid ofpeople who do not fit but you haveto take the tough decisions.”

“Goldman Sachs did this in a sensebringing in 100 good people butgetting rid of 300, but only for theshort-term gain,” he said.“Wolffkran is not a short-term play,it is a long-term project which can'tbe done remotely. It is a hands-onjob and I'm looking at a 15 to 20year horizon.”

Wolffkran is building up its rentalfleet (the manufacturing businesseslargest customer), according toSchiefer rental is the asset base for

the company with the benefit of amonthly income. He is also investingin property - something its previousowners MAN did not want to do.

“We understand financing which isa major plus in arranging andstructuring finance deals,” he adds.

So were there many worriedWolffkran employees when theyheard the news that Schiefer wasone of the new owners?

In for thelong haul

Peter Schiefer (above) and Hans-PeterKoller are now driving Wolffkran intoits fourth half century.

One of the latest luffing cranesunveiled at Bauma 2007.

Overseas markets such as the UK were becoming increasingly important. In 1954 Wolff cranes were used on theworld's first commercial nuclear power

station at Calder Hall.

The Hilton Hotel in Manchester.


Peter Schiefer (above) and Hans-PeterKoller are now driving Wolffkran intoits fourth half century.

“I think that most employees werepleased that we had purchased thecompany because Wolffkran hadbeen in trouble for sometime.”

“We made the business model clearfrom the first meeting and we areworking hard to carry this through.The demand for cranes has pushedemployment from 190 in 2006 to morethan 300 people in just 18 months.”

“I am not a fan of labour unions, Ifeel responsible for the employeesand need to take care of them.This is a cyclical business we willhave good years and bad years.When it's good we pay good wagesand bonuses to everyone in the company.”

“But if there is a lean period, theemployees must understand andaccept the situation.”

Although Schiefer intends to run thecompany for the next 15-20 yearshe feels there is a need to grow themanagement team. “If there is justone person responsible, it puts thewhole company at risk,” he said.“We are fortunate in having manycapable senior managers alreadywithin the company, but at themoment both myself and Hans-PeterKoller make the major decisions -two heads are better than one.“

“I can work 24/7 if I need to, butyou end up brain-dead and it is thenimpossible to make the right decisions,”he said. “I am always on duty - justtake some time in between.”Schiefer is a big sportsman enjoyingsailing, surfing, tennis and golfwhen away from the business.

So what of the futurefor Wolffkran?“The markets around the world lookgood at the moment - EasternEurope and Dubai have at least 5-6good years, Russia 10 years, UKuntil 2012 - even Germany isexperiencing growth,” said Schiefer.“But I only plan two years ahead -just in case, I always ere on thesafe side.”

Wolffkran history1854 - Friedrich August Wolffestablishes an iron foundry andmechanical workshop in Heilbronn

1858 - Julius Wolff takes over ironfoundry and concentrates onmechanical engineering

1870 - Wolff starts to specialise inmaking cranes and elevators

1890 - Julius' son Richard takesover expanding crane production

1898 - First slewing crane leavesWolff workshop

1908 - Designer Gottlob Gobelappointed - later part owner of thebusiness

1910 - First 'quick erect' top slewingluffing jib tower crane developedtaking four days rather than thenormal 10-14 days.

1913 - Crane is awarded 'goldmedal' at the international LeipzigExhibition

1920 - 1935 The growth of the newItalian architectural style neededcranes to lift several tonnes up to

40 metres and created a hugedemand for Wolff cranes in Italyand Switzerland and later inFrance and Germany.

1928 - The trolley jib craneintroduced so that it was notnecessary to drive the whole craneon rails to reach the various partsof the site.

1938 - Richard Wolff dies at theage of 75, and son in law EduardHilger takes over. Wolffkran nameintroduced reflecting the company'smost important product line.

1944 - Production ceased after theAllied bombing of Heilbronndestroyed the factory

1948 - Manufacturing resumes tocope with the building boom torebuild Germany. Most earlyproduction goes into theSwiss market.

1952 - Wolffkran enters luffing jibcrane market with boom transportedon the roads. This H crane wasquick to use and ideal for smallerconstruction sites replacing theForm crane.

1953 - MAN becomes partner with51 percent share in Julius Wolff & Cobringing much needed expansion funds

1956 - Expansion starts with newbuilding at Austrasse

1963-68 Wolffkran helps with thedismantling and reassembling oftwo ancient Ramses temples at AbuSimbel in Egypt to make way for anextended Aswan Dam

1963 - The first Wolff WK60S deliveredto Robert Aebi in Switzerland. Thiscrane used standard elements 4.5metres long allowing the towercrane height to be varied and growwith the building. Also introducesthe easy-to-assemble bolt connection

1970s - Modular crane constructionmeant customers could combinemodules already owned - even withthe introduction of new cranes suchas the SL series in 1973.

1977 - Wolffkran developed offshore, slewing and overheadcranes with high load capacities.

1984 - Turnover increased to DM52million and the company employed 317

1987 - First B series revolving towercrane with luffing jib introduced

1989 - Introduction of electroniccrane control.

1989 -1992 - 28 Wolff cranes areused in the Canary Wharf developmentincluding 14 luffing cranes all suppliedby Wolff Davis Tower Cranes

1993 - Demand from the Tigereconomies - Malaysia, Singapore,Thailand and Korea increaseddemand enormously.

1995 - The company opened itsown office in Thailand

1996 - First optional add-on modulefor radio transmission of machine data

2000 - Introduction of the new XXLseries cranes

2004 - 150 year anniversary

2005 - Takeover by German-Swissconsortium

2006 - New Wolff City class cranes

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Wolff cranes were involved in the dismantling and reassembling of the two13th century BC Ramses templesbetween 1963 and 1968

A technical drawing of an early Form 45 crane - one of three models with amaximum load capacity of 10 tonnes andhoisting heights of more than 40 metres.

Julius Wolff took over themechanical engineering side of thebusiness after the death of hisfather in 1858. He was responsiblefor building the first crane.

28 Wolff cranes were involved inthe construction of Canary Wharfbetween 1989 and 1992.

28 Wolff cranes were involved inthe construction of Canary Wharfbetween 1989 and 1992.

Julius Wolff took over themechanical engineering side of thebusiness after the death of hisfather in 1858. He was responsiblefor building the first crane.


The company celebrated its 100thanniversary in 1954 - a year after MANtook a 51 percent share.

The company celebrated its 100thanniversary in 1954 - a year after MANtook a 51 percent share.


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A company in Holland, WSI modelshas developed a 1/50th scalemodel of the five axle SpieringsSK599 AT5N, the crane that somesay is the most attractive modelin the company's range. You mighthave seen the prototype of thismodel on display in the Spieringshospitality area on its stand atBauma. The company has nowincorporated a number ofimprovements into the finalproduction run.

The scale model is fantasticallydetailed and fully operational, iteven comes with its own set ofoutrigger mats. Given the complexityof the structure, not to mention itsprice, it is certainly not a modelfor children.

The manufacturer has priced themodel at €269 including VAT -roughly £185.

WSI Collectibles is a new brandthat the company has adopted forthe development and production ofits top end 1/50th scale models.

spring loaded pawl and ratchet typedevice prevents the platform fromdropping except at the lowestheights.

With extendingdeck and fouropening equipmentchests it isaccurately detailed,while the screwdown stabilisersprovide similarlevellingcharacteristicsto the real thing.Priced at £65.79including VAT orjust under $90 inNorth America,the model canbe ordered throughthe JLG website, there is a link fromwww.vertikal.net.

The mobile self erecting tower crane has become an importantpart of the mobile crane scene, thanks largely to Dutch companySpierings, whose beautifully crafted cranes are still individuallychecked over by Leo Spierings himself before each one ships.

Know your wire ropeIf you use wire rope or are responsiblefor cranes or other equipment thatuses wire ropes, then the bookspublished by Casar special wireropes will be of interest. The booksare written by renowned ropeexpert Roland Verreet of Wire RopeTechnology of Aachen, Germanywith some of them co-authored byDr Isabel Ridge, a principal researchfellow at the University of Reading.

The five books that we have lookedat are: Steel wire rope for cranes,Wire rope forensics, The inspectionof steel wire ropes, Handling,installation and maintenance of steelwire ropes and Are you safe?

The books are full of very practicalinformation and yet they are writtenin a very readable style even for the non engineer. Verreet uses interesting real life case studiesalong with plenty of photographs,drawings and cartoons to illustratethe points and make them an interesting as well as informativeread. We plan to review the individual books in future issues of Cranes&Access.

For information on obtaining copiesof the books contact Casar on +49 6841 8091-0 or email:[email protected]

It claims that it uses the latesttechniques in the field of modelbuilding, aiming for constant perfection,in which detailing and brand basedfeatures play a critical role.

The company also produces largerscale less costly models under theThematoys (1:64) and Promotoys(1:87) brand names. The models are available in the UK andIreland through WSI's local dealers In Ireland: Diecastheaven Models,Meneval Place 11, Farmleigh Waterford, Tel. 0386 191 6613In the UK: DMB Models, Maple Row 7,Brierley Hill, DY5 2RG. Tel: 0138 474 744

A big big scissorJLG launched the scale model of its26 metre Liftlux 260-25 late lastyear, we have now had a chance toreview it in detail. This is one ofJLG's 1/32nd scale models, makingwhat would have been a largemodel in 1/50th scale into a verylarge model indeed. It is verysubstantial, weighing 1.5 kg andstanding 840mm (33 inches) highwhen fully extended. A built in

The detail is first class

The five axle is possibly the bestlooking Spierings crane? The model stands

840mm high

A view from the top

The model canbe fully extended

The first Mobileself erectorscale model?

The Liftlux 260-25

The detailing is good andincludes hingedcompartments

The steel wirerope bookswritten by

Roland Verreetare first class

Outrigger leveling is possible


P A S M A f o c u sc&a

www.pasma.co.ukIf you were unable to attend the recent seminar, all the presentationsare now available on the PASMA website, along with a whole host ofassociation and tower-related information.And, if you missed the AIF Conference,go to www.accessindustryforum.org.ukfor more details about this showcaseevent in the access calendar.

Falls From Height - Justine Lee, HSE

Product Standard Certification - Colin Bywater, BSI

PASMA Instructor Training - Mick Aston

The Audit Process - Joy Jackson & Karen O'Neill

Manufacturers’ Viewpoint - Paul Pritchard

Case Study SAMPLE - Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Training Centre Software - David Frost, Soter Solutions

Where are we going? - Andy Weaver

Seminar topics & speakers

PASMA, PO Box 168, Leeds LS11 9WW Tel: 0845 230 4041 Fax: 0845 230 4042 Email: [email protected] www.pasma.co.uk

AGM Confirmedfor 17 July 2007The Annual General Meeting of PASMA will take place on Tuesday, 17 July 2007, at The Belfry, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.Registration is from 12:00 - 12:30 with lunch scheduled from 12:30 to13:30. The formal proceedings will begin at 13:30.

This is an opportunity for PASMA members to hear about the Association'ssubstantial progress over the last 12 months and to keep up-to-date withthe latest news and developments.

A limited number of rooms have been reserved for the night of Monday,16th July, and these can be booked on a 'first come, first served basis' by contacting the secretariat for a booking form on 0845 230 4041.

2007 AIF Conference gets it right!PASMA was one of five trade associations that presented a paper at the2007 AIF Conference 'Working at Height...Getting it Right'. Given by PaulPritchard, chair of the Manufacturers' Technical Committee and sales director of Alto Towers, Pritchard described using a mobile access tower to remove and replace a down pipe on a four-storey building. The keynotespeaker was Bill Callaghan, chair of the Health and Safety Commission.

New PASMA PosterWhy Gamble? is the theme of a new A2 poster launched at the Safety and Health Expo 2007. The first in a series of three, it has been created to promote PASMA training and features the association's training identity card.

PASMA members from all overthe UK attended the first everContinuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) Seminar heldat The Hilton Metropole Hotel inMay on the site of the NationalExhibition Centre, Birmingham.

Various speakers addressed a rangeof topics including, from the HSE, Falls from height - are we making a difference? and from BSI ProductTesting, Product standard certification- separating the wheat from the chaff.

Andy Weaver, chairman - elect ofthe PASMA Training Committee,talked about the PASMA projectsearmarked for 2007/2008. Theseincluded, amongst others: a formalised procedure for tying andanchoring; a proposed new disciplinary code to ensure thehealth, safety and welfare of all

delegates involved in PASMA training courses; a new trainingcourse notes booklet and an equipment reporting sheet forrecording sub-standard equipment.

For his part, lead instructor, MickAston, described the new criteriafor novice instructors. In future, asreported in the last issue of 'Cranes &Access', all new PASMA instructorswill be assigned a PASMA mentor.This mentor will actively monitorthe experience, knowledge anddelivery of would-be instructors,covering both theory and practice.

Aston explained that novice instructors would not be allowed to deliver PASMA training until their competence had beenassessed and approved by theirrespective mentor.

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Readers ettersL


Dear Sirs,

It must be 25 or so years ago when the late Joe Pendrich of Pendrich Steeplejacks rigged a Monti -Breaker onto a similar threelegged rig to the pictures in your latest issue. This was lifted and rigged by winch at the top of the chimney.

Pendich went into receivership, I believe, after Joe passed away and was then bought out by Bierrum & Partners who took overthe Pendrich name and operations. Over the years Bierrum advanced and developed Pendrich's machine. The two 650ft (197m)chimneys at West Burton, Retford, Notts, were dismantled using a modified version along with a new rig.

This equipment is I believe now the property of Bierrum International Ltd, the latest version is assembled inside the chimney baseand lifted to the top by strandjacks and then works from inside the chimney.

Before you go to press you might want to contact Gary Eastman at Bierrum who I am sure will confirm the above and fill in any blanks.

Regards,

I D. Avey, H&A Steeplejacks Ld

Balderton, Newark, Notts

We did check with Mr Gary Eastman who turned out to be a veteranof the chimney industry. He told us that he too had seen the photos fromthe magazine and had cut them out and put them on the wallas a reminder of what some people will do.

He explained the system that his company uses, he confirmedthe essence of Mr Avey's letter and explained that Bierrum hadinvested a great deal of engineering developing the Pendrich ideainto the Bierrum Spider which uses an articulated loader cranetype arm and hydraulic breaker to cut the chimney into panelsthat are then lifted to the ground. All debris falls inside thechimney and no manual handling is required.Due to the interest in this subject we have included somedetails on the Bierrum device on our innovations page.

Dear Sir,

Why has it taken so long for vertikal.net to post picture galleries from Bauma?I was unable to attend for business reasons and was expecting a far quicker and more in depthcoverage of the event...I had planned to attend to view new developments in the telehandler industry...Edward Barnes

Nash PlantAustralia

We replied to Mr Barnes explaining that with almost 1,500 photos and a heavy spring exhibition

schedule we were working on it. The article, which features over 180 photos from Bauma wasfinally posted on May 16th and can be seen by going to: www.vertikal.net/en/stories.php?id=3998 Mr Barnes responded:Leigh,

Thanks for your early reply I look forward to seeing the developments from Bauma, especiallyMerlo's new Roto concepts...On a more positive note than my previous e-mail, I would like to congratulate you on your

fantastic, informative website and also Cranes & Access. Too often on this side of theworld we are kept in the dark about new ideas and products and often have to wait till they are released in Australia. I find vertikal.net and Cranes & Access very valuable inkeeping me up to date, and often ahead of the Australian Dealers...!Keep up the good work...Ed Barnes

Dear Sir

Having just gone through the May issue I was shocked to see the photos on page 49.- the ones of

the chimney demolition. I can only hope that the company in the photos have had charges brought

against them. In this day and age of the HSE on the case of anyone that works at height, I am

more than surprised that anyone would let this work start let alone get as far as the photos show.

Where was their Method Statement and Risk Assessment.

M Meager

Mark Meager, Contracts Manager, R Bellamy Ltd

Steeplejacks and Lightning Protection

West Horndon, Essex

Dear Sir,

The photos and comments on page 49 of your May issue, concerning the demolition of a

chimney were misleading in that they suggested that this was bad practice. In fact this

has been a perfectly acceptable method of doing this work for over 30 years.

Received from a crane man, name withheld on request.

This was the only letter we received condoning the method: Ed

Dear Mark,I was pleased to read in your May editor's column that you had passed on to

your readers my all-too-practical suggestion that we should try to do more with

refurbishing older equipment while we see what shakes out in terms of Hybrid

technology.At Terex, we will, of course, be responsive to what our customers want for

engines. We also have the advantage of not being an engine manufacturer

ourselves, in the sense that we will be able to work with our customers to

select the best alternatives from what may be developed.Best Regards,

Ron DeFeo, CEO, Terex

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The meeting will include a presentation from Sarah Hague ofthe HSE, who will be discussing itsforthcoming Working at Height campaign, which starts in October.A second guest speaker is likely tobe a representative of a supplierinvolved with the ALLMI buyers co-operative. ALLMI is in theprocess of surveying the Forummembership to establish the nextstep with its group buying programme.Forum chairman, Steve Frazer-Brown said: “We are trying to establish which products and services are most in demand bymembers and which areas theywould like to see the co-operativemove into.” An insurance facility for members was launched thisyear and several Forum companies

Annual ProductUpdate for ALLMIInstructorsALLMI will hold its first ever productupdate event for instructors on the20th September at Haydock ParkRacecourse, during the Vertikal Daysevent. ALLMI general manager, TomWakefield, says 'ALLMI Instructorsalready have direct access to theloader crane manufacturers via theALLMI Instructor Information lines,and receive guidance via their annualaudits, but with loader cranes becoming increasingly sophisticated,we feel it would be beneficial to goone step further and hold an annualevent, which will allow instructors to keep abreast of the latest developments in loader crane technology.” Presentations will bedelivered by manufacturers' representatives, and will cover a product overview, technical featuresand maintenance requirements. An outdoor practical element willinclude a demonstration of the latestcrane systems to hit the market.

Appointment of a New ALLMI directorFollowing elections carried out inJune, ALLMI has announced that BenJames, works manager of Bristolbased Avon Crane and CommercialRepairs, will become ALLMI's sixthmember of the Board of directors,replacing David Gardner, who retiredfrom Hiab at the start of this year.James was previously part of theALLMI Steering Group, a committeeset up five years ago with the aim oftransforming ALLMI into a more effective trade association. He said'I've been heavily involved with ALLMIin the past via the Steering Group andthe Executive Committee, and whilstAvon Crane has continued to supportthe association, it's good to be back ina more hands-on role, representing themembers and driving the associationforward.' ALLMI will hold its nextBoard meeting on 26th July, whereBen James will be formally appointedand the areas of responsibility of forall directors will be reviewed.

For the period February to May 2007,ALLMI trained 1,226 lorry loader operators;more than a 28 percent increase on thesame period in 2006. “We're extremelypleased with the number of operatorstrained so far this year,” said ALLMI

general manager Tom Wakefield. “Webelieve it reflects the quality of the training programme, which is the onlyone for lorry loaders to be commendedby the HSE and to be developed andmaintained by the loader crane

manufacturers. We're also experiencing aboom in the number of people wanting toachieve ALLMI instructor accreditation,with more than a 50 percent increase inthe number of instructors trained fromFebruary to May compared to last year.”

ALLMI Training Levels Soar

Balfour Beatty Utilities signs up toALLMI Slinger / Signaller TrainingBalfour Beatty Utilities, a provider of solutions for distribution asset managementto the UK utilities sector, and a member of the ALLMI Operators' Forum, hasstarted a training initiative that will see of all of its drivers put through theALLMI Slinger / Signaller training programme. Having already converted itsdrivers to ALLMI lorry loader training, Balfour Beatty sees the ALLMI Slinger

/ Signaller programme as a natural progression. Abigail Nockall, the company's project team leader for training, said: “Health, safety and trainingare always at the top of our agenda andso after seeing the quality of the ALLMIlorry loader course, we decided tomove our Slinger / Signaller trainingover to the ALLMI scheme as well. The course content is extremely comprehensive and ensures that ouroperators have all the necessary skillsto do their job safely and efficiently.”

New ALLMIMembershipCertificateALLMI has recently issued a newlook membership certificate. Thecertificate, which will be issued toevery member company on anannual basis, willbe signed by theALLMI chairmanand will statethe company'smembershipnumber.

New Risk AssessmentTemplate for Forum MembersALLMI has recently launched a newtemplate risk assessment form forOperators' Forum members.Developed by the Forum ExecutiveCommittee, the template was madeavailable to members in June andwill soon be uploaded to the members' area of the ALLMI website, which is undergoing anumber of significant developmentsto bring more benefits to members.

Operators Forumat Vertikal DaysALLMI will hold the 5th GeneralMeeting of its Operators' Forum at Haydock Park Racecourse on19th September in conjunctionwith the Vertikal Days event forlifting professionals.


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Rental company Peter Hird in Yorkshirehas become the latest company to beawarded the IPAF Rental+ quality mark.

There are about half a dozen companiesthat hold this prestigious award, whichensures that rental companies areindependently audited and certified asmeeting defined standards in customer

service, safety, staff training, contractterms and machine inspection.Owner Peter Hird said, “We are constantlystriving to improve our all-round performance as we increase the size ofour rental fleet and we felt that this wouldbe an essential part of our operatinginfrastructure.” Full list at www.ipaf.org

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Operating a boom without a harness is not macho; it's just dumb, said IPAF managing directorTim Whiteman at the SED construction show in May.

Whiteman was speaking as IPAF andthe CPA (Construction Plant-hireAssociation) stepped up the ClunkClick campaign calling for all users ofboom type platforms to wear a fullbody harness with a short restraint

lanyard attached to a suitable anchor point.

Approximately 15,000 Clunk Click stickersets have been bought up since thecampaign started, and with about25,000 booms in the UK, Clunk Click ison the march. Information on how

Bill Callaghan, chairman of the Healthand Safety Commission, called on theaccess industry to “attack thecomplacency that leads to accidents”.Callaghan made the keynote speechat the AIF Conference in May atthe NEC Birmingham.

His words were echoed by JustineLee, Health and Safety inspector,who stressed that planning is crucialto safe work. She congratulated IPAF,one of the organisers of the conference,on the work it has done to create theMEWPs for Managers course whichstresses the need for sensible riskmanagement.

Callaghan also stressed that migrantworkers who may not understandEnglish have an equal right to a safeworking environment and identifiedinformation and training as keyissues in ensuring that they workin a safe environment.

Other speakers included representativesfrom the NASC, PASMA, IRATA andthe LA. Representing IPAF wasinternational training manager RupertDouglas-Jones, who used an actualjob site to demonstrate and explainhow risk assessments are prepared.About 150 people attended theconference which HSE Falls fromHeight boss Ian Greenwood declareda resounding success.

IPAF, Bridge End Business Park,Milnthorpe, LA7 7RH, UKTel: 015395 62444Fax: 015395 [email protected] in France, Germany,Italy, the Netherlands, Spain,Switzerland and the USA.

Ten experts from different backgroundsin the European access industry haveconfirmed that they will speak at theEuroplatform conference on 11thSeptember 2007 in Basel, Switzerland.

The one-day conference - co-organisedby IPAF - is dedicated to access platformsafety and rental management issues,with quality presentations aimed atexecutives, senior managers and ownersof access rental companies across Europe.

Europe's rental market is estimated at € 21.5 billion, said IPAF managing directorTim Whiteman at the ERA Conventionheld in early June. Whiteman was delivering the report of the ERA StatisticsCommittee which he chairs.

Machine examinations have become a hot topic in the light of recent construction industryaccidents. Remember: Everyone involved, directly or indirectly, in using MEWPs or MCWPs,is responsible for ensuring that thorough examinations have been carried out. This includesthe owner or supplier, the cross-hirer and the user (who may be a contractor, site owner,operator or controller). All platforms must carry proof of examination, which may be asticker with a report reference or a copy of the inspection certificate. Machines musthave been examined by a competent person.

Europlatform will see the internationaldebut of the world's largest truckmount. Wumag's 103 metre ATA1003 from Eisele will be on displaynext to the 105 metre conferencehotel tower. Details and registrationinformation are at www.europlatform.info

The IPAF Rental Forum, open to allIPAF rental members, will be held onthe evening of 11th September. More details at www.ipaf.org/events

Two new members of staff havejoined the IPAF head office inMilnthorpe. Barry Lewis focuses onaccounts, while Christine Park assistswith PAL Card applications. Welcome!

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Demolition company finedtwice in a weekCapitals Demolition (UK) Ltd of Woodham,Surrey pleaded guilty to two separatework at height offences in seven days.The prosecutions arose from site visitsin May and June 2006 at CrampshawLane, Ashtead and Gresham Road,Staines. At the first site the Inspectorfound that necessary precautions hadnot been taken to prevent falls throughfragile asbestos cement sheets and thesite had not been properly fenced toprevent risks to the public. The companywas fined a total of £11,000 and HSEcosts of £5,861 were awarded. In asecond visit to a Capital Demolition sitein Staines the HSE found employeesworking from an unsafe working platformand at a clear risk of falling from a heightof around four metres. The companypleaded guilty to the offence and wasfined £10,000 plus costs of £4,295.

AFI adds coursesAFI has received accreditation from the British Ladder Manufacturers'Association (BLMA), enabling the company to introduce a one-day usercourse on ladders and stepladders. It has also added two additional PASMAalloy tower courses - Low Level Access, covering access products withplatform heights of up to 2.5 metres, such as podium steps, folding roomscaffolds and wide area low level access towers; and the Supervisor'sAccess Tower Inspection course, helping delegates understand currentsafety legislation, inspect erected towers for faults, accurately check com-ponents against the manufacturer's instruction manual and be more awareof potential risks and hazards.

Roger Gunnoe, 35, an employeeof Cheney Electric in WitchitaFalls, Texas is alive todaythanks to the fact that he puthis harness on and connected itto the platform he was usingbefore starting work. Gunnoewas using a truck mounted liftto change light bulbs at theHenderson district baseballground. He was halfwaybetween two electricity polesat a height of between sevenand nine metres when hebrushed against a 7,200 voltpower line which threw himfrom the basket of the platform.The lanyard appears to havecaught him and prevented himfalling to the ground. He is setto make a full recovery.

In May, a loader crane dropped aportable police community centrein Hessle road, Hull after the lifting chains broke. Contractorswere asked to pick up and relocate the container.. Unfortunately, because of over-head trees restricting headroom,the crane operator over shortenedthe chain legs, exceeding 45degree angle, causing excessivelateral forces. Fortunately the only injury this time was to the operator's reputation and that of thecrane owner, A. Rhodes of York a

Talk about a total lack of training... you will run out of fingers counting the misdemeanours here. From totallyunacceptable access equipment to the inventive load slinging.Harness saves life

respected loader crane operatorwhich prides itself on its professional approach. Was the operator trained on proper slinging and rigging?

What risk assessment?Knowledge of slinging might have avoided this accident.

Makeshift platform costsdeveloper £20,000Redwall Developments of DinningtonBusiness Centre, Sheffield was fined£20,000 plus costs of £686 after twojoiners were found fitting windows froma pallet on the forks of a telehandler.The makeshift work platform wasbeing used to reach the second floorof a building around eight metreshigh. A Prohibition Notice was served- the 11th notice served on RedwallDevelopments for breaches to healthand safety rules.

How is this for a blend of powered non-powered access?

To contact any of these companies simply visit the ‘Industry Links’ section ofwww.vertikal.net, where you will find direct links to the companies’ web sitesfor up to five weeks after publication.

To have your company’s new product or service displayed in the ‘Innovations’ section of C&A, please send in all information along with images to either;Innovations, Cranes & Access, PO Box 6998, Brackley, NN13 5WY, or alternatively by e-mail to: [email protected] with ‘Innovations’ typed in the subject box.

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At this years Bauma exhibitionLiebherr displayed the results ofits work to develop carbon fibrependant lines. The carbon fibrematerial has been developed byCarbo-Link a business spin offfrom the University of Zurich.The difference in weight betweenthe carbon fibre and wire rope orsteel bar pendants is dramatic, tothe point that the carbon fibre pendants can be man handled bytwo men, eliminating the need for asupport crane. So far the pendantsare being fitted as standard on theHS 895HD duty cycle crawler craneand offered as an option on theLR1300 crawler. According toLiebherr, the weight saving allows

an extra six metres of boom to beself erected as well as providingimproved lifting capacities in thestability part of the load chart.

The pendants incorporate a built-inhelix that helps deflect side windsdown the length of the pendantavoiding the fatigue problems associated with steel bar pendants

built in helix design of course. The cost of this new carbon fibretechnology is currently prohibitivefor most large applications, with the material still being producedalong laboratory lines. However


The device is known as the BierrumSpider, based on an original ideafrom the late Joe Pendrich, butdeveloped extensively by Bierrum

Carbon fibre pendants

Liebherr expects the costs to fall asvolume increases and it goes intoindustrial production. Eventually it ispossible to imagine booms, jibs andother structures being made fromthis material.

where side winds can cause vibrationswhich lead to premature failure.Wire rope pendants have a natural

The three alternatives: A section of an HS895HD wire rope pendant, a steel bar pendant and the new 895 carbon fibre pendant.

The carbon fibre pendant has a built inHelix to deflect wind.

International. The device is intendedfor chimneys in locations where the use of explosives would cause a problem.

The machine uses a modified loadercrane arm equipped with a hydraulicbreaker and power pack. The craneand breaker unit is mounted on a six telescopic legged cruciformstructure. The device is usuallyassembled inside the base of thechimney and then winched to the topon its six legs which are suspendedfrom the chimneys windshield. The legs are adjusted to follow thetaper of the chimney.

A walkway is suspended on the outside of the chimney from thesame anchor points as the inner cruciform and the circular parapet is sealed against the external surface of the chimney to preventany material from falling outwards.

The machinecuts the chimney wallinto manageablechunks whichare then lifteddown eitherinside or outsideof the chimney.Most chimneyshave a brick lining whichBierrum suggestsis removed first with a suspended platform. This isbecause the bricks will often contain heavy metals and will needto be disposed of differently fromthe external concrete which can be recycled.

The device requires a team of about

six men: one operator, three outsideto lower and clear material and twoon the ground. Progress of 2.5metres per shift can be achievedbut the average is closer to 1.5metres a day.

A better way to demolish chimneysIn our last issue we carried a series of three photographs of an excavator suspendedfrom a large mobile crane while it hacked away at a tall chimney. The photos elicited alarge number of letters most of which condemned the method. (See letters page 54)One letter though included details of a 'state of the art' method, which given the interestexpressed in our photographs, we are showing here.

Detail of one of the spiders

TheBierrumSpider fitsinside thechimney

A team can demolish up to 2.5 metres per shift.


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NEW & USED CRANESAGD Equipment Ltd www.agd-equipment.co.ukCrowland Cranes www.crowlandcranes.co.ukKobelco www.kobelco-cranes.comM. Stemick www.stemick-krane.deP.V. Adrighem BV www.adrighem.comTerex Demag www.terex-cranes.comUsed Cranes CCK www.used-cranes.deValla UK Ltd www.valla-cranes.co.ukUCM www.ucmholland.nl

SELF ERECTING TOWER CRANESAirtek safety www.airteksafety.comDieci www.dieci.co.ukLadybird tower crane hire www.ladybirdcranehire.co.ukVanson www.vansoncranes.com

LORRY/TRUCK LOADER CRANES Effer www.effer.itFassi UK www.fassiuk.comPalfinger www.palfinger.com

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TELESCOPIC HANDLERSDieci www.dieci.co.ukGenie www.genieindustries.comJLG www.jlgeurope.comMec Telehandlers www.mecawp.com Merlo www.merlo.co.uk

OUTRIGGER PADSEco power pads www.outriggerpads.co.ukTMC lifting supplies www.crowlandcranes.co.uk/tmc

USA DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICSPacific Equipment Logistic www.pacificlogistic.com

NEW AND USED TELEHANDLERSVHS Vissers Heftruck Service www.vhsbladel.nl

PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIERSCrowland Cranes www.crowlandcranes.co.ukIPS www.ips-ltd.bizJLG www.jlgeurope.comTVH - Group Thermote & Vanhalst www.tvh.be

SAFETY EQUIPMENTAirtek equipment www.airteksafety.com

STRUCTURAL REPAIRSAvezaat Cranes www.avezaat.comCrowland Cranes www.crowlandcranes.co.uk/tmc

WIRE ROPETeufelberger Seil www.teufelberger.comCasar www.casar.de

BATTERY MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERSOptima Batteries www.optimabatteries.comTrojan Battery www.trojanbattery.com

CONTROL SYSTEMSIntercontrol www.intercontrol.de

EQUIPMENT AUCTION HOUSESRitchie Brothers www.rbauction.com

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONSALLMI www.allmitraining.co.ukIPAF www.ipaf.orgOSHA www.osha.govPASMA www.pasma.co.uk

RENTAL MANAGEMENT SOFTWAREInsphire www.insphire.com

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENTTMC lifting supplies www.crowlandcranes.co.uk/tmc

EVENTSVertikal Days www.vertikaldays.netSED www.sed.co.ukPlatformers Days www.platformers-days.deConexpo www.conexpoconagg.com

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An event not an exhibitionThis new event is not an exhibition,conference or a show. It is a combinationof all of them, a relaxed industry gettogether at which rental companies,fleet owners and major users canmeet with manufacturers and suppliersto look at the latest products and

simply have time to catch up andtalk about next year's business plans.

Vertikal Days is quite different fromany other lifting event in the UK todate. Exhibitors are restricted to

suppliers of cranes, access equipment,telescopic handlers or associatedequipment and services such asoverload systems, ropes and liftinggear, insurance and software etc…

If you are interesting in seeing excavators, loaders, dumpers ordozers forget it! This is not theevent for you.

Given its specific focus, around 50to 60 exhibitors are expected thisfirst year with around 1,000 or sovisitors anticipated. So while you'll

As you may already be aware, this September sees a new eventdedicated to lifting equipment and services - Vertikal Days. Ifyou have any interest in access equipment, mobile, crawler,mini, loader or tower cranes, not to mention telescopic handlers,then reserve September 19th or 20th in your diary.

not get the buzz from the mass ofhumanity you see at Bauma, youwill have time to stop and talk andhopefully even chill out.

No fancy booths Don't expect to see any fancystands either. All stands are thesame size, apart from a few super-sizedlots to cope with longer cranes ortruck mounted aerial lifts. Exhibitorsare only pitching a small tent tocover any literature and to shelter incase of rain. Everything is alsoclose at hand. The longest distanceyou can cover is the 300 metresfrom the bottom of the lower carpark to the main hospitality building.If that is too much for you then stopoff halfway at the marketplace marqueewhere free hospitality is also providedand where service and small equipmentexhibitors are located.

So much for all the things that youwill not see, on the plus side onceyou have your ticket you will notneed to put your hand in your pocketat all, There is No charge for parking,No charge for coffee and tea, Nocharge for lunch, even the bar isopen…within reason. In fact thereis no charge for anything apart fromany equipment you purchase. Theentire aim of the event is to create arelaxed atmosphere where industryprofessionals can meet over a twoday period.

Not in the middleof nowhere

Vertikal Days is being held atHaydock Park, site of a very popularequipment exhibition organised bythe CMPE. The benefit is that notonly is it central for the UK as awhole, but it is only half a mile offthe M6 between Liverpool andManchester. Manchester airport is20 miles and 25 minutes awaywhile Liverpool airport is 30 minutesand 20 miles away.

There are also plenty of hotels withina two to three miles radius, including

one hotel on site and two morewithin walking distance. If you preferto stay in the city, Liverpool city centreis around 15 miles while Manchestercity centre is around 20 miles.

Industry events In addition we have a number ofindustry events happening during

Vertikal Days, including: The annual IPAF ProfessionalDevelopment Seminar which willbe held in the Horseshoe suite atthe Haydock Park conferencecentre on September 19th.The following day ALLMI will hold ageneral meeting of the ALLMI forumfollowed by its first annual productupdate meeting for ALLMI trainingcentres and finally we are also hoping

that the CPA will host its annualmobile crane interests group meetingon site on the 20th. The decision onthis will be taken by the CPA at theend of July, depending on the numberof crane exhibitors and visitorsexpected at Vertikal Days.

How do you get an entry pass? You have several ways of getting

hold of a ticket to Vertikal Days.

You can register on-line atwww.vertikaldays.net and as abuyer of cranes access equipmentor telehandlers we will arrange acomplimentary ticket. We have alimited number of these free entrytickets which includes a free lunchand free parking so please register

early to be sure.

Alternatively most exhibitors will beinviting customers to the event.If you receive one of these numberedtickets, we would appreciate it if youwould still register on line using theticket number, this will not only speedup your entry on arrival, but willalso help with the hospitality planning.

If you do not mange to obtaina complimentary ticket you can ofcourse purchaseone, the£15ticketwill includeparking andall dayhospitalitynot to mentiongiving you awarm fuzzyfeeling that youare helping sponsora new industry event.You can buy tickets atthe gate, by post to The VertikalPress, box 6998 Brackley NN135WY or on-line.

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Visit www.Vertikal.net/en/events for a full listing of events with direct links to the organisers.

Whats on?Platformers daysGerman access equipment meetingAugust 24-25, 2007 Hohenroda, GermanyPhone: +49 (0)5031972923Fax: +49 (0)5031972838E-mail: [email protected]

EuroplatformIPAF central Europe SummitSeptember 11, 2007 Basel, SwizerlandPhone: +44 (0)15395 62444Fax: +44 (0)15395 64686E-mail: [email protected] DaysMeeting for the UK crane and access industryHaydock Park September 19/20th 2007Tel: +44(0)8707 740436 Fax: +44(0)1295 768223E-mail: [email protected]: www.vertikaldays.net

The Hire ShowExhibition for Rental ProfessionalsOctober 2-3, 2007 London, UKPhone: +44 (0)2083871244Fax: +44(0)8451276113E-mail: [email protected]

Hire Association Europe ConferenceAnnual Awards ConferenceOctober 13, 2007 Cardiff, UKPhone: +44 (0)121 380 4600E-mail: [email protected]

ICUEEICUEE-International Construction & UtilityEquipment ExpositionOctober 16-19, 2007 Louisville, Kentucky., USAPhone:+1 866-236-0442 Fax:+1 414-298-4141E-mail: e-mail [email protected]

SAIE 2007Bologna Fair, Italian Building products exhibitionOctober 24-28, 2007 Bologna, ItalyPhone: +39 051 282111Fax: +39 051 6374013E-mail: [email protected]

Big Five 2007

Middle East construction show in DubaiOctober 28-November 1, 2007 Dubai, UAEPhone: +49 (0) 89 949 22 0Fax: +49 (0) 89 949 22 350E-mail: [email protected]

Batimat 2007French building and construction showNovember 5-10, 2007 Paris, FrancePhone: + 33.1.47.56.51.84Fax: +33 1 47 56 51 93E-mail: [email protected] Rental Show 2008ARA convention and rental showFebruary 11-14, 2008Las Vegas, USAPhone: +1800 334 2177Fax: +1309 764 1533E-mail: [email protected] and construction equipment showMarch 5 -9th 2006 Verona, ItalyTel. 030.3539159 Fax 030.3582476www.samoter.itConexpo-Con/Agg 2008The leading US construction show.March 11-15, 2008Las Vegas, Nevada, USAPhone: +1 414-298-4133Fax: +1 414-272-2672E-mail: [email protected]

IPAF SummitAnnual Summit for International Powered Access FederationApril 15, 2008Whitlebury, UKPhone: +44(0)1539562444Fax: +44(0)1539564686E-mail: [email protected] 2008International Public works, construction and mining showApril 22-26, 2008 Zarragoza, SpainPhone: +34 976 76 4700Fax: +34 976 33 0649E-mail: [email protected] 2008UK's premier construction equipment exhibitionMay 13-15, 2008Rockinham Speedway, Corby, UKPhone: [44] 020 8652 4810Fax: [44] 020 8652 4804E-mail: [email protected] powered access fairSeptember 17-19, 2008Maastricht, The NetherlandsPhone: +31 (0)547 271 566Fax: +31 (0)547 261 238E-mail: [email protected] 2010World’s largest construction equipment showApril 19-25, 2010Munich, GermanyPhone: +49 (0)89 51070

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Experienced Mobile Crane OperatorsAinscough Crane Hire Ltd. is the largest mobile crane hirer operatingfrom twenty five strategically located depots throughout the UK. As part of our ongoing expansion we are looking to recruit a numberof Experienced Crane Operators.All applicants must have a full LGV Licence and CPCS Certification.

Contact:Mark James - Southern Region Operations Manager 07748 923857Lee Sixsmith - Northern Region Operations Manager 07771 915109Peter Kernohan - Operations Director 07774 426106

Please send CV,s in writing to Dorothy Garner atAinscough Crane Hire Ltd. Bradley Hall, Bradley Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire. WN6 OXQ. or Email [email protected]

Area Sales Manager Area Sales Manager Competitive Salary + Commission +benefits Southern England and Ireland

The Manitowoc Crane Group creates, produces, distributes,the Grove, Manitowoc, Potain cranes, and provides customerservices under the brand Manitowoc Crane CARE

An opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager topromote the sale of Grove Mobile Crane and ManitowocCrawler Crane Products - reporting directly to the UKGroup Managing Director.

You will service a broad customer base including majorrental and construction companies, and your role will beto maximize sales volumes and margins for the Groveand Manitowoc products and further develop customerrelationships within the given area.

You will be a strong communicator preferably with provenexperience with Crane product and customers. You will beable to work on your own initiative and should therefore beable to prioritize and schedule your work and recognizeopportunities for growth.

The company offers a comprehensive remunerationpackage, including competitive salary - company car -pension - Medical Insurance

If you feel that this position offers you the opportunityto develop your career please send your CV to

`The HR Manager`, at the below address

Manitowoc Crane Group (UK)Ltd1, Azure Court, Doxford International. Sunderland. SR3 3BE.Tel : +44 (0) 191 522 2000

Due to the continued expansion of our sales andservice divisions we are looking for additionalpersonnel to grow with our business.

Northern Area Sales ManagerHard working, dedicated and self motivated salesprofessional, selling our extensive range of newand used powered access equipment.

2 x Field Based Service EngineersExperienced and competent personnel to look afterour customer’s service contracts, warranty andrepair commitments.(Milton Keynes and surrounding area and North West region)

We offer excellent packages including a pensionscheme and private healthcare.

We currently have vacancies for the following:-

In the first instance contact:-Ian James, Access Platform Sales

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Nationwide Service ProviderSpecialising In Mobile Self Erecting

Tower CranesAs a result of our continued success we now have an immediate opening for a

National Sales Executive.Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

• Managing and promoting sales nationwide• Developing new and existing accounts• Achieving and exceeding given targets

As the successful candidate, you will have a proven track record within sales, be highly motivated, energetic, a go getter focused on succeeding, conversant with Microsoft office

and good time management. Knowledge of the crane industry would also be advantageous.

An excellent remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.Interested applicants for the above position should forward a CV to:

Jane Williams Operations Manager, K-Lift Ltd. National Hire Desk,Shandon House, Egerton Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 3LTOr [email protected]

I have spent most of my career to date setting up

and managing distribution/dealer networks and have

particular strength in the Middle East and Asian

markets, including China and the Pacific Rim.

If you think I can play a productive role within your

company please email me at:

ExperiencedExpor t ExecutiveSeeks fresh challengeA highly experienced European basedexport sales manager with many yearsinvolvement in the powered access andcompact equipment industry I am looking for a fresh challenge.

[email protected] Recruitment box 6, in the subject heading

Or Attn: R.06, The Vertikal Press, P.O Box 6998,

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Access Platform SalesN E W • U S E D • T R A I N I N G • S E R V I C E

TEREX TA30N (1999)Self propelled boom. 36' working height. Battery. Repainted, serviced & tested.

LEGUAN 125 (2004) Self propelled boom. 41' working height. Diesel. Ex-Demo. 4wd. Serviced and tested.

JLG VP20 (1998) Personnel lift. 25' working height. Battery. Serviced & tested.

GENIE GS-2646 (2002) Self propelled scissor lift. 32' working height. Battery. Serviced & tested.

NIFTYLIFT HEIGHT RIDER 12 NDE(1998) Self propelled boom. Bi-energy. 40' working height. Diesel/battery. Repainted, serviced & tested.

SNORKEL S2545 (2003) Self propelled scissor lift. 31' working height. Battery. Repainted, serviced and tested.

Leewood Business Park, Upton, Huntingdon, PE28 5YQTel: +44 (0) 1480 891251 Fax: +44 (0) 1480 891162

e-mail: [email protected]

GROVE SM4688 (1997) Self propelled scissor lift. 46' working height. Diesel. 2 wheel drive. Serviced & tested.

GENIE IWP25 (2005) Personnel lift c/w powered wheel assist. 31' working height. Battery. Serviced & tested. New - old stock.

OCTOPUSSY 10.55 (2002) Tracked boom platform. 33' working height. Petrol. Serviced & tested.

JLG 120HX (1998) Self propelled boom. 126' working height. Diesel. 4 wd. Serviced & tested.

NIFTYLIFT 120T (2004) Trailer mounted platform. Telescopic 40' working height. Battery. Repainted, serviced & tested.

LIFTLUX SL105-10 (2002) Self propelled scissor lift. 41' working height. Battery. Repainted, serviced & tested.

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Would You Like AnUplifting Experience?Powered Access Certification Ltd, a leading UK Notified Bodyspecialising in EC certification of equipment for lifting persons,has immediate vacancies for Technical Officers to carry outEC Type Examination of powered access equipment before itis supplied into the European market. The positions requireengineers with experience of the powered access or alliedindustries and formal engineering qualifications(an engineering degree and preferably chartered status).

EC Type Examination is both varied and challenging, witheach Technical Officer having a high degree of autonomybounded by the requirements of the Machinery Directiveand PAC's systems and procedures. Technical Officersrequire integrity, flexibility and the ability to communicateeffectively with people at all levels and be prepared foroccasional international travel.

These opportunities would ideally suit self-employed persons,already working from home, who have spare capacity to takeon additional work in this interesting and unusual field.

An excellent remuneration package, plus expenses andcomprehensive travel insurance is available to successful applicants.

For further information, please contact:-

Mr P A Adorian, Managing Director,Powered Access Certification LtdP O Box 27, Carnforth, Lancs, LA6 1GATel : 01524 782792 Fax : 01524 781301e-mail :[email protected]


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SELF PROPELLED SCISSOR1997 SKYJACK 884114m. working height (47ft.). 2WD, Twin Extending Decks.

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Aerial lifts for saleWe have a number of good used machines available to sell from our fleet, unitsare supplied fully checked, certified, reconditioned and ready to work.

Call: +353 (0)21 431 1332 • Fax: +353 (0)21 431 1523Email: [email protected] • Web: www.manlift.ie

UpRight MX19 Year: 2003

Qty Available:4 units

Platform Height:19ft/5.6m

Price:€5,750

Haulotte Compact 8 Year: 2003


Platform Height:20ft/6m

Price:€5,750

Skyjack 3219 Year: 2002



Price:€5,500

Skyjack 9250 Year: 2000



Price:€18,000

Snorkel 2032 Condor 86A Year: 1997



Price:€19,000

Year: 2003



Price:€6,000

Snorkel 1930 CTE Z20E Year: 2004



Price:€39,000

We also have available:Skyjack SJP 125 x 1 - 2000Haulotte HA16PX x 6 - 2003

Haulotte Compact 12 x 4 - 2003 Socage DA22 x 1 - 2004

Haulotte HA21TX x3 - 2004Prices - POA

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Genie AWP 40 2004 Year: 2004



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ECO LIFToutrigger pads• Manufactured in Germany to the highest standards

from regenerated polyethylene• Safe and easy to handle will not splinter• No water absorption• High resistance to impact and vertical pressures• Under normal working conditions unbreakable• Inbuilt memory, adapting to working surface• Custom sizes available• Supporting - mobile cranes, self erecting

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• Load bearing capacities from 5 to 300 tonnes• 3 year warranty against breakage

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Genie Z34/22n Spec: 2wd articulated boom. Battery powered.12m work height (40ft) Price: 2004 - POA 2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Genie Z30/20n RJ Spec: - 2wd articulated boom. Battery powered. 11m work (36ft)Price: 2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Genie Z45/25 BI Spec: 2wd articulated boom. Battery and Kubota diesel.15.5 work height (51ft). choicePrice: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Genie S45

Spec: Narrow access hoist. 22m work height (72ft)Hyd. Jacks. ChoicePrice: 2001 - €41,750 (£ 28,950) 2002 - €48,500 (£ 33,500)

Denka DL22

Spec: Specialised Hoist. 29m work height (95ft) Battery & diesel.Hyd. Outriggers. Fully spec'd.Price: 2003 - POA

Spider FS290

Spec: Specialised Hoist. 37m work height (121ft) Battery & diesel.Hyd. Outriggers. Fully spec'd.Price: 2003 - POA

Spider FS370

All machines sold direct fromour fleet. Please visit ourwebsite for further details

Genie S125

Specialised Hoist. Battery &diesel. 42m work height (138ft)Hyd. Outriggers. On tracks. Fullyspec'd.

Price: 2005 - POA

4wd telescopic boom. Cumminsdiesel. 131ft work height (40.1m).Choice

Price: Sep 2003 - POA 2004 - POA2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Valla 20E Industrial crane. 4m underhookheight. 2 tonne max lift capacity.Battery powered. low hours.Excellent condition.

Price: 2003 - POA

Genie GS5390 4wd Kubota diesel scissors, 18work height (59ft) Deck exten-sions, hyd. Outriggers, choice

Price:2005 - POA 2006 - POA

new and used access machineryAll machines sold direct from our fleetAll machines sold serviced and certifiedDoor to door delivery

Spider FS420c

machinery for sale

Spec: 4wd telescopic boom. Deutz diesel. 15m work height (51ft).Foam filled tyres. 110v Generator. Choice Price: 2004 - POA 2005 - POA 2006 - POA

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