Working Safely
GMK6400 Crane loading its own auxiliary hoist onto a B-Double trailer set up, showing handrails to transport GMK6400 equipment.
Crane Trailers: Improving Safety and Job Efficiency When purchasing a new crane, operators are faced with a familiar problem: how to transport crane ancillary equipment to site easily and cost-effectively, while optimising operator safety. Generally, when a crane arrives on site, it has to be set up in a specific sequence, i.e. outrigger pads, base plate, hook, followed by the required counterweights. For larger cranes, this could mean 5-10 loads with a 28
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standard float – traditionally a very time consuming and costly activity. TRT has designed specific trailers to meet any crane set up procedures, safety requirements and operator requirements. Trailer types including semi-trailers, skeletal and decked in designs are manufactured by TRT and designed to be safe, operator friendly and transport maximum loads.
