IN FOCUS / TRT AND GROVE There were a number of reasons for choosing the Grove GMK3060L-1 including the long boom, the compact nature of the crane and its ease of operation.
FIRST MODEL OF NEW GROVE LONG BOOM TO NEW ZEALAND NEWCOMER Adam’s Crane recently took delivery of the first Grove GMK3060L-1, 60t-capacity long boom in New Zealand. Innovative features relating to the all terrain include full remote control and a twoaxle trailer designed, engineered, and built by Tidd Ross Todd Limited (TRT). ADAM’S CRANE IS A NEW ENTRANT INTO the New Zealand crane sector. Adam Gausel and his wife, Nicola, have made a bold statement to the market taking delivery of the first Grove GMK3060L-1 from TRT New Zealand. The decision to launch their business and invest in the new equipment was based on existing business relationships within the city of Nelson and their 20 years of experience in the crane industry, explained Gausel. “I’ve been around cranes for most of my career, having started by operating Palfinger truck loaders,” he explained. “I operated these for 11 years and the work was mostly taxi hire and transportation. I moved onto a 70t truck crane and crawlers, placing pre-cast www.cranesandlifting.com.au
panels and bridge building, commercial construction lifting, along with taxi hire. I was working with and managing allterrains and a crawler. “My most recent role saw me working for a construction and development company. I was hired to procure a fouraxle mobile crane, which was mainly utilised for their own requirements. I was successful in operating that crane, grew the business and ended up with the market share in Nelson. “After eight years, the company moved out of construction-based activities and sold off the business as part of a larger package. I had previously worked for the new owners and there wasn’t going to be an opportunity to grow within the company. That’s when
Nicola and I decided to have a go at starting our own business. We started trading on the 18 October 2021.” Gausel has a network of clients around the top of the South Island region and expects the bulk of the work will fall here. He is expecting demand for general taxi crane hire and short- to medium-term site-based hire, with an operator. Work will be in the construction sector and primary industries, supported by lifts in residential construction. “Being small, I’m aiming to provide a high level of service, while keeping focused on positive outcomes for my clients, and the Grove GMK3060L-1 is the ideal crane for this type of work,” he said. January 2022 CAL / 43
