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Sarens The world’s largest crane, Big arl has been busy o er the last fe months.

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Franna Dis ussing emission om lian e rules that come into play from next year.

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Grove Grove adds 80t ‘Super Taxi’ to all terrain to range.

Universal Cranes here s been a big name hange in New Zealand.

CICA CEO Report 2024: A positive outlook despite apparent challenges.

Holding Redlich Managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

Advanced Cranes x lore the intri a ies behin the Victorian company’s dexterous lift on an open hospital.

Lift of the Year Reviewing the winning lifts from the 2023 CICA National Conference an xhibition.

Tadano The Tadano team explains the importance and focus on after sales service and support.

Finlease Finlease partner Chris Burke is usses the otential finan ial challenges for crane owners.

ACA Apprenticeship Careers Australia launches Crane Operator ualifi ation De elo ment Program.

Liebherr The German manufacturer has released a new crane design targeting wind farm construction.

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UAA Stan Alexandropoulos, UAA Group hief ffi er ex lains ho u s illing the workforce will help with insurance premiums.

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Cranes and Lifting SHOWCASE Australian and New Zealand crane companies showcase the premier ranes in their fleets.

TRT TRT Australia continues to be su essful ith obel o crawlers, with another delivery to Fit geral onstru tion.

Bullivants Bullivants takes out the coveted CICA Innovation Award for the D P Sling.

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WELCOME TO THE JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2024 SHOWCASE EDITION OF CRANES AND LIFTING MAGAZINE. AS YOU WILL SEE, THIS YEAR’S SHOWCASE

is even more comprehensive than last year’s, with well over 200 companies listing the premier cranes in their fleets. In November 2023, I was interested to see the results of the Federal Government’s Infrastructure Spending Review. 50 projects worth $11.6bn are to lose funding across the country. NSW loses funding for 17 projects, Victoria 12, Queensland nine, Western Australia five, South Australia five, and Tasmania and ACT one each. The Albanese Government’s review process found some “projects that do not demonstrate merit, lack any national strategic rationale and do not meet the government’s national investment priorities”, according to documentation released by federal Labor. Infrastructure Australia’s 2023 Infrastructure Market Capacity report highlighted Australia’s fiveyear infrastructure investment pipeline has slightly ‘smoothed’ over the past 12 months, suggesting governments are actively managing their infrastructure pipelines. While the major public infrastructure spend is now valued at $230 billion over five years, a four per cent increase on 2022, the updated outlook shows a 10 per cent

drop in the highest peak of expenditure across those five years and a shifting of investments into later years. Despite this slight smoothing of the pipeline, sustained cross-sectoral demand as well as regional demand hotspots and labour shortages will prolong the pressure on construction capacity. It will be interesting to see how our industry copes over the coming year. In this issue we begin our review of The CICA Lift of the Year winners. The CICA Lift of the Year awards are sponsored by Cranes and Lifting magazine and there were a record number of entrants this year. Congratulations to all the winners and , if you weren’t among them, it isn’t too early to start planning your entry for 2024. As always, the team at Cranes and Lifting has worked hard to bring you what we hope is interesting content, and we take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe, peaceful and prosperous 2024.

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UP FRONT / NEW GROVE ALL TERRAIN

GROVE ADDS 80T ‘SUPER TAXI’ TO ALL TERRAIN RANGE Grove recently strengthened its four-axle all-terrain crane line-up, with the launch of the Grove GMK 4080L, which can GM L counterweight. THE 80T CAPACITY GMK 4080L OFFERS

the strongest load charts and the longest boom in its class at 60m. At its full 60m length the crane is able to lift an impressive 4.4t, while at 49m it will be capable of picking loads of up to 8.3t. When working at its maximum radius of 46m, the GMK4080L will lift 1t. Up to 78m of maximum tip height is available when the 60m main boom is paired with its 15m swingaway jib option. These are capabilities more commonly associated with 100t cranes and allow the new model to take on jobs that would typically require larger cranes. “The Grove GMK 4080L is an extremely versatile crane that will be a true game changer, surprising customers with just how much more an 80t allterrain crane can achieve. We believe it will prove to be a very popular taxi crane.” said Neil Hollingshead, Sales Director – Mobile Cranes Manitowoc Cranes Australia. 8 / CAL January-February 2024

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The Grove GMK 4080L is an extremely versatile crane that will be a true game changer, surprising customers with just how much more an 80t all-terrain crane can achieve. Images: Manitowoc.

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ONE FOR THE ROAD

Offering unmatched versatility, the Grove GMK 4080L will give owners a host of options for travel. In situations requiring 12t per axle, it will carry up to 13.3t of counterweight, while at 45.8t for NSW Level 4 GVM, it will be able to travel with 11t of counterweight and for 10t per axle configurations it will be able to travel with 5.3t of counterweight. The new high-visibility carrier cab offers the best levels of protection in line with European ECE R29-3 regulations, ensuring exceptional security in frontal impact, roof and rear wall strength. Power for both the carrier and the superstructure will come from a single 320 kW (430 HP) Mercedes Benz OM470LA 6-cylinder diesel engine. Compliant with Euromot 5/Tier 4 Final requirements, this clean, efficient engine is approved for use with HVO Diesel, for customers looking to further reduce their CO2 emissions or meet tight environmental jobsite requirements. The engine’s ECO mode can be used in conjunction with the transmission’s Fuel Saver mode, for unbeatable fuel efficiency.

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The Grove GMK 4080L offers the exciting Grove CONNECT digital platform that provides owners with real-time access to fleet data. Through Grove CONNECT, fleet managers can get instant insights into the crane’s performance with just a couple of taps on a screen. Service technicians are supported with remote, optimised troubleshooting, reducing the frequency of onsite trips and strengthening preventative maintenance programs. The digital platform enables remote monitoring through an app-based system providing owners and operators with the ability to view real-time crane information. The versatile platform advances fleet management, boosts sustainability, streamlines service and maintenance for users and improves connectivity to cranes with the easy-to-use platform working across smartphones, tablets, and laptops. The MAXbase feature helps users reduce setup time at the jobsite and give 10 / CAL January-February 2024

them a wider choice of outrigger positions. With this option, the crane becomes an ideal choice for confined spaces or projects where obstacles are preventing setup in the preferred location. The productivity enhancing MAXbase allows the crane’s outriggers to be easily extended to a range of symmetric and asymmetric positions. This maximises flexibility and enables lifting work to continue in less-than-ideal environments. Also making life easier for the operator is Manitowoc’s Crane Control System (CCS), which supports both setup and lifting. The CCS (Crane Control System) can be reached comfortably from a seated position and has been ergonomically integrated into the cab. The intuitive interface makes the operator’s job much

easier as the most frequently used settings, such as chassis level and axle locking, can be selected via the CCS. Different drive modes can also be chosen via the CCS screen. As all CCS displays offer the same layout and navigation throughout the GMK model range, it is easy for operators to switch from one Grove all-terrain crane to another. Using its Boom Configurator feature, the operator can select the optimal arrangement of the seven-section MEGAFORM boom with TWIN-LOCK dual-pinning system. With its compact dimensions the Grove GMK 4080L provides easier access to jobsites, operating in tandem with great manoeuvrability resulting from Grove’s MEGATRAK suspension. www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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significant contribution from Australia, is expected to continue its growth trajectory in 2024. We anticipate a high level of construction activity, particularly in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. The market is evolving, with a clear shift towards more efficient, ecofriendly and technologically advanced cranes.

In 2024, technology will be at the forefront of our industry. We expect to see:

• Increased adoption of telematics for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and enhanced operational efficiency. • Greater integration of AI and machine learning for improved safety and precision in crane operations. • Greater development of electric and hybrid crane models Last December, CICA President, Ben Pieyre, Damien Hense and I accompanied a contingent of road managers to Germany to visit several crane manufacturers who had invited us to see state-of-the-art crane technology in action. The demonstrations of advanced machinery and the intricate engineering behind modern cranes offered us a unique perspective on the potential applications within our road management projects. The collaborative atmosphere of our visit was deeply appreciated, the open dialogue, exchange of ideas and the willingness of both hosts and participants to engage with questions and discussions meant that everyone went away better informed. This collaboration laid the groundwork for potential future partnerships and progress in the road management space. 12 / CAL January-February 2024

The challenges for the crane industry in 2024 • The fiscal policy environment, increasing interest rates and changing infrastructure investments. • Potential supply chain disruptions due to global geopolitical tensions, requiring strategic planning and adaptive logistics. • Skilled labor shortages, emphasising the need for training programs and technology to fill the gap. While facing challenges such as economic uncertainties and competitive pressures, we also see opportunities in

emerging markets and sectors, including wind energy and smart city projects. On 14 February, CICA is planning its inaugural Cranes in Wind forum, where industry experts, professionals, and innovators will come together to exchange knowledge, share experiences and explore the future of wind energy construction with a keen focus on lifting operations. Safety also remains our top priority, and in 2024, we will be running several Lift Supervisor Courses. To fill the skill, experience and knowledge gaps of the www.cranesandlifting.com.au

crane crew members between their HighRisk Work License (HRWL) training and the practical operations for the lifting jobs on site, CICA - together with a group of industry experts from crane companies and construction contractors - has developed a training curriculum called the CICA Lift Supervisor Program. Please refer to the CICA website for more information. CICA is continually looking for opportunities to bridge the skills gaps between trainees and experienced crane workers and to make training accessible and applicable. Please speak to Kate Galloway if you have any questions regarding training and traineeships. I have seen the CICA member events calendar for 2024 and it is filled with great events. I’d like to extend a special invitation to you for our upcoming member events. These gatherings are more than just events; they’re a unique opportunity to connect,

We are committed to leading the way in keeping you abreast of technological advancements, sustainability, and safety, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the industry. learn and grow with fellow members who share the same challenges and interests as you. Your presence adds significant value to our community and if you don’t attend already, I’d encourage you to make it a priority to come along in 2024. In conclusion, 2024 promises to be a year of growth and innovation for the crane industry. We are committed to leading the way in keeping you abreast of technological advances, sustainability and safety, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the industry. Our goal is to deliver value to our members and stakeholders while positively impacting the crane industry and construction sector more broadly. Thank you for your continued support. Brandon Hitch CICA CEO www.cranesandlifting.com.au

CICA BOARD Ben Pieyre – President Marcus Ferrari – Vice President Danny Adair – Director Danny Black – Director Andrew Esquilant – Director David Solomon – Director Karli Sutherland– Director CICA OFFICE Brandon Hitch hief xe uti e ffi er 03 8320 0444 0428 228 048 ceo@cica.com.au Paul Arztenhofer Membership Engagement/ Business Development Specialist 04 9093 9274 paul@cica.com.au Alice Edwards Road Technical Engineer 03 8320 0440 alice@cica.com.au Patrick Cran CraneSafe and CrewSafe Technical Advisor 0488 004 274 pat@cranesafe.com.au Damien Hense CICA Road Policy Advisor 03 8320 0460 0488 007 575 damien@cica.com.au

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MANAGING PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE

Operating in the crane industry can expose workers to a number of potentially high risks of physical harm, however recently employers have been increasingly expected to take a very active approach to providing a psychologically safe workplace as well. THE MOST RECENT PUSH HAS COME

from the state and territory safety regulators, led by the federal safety authority SafeWork Australia, in implementing new codes and regulations for managing the risk of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. What are psychosocial hazards? What risks do they pose to a workplace? And what obligations does a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) have to manage those hazards? This article explores these issues, gives a snapshot of where each state and territory is up to in enacting regulations concerning psychological hazards and discusses steps an employer or PCBU can take to meet their obligations.

WHAT ARE PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS?

Psychosocial hazards at work are situations or an aspect of a role that may induce a stress response from a worker. A stress response in itself is not necessarily an injury, however, if stress becomes frequent, prolonged or severe it can lead to psychological or physical harm. For example, if a project involving the use of cranes is under a tight timeframe and work is not going smoothly, that circumstance may lead to a significant increase in stress.

undertake duties in physically hazardous environments; and • social factors at work, workplace relationships and social interactions. Unsurprisingly, many parts of work could be a psychosocial hazard. Common psychosocial hazards to watch out for include: • job demands (involving sustained high or low levels of physical, mental or emotional effort); • role overload (giving workers too much to do); • role underload (not giving enough work); • role conflict (disputes between workers about their roles); • lack of role clarity; • low job control; • conflict or poor working relations; • poor support from supervisors and managers; • bullying;

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While the risks from bullying and harassment are clear, one of the more difficult areas of risk for a PCBU to manage is the possibility of psychosocial hazards arising from the management of a person’s employment – such as from poor managerial support, a lack of reward and recognition or poor management of workflow. For example, if a PCBU has an inexperienced manager who does not effectively manage a worker’s workload (for example, last minute allocation of work) and does not provide the proper support, over a prolonged period of time (depending on the severity and the frequency of psychosocial hazards) a worker may be exposed to psychological harm or physical harm.

HOW SERIOUS ARE PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS?

But stress can also result from the way in which ordinary day to day work is done. A stress response can stem from:

• the way the tasks or job are designed, organised, managed and supervised; • tasks or jobs where there are inherent psychosocial hazards and risks; • the equipment, working environment or requirements to

• harassment; • remote or isolated work; and • inadequate reward and recognition.

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Psychosocial hazards are serious and can be very costly to a business. To assist in understanding the seriousness that psychosocial hazards pose to the workplace, we have set out some of the statistics in the Safe Work Australia’s Key Work Health and Safety Statistics 2022 (Key WHS Statistics) below. The Key WHS Statistics state that mental health conditions made up 9.3 per cent of all serious workers compensation claims in 2020-21. This percentage may increase as it is subject to revisions in further years as claims are finalised. A “Serious claim” is defined as “all accepted workers’ January-February 2024 CAL / 15

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steps to ensure workers are not exposed to risks to their psychosocial health, the review found that the Model Regulations did not deal adequately with the risk.

In July 2022, SafeWork Australia amended the Model Regulations to:

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compensation claims for an incapacity that results in a total absence from work of one working week or more, excluding fatalities and journey claims”. Importantly, even though the percentage may be below 10 per cent of all serious claims, the Key WHS Statistics show that mental health conditions are one of the most costly injuries to employers – including in terms of time off and compensation paid. In 2019-20 the median time lost for mental health conditions was 30.7 working weeks per serious claim. This is significantly higher compared to the median time off for physical injuries and diseases, being a median time off of 6.2 working weeks per serious claim. To combat the seriousness of psychosocial hazards, SafeWork Australia in 2022, took steps to amend the Work Health and Safety Regulations (Model Regulations). We have set out the context to these changes below.

LEGISLATIVE CHANGES

Stepping back to November 2017, SafeWork Australia appointed Marie Boland to conduct a review into the Model Health and Safety Laws. In December 2018, Ms Boland handed down her final report, which found, among other things, that while the Model Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) (Model Act) had an obligation for PCBUs to take reasonably practicable 16 / CAL January-February 2024

• impose a positive duty on a PCBU to manage psychosocial risks and implement control measures to eliminate the risks so far as is reasonably practicable, or if not reasonably practicable to do so, minimise the risks so far as is reasonably practicable; • introduce relevant factors for PCBUs to consider when determining what control measures to implement; and • introduce a definition of psychosocial hazards and risks. SafeWork Australia also published a model Code of Practice, Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work (Model Code). A code of practice assists a PCBU in meeting their obligations under the relevant state or territory legislation – noting each state and territories publish their own codes of practice to sit alongside the relevant legislation and will often adopt the Model Code. Each state and territory are now at various stages of implementing the Model Code and the Model Regulations – we have set out where each state is up to, as of November 2023 in the graphic below.

OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE MODEL CODE Put simply, the Model Code requires no more than the general model framework of managing any other work health and safety risk. However, what is significant is how the Model Code applies this framework to managing psychosocial hazards.

Broadly, the Model Code requires a PCBU to: 1. Identify the psychosocial hazard

Employers must proactively identify aspects of their workplace, worker’s role, or situations that could

potentially harm workers or others in the course of conducting the business or undertaking. This includes identifying those aspects which may induce a stress response, including the list we have set out in this article. For example, do you have the best processes in place for dealing with work-on-the-go that will be efficient, but not expose workers to undue stress?

2. Assess the risks to health and safety

Where a psychosocial hazard exists, there is a risk. A risk assessment should be done to identify the gravity of the risk of harm, including the number of workers or others affected, taking into account all relevant factors, including the duration, frequency and severity of their exposure to the hazard (or hazards). It may be that a one-off project will cause a spike in stress, but otherwise your processes are adequate. Asking your workers will give you some insight.

3. Implement control measures

Once psychosocial hazards are identified and the risks are assessed, an employer is in a position to control the risks. If it’s reasonably practicable to do so, the risk must be eliminated. If it’s not, the risk must be minimised as far as reasonably practicable. Control measures will include defining job roles clearly, providing work to the level of skills and experience appropriate for that worker, re-designing any processes where there is a need for greater communication or potential for overload of work.

4. Review the control measures.

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“It is essential that PCBUs and employers proactively and continually review and assess the risks risk management process to manage those risks.’ TAKEAWAYS FOR PCBUS

Complying with a PCBU’s obligations regarding psychosocial hazards can feel like a daunting task, as most businesses in the crane industry will have workers exposed to stress from the nature of the work and strict deadlines. However, it is important for PCBUs to monitor their workplaces and identify areas of concern. A PCBU should conduct a risk assessment of their workplace and review whether their current control measures are adequate to control psychosocial hazards. Largely this will www.cranesandlifting.com.au

involve feedback from workers and training of managers on how to manage teams and workload, as well as how to look for signs of excessive stress. PCBUs should develop and implement proper control measures considering the guidance provided in the state or territories relevant code of practice. Due to the nature of psychosocial hazards, managing psychosocial hazards will be an ongoing task for many businesses. It is essential that PCBUs and employers proactively and continually review and assess the risks to psychological health in the workplace

in addition to physical health and build and adopt an effective risk management process to manage those risks.’

Authors

• Michael Selinger, Partner, Holding Redlich • Olivia Lawrence, Associate, Holding Redlich The information in this article is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavour to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee that the information in this article is accurate at the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future.

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CICA LIFT OF THE YEAR

The Franna MAC 25 was fitte ith a 15t a a ity 3. m s rea er bar hi h in turn as fitte ith 3m x 3t slings onne te to the lifting trunnions on the o er ettle. Images: Mcmahon Services

MCMAHON SERVICES WINS CICA LIFT OF THE YEAR: UNDER 20T

McMahon Services won the CICA Lift of the Year: Under 20t for a lift conducted during the demolition of the West End Brewery for client Lion Nathan. THE PROJECT INCLUDED SEVERAL

challenges, including the removal of a State Heritage listed Copper Kettle. The Brewery’s Copper Kettle is handmade and constructed by riveting panels of copper together. It was installed into the Walkerville Brewhouse Tower in 1930 and later removed in mid 2010 for restoration, before being re-installed in the new West End brewhouse for display. McMahon Services was given the task of removing the kettle from its stand and transporting it to a safe storage facility. The kettle is 4m in 18 / CAL January-February 2024

diameter, 6m in height without the chimney, and weighs 4.5t.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

McMahon Services deployed two 20t capacity Frannas for the initial part of the lift. Each Franna was fitted with a 3t capacity 2m soft sling to be able to complete the lift within the confined head room under the roof of brewhouse. A third 25t capacity Franna was also deployed to receive the load outside the brewhouse. The Franna was fitted with a 15t 3.7m spreader bar which was fitted with 3m x 3t slings which were

connected to the lifting trunnions. A 200t Liebherr all terrain, which was already onsite, was utilised to top and tail the kettle and then load out. 10mm chains were used for the top and tail, followed by a spreader bar combination with a single sling to load onto transport. Simon Laird Barrington, Crane and Rigging Manager, Environmental Services for McMahon Services accepted the award on behalf of McMahon Services. He provides more detail about the project. “For the lift we had three lifting www.cranesandlifting.com.au

Once the kettle was out of the brewhouse, McMahon Services had setup transport cradles and using the 200t Liebherr, they topped and tailed the kettle and placed it into the cradles.

plates specially designed and engineered to bolt into the kettle, which provided us with trunnion lifting points so as not to damage it during the lifts, as well as a lug to allow us to top and tail the load. “Scissor lifts and knuckle booms were required to access the kettle and the lifting points. Cradles and foam layers were also engineered specifically for the kettle so it could be transported safely on its side,” he said.

LIFT PLAN

A step-by-step lift plan was created to demonstrate how the Frannas would be best utilised for the removal of the kettle from the brewhouse. The first step in the process was the engineering and fabrication of the lifting frames. “Before any lifting could occur the lifting frames were installed onto the kettle with extreme care. Due to the nature of the kettle and its heritage significance, the process of removing www.cranesandlifting.com.au

it came with unique challenges,” said Simon. “One option considered was the removal of the roof and lifting the kettle out with a large crane, but this was considered too high a risk to the kettle. Our planning changed and focused on the dual crane lift with the two 20t Frannas to remove the kettle from its stand. Using two cranes instead of one, gave us the ability to shorten up the rigging, giving the two cranes enough head room to lift the kettle free of its stand. “To remove it from the brewhouse, we passed it mid-air, through the side of the building to our 25t Franna. This was done by having pre-slung slings on the lifting trunnions, allowing our team to attach the 25t Franna without needing EWPs, ladders or scissor lifts. “Once the kettle was out of the brewhouse we had already setup our transport cradles and using our 200t Liebherr, we topped and tailed the

kettle and placed it into the cradles. Once it was secured the Liebherr then loaded the kettle onto our float for delivery to its new storage location,” said Simon. The biggest risk included the staging of the kettle’s lifts, particularly around getting it out of the brew house building. This was all captured in sequence in a 19-page, step-by-step lift plan. A detailed safe work method statement was also developed to capture the specific hazards associated with the lift the relevant controls were put in place. “On the day, I was present to ensure the lift plan was understood by the work crew and was followed during the course of the day. Before starting the job, we conducted a toolbox session and walked everyone involved through the plan. Due to the meticulous planning, everything went like clockwork and the kettle is now safely in its new storage facility,” said Simon. January-February 2024 CAL / 19

CICA LIFT OF THE YEAR

The Waltz Group Team celebrate the CICA Lift of the Year over 20T Award. Image: CICA

WALZ GROUP WINS CICA LIFT OF THE YEAR: OVER 20T Walz Group was awarded the coveted CICA Lift of the Year: Over 20t for several Triple Crane Lifts completed to extract the 60m-long DN500 Jacketed Pipe Units (JPUs 141, 143 and 144) requiring C . THREE CRANES, TWO HYDRAULIC ALL

terrains and one lattice boom crawler, were concurrently employed to perform the extraction operations,to allow for the assemblies (lifted one at a time) to be set-down onto repair beds at grade, and for the repairs of the inner pipework to be completed prior to lifting the units back in position. The project was undertaken on the repair beds since, due to the extreme heat present at the top level of the Digestion Area (where the JPUs are located), Walz Group personnel were not allowed to complete the works in20 / CAL January-February 2024

situ. The assemblies had to be extracted and then re-instated at completion of the integrity repair works. Due to its shape (two 60m long DN500 pipes, connected by a larger DN750 U-shaped spool), three cranes were employed to pick up the load at spaced locations via dedicated spreader bars. The cranes involved were a Tadano Demag AC350 350t capacity allterrain, a Grove GMK 7450 450t capacity all-terrain and Walz’s Kobelco CKE 2500G-II 250t capacity lattice boom crawler. The Demag AC350-6

was de-rated to 26.2t at 22.1m with 36.2m boom operating at 91.8 per cent of capacity. The Grove GMK7450 was de-rated to 31.1t at 26m with 41.5 m of boom operating at 97.4 per cent of capacity and the Kobelco CKE2500G-2 lattice boom crawler was de-rated to 25.7t at 24m with 39.6m of boom operating at 93.7 per cent of capacity. Due to the characteristics of the load, the three-crane scenario was adopted to allow pick up of the unit at 12 locations via dedicated spreader bars and restrain frames. The lift methodology, crane www.cranesandlifting.com.au

configuration and staging aspects of the lift were planned and executed by Walz Group.

Lift Details & Methodology:

The exact position of the cranes was calculated via 3D modelling in order to ensure the best configuration and crane reach throughout the operations. The lift sequence considered that the three cranes had not direct sight of the load during the initial stage of the lift and that the existing facility presented physical obstacles that had to be overcome with a combination of hoisting, luffing and slewing, while maintaining the appropriate clearance to the crane booms. Additional spotters were employed to allow the cranes to manoeuvre the load safely and to carefully coordinate the pick & carry operations of the lattice boom crawler crane. Since scaffolding was not able to be erected due to the extreme heat present in the area, and due to the short intervals that personnel were allowed to access the top level of the Digestion Area, rope access rigging specialists were employed to connect the load to the cranes via chain slings. The rigging involved 12m, 9.5m and 8m spreader bars set-up along the length of the JPU to ensure support of the unit while being lifted and lowered to grade. Six purposely designed restrain frames were utilised at the nominated pick-up points to brace the two DN500 pipe sections comprising each JPU assembly to avoid lateral buckling when being lifted.

Risk Control & Solutions Adopted:

An initial structural assessment was completed to identify suitability of the three-crane configuration in order not to compromise the integrity of the JPU assemblies. Since the cranes had to be positioned over the access road, dedicated traffic management measures had to be employed for the lifting operations. Due to the presence of existing underground electrical cabling and www.cranesandlifting.com.au

The cranes involved were a Tadano Demag AC350 350t capacity all-terrain, a Grove GMK 7450 450t capacity all-terrain and Walz’s Kobelco CKE 2500G-II 250t capacity lattice boom crawler. Image: Waltz Group

services running directly under the crane set-up positions, large crane mats and steel plates were set-up under each crane to reduce the overall ground pressures. The presence of three cranes concurrently lifting each JPU unit, resulted in complex coordination activities performed in the field. Radio communications on a dedicated Walz Group channel were utilised to coordinate the lifting operations and avoid interferences between the three cranes.

Lift Plan:

The Critical Lift Plan form was completed by Edwards Heavy Lift with the assistance of Walz Group for the development of the lift sequence, the rigging arrangements and the positions of the cranes and the repair beds. Three-dimensional modelling of the lifting sequence at the different stages was completed by Walz Group and its engineering team to determine the optimal crane locations, crane configurations and rigging gear to be utilised for each one of the three cranes. The rigging configurations were

simplified to the highest extent possible to reduce the rigging gear load as well as to streamline the rigging activities (completed in an unfavourable area). Walz Group engaged Edwards Heavy Lift to complete the structural analysis associated with the identification of the best pick-up point locations and the design of the restrain frames. No chainblocks/complex rigging was used for the cranes in order to avoid complications associated with the mechanical aids (chainblocks, snatch blocks, etc.). Radio Communications were used to ensure constant communication of the Walz Group specialised team involved in the lifting operations. A dedicated Walz Group radio channel was used by the lifting team throughout the works. Several spotters and dedicated personnel were employed to ensure the crane and load movements were controlled and the set-down position was calculated. Thanks to this crane configuration and lift of the JPU units, the extent of works performed on the top level of the Digestion Area of the plant where extreme heat is present were minimised. January-February 2024 CAL / 21

TRAINEESHIPS

ELEVATING AND UPSKILLING YOUR WORKFORCE

Crane businesses now have a great opportunity to elevate and up skill operational teams with C O D P N S G A C A ACA . Sharon Pearce from Upright T&A and Tim Howden Lake Macquarie Crane Hire. Image: Upright T&A

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

ACA, CICA and the NSW Government’s mission is clear: Together, they aim to acknowledge the existing skills of crane operators and crews, while seamlessly recommending custom combinations of microcredentials to further upskill. ACA understands the demands of the industry and has engaged Upright T&A to ensure the program causes minimal downtime while maximising skill levels and ensuring utmost safety. 22 / CAL January-February 2024

The program is designed to recognise and enhance the existing expertise within the operational teams, and the collaboration with Sharon will ensure a holistic approach to skill development. Sharon brings a wealth of experience and industry insight to ensure this program works for individual crane businesses as well as the greater crane industry. CICA’s CEO Brandon Hitch said the Crane Operator Qualification Development Program had plenty to

offer the industry. “The crane industry is inherently high-risk, requiring specialised skills and knowledge. Traineeships and innovative training opportunities like The Crane Operator Qualification Development Program play a crucial role in upskilling the workforce, which in turn ensures the sector’s growth, safety, and efficiency,” he said. “By investing in traineeships, companies ensure a steady pipeline of qualified personnel. Upskilling staff is www.cranesandlifting.com.au

an investment in their own growth and competitiveness. “The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) recognises the value of traineeships and strongly supports this initiative. CICA’s endorsement highlights the industry-wide acknowledgment of the importance of structured, formal training programs. “The involvement of the NSW Government in providing grants for upskilling underscores the seriousness with which these initiatives are taken. Government grants make it financially feasible for more businesses to offer traineeships, thereby expanding training opportunities. This government support not only alleviates the financial burden on businesses but also signals a commitment to the longterm development and safety standards of the industry,” Brandon said. Sharon Pearce from Upright T&A is now based at home after 15 years of FIFO work as a crane operator and rigger with 25 years’ experience both onshore and offshore. She had this to say about the Crane Operator Qualification Development Program. “I have been wanting to see more female participation in our industry and I thought I would formally transition into the training sector. I was introduced to Apprenticeships Careers Australia during the launch of the CICA Diversity Committee function in Sydney earlier in the year. “It is a good pairing as I understand the nature of general crane hire and I am committed to seeing this initiative succeed. It is a big task, but it is exciting to be involved with a project from the ground up and there is much to do. “I am hoping to help the industry understand the difference between a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) and a formal qualification, in this case the Certificate 3 in Construction Crane Operations. Each class of HRWL is just one Unit of Competency, it is a Statement of Attainment. The Certificate 3 Qualification in Construction Crane Operations www.cranesandlifting.com.au

consists of 23 Units of Competency. It provides a much broader understanding of our industry, encompassing everything from customer service, job planning, accident - emergency procedures, the maintenance of mobile cranes and of course, dogging and crane operator credentials,” said Sharon. “As a traineeship, it would normally take two years to complete this qualification. We propose to get a qualification issued via a Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) model in your workplace and onsite. Being a pilot project, we are looking for experienced crane operators to (qualify for the) RPL. I believe most of the crane operators I meet already have most of these skills, but they are not documented.

“Over the years, I have seen that the industry lacks a structure for training with people able to go to private facilities and after a couple of weeks, they come out with a HRWL but with minimal experience. For this reason, I have decided to participate in Sharon’s training program for a Cert 3 certificate to help potential future trainees in our company, and also to help move the industry to a better form of licencing,” he said.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Phase 1: ACA’s expert team will visit crane businesses on-site to compile evidence of the operational team’s existing crane operation skills.

“As a traineeship, it would normally take two years to complete this . R P L RPL . My challenge is to gather existing information from candidates and create assessment tools to capture the rest. Looking forward, this model would suit companies that want to take on trainees but can’t justify losing them for up to eight weeks to get them signed off in Sydney, which is currently the only place in NSW to achieve this. Our model would bring the assessor to you,” she said. Tim Howden and his brother Bill live and breathe cranes. They grew up with their father running a successful crane business and both got their High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for dogging at a young age. From there, they progressed and worked for various crane hire companies. “We built our skillset and our licences as we went, and after many years of procrastination we decided to go out and have a crack at the crane business for ourselves and started Lake Macquarie Crane Hire. We pride ourselves on providing a professional service with trained staff,” said Tim.

Phase 2: They will assess evidence to

recognise prior learning and expertise, formal and on-thejob, and align these to formal competencies. Phase 3: They will then map your skills and gaps and recommend a custom combination of micro-credentials to upskill to Cert III.

How to get involved:

The Crane Operator Qualification Development Program is more than a program; it’s a strategic investment in the ongoing succesws of all crane businesses. It provides an opportunity to stay ahead, stay skilled and ensure operational teams are equipped for the challenges of tomorrow.

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INNOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

BULLIVANTS WINS CICA INNOVATION AWARD A highlight from the Lift of the Year Awards involved Bullivants taking out the coveted CICA Innovation Award for the ADAPTA Sling. BULLIVANTS ADAPTA IS AN INNOVATIVE

adjustable HMPE lifting sling revolutionising the way lifting is performed. A HMPE sling may look like a piece of rope, but it is not, it’s carbon fibre with the same strength as steel wire rope, diameter for diameter, and up to 90 per cent lighter than alloy chain slings of same working load limit. With easily adjustable legs, this sling provides significant improvements in safety, productivity and reduces the risk

During the CICA Conference and Exhibition, Bullivants set up a ‘mock’ crane box with an out-ofbalance load and let visitors to the booth operate the slings themselves. Images: Bullivants

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of manual handling injuries. Developed and manufactured to AS18264 HMPE Lifting Slings and proof tested to NATA ISO 17025 by Bullivants, the ADAPTA Sling has less components, no metal parts and lightweight in comparison to other sling types, significantly reducing the time to assemble a load ready to lift. Andrew Taylor, Bullivants Technical Services and Training Manager, provides the background to the development and elaborates on the

features and benefits of the ADAPTA Sling. “Our team started working on the ADAPTA Sling project in 2019, just before COVID. Originally we started the development as a result of customers enquiring about 100 per cent synthetic slings, not just single legs slings. They were looking for multi-legs, and we ended up with specific applications that we designed 100 per cent multi-leg synthetic lifting slings,” said Andrew. The original multi-leg sling was nicknamed a COW sling, and John Poolman, Bullivants Technical Trainer was working on the sling design with a government authority. The project was a multimillion-dollar communications computer system, and they couldn’t risk any steel components damaging it. “We were tasked with building a specific 100 per cent multi-leg sling out of synthetic material for this particular application. We were using HMPE – AmSteel®-blue and that was quite successful. Then during COVID we started to think about the different applications this type of sling would suit and we had customers saying, ‘It would be good if these could adjust as not every load is evenly distributed or balanced,’ said Andrew. “The design process evolved into testing different splice methods, and we were able to develop a fully adjustable, multi-leg, 100 per cent synthetic sling. The ADAPTA Sling as it became known, effectively gave you the benefits of an adjustable chain sling, but it was 10 per cent of the weight and had no potential to damage the load. That was, I guess, the initiator of the development, and it’s simply grown from there,” he said. Andrew goes on to discuss the lifting capabilities of the ADAPTA Sling. “With our standard range, we are capable of working load limits of up to 20t at 60 degrees. Now we have designed and engineered larger capacity slings which have working load limits in excess of 35t and we also design bespoke slings for special heavy lift applications. So we have developed www.cranesandlifting.com.au

The Bullivants team at the CICA’s National Conference and Exhibition in Perth.

our standard ADAPTA sling range as a direct equivalent to Grade 100 Alloy Chain Slings. Andrew explains some of the key features and benefits of the ADAPTA Sling. “There are a number of key features and benefits. Starting from a safety point of view, the ADAPTA Sling will minimise the risk of manual handling injuries, because these slings are 90 per cent lighter than an alloy chain sling equivalent and 85 per cent lighter than wire rope slings of the same capacity and working load limit. The weight carried on a crane is important and these slings reduce the on-road weight of the crane, literally, you can take several hundred kilos off a crane. “Not only does this reduce fuel consumption and tyre wear but it improves the operating radius of the crane. Less weight off the hook means the crane can reach further, which increases productivity,” said Andrew. “There are other benefits for riggers and crane drivers because the adjustments of these slings are made www.cranesandlifting.com.au

at ground level, unlike chain slings. With a chain sling, the shorteners are typically up the top of the rigging, so you either waste time lowering the crane to adjust the slings, or you require a ladder, scaffold or man box to make the adjustment,” said Andrew. The ADAPTA Sling was initially launched at the CICA Conference and Exhibition in Adelaide in 2022 and was later displayed at the Perth event in 2023. “The feedback from both events has been terrific. By setting up a ‘mock’ crane box with an out of balance load allowed attendees to be hands on and adjust the slings themselves. They couldn’t believe how simple it was to adjust and how quick it was to balance the load to lift it,” said Andrew. “Winning the CICA Innovation award is also a milestone achievement for Bullivants, and has reflected the positive response we’ve seen towards the ADAPTA,” Andrew adds. “The Bullivants organisation is very proud to have won the award and it’s fantastic to get the recognition,” he said.

“This is especially so when you consider the Australian Standard AS18264 for these HMPE slings has only been out just over a year, even though this type of material has been used for over 20 years in various applications, including lifting, winching and recovery. “So yes, we are incredibly proud for the recognition, and we just hope that the ADAPTA Sling will help the market become safer and more productive and be able to operate with less injuries as a result of people trying to manhandle large steel slings, be they wire rope or alloy chain. There is now an awardwinning alternative. “We know it is already a ‘Game Changer’. Laurie Patterson from Patterson Cranes has completed hundreds of lifts using these slings and as said in our submission for the Innovation Award, he had experienced up to 50 per cent productivity improvement for his business alone. If Bullivants can help people improve their business, their productivity, and work safely, that’s what it’s all about,” said Andrew. January-February 2024 CAL / 25

IN FOCUS / SANY AND TUTT BRYANT

SANY’S CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO THE AUSTRALIAN CRANE INDUSTRY Sany continued to demonstrate its commitment to the Australian Crane Industry with a at CICA’s National Conference and Exhibition.

Sany will also introduce its proprietary power packs to enhance and supplement the user experience with the SCE800TB-EV crane. Image : Sany

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IMPORTANTLY, MR YUE YUAN, PRESIDENT

of SANY Crane Business Unit, Mr Tom Liu, Sany’s General Manager of International Business and Mr Lawrence Liu, Vice General Manager of International Business attended the conference and show. Cranes and Lifting was fortunate to catch up with this senior management team as well as Neo Liu, Sany’s Country Manager for Australia and Chen Wei Ng, Managing Director of Tutt Bryant Group, Sany’s National Distributor. Sany has been supplying cranes into the Australian market for well over a decade. Over this time Sany has worked closely with Tutt Bryant Equipment, Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift (TBHLS) and other customers to ensure the Sany products are up to the task. Mr Tom Liu made some interesting observations. “Sany is committed to supporting the Australian market and other major markets around the world. Our global footprint continues to grow as does Sany’s reputation as a global manufacturer. “Working with customers and distributors like Tutt Bryant Equipment, we encourage feedback on our products, what works well and what could work better. This feedback is delivered back to our factory and our engineers and design teams look at how we can engineer these suggestions into our products, improving performance and our customer’s experience of the Sany brand,” he said. An excellent example of this approach to product development was witnessed by Kyle Greenwood, TBHLS Supervisor. He worked with the newly delivered Sany SCC8000A, an 800t lattice boom crawler. He acknowledged the quality of the product, stating that the technology is “right up there” in the market. “I was working on a project in Townsville just a couple of months ago with a 2014 model 400t capacity Sany. The difference between the quality and the technology in that model and the 800 was massive. Sany’s technology is well and truly on par with the products you get in a German or American crane,” said Kyle. “We put the crane together for the first time for the CraneSafe inspection. We www.cranesandlifting.com.au

Mr Tom Liu, Mr Yue Yuan, President of SANY Crane Business Unit and Chen Wei Ng, Managing Director of Tutt Bryant Group with the Sany and Tutt Bryant teams at the CICA National Conference and Exhibition. Image : Prime Creative Media

completed some test lifts with a calibrated load cell in the line and the weights were reading spot on straight away. “The radius indicators were also reading perfectly: as an example, we set the stinger to 18.3 metres on the computer. I went out and measured it and it was 18 metres, 200cm and 90 mm,” said Kyle. And his satisfaction is not unfounded. Founded in 1986, Sany has risen to become one of the largest construction equipment manufacturers globally, ranking fourth in the KHL International Construction Yellow Table for 2022, and second among crane manufacturers. By investing between five to seven per cent of annual sales revenue in R&D each year, Sany constantly looks for ways to build smarter machines, to reduce their impact on the environments and to increase sustainable performance. Mr Yue Yuan explains more about Sany’s continued embracing of innovation throughout the design, engineering and manufacturing processes. “Sany has committed to an ongoing investment strategy in all aspects of the business. For example, for many years we have been investing in our manufacturing facilities and today we boast one of the most automated production lines of any crane manufacturer,” he said. “Almost all of our manufacturing www.cranesandlifting.com.au

processes, including metal fabrication and welding, are managed robotically. This investment guarantees every weld is precise and that our manufacturing processes are not subject to human error. With this investment in automation, we are able to maintain high levels of production which enable us to reach our target of between 18,000 to 20,000 mobile cranes per year. Renewable energy is used extensively in Sany’s manufacturing process, and the company has gone even further by expanding to new energy production with Sany Renewable Energy – an important business division of Sany that specialises in the research, manufacturing and sales of wind turbines and the design, construction and management of wind farms and photovoltaic power stations. As a responsible, visionary and aspiring global enterprise, Sany supports the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Sany is focused on a sustainable future, says Mr Yuan. “A sustainable future must be the goal for all responsible manufacturers, and Sany is no different. Much of our investment continues to be around the reduction of carbon footprints in everything we do. We have invested in renewable energy sources, especially solar, and wherever possible we want to ensure our manufacturing processes are

powered by ‘clean energy.’ In all decisionmaking processes, Sany always takes into consideration global trends and challenges, international norms of responsible business behaviour and stakeholders’ expectations,” he said. Sany is now leading the wave of electrification in responding to the call for an electrical era that is widely echoed across the industry. The move to battery powered cranes included the launch of the Sany SCE800TB-EV 80t capacity telescopic crawler and also the SCC400TB-EV 40t telescopic crawler. Both the convenience and versatility of a hydraulic telescopic boom crawler crane have been proven time and again on urban worksites where space comes at a premium. Running on a Danfoss electric motor that is rated at 206kW of power and 1310Nm of torque, the SCE800TB-EV enables silent and emissions-free operation when compared to a traditional crane with a diesel engine. These are significant advantages when working in confined spaces, such as tunnels, and where January-February 2024 CAL / 27

IN FOCUS / SANY AND TUTT BRYANT

neighbouring residents and businesses can potentially be affected by noise and emissions. Sany will also be introducing its proprietary power packs to enhance the user experience with the SCE800TBEV crane. These power packs will allow charging from a variety of sources while the crane is working, to then deliver rapid charging to the crane when required. Tutt Bryant Group is working with Sany and other partners to reduce its carbon footprint and widen the sustainable options available to customers through its “Go Green” program. Besides battery electric equipment, Tutt Bryant is also investigating new fuel options such as renewable diesel, ethanol and hydrogen. A hybrid prototype has also been developed to support on-site power needs.

Tutt Bryant’s “Go Green” program was launched to recognise the role it can play in Australia’s decarbonisation journey. Tutt Bryant has identified the internationally diverse expertise that can be accessed through its spectrum of partners and suppliers globally, says Managing Director Chen Wei. “We are working closely with Sany and other global suppliers on our “Go Green” program. We are particularly excited about the advancements in the electrification of cranes and other types of construction equipment. “In Australia, the Sany brand is particularly recognised for its range of heavy lifting lattice boom crawlers which have been involved in numerous projects across the country for many years. The launch of the SCE800TB-EV and now the SCE400TB-EV demonstrates how

innovative Sany is as a global manufacturer. “We work closely with Sany, providing feedback which has helped the product development process. Sany has more than doubled the number of engineers based in Australia and they provide feedback to their colleagues in the various factories,” said Chen Wei. “The electric telescopic crawlers have been an important development for us but we are also excited about the Sany all terrain range – and these will be a significant focus for the business. We are going to be deliberate in the range that we target initially to ensure we satisfy the needs of our customers in Australia. As we have done in the past, we will work methodically with Sany, providing feedback on what works and what could work better, and we’ll go from there,” he said.

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IN FOCUS /FRANNA – A TEREX BRAND

FRANNA PROVIDES NEL ‘SPARK’

With tunnelling set to begin on Victoria’s largest road project in mid-2024, the JV responsible for the design and construction of the North East Link tunnels is in the process of procuring the necessary machinery. The Spark consortium’s Cranes and Lifting General Superintendent, John Foster, discusses why the joint venture purchased three Franna MAC . BEING STUCK IN PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC ON

Melbourne’s Hoddle St is a chastening experience. As one of the only main roads connecting Melbourne’s northeast to the southeast, traffic is consistently at a peak, with cars bumper to bumper and people tearing their hair out as they consider the allure of a better alternative. As luck would have it, a better alternative is on the horizon. Driven by the Spark North East Link Tunnels Design & Construction JV (Spark) between Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering & Construction and China Construction, Victoria’s $11.1 billion North East Link project is currently underway and is set to be completed in 2028, with Spark’s General Superintendent for Cranes and Lifting, John Foster, anticipating tunnelling work will begin in mid-2024. “Our main scope of work for the project,” he said, “includes building twin 6.5km, three-lane tunnels, a split interchange at Lower Plenty Road and Manningham Road, and new ancillary infrastructure to support the upgraded freeway and tunnel network.” Having been with CPB Contractors for over 15 years now as the Heavy Lift Superintendent, John possesses a wealth of experience, racking up 40 years in the crane industry in total. His career to date has seen him work on infrastructure projects around the world, with his work taking him to Taiwan and Hong Kong, among other places. Relying on this experience, John is responsible for the procurement, distribution and allocation of cranes on the North East Link project, a major infrastructure project linking the M80 ‘Ring Road’ in Melbourne’s north to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, that will take www.cranesandlifting.com.au

The Spark consortium has purchased three brand new Franna MAC25s for the North East Link Project. Image: Spark Consortium

a large volume of traffic and heavy trucks off local roads in suburbs from Watsonia to Bulleen. As the largest transport project in the state, North East Link is expected to create 10,000 new jobs that will help cut travel times between Melbourne’s north and south east by up to 35 minutes. Anyone who has travelled up and down Hoddle St will know that, by itself, is worth the $11.1 billion being invested into the project. The project is also estimated to remove 15,000 trucks off local roads each day to provide more space for communities . In short, a large part of Spark’s work is going to consist of tunnelling work in hazardous environments, façade work and the installation of concrete barriers. With 40 years of industry experience behind him, John has seen, worked on, and succeeded in these kinds of projects before and is well aware of the machinery needed to complete this kind of work. It’s because of this that

Spark’s health and safety purpose is to leave the industry better than it found it, which is supported by Franna’s new safety radar. Image: Spark Consortium

Spark has purchased three new Franna MAC25 pick and carry cranes, with a fourth being upgraded to ensure it is compatible with the safety requirements needed for the tunnelling work in the North East Link. The first crane is set to be sent straight to its designated job in assembling two tunnel boring machines (TBMs), with cranes two and three responsible for conducting general January-February 2024 CAL / 29

IN FOCUS /FRANNA – A TEREX BRAND

The North East Link project has created 10,000 new jobs and is expected to cut travel times between Melbourne’s North and South by 35 minutes. Image: Spark Consortium.

lifts such as crane assembly and concrete barrier installation, as well as back-end tunnelling. The cranes will be put to use immediately because, as John said: “the Franna brand is what the operators are used to.” “Franna’s cranes are a household name in the industry, and they’re present everywhere you go – whether that be construction sites or mining sites,” he said. “I’ve worked with Franna for many years now, and the cranes are supremely reliable and practical.” John’s indication toward Franna being the preferred brand among operators is not unfounded. According to data supplied by Terex, 50 per cent of the 10,000 cranes operating per day on average in Australia are Franna P&C cranes. In the local Australian market, the brand conceived by Dave Francis and wife Anna in 1978 dominates, owning over 90 per cent of market share. Evidently, the Franna crane represents a reliable, high-performance option for much of the Australian crane market. As well as its dependability, John highlighted the other major selling point when it came to Spark’s latest purchase of three new MAC25 cranes: Franna’s attention to detail on the safety features. “Reducing the interaction between people and plant is absolutely imperative for our safety standards on the project,” he said. “Spark’s health and safety vision is to leave the industry better than we found 30 / CAL January-February 2024

it, so it’s great that Franna listened to our feedback and committed itself to producing three machines tailor-made to our safety requirements which will have a lasting impact across the industry.” One of those key features is a new safety radar on the MAC25, which can offer a ‘real-time’ calculation of the crane’s rated capacity throughout the full range of articulation and boom extension, providing the crane operator with feedback of what articulation or boom extension will bring the crane into a danger zone in which the crane will be overloaded. Taking as much of the “human element” out of the lift as possible is central to Spark’s safety objectives, said John, and the enhanced safety radar, which also shows the capacity of crane in the future as well as potential side tipping, gives the team at Spark exactly that. The enhanced safety system isn’t the only safety feature that caught the Spark consortium team’s interest though. The new cranes will also be coming customfitted with a fire suppression system as well as a 360-degree camera system to provide operators with the safety of a real-time, surround view to eliminate potential blind spots as well as offering better lifting visibility, with a camera positioned on the boom over the load. However, safety and reliability are only two thirds of the reason for John’s choice to opt for three new Franna MAC25s. As he noted, the MAC25 is the “only” crane with

additional capacity that could work in the confined conditions the North East Link project will present. With a lifting capacity of 25 tonnes that can be increased by up to 30 per cent in a Superlift configuration, the MAC25 series presented the most viable option for John when factoring in the most integral function of a crane: safe, heavylifting performance. “Out of all the cranes we considered, the MAC25s were the only ones that provided us with the required lifting capacity for the articulation the jobs will require,” he said. “When considered with the safety features, the machines presented themselves as the only viable option.” Lifting performance, safety and reliability are three integral elements to ensuring efficient construction and installation of objects. Franna, however, has gone one step further to ensure Spark’s new MAC25s will be optimised as much as possible, with real-time performance monitoring available through Robway’s telematics system. According to John, performance data from the crane is made available to the managers on the North East Link project, meaning if a machine is sitting idle while still on, if a machine is lifting outside of its safe capacity, or if a crane is not being optimally used and could be placed elsewhere, they will know. “The Robway telematics feature allows us to enhance the productivity of our fleet,” said John. “In turn, this allows us to reduce operational-associated costs – whether that be through closer safety monitoring or being able to reallocate resources to sites where they’re most needed.” Working on Victoria’s largest infrastructure project requires timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery – if not to compensate for Victoria’s growing population and subsequent demand for infrastructure, then at least to save the last remaining hairs on the heads of Hoddle St survivors. For John and the team, it’s why the four Franna Mac 25s were selected for the job. “Ultimately, we want to be completing this project in as safe and timely a manner as possible,” he said, “and the Franna cranes we’ve purchased align perfectly with our health and safety vision to leave the industry better than we found it.”

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FLEURIEU CRANES’ HEAVY LIFT CAPABILITIES

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for nearly 10 years and has worked on everything from infrastructure projects, wind farms, mine sites, basically all over the state and also interstate. We’ve had the 400 in Victoria working on wind farms and at the moment it’s in the Northern Territory on a mine. It’s proved to be a great asset over an extended period of time,” said Paul. “With the luffing fly, it is arguably best

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in its class, with on-road permits allowing us to drive it with the boom in the cradle which is a massive plus as well. With its small footprint it’s ideal for big lifts in and around the city – constructing and deconstructing tower cranes for example. “We’ve done a hell of a lot of tower crane work with it, and as I’ve said it’s worked on a number of infrastructure projects including the Southern www.cranesandlifting.com.au

Expressway Duplication, Gateway South and Northern Connector projects,” he said. Chris explains how busy the Liebherr LTM 1650 -8.1 has been since Fleurieu Cranes took delivery earlier in the year. “The 1650 has been busy working on a number of projects including wind farms and also tower cranes. It was on a windfarm doing some dismantling work which didn’t involve the full set up, but it wasn’t far off, it did include the luffing fly and Y guy (super-lift), coupled with 135 tonnes of counterweight, it was pretty impressive. The team is still getting their heads around the crane in terms of its full capabilities, but it is performing well for us”, he said. Chris goes on to discuss the capabilities and what impresses the team most about the crane. “The feedback from the team has been very positive. Although it is such a large crane, a key feature for the team is how extremely agile the crane is and that it can travel with its boom on, which leads to much quicker set ups. Obviously, mobilisation and set up costs have been reduced because of this, and for such a large crane, it’s very impressive when it’s driving down the road or the highway. It’s basically a super-sized billboard marketing the capabilities of Fleurieu Cranes.” “The team has also been impressed with the technology built into the crane including the advanced computer systems which enhances precise movement positioning which obviously helps reduce any risk of accidents. The advances in safety also acts to improve productivity as well,” he said. Paul has been impressed with the performance of the crane. “Capability wise, it’s very impressive and best in class. During a wind farm project, we removed a nacelle from a turbine which weighed 63t. We had 80 metres of boom and we ran with the N-Assembly. We had 28 metres of luffer on and there were no dramas, it’s definitely a great lifter. We can run with numerous configurations which makes it a very impressive machine,” he said. Paul has been impressed with Liebherr’s www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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approach to after sales training and making sure everyone is comfortable with the LTM 1650-8.1. “Liebherr has been extremely thorough throughout the hand over process. Liebherr conducted three weeks of intense training and the team was given homework every night. There was also advice and support in terms of maintaining the crane so it continues to perform at optimum levels and if we’ve had any niggling issues Liebherr have been quick to respond,” he said. Chris explains how the Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 helps position Fleurieu Cranes in the South Australian crane industry. “The 1650 is now the second-largest crane in South Australia which obviously puts us at a fairly reasonable advantage. The next largest crane is significantly bigger, but that can also be a disadvantage because of the support vehicles required to mobilise the crane, the setup times and the requirement for permits to travel.” “That’s a major reason why we went

with the 1650 and we think we’ve hit a sweet spot as a result. With more capacity than our 400 and considerably more reach, it’s ideally suited for the wind farm sector. Obviously, renewable energy and wind farms are a significant focus for governments and businesses around the country and across the world, so it makes smart commercial sense to position our business in the renewable space,” said Chris. Paul is confident the Liebherr 1650-8.1 will make a significant difference to the way clients plan future projects. “As we have been seeing, clients are looking for fewer but much heavier lifts and now they can confidently design components knowing we have the capability of lifting much more with the 1650. We are offering a number of lifting options with the crane, and we now have the ability to provide more solutions across more industries and more customers,” he said. January-February 2024 CAL / 33

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TUTT BRYANT CUSTOMERS TOUR SANY FACTORIES

In November, Tutt Bryant Equipment took a delegation of customers to visit the Sany factories in China. Pete Lawgall, BDM Cranes Northern Region and Phil Chadwick, BDM Cranes Southern Region, hosted the tour. Both had invited customers who either own Sany cranes, are about to take delivery of one or who are exploring Sany as an option. PHIL CHADWICK HADN’T BEEN TO CHINA

for some time when he set out to host the tour. “Today, I’d say 50 per cent of the cars are electric, the sky is blue, and the sun is out. And Sany is leading the charge with the electrification of product. Sany is manufacturing electric construction equipment and electric trucks; you name it and it is going electric. The transformation in 11 years is unbelievable,” he said. Nowhere was this clearer than in the implementation of automation and robotic technology throughout the factories the group visited – both in the work done and in the factory itself. “Sany builds the same factory over and over and they call them ‘Lighthouse Factories’ because they feature a lot of glass,” Phil said. “They are absolutely enormous facilities with 80 per cent of the welds completed by robots. The steel is picked, placed and cut by robots, and then transported on automated trolleys to the next station. “It’s picked up by another robot, and welded by another, or dual robots if they need to do welding at the same time to prevent distortion. The quality of the welding is unbelievable,” he said. “In the middle of the ‘Lighthouse Factory’, there is a large strip of grass, and it is uplifting to see a bit of nature in amongst all the mechanical automation and robots. It wasn’t just one factory, we must have seen four or five factories that were clones of each other,” he added. “They were working on a 135t capacity electric all terrain whilst we were there. The 40t capacity SCC400TB-EV all

The ingenuity of Sany was there for all to see and the size of the cranes being produced can only be dreamed of in Australia, Pete Lawgall said. Images: Tutt Bryant Equipment

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IN FOCUS / TUTT BRYANT AND SANY The 40t capacity SCC400TB-EV all electric telescopic crawler has been bought by Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift an Shift ith three oming for the rental fleet an another three units for sales stock.

electric has been bought by Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift and Shift and they have three coming for the rental fleet and another three units for sales stock. The customers who joined the trip were “blown away” with the efficiency on display, Phil added. “Everyone is getting quoted on various cranes, and I sold one whilst we were over there. Empire Cranes had already bought a second 60t rough terrain for a project they recently won. All the customers are very comfortable with the product and more and more people will see that in the next few years,” Phil said. Pete Lawgall said the group comprised a good mix of customers, including Tier Ones and Tier Two crane companies and civil construction companies. “There were Sany owners as well as customers considering purchasing Sany for the first time. Their feedback was very positive, many were shocked to see the size of the manufacturing operations and a couple said they found the visit awe inspiring,”he said. 36 / CAL January-February 2024

“To experience what Sany calls the ‘Lighthouse Factories’ is next level… Some small components are still hand-welded, understandably, but customers were impressed with the quality of everything they saw. A significant customer was examining Sany’s approach to EN 13,000 compliance – which is important if they are to consider purchasing Sany product. “Customers took pictures of the steel quality which is stamped to confirm the grade of the steel. This is the level the customers went to. It ticked all of the boxes as far as the manufacturing process, the quality of the steel, the quality of the welding and the final checks that were involved, including NDT testing on welds,” he said. Customers were able to view all aspects of Sany’s manufacturing capabilities. “We walked through the boom manufacturing section - which takes the booms right through to the test bed. The lengths that Sany goes to test the quality of the product is second to none. We saw some fully dressed cranes being load tested

on the test bed. We are talking full boom, full luffing fly, it was all very impressive. “The ingenuity of Sany was there for all to see. The size of the cranes Sany is producing can only be dreamed of in Australia. We saw 2,400t capacity allterrains, a 2,200t crawler fully dressed on the test bed. We saw the whole gamut from Sany,” said Pete. “One thing that impressed everyone was the access to the engineering teams that actually designed the cranes we were looking at. We had access to the people that created these cranes. They were very open, and the dialogue was excellent. It was a very impressive trip. Pete goes on to emphasise the quality which features throughout Sany products, how price competitive the product is and how quickly product can be manufactured and shipped to Australia. “In terms of quality, we have been demonstrating to the market that Sany product is equal to other crane manufacturers. They feature the same componentry as European and Japanese brands, including motors, transmissions, hydraulic systems and axles.. Sany is not a cheap crane, rather it is good quality crane which is less expensive. You are looking at anywhere between two-thirds and threequarters of the price of other brands. “In today’s highly competitive environment, delivery times can be even more important than price. Depending on the capacity of the crane, we can have product delivered from the factory into Australia within three months. For larger capacity cranes we at looking at five to six months for delivery. That’s a lot better than 18 to 24 months and more,” he said. Pete had been presenting Sany product to one of the Tier One crane companies since Tutt Bryant Equipment was appointed the National Distributor, three years ago. He had not been successful. “We had a couple of guys from the company on this trip and on the strength of what they saw and experienced, they were that impressed they are taking the entire crane team on a visit to the factories early in the new year. It will be interesting to see how the conversations develop during and after the visit,” said Pete. www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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Priding itself on its ability to deliver any lift, anywhere, any time, Waikato and Auckland Cranes recently transformed into Universal Cranes embracing a new identity for growth and innovation. IN A MONUMENTAL MOVE THAT MARKS

a significant milestone in its history, Waikato Cranes & Auckland Cranes have announced their transformation into Universal Cranes, effective from December 1, 2023. This rebranding initiative reflects the company’s commitment to growth and innovation in crane and lifting services. December 1 will not only be a date on the calendar but a symbolic shift into a new era for the company. The decision to rebrand to Universal Cranes stems from a strategic vision to broaden the company’s scope and better serve its clients throughout New Zealand. With over 40 years of operations between them, Auckland and Waikato Cranes is part of the Smithbridge Group. Together with its sister company, Universal Cranes in Australia, the company has access to the Group’s combined expertise, resources and fleet capacity. The choice of the name “Universal Cranes” signifies the company’s dedication 38 / CAL January-February 2024

to providing comprehensive lifting solutions across a diverse range of projects. From major infrastructure projects through to pick and carry works, Universal Cranes aims to be the universal answer to a myriad of lifting challenges. While the name is changing, the core values that have defined Waikato and Auckland Cranes will persist under the Universal Cranes banner, according to Smithbridge Group. Clients can expect the same unwavering commitment to delivering any lift, anywhere, any time that has been the hallmark of the company. This is supported by Universal Cranes’ unique offering as the only ISO9001 and ISO45001 certified crane hire company in New Zealand. With this rebranding, Universal Cranes will unveil a refreshed visual identity, including a new logo that encapsulates the essence of the company’s evolution. Additionally, clients can look forward to the introduction of new services and

innovative solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of the industry, with Group Manager – Strategy and Growth Dashelle Bailey expressing her excitement about the rebranding, stating that it represented a “pivotal moment” in the company’s history.“It reflects our dedication to the New Zealand industry,” she said, “positioning the company to provide services across a more diverse geography and deeper fleet capacity and capability.” As Waikato and Auckland Cranes transition into Universal Cranes, the company invites clients, partners and industry stakeholders to stay connected through its website and social media platforms. Regular updates, insights and announcements about the transformation and new offerings will be shared, fostering a continued sense of community. For any further information about Universal Cranes, please contact: enquiries@universalcranes.co.nz or universalcranes.co.nz www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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key stakeholders and contractors is a staple of major crane companies’ work. Throw in undulating terrain, tight time constraints, night work, the navigating of Victoria’s axle-load limit network, in-house lift-planning, a restricted working area with minimal clearance and a working hospital, and operations become much more complex. For Victorian crane hire company Advanced Cranes and Rigging, its work in collaborating with seven separate contractors and stakeholders to help relocate the MRI Radiology department at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Parkville, Victoria, reflects the company’s ability to thrive in such projects. As part of a major redevelopment on the Royal Women’s Hospital, Advanced Cranes was contracted by Australian construction firm Modscape to supply the craneage to lift the six prefabricated modules. The modules themselves ranged from 7.5 tonnes through to 22 tonnes, however the main challenge in the scope of work came from the tightly confined jobsite presented by Flemington Road in Parkville, located just outside the north of Melbourne’s CBD. With a significant amount of city-bound traffic rolling through the area, the Victorian company also needed to operate within tight time constraints to ensure minimal disruption. The lift required Advanced Cranes to operate from the street and lift the prefabricated elements into the building. For this, the Victorian company deployed its nine axle, 800-tonne capacity Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 crane. Capable of lifting at its maximum rated capacity at a radius of three metres, the crane possesses a telescopic boom that can extend out to 52m. Its true strength, however, comes from its lattice jib extension that can extend the crane’s boom length by up to 91m, giving the machine a maximum hook height of 152m and a maximum radius of 116m. Using the crane’s long reaching capacities, Advanced Cranes configured its LTM 1750-9.1 with an offset fly to lift at 65m high and with 65m of reach to install the modules from the trucks on the Flemington Road entrance to the hospital. To set the crane up, Advanced Cranes’ operations team deployed its 100-tonne Liebherr, the LTM 1100-4.1, and a 25-tonne capacity MAC25 from Franna at 9am to help www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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unload 10 semi-truck loads of equipment required to undertake the lift, finishing the crane set up at approximately midnight on the same day. A major advantage for the logistics of transporting the 800-tonne Liebherr to the jobsite was the crane’s capacity to carry its telescopic boom on public roads during transportation. This allowed for a reduction in associated transport and set up costs, while also allowing Advanced Cranes to reduce its carbon footprint in completing the job. Starting the lifting work at 5am the next day, Advanced Cranes turned to the engineered lift plan it had concocted inhouse over three months following close collaboration with its client, Modscape, and the principal contractor, ICON. Further complicating matters was the fact that the operations team at Advanced Cranes could not lift the modules over any buildings – no easy feat, considering the densely populated nature of the Royal Women’s Hospital. However, thanks to an in-house lift plan, a specific flight path was laid out to allow for lifting and installation in a safe, timely manner. Because of the high lifting capacities and variable boom configurations of Advanced Cranes’ Liebherr, the task was able to be completed safely. The job was completed within the allocated time frame, ensuring minimal disruption through to nearby traffic and hospital operations. Throughout the project, Advanced Cranes navigated night works, oversized loads on roads, minimal clearances and a working hospital to ensure the installation of the six modules was completed within the time and budget constraints. www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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Tadano brand for 13 years and has been the National Parts Manager since 2018. He discusses his role today, the challenges his team faces and how the Spare Parts department supports Tadano Oceania’s interstate and international operations. “We have four branches in Australia, with Brisbane being our largest operation and head office and with our Western Australian operation not far behind it. We also have facilities in Sydney and Melbourne and dealers in Adelaide and New Zealand,” he said. “We’ve identified what machines we have in the various regions, and we focus on the continued supply of recommended and critical spare parts for the machines in those regions. These include the serviceable parts such as oils, filters, belts and other fast-moving items. As these parts are being used by the various operations, our inventory control systems automatically replenish the parts from our stock holdings in our larger branches, being Brisbane and Perth,” he said. “We also closely monitor the availability of critical spare parts which we call ‘showstoppers’. These parts are critical for machines working on site, and we have to ensure they are available to minimise a cranes’ downtime. In Western Australia, for example, we have a large population of cranes in the Pilbara region and if there is an issue, we offer a next flight service using Qantas to get parts to them in timewww.cranesandlifting.com.au

critical situations. “There are a lot of things that can go wrong with machines, and these are not just related to operator error. Today’s cranes feature complex electrical and hydraulic systems which can falter and we use algorithms to understand what parts we are consuming in any particular region. We stock those particular parts to minimise downtime and increase customer

satisfaction. Because we are supporting our service department as well as providing product support, we try to ensure we are holding the right amount in the right locations,” said Jason. Jason adds that from a global perspective, parts availability and supply chain disruptions are still a significant problem. “Being able to source parts from vendors, particularly in Europe, continues to be difficult, and my team works closely with our service and workshop teams; providing them with the right information and enabling them to provide customers with accurate timelines relating to services, major inspections or 10 year rebuilds. “We work in the same way with our field service technicians. We’ve already diagnosed and identified the issues that the particular machines are having and have supplied those parts to our field service technicians. If they do happen to come across an additional repair, we use Qantas for the next flight and our field service technician intercepts that part to expedite the job,” says Jason.

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“Our spare parts team includes a number of parts supervisors and between us we would have close to 50 years combined experience in the crane industry. This group has a very high skillset and includes some of the best interpreters in the industry. “We work with the utmost urgency and pride ourselves on response times to the customers. We don’t want to leave them hanging so we offer them the best possible service. I am talking to our team every day and we are focused on our goal of getting the customer’s machines up and running in the quickest possible time,” he said. Nathan Regester is the National Service Manager and has been working with the Tadano brand for 13 years. He explains how Tadano’s Service Department works closely with the Parts Department to ensure parts are available for scheduled works. “We work very closely with our Parts Department and that’s critical for our element of the business. We are also working closely with our customers, we schedule the works in advance and pre-plan all the parts to ensure they are available before we get the machine into the workshop. Minimising downtime for the customers is our ultimate end game and we don’t bring equipment into the workshop if we haven’t got the parts available, for whatever reason,” he said. The service teams understand major inspections are significant investments for customers and meticulous planning is required to ensure the crane gets through the workshop as quickly as possible. “Wherever possible we like to conduct a pre-inspection of the machine before it comes to our workshop. This is so that we know the parts we are definitely going to need, and this inspection enables us to identify other issues so that we can pre-organise the required parts and have it all ready before we bring the crane into the workshop. When it does arrive, we have the parts ready which helps minimize downtime,” said Nathan. Tadano operates a highly successful apprenticeship program which is ably assisted by a highly experienced team of Service Technicians. 44 / CAL January-February 2024

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“We currently have seven apprentices in the business, all at varying stages. Some are about to complete their time with others just starting. We’re obviously actively recruiting as well. “Wherever possible we try to bring on our own technicians and we have a number of senior technicians who have been with the business for a long time. They mentor the younger team members sharing their knowledge and experience. All our technicians receive ongoing training, including factory training, and we are continually focused on the growth of our team members,” said Nathan. Tadano operates four significant workshops which are in Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. “Queensland and Perth are large and relatively new purpose-built facilities, and both boast large workshops and yard space. This means we can handle multiple major jobs including insurance, accident repairs, plus the general day-to-day servicing. “New South Wales and Victoria have slightly smaller but fully equipped workshops, which are ideal for minor servicing and repairs, and scheduled major works for these two. We also operate 15 fully mobile service technicians operating

from vehicles and we fly technicians wherever we need them to be to support our customers,” said Nathan. Joe Arena has been in the role of National Product Support Manager for four and a half years and he has been associated with the Terex and Demag brands for over 20. He explains the importance of his team within Tadano Oceania. “Tadano’s Product Support team is passionate about our products, and we share this passion with our customers. We support them in all areas of operation including maintenance and technical enquiries and provide information that enables them to get the most out of their cranes. We aim to support our customers the best we can and take into account each customers’ particular set of circumstances to achieve the best result,” said Joe. Joe explains and emphasises the importance of product support from Tadano’s perspective. “Product Support is very important within the Tadano organisation. If there is an issue, our customers know they have our full support and there will be someone available who can quickly resolve things. Product Support is a key part of the partnership we have with our customers and our aim is to keep their cranes www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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operating safely and efficiently,” he said. The Product Support team is responsible for many disciplines within the Tadano organisation, and these include the commissioning of new cranes and providing customers with a high level of training to help them get the best out of their cranes. “Our team provides phone and email support answering any technical questions our customers may have. Each team member has over 10 years of experience which means we have the skills and knowledge to tackle the deepest technical

challenges. Tadano Oceania also has a close and strong relationship with our overseas factories, allowing us to provide fast and accurate response times. We also support our customers 24/7 for urgent breakdown assistance,” said Joe. Tadano Oceania currently has seven direct Product Support Team members covering Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, and a development program that encourages talented younger workshop team members to continuously grow their skill base to enhance their technical careers.

Joe explains how closely the Product Support team works with the Parts and particularly the Service Teams. “We work very closely with our Service Team, supporting them with ‘deep’ technical issues, as well as training and mentoring our younger team members. We also assist our Service Team with major repairs and crane updates where required. We work closely with our Spare Parts department in terms of understanding component trends, including failures. We also work with the team to ensure we have the right parts in stock and in the right locations enabling quick response times for our customers,” said Joe. He goes on to explain how product support is changing as cranes include increasing amounts of complicated technology, emphasising the importance of training. “In Product Support we love new technology, we get very excited when there is a new model design as it challenges us to learn new technologies and systems. We work closely with our R&D department and we invest in diagnostic tooling and simulators to promote our learning and enhance the support for our customers. “Product Support also offers training from the operation of a newly purchased crane through to trouble shooting and maintenance of older cranes. We provide specific courses tailored to our customers’ needs to help improve their business and the operations of their cranes,” said Joe.

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LIEBHERR’S NEWEST LATTICE BOOM CRANE The German manufacturer has provided a new addition to its lattice boom portfolio. LIEBHERR HAS REVEALED AN ADDITION

to its lattice boom crane portfolio: the Liebherr LG 1800-1.0. Announced in a press release on December 19, 2023, the German company has publicised the successor to its highly appraised LG 1750 – a crane that came in for high acclaim thanks to the design’s combination of the mobility of a mobile crane and the load capacity of a crawler crane. The LG 1800-1.0 has a maximum lifting capacity of 800 tonnes and, like the LR 1800-1.0, its crawler relative in the Liebherr range, it holds a main boom option of up to 180m long, while a main-boom-plus-luffing-jib combination provides a maximum hook height of 208m. The crane features a chassis width of three metres and can climb up gradients of 25 per cent, which Liebherr says makes the www.cranesandlifting.com.au

crane “ideal” for the wind industry. Further optimising the crane for the wind industry is the machine’s enhanced wind power boom systems that make it possible to work with a boom of 174m and an 18m long lattice type fixed jib at hub heights of 180m, while the wind speed load charts have different permissible wind speeds of up to 13.4m/s. Liebherr’s LG 1800-1.0 has also been designed to facilitate easier transport. Labelling the crane as “suitable for all markets” worldwide, Liebherr says the nine-axle vehicle features an axle-load of ten tonnes with all four supports, meaning the crane is accessible to public roads. Additionally, transport of the mobile lattice-boom crane is possible with only two supports at a total weight of 70 tonnes, as well as completely

without supports at around 50 tonnes. The crane comes with the latest in Liebherr technology, such as V-Frame, VarioTray, ZF Traxon Torque transmission with EcoDrive, and the aforementioned WindSpeed Charts. One of the major areas that the LG 1800-1.0 differs from the LG 1750 is that the folding beams on the new 800-tonne machine are not telescopic. The required support base of 13x13m is sufficient for the LG 1800-1.0 to achieve enormous load capacities with the derrick system and “very good” erectable lengths without the derrick system, according to the manufacturer. The new Liebherr crane is set to be released to the market in the first half of 2024 under the motto “The legend grows”, as the company seeks to build on the success of the LG 1750. January-February 2024 CAL / 47

IN FOCUS / BADEN DAVIS CRANE CONNECTION AND TOLLENO CRANE HIRE

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CRANE CONNECTION DELIVERS AGAIN Tolleno Crane Hire recently took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 delivered by The Baden Davis Crane Connection.

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exited the Illawarra region, Adrian Klein and his wife Tammy saw a business opportunity and launched Tolleno Hire. 2023 sees them celebrating their fifth anniversary in business. Adrian and Tammy had worked for a number of established crane companies, so they had a good idea of what they were getting into. Initially they were able to employ a small crew and started the business with a 35t capacity Liebherr purchased through The Crane Connection and a 20t Franna. Adrian takes up the story. “Today, we employ a team of 15 personnel with a fleet of nine cranes including Frannas and Liebherr all terrains with capacities ranging from 20t to 130t. We have a lot of experience within our team with most having over 20 years crane

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experience in the local area. The recently purchased Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 is an excellent all-rounder, providing greater mobility and power as well as being very economical to run. The variable steering concept hosts five programs, making operation user friendly, convenient and stable. It has a lifting capacity of 90t and a main boom measuring 60m. The Liebherr

VarioBallast® and VarioBase® technologies enhance its capacity, safety and flexibility. This further complements the fleet, with the company having purchased the 130T Liebherr earlier in the year. “We service a large variety of customers across the Illawarra region and surrounding suburbs, and they work in a broad range of industries including heavy industry, mining and construction,” said Adrian. “Our team is very customer focused with a strong safety culture. We pride ourselves on the service and support we provide our customers, and we work hard to deliver on what we promise. “Site inspections and preparation of lift plans are all part of our service. With our commitment to service and support, we are fortunate that the bulk of our customers have been with us for the five years we have been in business,” he said. www.cranesandlifting.com.au

Adrian goes on to discuss the relationship Tolleno Crane Hire has with Anthony Davis and the service provided by the team at The Crane Connection. “I’ve known Anthony for 25 years and like our business, he delivers on what he promises. Anthony and his team have always been upfront and honest about the cranes they are selling, and they go out of their way to ensure everything is 100 per cent at the point of handing over the crane. This includes everything from the paperwork and certification through to employee training on the crane,” said Adrian. “This is the second crane we have purchased from Anthony and The Crane Connection. They provide an excellent service, sourcing cranes that meet our specification and then manage the whole process of landing the crane and everything to do with quarantine process, registration and delivery of the crane,” he said.

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PILING ON THE QUALITY

Andromeda Industries has established itself as an innovator in the wire rope industry, and is the only manufacturer of 12 Strand P R A .T S P

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. Andromeda’s strops in action. Image: Pilequip

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pollution, unwanted vibrations, safety and reduced energy consumption as the the most significant issues for the piling industry currently. Tackling these issues requires high performing, reliable equipment that is stringently tested in accordance with the highest of Australian standards. For David Hopkins, Pilequip’s National Sales Manager of the last three years, this is why the company will always turn to Andromeda Industries. “Andromeda’s Superflex Slings,” he said, “represent the pinnacle of lifting solutions for vibro hammer equipment.” Pilequip, based in Vineyard, NSW, 50km west of Sydney, is the Australian arm of the Dieseko Group, a global developer, manufacturer and provider of innovative hydraulic foundation equipment. Pilequip possesses over 20 years of combined experience in the sale, rental, training, technical support, maintenance, overhaul and repair of equipment within the piling industry. 50 / CAL January-February 2024

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David says the vibratory hammers that Pilequip both sells and rents out have the wire rope slings that Andromeda Industries produces, using its patented Superflex design, as an essential for work to take place. “Our hammers must be lifted with wire lifting strops,” he said. “Chains cause damage to the vibro, and synthetic slings display a high rate of failure without prior warning due to the heat generated during vibration.” As the name suggests, Superflex cable is a highly flexible, steel cable built to never compromise on durability and toughness. The unique interplaiting of the steel cords on Andromeda’s Superflex design creates a very tough and set resistant cable which consists of many more wires than what is possible for cable laid wire rope. A distinct advantage of this design is its tremendous flexibility, and that it can withstand temperatures up to the lower tempering temperatures of carbon steel – 350 degrees Celsius – making them a highly suitable solution for the vigour of the piling industry along with other extreme environments. This was also highlighted by Borger Cranes Queensland Yard Manager, Hennie Geyser, who spoke of his appreciation for the high performance of the Superflex product in hot environments. “Numerous instances have been documented where synthetic slings have failed without warning, jeopardising both equipment and personnel because of the heat generated during vibration,” said David. “Andromeda Superflex Slings eliminate this risk, ensuring that your lifting operations are not compromised by unforeseen failures.” As reported on in the December edition of Cranes and Lifting, owner, innovator, and engineer of the Superflex cable, Raymond Maclaren has been manufacturing what he labelled as his “climax design” since the 1970s in Moonbi, New South Wales. Initially manufacturing the products for specific requests from customers, demand for Andromeda’s products quickly grew, as did their applications in different sectors, which brought about the design and www.cranesandlifting.com.au

According to Pilequip, Andromeda’s steel cable provides the perfect amount of flexibility an heat resistance for its vibro hammers. Image: Pilequip

“We stand by the quality of our products, ensuring that each strop is delivered inspected and tagged in accordance with industry AS . AS . . manufacturing of a vast range and size of cables.Today, the Moonbi manufacturers create a whole range of Superflex slings and strops, along with a range of steel Flat Woven slings, providing a large inventory of lifting and rigging solutions to customers all across Australia. With sizes ranging from one tonne through to a sizeable 168 tonnes, Andromeda’s products are also designed and tested with the highest level of accreditation through the National Association of Testing Authority, compliance with relevant Australian standards, and full membership with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) – something that David stressed is pivotal to the team at Pilequip. “We always keep safety at the forefront of our products,” he said.

“We stand by the quality of our products, ensuring that each strop is delivered inspected and tagged in accordance with industry standards, specifically AS 1661.1 and AS 1666.2.” And so, for David and the team at Pilequip, it’s the combination of quality, safety, and performance of the Superflex product that he sees as aligning with Pilequip’s focus on safety and high performing products, seeing an already prosperous relationship with the Moonbi manufacturers continue. “Andromeda’s products combine cutting-edge technology, uncompromising safety and unparalleled reliability – especially in hot environments,” he said. “Andromeda’s Superflex Slings consistently ensure structural integrity, which is why we invest in Andromeda.” January-February 2024 CAL / 51

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NEW KOBELCO FOR FITZGERALD CONSTRUCTIONS For more than 30 years, Fitzgerald Constructions has been providing civil engineering and concrete construction services to numerous industry sectors, including bridge construction, building construction, civil construction and infrastructure, marine construction transport and remedial concrete.

TRT’s Troy Hand handing over the Kobelco to Paul Wood of Fitzgerald Constructions. Images: TRT

FITZGERALD CONSTRUCTIONS RECENTLY

took delivery of a brand new Kobelco CKS 2500 from TRT. Fitzgerald’s Plant Supervisor, Paul Wood, has been with the organisation for 25 years and he explains more. “Fitzgerald Constructions is a large civil construction company specialising in projects with a difference. We have a comprehensive crane and marine fleet which includes barges ranging from 10m to 86m in length, and with capacities up to 6000t. Fitzgerald Constructions is equally comfortable taking on land or water-based projects,” said Paul. “Our ‘machines of choice’ for civil construction projects are our crawler cranes. We have 17 in the fleet with capacities ranging from 110t to 550t. Marine and land piling is a large part of our construction business, and we are heavily involved with Tier One clients offering a unique service which includes our internal design team assisting in every aspect of the project,” he said. Paul explains why Fitzgerald Constructions chose the new Kobelco. “We recently took delivery of the Kobelco CKS2500 and we purchased www.cranesandlifting.com.au

this model due to its versatility and simplicity making it a great option for general construction works and barge operations. Also, its breakdown and component sizes and weights make it very cost-effective and simple for transport from site to site,” said Paul. The CKS2500 has a maximum lifting capacity of 250t and a max boom length

of 91.4m. This model is part of the S series from Kobelco, which consists of crawler cranes with lifting capacities ranging from 80t to 550t. The S series is designed, upgraded and improved from the customer’s point of view with safety, reliability and efficient operations in mind. The design of the CKS2500 is based January-February 2024 CAL / 53

IN FOCUS / TRT AND KOBELCO

The CKS2500 has a maximum lifting capacity of 250t and a max. boom length of 91.4m.

on end-user feedback and real job site experiences. The design makes the model “transportation friendly,” “assembly friendly” and “operator friendly.” Each are essential to fulfill the satisfaction of owners and operators. The features of Kobelco’s S Series are consistent with these key concepts. The S Series comes with a variety of optional safety support devices, including a counterweight amount detection device that always tell the correct amount of the counterweight. A swing angle detection device prevents over-swinging, whileground-level sensors prevent operations on uneven ground. Machine status is displayed on a new wide monitor in a luxurious operator cabin designed to enhance comfortable operation. The models have an improved counterweight self-installation mechanism. Counterweights can be stacked up on the ground and installed on the machine by vertical cylinders. Safety and work efficiency have been greatly improved (*Counterweights of 80t and 90t are optional specifications.) 54 / CAL January-February 2024

The models can also be adapted for both bucket and lifting applications. The hydraulic circuit can be set to dualpump flow or single-pump flow so that the circuit can be perfectly adequate for both applications. The newly designed circuit can be switched to choose the best circuit for the job application. Up until now Fitzgerald Constructions has generally bought second-hand Kobelcos, Paul explains why they have gone for a brand-new model this time. “In the past, we have generally purchased second-hand machines, this was partially due to availability at the time and until now, there has been a fairly steady market of decent secondhand units in Australia,” he said. “Moving forward with client requirements and projected future works we have decided now is the right time to start updating the fleet. The Kobelcos have performed fantastically over the years, they have very simple operating systems and very strong chart capacities in their field,” said Paul. “All this makes them the perfect machine for Marine and Barge works

which is a large part of our business. Kobelco provides versatility, comfort and ease of operation and all this adds up to make Kobelco a great machine. “The operators are of the same opinion, sure there are other brands of cranes out there, but the simplicity and comfort of Kobelcos makes them a great machine to operate,” he said. Paul has been impressed with the service and support he receives from TRT, the National Distributor for Kobelco. “The service and product support from TRT has proven to be excellent over a long period. Aaron & Mikaela do a fantastic job in sourcing and making parts available which is always a priority if a machine is down,” said Paul. Troy Hand, TRT Australia’s Crane Sales and Pacific Manager, and Paul have known each other for quite some time. “My relationship with Troy dates back many years now, I knew him long before he started working for TRT. Troy is always available via phone or email if and when additional support is required. “Troy’s knowledge of the Kobelco brand would be among the most extensive in the country. He has a long history and association with Kobelco and he knows the product inside and out. It’s great to be able to call him, even out of hours, when I have a problem, and most times he can walk us through the problem and provide a resolution. “With Troy’s knowledge and TRT’s commitment to service, support, and parts availability the Kobelco package is very hard to pass on. When you factor in the performance of the Kobelcos, operator acceptance, transportability, and lifting charts you can see why we continue to invest in the brand,” said Paul. Troy says “It’s always a pleasure delivering a Kobelco. The reliability, simplicity, and value for money that you just can’t go past when purchasing a crawler crane.” For more information about he Kobelco crane models visit TRT’s website here: https://bit.ly/3QpkqRj www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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Maik Biehl with Craig Guschal, General Manager from LinCon. Images: Matusch

E.P.O.S. TRAINING ARRIVES DOWN UNDER For more than 30 years now Matusch GmbH, based in the German city of Coburg, has been E.P.O.S. E P O S .

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worldwide and working with businesses in Australia for more than 15 years. Matusch GmbH has more than 15 employees and this team takes care of customer needs and requests, with a 24-hour hotline available when required. Billed as a one-stop shop to organise business, E.P.O.S. caters for crane hire businesses (wet or dry), heavy transport businesses, any construction machinery related businesses and also tower cranes. Any other type of rental business can also be catered for: whether it’s small equipment rental companies, construction companies, permit providing or traffic management companies - all work with E.P.O.S. E.P.O.S. is a software solution that caters for any size of company – whether it’s a small company operating five cranes, medium sized businesses operating 30 or 40 cranes, large companies with 200 cranes, or thousands of elevated work platforms and hundreds of tower cranes. “Some of our customers have more than 100 dispatchers working at different

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locations at the same time. Wind turbine manufacturers use E.P.O.S. to schedule their large cranes and the 60 plus counterweight transporters that go with them. This is no problem for our E.P.O.S. system,” said Maik Biehl of Matusch GmbH Support and Installation. E.P.O.S. streamlines complete work processes, says Maik. “With E.P.O.S., job inspections will turn into quotes, which are then converted into jobs displayed on the schedule. Scheduling is made easy, even if one crane is required or if you are dealing with a shut down and numerous machines and staff are involved. “Jobs are easily converted into invoices with individual pricing systems for customers, if needed. Scheduling machines and employees for compliance requirements, like inductions, crane safe or just your regular machine service schedule is also manageable via E.P.O.S.” he said. “Statistics offer reporting on machinery usage, including average tonnage, average charge for the machine and much more. E.P.O.S interfaces with accounting software

and our ‘garage module’ helps to organises whole workshops,” said Maik. E.P.O.S. can operate from the cloud and a recently launched app can be used on a smartphone or tablet. The app provides the driver, crane operator, salesman or crane allocator the ability to enter relevant job details on the go. E.P.O.S. is modular, which means customers can pick and choose which modules they think they will need. There are now more than 50 modules available, which means a business can have E.P.O.S. tailored to meet their specific requirements initially, and because E.P.O.S. can be expanded, as a business grows and evolves new requirements modules can be added and the capabilities of the system increased. More than 100 interfaces for various functions are available with E.P.O.S. Interfaces to MYOB and Quickbooks are small examples and other interfaces to Navman or TomTom have been available for some time. E.P.O.S. was an exhibitor at this year’s CICA National Conference and Exhibition in www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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Perth and Maik visited numerous customers in Australia after the event to demonstrate the innovations to the customers and any questions they had about E.P.O.S. Due to the positive response Maik received from customers, the Matusch company plans to organise a similar customer trip each year. Feedback from customers about this year’s training was very positive. Craig Guschal, General Manager from LinCon in Brisbane had this to say. ‘LinCon has been using EPOS for a few years now, and have found it to be a great match for our Truck Mounted EWP hire business,” he said. “With the ability to quote, and book through the scheduling screen - optioned with 1, 3, 7- or 31-days viewing has made it easier to maximise the usage of our equipment; along with the data that it captures, and the invoicing capabilities. Recently we had E.P.O.S. training with Maik in our yard - as a refresher, plus to see the new features. It was certainly a worth while event, as the attendees discovered better ways to do things, resulting in more efficiencies, and making their jobs easier.’ Karli Sutherland from Quicklift in Victoria said this. “Our operations team has used E.P.O.S. for our scheduling requirements for in excess of 10 years. From quoting to job scheduling, converting delivery dockets into invoices E.P.O.S. manages all of these applications for us in one program. “We recently welcomed Maik from the E.P.O.S. training team to our Shepparton depot to provide our staff with training on the most recent improvements to the E.P.O.S. program. “Maik provided a combination of onsite training followed by customisation of our E.P.O.S. program based on our specific requests following our training. The way in which Maik delivered the training and customisation during his time was invaluable. We highly recommend the E.P.O.S. program and delivery of onsite training,” said Karli. A demonstration of the E.P.O.S. program is available online. www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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COVA GROUP SOARS TO SUCCESS WITH MAGNI RTH 6.39 A Construction Breakthrough, Powered by MCT Equipment

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and reaching new heights in the Australian construction industry, the Magni RTH 6.39 telehandler stands tall as Australia’s largest rotational telehandler. Designed to tackle some of the most challenging projects with its innovative twin power source, safety features and versatility, this machine has caught the attention of industry leaders. COVA Group, in Western Australia, is one of the first to benefit from its incredible capabilities. Recently acquiring a Magni RTH 6.39, COVA Group couldn’t be happier according to Construction Manager, Danny Deale, who discussed the end-to-end, full-service business’ experience of working with this innovative telehandler and the company behind it, MCT Equipment. COVA Group faced a challenging construction project with specific height and reach requirements and confined spaces. It needed a machine that not only met these demands but also ensured the safety of its team, as well as being able to eliminate the release of harmful diesel fumes into the environment. “The Magni RTH 6.39 was the only machine that met our height and reach requirements while meeting all our safety requirements for the project,” said Danny. “MCT was fully across the requirements and had expert industry knowledge.” According to Danny, one of the standout features of the Magni RTH 6.39 is its versatility. “The ability to have a multipurpose machine meant that utilisation will be doubled – we would have otherwise had two separate machines, adding unnecessary costs to the project,” he said. “MCT’s willingness to provide solutions to our very unique challenges was a key part in our project success.” This was underscored by MCT Equipment offering custom attachment solutions that 58 / CAL January-February 2024

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seamlessly integrated with the Magni’s safety system. In addition to its versatility and safety features, the Magni RTH 6.39 boasts an innovative ‘Twin Power’ electric motor that can be powered via an external power source. This not only reduces carbon monoxide risks when the machine operates indoors but also results in substantial diesel cost savings. “It means we will save a lot on diesel costs with the machine not having to be running while the boom is in the air,” said Danny, “without compromising performance or machine capacity.” Danny also commended MCT Equipment for their prompt responses and problemsolving approach. “MCT were prompt with providing responses and solutions to our many questions, and the machine arrived as per the agreed date,” said Danny. “MCT Equipment and Magni were critical partners in the

project’s development and success.” The Magni RTH 6.39 isn’t just a telehandler; it’s a high-reach solution for construction and industrial sites. With its impressive 38.9m lifting height, scissor stabilisers and inclination corrector, it offers unmatched stability on any terrain. Whether partially or fully extended, it ensures the best load chart and maximum performance in a 360-degree range. Its RFID system allows seamless compatibility with various attachments, making it perfect for diverse construction and industrial applications. If a telehandler that combines top-notch performance, safety and environmental consciousness is needed on the modern-day construction site, the Magni RTH range provides a topend answer. COVA Group’s success story speaks volumes. Visit mctequip.com.au for more about MCT Equipment’s Magni range. www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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are constantly examining ways to provide our crane customers with the most comprehensive package of products we can. We are constantly adding new cranes to our fleet, but we were getting increasingly asked about crane outrigger pads. Customers were finding it difficult to find the right quality of pads and when they did, they were not typically for hire. “Most crane companies have their sets for specific cranes, but they don’t have additional sets for those ground conditions that need more protection. We thought there was a gap in the market there for us and we chose TRT

D because we could see they are a leading designer and manufacturer of outrigger pads,” said Jarrod. TRT Crane Outrigger Pads are made for industry, engineered fit for purpose and designed to last. They are manufactured from the ground up at TRT’s head office and manufacturing facility in Hamilton New Zealand. Built using high tensile Hardox ™ steel for maximum strength and in a honeycomb design to minimise tare weight and deflection, TRT’s unique crane pad design also helps to minimise deflection and protect onsite underground services from damage. They can span trenches and manhole

. covers without compromising ground stability. TRT’s Crane Outrigger pads are ideal for use with a wide range of cranes and site conditions. TRT’s range of standard crane pad sizes suit most cranes and most applications. For specialist projects and fit-for-purpose solutions, TRT will even manufacture to specification. TRT’s Crane Outrigger Pads are available in a variety of standard sizes to suit most applications. All crane pads are supplied in a set of four. These sizes have been carefully configured based on industry requirements, for most cranes, setups, and applications. TRT Crane outrigger pads ensure a

TRT Crane Outrigger Pads are built using high tensile Hardox™ steel for maximum strength and in a honeycomb design to minimise tare eight an efle tion. Image: TRT

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Empire Cranes is committed to a Crane Outrigger Pad strategy, and already has sets in Melbourne and Brisbane with multiple sets of each size available. Image: Empire Cranes

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“TRT’s Crane Outrigger Pads are great quality, they have a unique design with built-in trunnions which makes them very easy to load . crane is supported safely for all ground conditions. The non-slip surface and angled sides are designed to make the pads safer on a job site. The outrigger pads angled sides are designed to prevent tyre damage to other vehicles, especially in smaller work areas. TRT’s Crane Outrigger Pads are easily deployed on any job site, and they are being used on construction and lift sites throughout New Zealand and Australia. Transporting, lifting, and moving is no problem. TRT Crane Outrigger Pads come with trunnions as a standard lifting and transport attachment unless otherwise specified. TRT also offers a range of crane equipment trailers that can easily transport these crane pads. “TRT’s Crane Outrigger Pads are great quality, they have a unique design www.cranesandlifting.com.au

with built-in trunnions which makes them very easy to load onto and off trucks, they’re lightweight but they are very durable,” said Jarrod. Empire Cranes has taken delivery of the mid-range pads offered by TRT. The range starts with pads measuring 1.2m wide and 1.2m long and weighing 257kg through to the largest in the range which measures 5.97m wide, 2.4m long and weighing 4,127kg. Jarrod elaborates on why Empire Cranes chose TRT’s Crane Outrigger Pads. “I’ve been working closely with Troy Hand at TRT for a while now and he and the rest of the team are very easy to deal with,” he said. TRT is a great company to deal with, and Troy and the team always follow through on what they say they are going

to do. You then factor in the quality of the design and engineering and how well manufactured the product is, and you realise their offering is simply too good to pass up,” he said. “Empire Cranes is committed to our Crane Outrigger Pad strategy, we already have sets in Melbourne and Brisbane and we’re going to have multiple sets of each of their sizes available in due course. We want the market to know we are here to support all crane companies and our ongoing investment in TRT Crane Outrigger Pads demonstrates this commitment.” “We are happy to hire them on short-term and long-term projects, anything from as little as one week to one year. We have a network of trucks supporting our cranes, so we can deliver the pads quickly to an interested crane company anywhere in Australia,” said Jarrod. If you are looking for a quote you can email the TRT Sales Team at sales@trtaust.com.au or alternatively call Troy Hand at +61 423 561 111 or Brendan Cook at +61 478 398 219. January-February 2024 CAL / 61

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BIG CARL’S BIG LIFTS

The Sarens Giant Crane 250 – more commonly known as ‘Big Carl’ – has been keeping busy in England’s Southwest on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station. THE LARGEST CRANE IN THE WORLD,

Sarens’ ‘Big Carl’, has completed a series of heavy lifts on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project in Somerset. Working on the power station for the French publicly owned company Électricité de France (EDF), the world’s largest crane recently placed a 750-tonne polar crane above the reactor building’s third steel liner ring, where it will be used for refuelling and installing equipment. Additionally, ‘Big Carl’ also placed a 47m wide, 245-tonne dome onto Hinkley Point C’s first building on December 15, accelerating the project to allow the first reactor to be installed next year. “Building the first nuclear power station in a generation is a challenging job and the success of this complex

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operation is due to the determination and commitment of our fantastic teams,” said Simon Parsons, Nuclear Island Area Director. “Lifting the dome allows us to get on with the fitting of equipment, pipes and cables, including the first reactor which is on site and ready to be installed next year.” Engineering teams lifted the 245-tonne steel dome into place on top of the reactor, with the achievement ending the year on a high for the Hinkley Point C team as the 14m-tall dome sits on top of the 44-metre-high reactor building. According to EDF, the lift – which began early in the morning – was carefully planned to take advantage of forecasted low wind conditions that, in turn, allowed the hour-and-a-half long

operation to go ahead as planned without any hitches. “This is a major milestone in building Britain’s first nuclear reactor in a generation, and a key part of the UK Government’s plans to revitalise nuclear,” said the UK’s Nuclear Minister. “Generating enough zero-carbon power for six million homes, Hinkley Point C will reduce our reliance on imported energy and support our shift to net zero.” Believed to be the most powerful land-based crane in the world, Sarens’ ‘Big Carl’ can lift 5,000 tonnes at a radius of 40m, can be configured to a height of 250m, is supported by 52 counterweight containers weighing 100 tonnes, and can lift a whopping 2,000 tonnes at a radius of 100m. January-February 2024 CAL / 63

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NEW XCMG CRAWLER ON THE JOB

Amid a skilled worker shortage and an ageing workforce in the construction and crane sectors, Matt Nolan and wife Emma, through their education institute ‘On The Job Training’ are seeking generation-workers are fully prepared for the work that awaits them. To aid in these endeavours, the registered training organisation has just purchased a brand new 101-tonne crawler crane CMG.

Matt and Emma Nolan, co-founders of On the Job Training, stand in front of their newest acquisition: a 101-tonne crawler from XCMG. Image: Prime Creative Media

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jobs went unfilled in the construction industry last year, according to estimates from Workplace Relations, Health and Safety consultants and advisers Employsure. Skilled workers are something the construction industry desperately needs, yet is forecast to sorely lack over the next few years. In the crane industry, according to the Government’s labour market insights, the median age of workers is 44 years old, with the largest share existing within the 45-54 age bracket.

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What this means is that there is a clear shortage of skilled workers in a crane industry that holds an ageing workforce. It’s because of this that Matt Nolan, an ex-crane operator, dogger, and rigger of 15 years, decided to start the Gold Coastbased High Risk Work Licensing education facility On The Job Training. “Our drive is to push boundaries and improve the level of competence when students complete their training using innovative tools and tailored resources,” he said. “We’ve found there’s a lack of quality training available for younger people wanting to enter the workforce, and we want to help fill that void.” On The Job Training was conceived in 2015 by Matt and his wife Emma as they saw an opportunity through their own experience to improve the quality of training for high-risk work and other accredited training. To get apprentices and trainees job ready, On The Job Training possesses 10 cranes, along with with an array of earthmoving equipment and relevant supporting access equipment on its premises. The Queensland-based training body offers a range of different courses to get younger people workforce ready, and is supported as a Construction Skills Queensland funding provider. Further helping the people who come through its doors to receive an education is real-life experience that On The Job Training tees up, providing essential January-February 2024 CAL / 65

IN FOCUS / XCMG

The 101-tonne crawler was custom built by XCMG to On the Job Training’s bespoke request and delivered within six months. Image: Prime Creative Media

experience through crane cadet programs and intensive rigging training; because, as Matt said, providing experience to the younger generations coming through is “absolutely imperative”. “The high-risk work industry is starved of younger people coming through with high quality training,” he said. “We need to inspire younger people in the industry to ensure the future of industries such as construction, mining and materials handling can sustain themselves.” On The Job Training offers, among other things, Earthmoving, Scaffolding, EWP, Hoist and Forklifting courses. Its latest movements, however, have come in its Crane, Dogging and Rigging courses where the company has just purchased a brand new XCMG XGC101 crawler crane. Purchased through East Coast distributor and dealer D&D Diesel, On The Job acquired the machine in order to 66 / CAL January-February 2024

provide better licensing for those coming through its doors. One of the key points about this order Matt was quick to note was the flexibility and fast turnaround time offered by the manufacturer when he came to distributor D&D Diesel with his specific request. Needing to use a crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity of over 100 tonnes for the course’s licensing needs, Matt said the request could not have been handled any smoother than by David Kapahnke – D&D Diesel’s founder and owner – and XCMG. “This crane will allow us to appropriately train younger generations coming through our doors,” he said. “Because of the six-month turnaround time from order to receipt of the machine, we’ll be able to get the machine in action and get more job-ready people into the workforce sooner.”

Having invested in the development of a bespoke virtual reality solution with VR designers Black 6 that allows the user to work virtually with the same XCMG machine, Matt says having the real thing outside will be invaluable, as operators-in-training can go from a riskfree environment to the real thing in the blink of an eye. Further to the equipment owned by On The Job training, Matt said the decision to purchase the 101-tonne crawler crane was driven by his previous experience with a 25-tonne truck mounted crane – the XCA25_E – that he also purchased through D&D Diesel. “The 25-tonne truck crane has been a really impressive machine for us to date,” he said. “On top of its performance and the aforementioned quicker turnaround times that XCMG can provide with machines built to order, but the affordability offered by XCMG was also one of the key selling points for us.” Having purchased two machines through D&D Diesel, Matt’s desire to return to the Dandenong-based dealer speaks volumes for the service provided by David and the team. As expanded on in the December issue of Cranes and Lifting, D&D Diesel was a company built upon service, with other aspects of the business such as dealing and distributing being added to a foundation built on providing customers with what they need. For Matt, this is reflected in both of his experiences with David and the team. “On both occasions, the process has been really smooth with D&D Diesel,” he said. “Each time our path has crossed with one another, the service has been easy, helpful, and direct.” Receiving such helpful, direct service is imperative for an ex-crane operator seeking to contribute to, and better, the education process of the High-Risk Work industries because, as Matt said, On The Job Training is not a typical high-risk work specialised RTO. “We want to help create a safer industry,” he said, “both on the ground and in the sky; and we want to do it ASAP, which is why this crawler from XCMG and the service surrounding it has been second-to-none.” www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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FRANNA’S NEW ADR COMPLIANT ENGINE THE MOBILE CRANE LANDSCAPE IS ON

the brink of a transformation with the introduction of the Mercedes OM 936 engine into the Franna Pick and Carry Crane. Slated for release in all Franna crane models in July 2024, the latest engine technology from Mercedes represents a strategic shift towards cleaner and more efficient operations. From July 1, Australia will enforce Australian Design Rule (ADR) 80/03, which aims to decrease the amount of noxious emissions released from heavy vehicles. Australia bases its standards off the European Union onroad standards. Going beyond adherence to just the current Australian emission standards, Franna is forging ahead, eyeing the future by aligning with the forthcoming ADR 80/04 standard scheduled for introduction in November 2025, modelled after the European Euro VI onroad standards. But Franna’s journey didn’t stop there. Due to Franna’s growing global presence, the quest for an engine

complying with both the rigorous European Union nonroad standards and the stringent USA EPA Standards became imperative. This presented a formidable challenge, considering the EU and USA impose far more exacting standards in comparaison to Australia. Presently, the EU adheres to Euro VI standards for onroad vehicles and Stage V standards for nonroad vehicles, while the USA mandates Tier 4 Final standards for both onroad and nonroad vehicles. For reference, a mobile crane falls under the category of nonroad vehicles owing to its extensive 70 per cent utilisation onsite.

Franna engineers collaborated closely with Penske, the Australian dealer for Mercedes-Benz engines, resulting in the selection of the OM 936 engine, which meets the demanding criteria of EU Stage V, US Tier 4 Final, and ADR 80/04. The OM 936 engine is also available in a version compliant with the Euro VI onroad standard, although the Stage V nonroad standard is deemed by the EU to be the best standard for a mobile crane application – a standard that has also been accepted by ADR. While other engines were considered by Franna, the Mercedes was once again chosen as it has shown proven reliability since its introduction in 2003. As an example, the OM 936 had over twice

“The choice of the Mercedes OM 936 engine is a deliberate move toward meeting emissions standards not just for now, but also the foreseeable future… while maintaining the high-performance and quality Franna is known for.” the engine braking performance of other engines evaluated without the need to add the additional complexity and heat load of a transmission retarder. The first Mercedes OM 936 engine made its way into Australia in 2015 with Liebherr cranes as a nonroad Stage V and has been a staple onroad Euro VI compliant engine in trucks and buses ever since. “The choice of the Mercedes OM 936 engine is a deliberate move toward meeting emissions standards not just for now, but also the foreseeable future… while maintaining the high-performance and quality Franna is known for.” said Clayton McPherson, Principal Engineer for Franna.” The Mercedes OM 936 engine signifies more than just an upgrade for Franna cranes; according to Franna, it symbolises a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and growth.

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GOLD COAST TO HOST LIFTEX 2024

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is excited to announce that LiftEx Gold Coast 2024 will be held at The Star Casino and Resort on the Gold Coast on September 12 and 13, 2024. THE EVENT PROMISES TO BE GRANDER

than ever before, with a full exhibition open to end users, stakeholders, and industry participants. The conference will showcase the latest advances in lifting technology, with a focus on future products that will be of the utmost importance to our industry. In addition, LiftEx Gold Coast 2024 will feature a very special guest speaker on the afternoon of the 13th explains LEEA’s Regional Manager Justin Boehm. “We plan to extend the event into the afternoon and evening of the 13th and we hope visitors, exhibitors and delegates will stay on and enjoy the brilliance of the Gold Coast and everything it has to offer. More information will be published in these pages and also on our website www. liftex.org, when they are available,” he said. “Building on the success of LiftEx 2023, LiftEx Gold Coast 2024 is going to be a significant event; envisaged to be a platform for our key suppliers to showcase change, innovation, and growth in the lifting industry. “As the industry evolves, LEEA continues to be at the forefront, providing events like LiftEx as a space for learning, networking, and collaboration. With its focus on the future, LiftEx Gold Coast 2024 is set to highlight the lifting industry to new stakeholders and end users,” said Justin. The resounding success of LiftEx Sydney 2023, which featured an impressive line-up of speakers presenting a vision of how the Lifting Industry will look in the next 10 years, is the catalyst to bring a bigger and better event to the Gold Coast. The conference focused on advanced technologies and AI, mindset and resilience, sustainability, and engaging the future workforce. “LiftEx Gold Coast 2024 aims to build on this success by showcasing the latest www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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advancements in lifting technology in a full exhibition to show our products and services to clients, users from around the country,” Justin said. “One of the primary goals of LiftEx Gold Coast 2024 is to foster global connections for Australian firms. LEEA’s Australian and New Zealand regional council promoted strategic partnerships, distribution alliances, and employment opportunities when they presented at LiftEx UK in November. The view was

to attract an international presence to the Gold Coast event to boost connectivity to the region. “LiftEx Gold Coast 2024 is set to be a fantastic event that will provide a platform for change, innovation and growth in the lifting industry. With its focus on the future, the conference will showcase the latest advancements in lifting technology and provide a space for learning, networking, and collaboration,” said Justin. January-February 2024 CAL / 71

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POTAIN’S MCH 175 LUFFING JIB TOWER CRANE MAKES DEBUT

The Potain MCH 175, a topless tower crane showcased by Potain at EXCON 2023. Image: Potain

GLOBAL TOWER CRANE MANUFACTURER

Potain debuted the MCH 175 luffing jib tower crane at EXCON 2023 – India’s largest construction equipment exhibition. Manitowoc, which owns Potain, made the machine available for visitors to explore its “innovative” features. A range of Potain specialists were also on hand to provide further information and answer any questions about Potain’s luffing jib crane range. The Potain MCH 175 comes from the tower crane manufacturer’s new “topless” concept, derived from Potain Centre of Excellence, and featuring the new VVH Luffing Hydraulic System. The jib luffing is generated by an exclusive new hydraulic cylinder, resulting in less power consumption than in conventional luffing mechanisms. The tower crane features a maximum rated capacity of 10 tonnes and can lift 1.5 tonnes at its maximum lifting radius of 55m, while also possessing a maximum hook height of 58.5m. According to the manufacturer, one of the standout features of the MCH 175 is its “revolutionary” VVH hydraulic luffing technology for raising and lowering the jib. This innovative feature www.cranesandlifting.com.au

moves the jib from 10 degrees to 87 degrees in less than two minutes which results in, and produces, an optimisation of productivity on the job site. Potain’s VVH hydraulic luffing technology design also eliminates the need for luffing ropes, which saves on assembly time on site. Running from December 12 to December 16 last year, EXCON2023 is the largest construction equipment event in South Asia. Supported by the Government of India and held in Bangalore the event received financial

support from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Ministry of Heavy Industries. The event is designed to promote equipment that will help India’s burgeoning infrastructure sector – an area that is experiencing a higher level of focus from the Indian Government. Over 1,200 companies exhibited at the event, showcasing the adaptability of their machinery and advancement of construction equipment to fit into today’s climate of sustainable, quality, durable machinery. January-February 2024 CAL / 73

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SENNEBOGEN’S SUCCESS WITH DUTY CYCLE CRANES

For many, the Sennebogen brand is synonymous with robust hydraulic telescopic crawlers. However National Distributor P C Sennebogen Duty Cycle cranes for many years. SENNEBOGEN CAN LOOK BACK ON 70 PLUS years of experience in the development and construction of Duty Cycle cranes. The robust design of all the machine’s components including the upper carriage, undercarriage, slewing ring and lattice boom are what make the Sennebogen Duty Cycle crane a standout. The Sennebogen range of heavy duty machines has operating capacities of between 30t and 300t and can operate a wide range of mechanical and hydraulic attachments including draglines, grabs, diaphragm wall grabs, hydraulic casing machines, vibrators, leader pile-drivers, dynamic ground compactors and crane hooks. The range is ideal for excavator work and, when fitted with clamshell buckets

in special civil engineering work, they easily beat the performance of hydraulic excavators. Michael Cawston, National Sales Manager for Pace Cranes, provides more information about Sennebogen Duty Cycle cranes. “Sennebogen Duty Cycle cranes or Rope Excavators, as they are also known, are designed for heavy-duty and dynamic applications that exceed the capabilities of regular lifting cranes. “Duty Cycle cranes are extremely robust and sit in the excavator class of machines, but they differ from the other machines in this category. Because Duty Cycle cranes are equipped with an upper carriage driven by wire ropes, they are primarily used for digging and with Sennebogen Duty Cycle cranes or Rope Excavators, as they are also known, are designed for heavy-duty and dynamic applications that exceed the capabilities of regular lifting cranes. Images: Sennebogen

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various grabs and dragline buckets, they are ideal for offshore barge work, leader/ piling, ground compaction, demolition wrecking ball work and for demanding hoisting operations,” said Michael. “There are a number of features included in Duty Cycle cranes that stand them apart from other types of lifting cranes. Sennebogen manufactures using thicker steel plating throughout the machine and additional high tensile material in boom sections which are engineered for heavy dynamic forces,” he said. “Sennebogen uses large dimensional hydraulic, cooling systems with engine capacity up to 840kW and reinforced slew rings with second or third row of roller bearings and secondary slew motors are designed for more demanding and repetitive applications. They also feature large capacity adjustable freefall winches which provide the ability to synchronise pulling force. “Sennebogen is a 100 per cent family-run company with over 70 years of experience and technical know-how. Achieving the highest quality made in Germany is Sennebogen’s prime mission. German made quality with long service life and high resale values are a direct result from our robust design,” said Michael. Key features of the Sennebogen Duty Cycle range include quick assembly and easy transportation with compact dimensions. A simple counterweight mounting system saves time and costs when transporting between job sites. The Duty Cycle range has an option of a mobile tyre undercarriage or a robust crawler track undercarriage for maximum stability and manoeuvrability off-road. The range also features modern diesel engines with worldwide support designed for heavy duty operations. This engine technology and an intelligent hydraulic system lead to high performance and low fuel consumption. The design includes central measuring points for simple and quick inspection of the entire hydraulic system. The range also includes a large dimensioned cooling system for the www.cranesandlifting.com.au

The Sennebogen range of heavy duty machines has operating capacities of between 30t and 300t and can operate a wide range of mechanical and hydraulic attachments.

engine and hydraulic system, enhancing energy efficiency. Noise emissions are limited through thermically controlled drives. Easy accessibility to the machine for maintenance and service purposes has always been part of Sennebogen’s design characteristics. Free-fall winches with integrated drives and multi disk brakes provide the highest line pull and long rope lifetime. Thanks to its wide drums, high rope capacities - starting with the first layer enhance low operating costs and reduce wear of the rope. The Slew drive and Slew ring are designed to provide high torque and performance. Strong drives for high torques and sensitive work are provided by large size bearings for the demanding continuous operation of a Duty Cycle crane. The high tensile boom system is designed and engineered to cope with heavy and dynamic operations. Options for the boom include additional baffle plate made of solid composites, fixed jib, www.cranesandlifting.com.au

rope guiding, steel rope pullets and HS steel sheaves. The range features the Sennebogen Maxcab which as an option can be tilted to 20 degrees for best ergonomic positioning. Another option elevates the cab to the best possible view of the site for safety purposes. The operator’s cab is ergonomically designed and incudes joystick controls. Via the Sencon system, important information about the machine’s status is available with no additional measuring equipment required. High line pull, high torques and ergonomic control makes dragline work efficient. An optimised fairlead with a rope guard for the boom provides the best working conditions and reduces the wear of the rope. Heavy Duty Steel Sheaves also help reduce wear and a enhance long service life. Sennebogen provides maximum adaptability in particular for high performance dredging and grab applications, being optimised for two rope grapples as well as electro-hydraulic

grabs. Optional double winches also increase dredging capacity. A tagline winch is integrated into the base of the boom and prevents the swinging of the rope and grab, and assists with fast and precise grab positioning. The automatic grab filling system is designed with counter rotating winches which enables optimal filling of the grab. There is also a depth measuring device which provides visual aids for verifying the grabs position in situations where the operators view is obscured. “Sennebogen manufactures Duty Cycle cranes which are capable of managing in the harshest of conditions,” Michael said. “With 70 years of manufacturing excellence these cranes are built to perform over a long period of time. Customers are operating these cranes around the country and we have the support network and parts availability to support this growing population. The performance of Sennebogen product is world renowned and Pace Cranes supports the brand 100 per cent.” January-February 2024 CAL / 75

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IN FOCUS / TADANO TO ZERO EMISSIONS

TADANO’S MISSION TO ZERO EMISSIONS With its green solutions, Tadano is making a worldwide contribution to the goal of a decarbonised society. Tadano’s commitment to protecting our environment and contributing increasingly tangible ways. WITH ITS SLOGAN, “OUR TRUE

Mission: Zero Emissions,” Tadano is highlighting its commitment to reducing CO2 emissions from its business activities by 25 per cent and from the use of its products by 35 per cent by 2030. Tadano’s goal is to be completely climate neutral by 2050 – zero emissions. To achieve these objectives, the company has grouped together its solutions for greater sustainability under the name of Tadano Green Solutions (TGS).

FULLY ELECTRIC ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES

In April 2021, Tadano announced that it was working on a fully electric rough terrain crane, which was showcased at last year’s ConExpo to industry members for the first time ever as a fully functional prototype. The GR1000XLL EVOLT rough terrain can travel to work sites and take care of all lifting operations there exclusively with energy supplied by its batteries, making fully zero-emission operation possible. A single battery charge is enough for up to nine hours of crane operation, or five hours of crane operation with a travel distance of up to 20 km. It is worth mentioning that the crane’s lifting performance is exactly the same as that of its diesel-driven counterpart, the GR-1000XLL-4: The powerful electric motor delivers a maximum output of 194 kW, ensuring that the GR-1000XLL EVOLT has the exact same lifting capacity and 78 / CAL January-February 2024

operating speed. It offers a top speed of 11.2 mph (18 km/h), and its dimensions are the same as those of the GR1000XLL-4. The GR-1000XLL EVOLT will be launched in 2024 - first in the USA and in Canada with additional releases in other countries, such as Australia, to follow.

MORE SUSTAINABILITY AT WORK

The development of the GR-1000XXL EVOLT is clearly tied to Tadano’s sustainability philosophy: The company set its ambitious long-term environmental goals all the way back in April 2021, with one of them including reducing CO2 emissions from business activities by 25 per cent and from the use of its products by the aforementioned 35 per cent by 2030. And perhaps more importantly: Reaching net zero by 2050. To achieve these objectives, the company has grouped together all its solutions for greater sustainability under the name of Tadano Green Solutions (TGS). “In our role as the Tadano Group, we are deeply aware of our social responsibility for the environment and climate. This is why we’ve committed ourselves to actively and significantly contributing to making a decarbonised society a reality with our products and manufacturing processes. With the GR-1000XXL EVOLT as an important tech demo, we’ve taken a crucial step towards that goal,” points out Toshiaki Ujiie, President and CEO of Tadano Ltd.

EFFICIENT AUXILIARY POWER

Tadano recently introduced its dieseldriven APU auxiliary power unit which it says reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 25 per cent. The unit is currently approved for use as an optional accessory for new orders of Tadano RT models GR-800XL-4 rough terrain crane GR-1000XLL and GT-1000XL-4 rough terrain cranes in the USA and Canada. The 9hp, two-cylinder engine on www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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the unit has an extremely low fuel consumption rate of only 0.75 litres of diesel fuel per hour. Moreover, by producing an output of 972 W, the APU can supply electric power for numerous important crane functions while the onboard engine is off. This includes the floodlights and aviation obstruction beacon, the wipers for the windshield and roof, the HVAC system, the USB outlet, and, of course, all important display functions inside www.cranesandlifting.com.au

the cockpit. Tadano calculates that the APU can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by around a fourth when compared to the onboard diesel engine’s idle running.

e-PACK LEADS THE WAY

Tadano introduced its e-PACK electrohydraulic system in Europe all the way back in 2019,featuring an integrated 32-kW electric motor that works with

zero emissions and nearly zero noise – and without any loss in lifting capacity to boot. All that is needed is for the crane to set down the e-PACK where it will be used so that it can be connected to an external 400 V / 63 A or 400 V / 32 A power supply. The e-PACK is currently available for all new Tadano AC cranes with lifting capacities of up to 80 tonnes, as well as a retrofit for existing cranes. January-February 2024 CAL / 79

IN FOCUS / FINLEASE

“FINANCING CRANES IS NOT AS SIMPLE AS

Chris Burke, Partner, Finlease. Image: Prime Creative Media

A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO FINANCING

With uncertainty around interest rates, costs to manufacture .C P 80 / CAL January-February 2024

it seems. 18 months ago, crane companies were ordering machines with current interest rates at 4 per cent. Today the indicative market rate is 8 per cent. This makes a significant difference to the purchase of your machine.” “When you then factor in the Euro which has depreciated approximately 20 per cent in 12 months, combined with increases in crane prices, and it’s clear the cost of doing business has doubled and tripled in some cases. Unfortunately, this isn’t reflected in increase hire rates for cranes,” said Chris. “These are some of the reasons why we are seeing a significant adjustment within the industry. Companies are trying to increase their rates to accommodate the increased cost of doing business. Some older crane businesses continue to close their doors and a new generation of business owners are stepping up to take advantage of the opportunities these closures are creating. When it comes to purchasing cranes, the actual purchasing power for a crane company 12 months ago compared to now is wildly different,” he said. Before joining Finlease, Chris spent five years at the NAB, and completed a finance economics degree at Macquarie University. He bounced around a few different areas including business banking, foreign exchange and interest rate risk. Chris then moved back to Sydney and worked in asset finance which he liked. That’s where Finlease and Chris became affiliated. “I got to know Jeff Wilson and Mark O’Donoghue by approving some of their crane applications and I’ve now been with Finlease for six years. I initially joined as what you’d call a “credit writer,” or “penciler” in old school terms. I would assess a crane business’s ability to borrow,” said Chris. “Of course, I still deal with credit applications and financial analysis but a lot more of my time is spent with customers as opposed to sitting behind a desk and crunching the numbers,” he said. In today’s ‘financing environment’ www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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n to ay s finan ing en ironment rane businesses shoul onsi er a a ting a onsultati e a roa h to finan ing. Image: Red_Shadow/ Shutterstock

crane businesses should consider adapting a consultative approach to financing, says Chris. “From a funding perspective, banks are now asking ‘what does your capital expenditure look like for the next three years?’ To answer these questions, we need to be face-to-face with customers. “I recently traveled interstate and spent time with customers I hadn’t seen for six months. We sat down for half a day and discussed how the business is trending, analysed the numbers and planned what it might look like for the next 12 to 24 months. This allows me to engage the lending base to ensure we’ve facilities in place to purchase X, Y and Z,” said Chris. Chris explains what information crane businesses need to provide to secure ongoing finance for new cranes. “Banks like the fact that businesses are planning purchases and what they plan to sell. Banks need to know that our customers are sitting down and conducting due diligence on their businesses. “All the normal things around contracts, financial metrics and utilisation need to be calculated, but from a pure www.cranesandlifting.com.au

CapEx point of view, if you at least have a general idea as to what you’re thinking of doing, this will reassure the lending base,” said Chris. Chris confirms there is a shift in investment from governments with money moving from infrastructure projects to the energy sector. “We are seeing a shift in investment from Federal and State governments. There’s a national hydrogen plant being built in Gladstone, there are wind farms running from Cairns all the way down to Mudgee. The gas plants in South Australia are busier than ever trying to power the nation,’ said Chris. “Recently the government announced $800 million in road funding for regional areas for the next three years. This road and energy investment all require craneage to a degree. So, do I think the investment’s being turned off? I don’t. I think it’s being shifted into other areas and as a crane owner, you need to be able to adapt. You shouldn’t have all your eggs in one basket, diversification is the key message here. This is always a key theme through finance. “At the moment Australia has the

largest gap ever between population growth and residential dwelling approvals. Exaggerated by supply chains and recent immigration, it supports that residential housing construction is going to surge and push for the next five years to six years in an effort to reduce that gap,” he said. Interest rates are front and center during conversations with crane businesses says Chris. “We are asked about interest rates every day. If you are a crane owner buying a 300-tonner, that’s going to cost the better part of $4 million. If you finance it today at 8 per cent for five years, at the end of that term you don’t want to see that interest rates have come back down to 3 per cent because all your loan contracts on cranes are fixed. “Some customers are structuring finance on a two-year loan with a large residual in the hope that interest rates are going to curve and come back the other way. The talk is heading into 2025 we’re hopefully going to see rate cuts. Assuming we can control some of these economic indicators. For customers planning on buying larger machines this is incredibly important to know,” said Chris. January-February 2024 CAL / 81

IN FOCUS / UAA

TRAINING AND UPSKILLING KEY TO MANAGING INSURANCE COSTS A

UAA G C E O CICA C E P and the response he received for the delegation.

“FROM UAA’S PERSPECTIVE, WE THOUGHT

it was a successful conference. It was well attended during the many conversations I had, I think everybody realises that there are certain challenges moving forward, particularly around the training and upskilling of the crane industry’s workforce. “Everyone’s looking for solutions, which is fantastic, and everyone is pushing in the same direction. Visitors to the stand had the same opinion that, yes, we really need to start to look for solutions to these challenges before they become major problems. They understood that we need to make the changes and find the solutions or things will start to get mandated by government authorities and that’s not where we want to be,” said Stan. During his presentation, Stan reminded everybody about the expertise within the UAA organisation, the longevity of its association with the crane industry and where the business is headed into the future. “We’ve been insuring cranes for 50 plus years so we have a depth of knowledge and experience that is second to none. We presented details about where the business is today, and we focused on where we are taking it in the future. This included the improvement of our service deliverables to clients which also includes our brokers and our mutual crane clients. “We are investing heavily in our staff resourcing, making sure we have the right number and calibre of staff in the right areas of the business. In addition to that we are overlaying improved systems and processes that will give us even greater efficiencies to elevate our service to a level over and above everybody else. ‘Industry Best’ is where we are aiming,” said Stan. Stan also highlighted the changes to 82 / CAL January-February 2024

Stan Alexandropoulos UAA Group Chief xe uti e ffi er. Image: CICA

UAA’s leadership team following the recent merger with the Mecon business and the retirement of key staff. “The conference also provided a great opportunity for me to introduce myself as part of the leadership change and provide a snapshot of the current insurance landscape, particularly in the cranes and lifting sector. Most of all, our presence was to reassure people that there is a strong commitment from UAA to continue to support the crane industry as we have for the last 50 years. We want to see another 50 years at least and we are buoyant that we can do this. The key is to work together with the industry to ensure it remains sustainable for all stakeholders. We need to acknowledge and address these challenges when they present themselves and find solutions to them,” he said.

A troubling element of the presentation related to roll over incidents, particularly the number involving articulated pick and carry cranes. “We’ve seen a huge increase in rollover claims involving articulated pick and carry cranes, in particular. I understand that crane companies tend to put their younger, less experienced crane operators in the least valued assets in the fleet. These tend to be articulated pick and carry cranes. We understand why it’s happening, and our concern is the ability to train these less practiced workers to be safe operators in this type of crane. “From our perspective, these incidents are not just about paying claims from an equipment perspective, we also pay out much larger claims from a liability and a personal injury perspective. “Now, by no means are we saying that crane companies are not doing the right thing. I suppose we’re looking at the procedures that enable a worker to operate an articulated pick and carry crane as they currently sit, and we are asking are they adequate? “We are also asking if the training is adequate and is it enough to get inexperienced operators into a pick and carry crane or any other crane for that matter? Our claims data leads us to believe there are gaps - particularly with pick and carry style cranes, and particularly when they’re driving on the road and that’s where most accidents occur. “As an industry, we need to be on the front foot of this issue and address it with considered action. Otherwise, and as I’ve said, I think government bodies will mandate what happens and in a worst-case scenario, they will say, “You can’t drive www.cranesandlifting.com.au

2022 2022 2024 UAA is all for initiatives that will improve training and the operators’ ability to operate cranes safely. Image: Kings Access /Adobe Stock

these cranes on the road,” and we will end up having to put them on a low-loader moving from site to site, which is obviously not workable,” said Stan. Stan comments on training initiatives such as CICA’s On-Road Articulated Steering Mobile Crane Training Course. “Our view is that anything that will improve training and the operators’ ability to operate these cranes safely, we’re all for it and we will support initiatives in any way we can. “We want to improve safety because that’s good for both our business and our client’s business. Safe operation of cranes means less claims, which mean lower premiums for crane businesses, and it makes insuring this industry more sustainable. More importantly, people go home safely. “It also allows us to maintain our Securities interest, which is QBE in this instance, which encourages UAA’s continued support of the crane industry. We’ll support training initiatives in any way we can and we’re looking at possible www.cranesandlifting.com.au

incentives from an insurance perspective to encourage crane businesses to utilise training opportunities,” said Stan. Stan goes on to explain how a recent increase in incidents is impacting the level of premiums the industry is paying. “We’ve been insuring cranes for 50 years and we know that trends don’t change very much. As the industry gets busier servicing the current infrastructure boom as well as other sectors such as renewable energy and resources, everybody’s got cranes out and working and that’s why we are seeing the increase in incidents. Skilled staff shortages are further exacerbating the issue. “We’ve seen a 21 per cent increase in incident numbers year-on-year and more importantly, we’ve seen a 30 per cent increase in average claims costs year-onyear. If we are lucky, the average premium rate change has only increased 5 per cent year-on-year. “So, you can see the gap that’s forming, and eventually, that’s going to come home to roost. If you take the increase in incidents and overlay this with the increase in claims

costs, there is the potential to damage the insurance side of things. “Over the past four to five years, we’ve seen a number of insurers leave the crane industry because they couldn’t make money. What makes UAA different is our longevity within the industry and our experience in the way we manage our claims. “We keep costs considerably lower purely because we have a huge amount of intellectual property in how we manage claims,” said Stan. “We have the full support of QBE, but we want to make sure that insuring this industry remains profitable, so we are able to maintain this support. From UAA’s perspective, we won’t be leaving the crane industry, it’s a very big part of our heritage and really important to us. We’ll continue to support the industry but for this to happen we’re going to need everybody’s help to ensure that safe operating standards are improved by adequately training people and reducing the number of claims as a result,” he said. January-February 2024 CAL / 83

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Demag 2800

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72m Main Boom 72M/84 LUFF

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250t

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Liebherr LTM 1100-5.2

100t

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Grove GMK5130

130t

60m

ANC CRANES PT Y LTD

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130t

102m

AOR CRANES "ALL OVER RIGGING"

Liebherr LTM10904.1

90t

69m

800t

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Tadano

CENTRAL WEST CRANE SERVICES

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170t

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Liebherr LTM1060

60t

48m

HIAB 190AW

19 t

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Tadano ATF130G-5

130t

92m

Kato NK550VE

55t

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30t

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45m

17m

58m

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Toa TC 304

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Sennebogen 40t 30m Main Boom Grove RT65 65T 35m Main Boom 15m Fly Liebherr LTR 1220 220t 60m Main Boom 22m FLY

Franna AT40 40t 19.8m

Franna

40t

19m

Franna MAC25

25t

17m

Franna AT20-3

20t

18m

Franna MAC28t

28t

18.42m

Maeda

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19m

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Franna AT25 25t 21.4m

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MC405 4t 20.7m

Maeda 405c 4t 20.7m Tidd PC28 28t 16m

Hiab 244ed

15t

16m

Hiab 122E-4

4.4t

16m

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Potain MCH125 Electro Hydraulic Luffing Crane 8t 50m

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17.9m

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Potain MCT325 L12 12t 75m

Potain HUF 32-27 4t 32m

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48m

Debner Cranes Pty Ltd

Liebherr LTM12205.2

220t

60m

Everwilling Cranes

Liebherr LTM1300

300t

46m + 70m

FREO GROUP

Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 500t All Terrain

500t

84m

GBP CRANES

Liebherr LTM12505.1

250t

108m

HARLEY CRANES GROUP

Grove GMK5130-2

130t

95m

Liebherr LTM 1090 4.2

90t

76m

Tadano Truck Mount

30t

32m

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Liebherr LTM-1060

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CREW NSW

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300t

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Demag AC300-6

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COSMO CRANES

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90t

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Liebherr LTM1090

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COOMA CRANE HIRE

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Liebherr LR1280 280t Crawler

280t

90.2m

Lampson Transi-Lift LTL-2600

2600t

154m

Zoomlion QUY100

100t

Favelle Favco Cranes P/L

FRANCRANE

SP L

Tadano GR-800EX 80t Rough Terrain

80t

47m

HUNTERWIDE CRANES

Link - Belt HTT86100

85t

64m

Tadano TL300E-3

30t

47m

HY VA PACIFIC

L AMPSON

Grove GMK3000

275t

64m

MCPHAN CRANES & TR ANSPORT

Tadano ATF100G-4

100t

72m

500t

84m Main Boom + up to 91m of luffing fly

MELROSE CRANES & RIGGING PT Y LTD

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Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1

Grove RT9150

130t

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80t

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127t

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Unic URW547

42m

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Franna AT20-3 20t 1 m fly

Franna MAC25

25t

Terex AT40

15.7m Hiab 37-7 7t 26

Ferrari 990 80t 20m

Palfinger PK18002EH

10m

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3.83t

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16m

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28t

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Favelle Favco M2480D 330t 120m

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MUDGEE CRANES

Demag AC160-2

160t

95.5m

Tadano GT550E

55t

56.6m

AC 40/2 Demag

40t

37M

Grove GMK6400

400t

136m

Tadano TL-300E

30t

42m

RIVERINA CRANE SERVICES

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300t

120m

Tadano

20t

26.5m

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25ton

33m

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Demag AC60

60t

m fly

Tadano GR600 EX

20t

30m

STRAIT UP CRANES & RIGGING

Grove GMK5130-2

130t

60m + 3 m fly

Grove RT9150E

135t

60.05m + 17.98m fly

Link Belt HTC86100

85t

42.7m + 27.4m fly

SYDNEY CRANES

Liebherr

300t

112m

TOP GUN CRANES

Liebherr ltm 1130

130t

93 m

T WO WAY CRANES

Liebherr LTM13506.1

350t

134m

WA PICKLES NSW

Liebherr LTM11305.1

100t

87m

Kobelco ity rane RK250

16t

24m

Tadano TG55

55t

48m

WAGGA MOBILE CR ANES

Liebherr LTM1200-52

200t

72m + 20m of fly an needle

WICKS AND PARKER

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130t

60m

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25t

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105.2m

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220t

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ROUGH TERRAIN

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PAN CRANES

PORT STEPHENS CR ANES

PRESTON HIRE

RAR CRANES AND RIGGING

REDS GLOBAL

RESOLUTION RIGGING SERVICES PT Y LTD

SVSR MINI CRANE HIRE

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Sany SCC100TB 100t 76.5m

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Franna MAC25 25t 21.4m

Franna AT20-3 20t 20.8m ith fly

AT22 Franna 22T 17.9

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Franna AT20-3 20t 17.9m Favelle FAVCO M390D 32t 73.4m Comedil CTT 561A-24 24t 85m

Liebherr 280ECH 12 12 75

Madea 3t 12 Terex 25ton 18m

Maeda 305C-2 3.5t 17m Franna AT20 20t 18m

Tidd PC25 25t 18.5m + 1.9m jib

Maeda 405 4t 21m

Maeda MC 355 HC 3t 11.58m Franna MAC25 25t 18.42m

Maeda mc 355c 3t 12.4m Franna MAC25 SL 28 t 18.9m

Maeda CC985S-2

4.9t

20.2m ith fly

Franna AT40

40t

19m

Unic URW-706 Spider

Tidd PC28

28t

18m

Franna MAC257 SL

25t

18.4m

Iveco Stralis HIAB 258

VEHICLE LOADING

8.4t 15.1m

Hi Ab 6ton 18m

Fassi F170A.24

2.4t

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ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

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18m

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25.5

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Maeda MC815C

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55t

40m + 56m fly an nee le

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16t

27.5m fly

ZIGGY 'S CRANES

Liebherr LTC 1045-3.1

45t

36m fly 13m

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13t

24m + m fly

ro e 5130

130t

60m

a ano AC7450 -1

450t

80m

ro e RT890E

80t

43.2m, 17m jib

a ano GT600EL

Terex 40t Franna

40t

19.8m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

WM CRANE HIRE

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

126m

Make and model largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

350t

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

Demag AC350

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

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Make and model largest rough terrain

WILSON MOBILE CR ANES

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COMPANY NAME

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

60t

43m, 14.3m jib

Liebherr LR1280

280t

70m

QLD BE AUDESERT & BOONAH CR ANES

BORGER CRANES

Liebherr LTM 800

800 T

52 M ain oom 91M luffing fly

BSF MOBILE CRANES

Liebherr LTM1300

300t

114m

BURPENGARY CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM 1090 4.1

90t

50m + 19m

a ano 550 EX

55t

42m + 14.6m jib

CABCRANES

Demag AC130

130t

59.8m

a ano GT600

60t

43m

CLIFFORD GROUP DEVELOPMENTS PT Y LTD

a ano 11

110t

52m

CQ CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM 113 5.1

130t

93m

CRANE HOTLINE

a ano F 90g-4

90t

51.2m

CRANE LOGISITCS

Demag AC220-5

220t

99m

ELEVATES CRANES AND TR ANSPORT

Demag AC130-5

130t

59.8m main boom 1mtr fly

90 / CAL January-February 2024

ato CR200RF

20t

34.8m

a ano GT-600EX

60t

58.1m

ato MR-130R

13t

29.5m

a ano GT-600EX

60t

54.2m

Demag CC 2800

600 T

138 MAIN 8 LUFF

oomlion QUY200

200t

110m

obel o CKE1350

135t

91.5m

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ae a MC-285C

GR120 a ano

www.cranesandlifting.com.au ae a 5 4t 20m Franna 40t 19.8m

ae a 305 C2 2.98t 12m Franna 25S-L 25t 18.42m

Franna 40t 19.8m

Franna MAC25 25t 21m

Franna MAC25

25t

22m

Franna 5sl

25t

18.4m

Franna MAC25

25t

22.5m

Franna AT40

40t

19.8m

2.85t

12t

3.8m boom with 5.5m fly 20t 16m

Franna 20t 18m fly 20.8m

Franna MAC 25 25t 18.4m

Liebher LTR1220 220t 60m, 43m latti e jib erex Franna AT40 40t 19.83m

Sennebogan 40t 30 M MAIN BOOM LIEBHERR LTR 1220 220 60 M MAIN BOOM 22 M FLY

Fassi F110B.2 10t 11m

Palfinger PK26002

6.5t

12.1m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

TOWER – LUFFING

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

VEHICLE LOADING Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

lease finlease fin

Make and model of largest Luffing

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

Franna

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

8.7m

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

MINI CRAWLER

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

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January-February 2024 CAL / 91

2022 2022 2024 56m

Demag AC100

100t

83m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

110t

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Tadano GR1100EX-3 110t Rough Terrain

Make and model largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

60m

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

400t

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

Make and model largest rough terrain

Grove GMK6400 All Terrain Crane

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

FREO GROUP

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

COMPANY NAME

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

Kobelco CKE2500 250t Crawler

250t

91.4m

GAYNDAH CRANE HIRE

HAMS CRANE HIRE

KELLY 'S CRANE HIRE

LCR GROUP

Tadano Demag AC 1000-9

1200t

163.3m

LINDORES MOBILE CR ANES

Liebherr LTM 1055-3.1

55t

36m fly 13m

LINMAR CRANES & HAUL AGE

Liebherr LTM 1220.5.2

220t

108m

METALRIG

Grove GMK5220

220t

108m

L F

Liebherr LTM 1250/5.1

250t

60m

NQ MINING SERVICES

Liebherr LTM 1220-5.2

220t

60m

QUBE HE AV Y LIFT

Tadano AC1000

1200t

100m

QUEENSL AND CRANE AND RIGGING

Terex

40t

37.4m

Tadano GT600EX

60t

60m

Kato KRM-13H

13t

24m + 5.6m fly

Tadano GR800EX

80t

67m

Tadano GT600EX

60t

61m

Sumitomo SCX2800-2

275t

91m

Kato KRM13h

29.5

Tadano GT550ex

Hitachi Sumitomo SCX2800-2

275

122

Liebherr LR1280

280t

90.2m

Sumitomo

280t

Tadano GR-130EX

13t

23.8m

PRESTON HIRE

QWEST CRANE HIRE

Tadano AC 300-6

Tadano 100t

Sany 280t

RC LIFT AND SHIFT PT Y LTD

92 / CAL January-February 2024

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Liebherr LTR 1220 220t Crawler Hydraulic

Sennebogen 643E 220t

40t

Sennebogen 643R 40t

Tadano GTC2000

200t Nippon Sharyo

Unic URW 295

45m

www.cranesandlifting.com.au Maeda LC-785

Palfinger PCC57.002 4.8t

2.9

17.9t

43m

12.8m

8.65

20.3m

Liebherr 220t Humma UV35-25 Terex Franna MAC 25 25t Pick and Carry 35t 25t 26m 18.4m

Linmac awd 12 12 t 17

Franna MAC25 25t 18.3m

Franna AT20-3 20t 18.2m + .6m fly

Franna AT40 40t 20m

Humma UV35-25 35t 17.4m

Franna MAC25 25t 22m

Terex Franna AT40 40 20

Franna MAC25 25t 21.4m

Terex Mac 25-4 25t 18.4m

Franna

25t SL

28t Palfinger PK10000 4t 8m

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Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

TOWER – LUFFING

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

VEHICLE LOADING

Make and model of largest Luffing

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

lease finlease fin

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

60m

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

MINI CRAWLER

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

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18.4

40t

29.5m

January-February 2024 CAL / 93

2022 2022 2024 Demag 3 6

300t

80m + 1m fly

ro e 63 L

300t

80m+37m

Demag 1

200t

67.8 + 33m fly

Demag AC100/4

100t

77m

a ano F 1 5.1

120t

87.9m

Liebherr L 1 5.1

200t

72m + m fly

ro e GMK7450

450t

60m Main, 70m luffing jib

Liebherr L 1 5.1

100t

52m

ro e GMK6400

400t

60m + 79m

Liebherr L 1 55

55t

56m

S LL

L F

S L

S S

LFF

20t

32.1m

20t

27.5m fly

100t

56m + 17.7m fly

a ano

a ano GR1100EX

CC3800

650t

80m Main 60m Lu er

Demag 88 1

1,600t

156m + 120m to er 1 m jib

6 tru mounte

65t

73.2m

Liebherr L 11

100t

40m

ro e 7450

47m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

76m

80t

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

100t

GR800EX

Make and model largest crawler

Liebherr L 1 4.2

L D

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

48m + 19m of fly

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

80t

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

Liebherr 1 8 1

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

80m

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

300t

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

Make and model largest rough terrain

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

AC 300

COMPANY NAME

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

L D

a ano 6 L

60t

57.3m

a ano 55

55t

65m

a ano 6

60t

60m

S a ano 5

25t

34.4m

a ano 1

100t

51m, 17.7m jib

SA L

94 / CAL January-February 2024

a ano 600 EX

60t

43m Main oom 17.7m of fly ato r13 ri

13t

29.5m

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aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

25MAC 25t 18m

erex 5

Lin 1 elt 127t 59.5m + 16. m jib

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ae a 3 5

ae a 3t MC355C 2.9t

ae a MC405C

383 g

lease finlease fin

MINI CRAWLER

erlo For lift 3.5t NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

ae a 3 5 CRM(E) 2.98t 12.52m erex Franna S P LF 5 SL 25t 18.4m atra iab 88 P D 9.5t 12.6m Potain MR90B 8t 38m

25t 18.4m

Scania R620 ith er 685 3 19.56t 10.31m

ni oom 4t 15.7m

4t 13.34m

ni 3 6 3t

2.9t 12.48m

12.8m

16m

14.45m

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

Franna MAC25 Su a Lift 25t 18.4 m

Franna 35t 19.83m

Franna 20t 17.9m

Franna MAC 25 25t 18.5m + 1. m jib

Franna MAC25 25t 18m

MAC25

25t

18.42m

Franna 5 SL

25t

18.4m

Franna MAC25

25t

18.4m + 3m fly

Franna 5 SL

25t

18.4m

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

34m

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

70t

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Mantis 70t

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

34m

Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

70t

Make and model of largest Luffing

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Mantis 70t

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

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VEHICLE LOADING TOWER – LUFFING TOWER - HAMMERHEAD

25t

a ano

ZE505G

January-February 2024 CAL / 95

2022 2022 2024

LOAD 28

Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1

230t

75m

MA X SERVICES

Liebherr LTM 1200-9.1

1200t

187m

Linkbelt 8090

80t

Liebherr LTM13006.3

300t

90m

MORGAN'S CRANES

Liebherr LTM 1200-5.1

200t

72m + 36m fly

NICKS CRANES SERVICES

Grove 150

150t

60m

SAFELIFT CRANES

Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2

55t

40m

SAMARAS CRANES

Liebherr LTM 1350/6.1

350t

60m of main boom +72m of fly

Demag AC220-5

220t

99m

Tadano ATF70G-4

70t

16m

Tadano GR120-NL

12t

50t

56m

Tadano GT600

60t

57m

er 55 8S KJ-2S JIB XL6S

19.20t

7.34m

Tadano GT-600EL

60t

43m

HIAB 6.5

6.5t

Liebherr LR1350-1

350t

152m

Kobelco CKE2500G

250t

82.3m

Kobelco CKE800

80t

42.7m + 18.3m jib

XCMG XCG320

320t

88m

31.3m

56m

MA XILIFT AUSTRALIA

MCMAHON SERVICES

Kato NK500

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

105m

57.3m

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

220t

60t

Make and model largest crawler

Tadano ATF220G-5

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

JAMES CONTRACT SUPPLIES

16t

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

Tadano GR-160-2

FRANKS CRANES

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

Tadano GT600EL

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

154m

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

700t

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1

Make and model largest rough terrain

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

FLEURIEU CRANES PT Y LTD

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

COMPANY NAME

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

23.8m

PORT ADEL AIDE CONSTRUCTION

UNITED CRANES & RIGGING

WA ABC CRANE HIRE

BODDINGTONS HIRE

CAPEL CRANES

96 / CAL January-February 2024

Liebherr LTM1750

800t

52m main, 91m luffing jib

Liebherr LTM13506.1

350t

70m of main boom + 78m jib

Tadano GT550E Tadano GR1450EX

145t

61m + 18m

Tadano GR1000EX-4

100t

51m, 17.7m jib

Tadano GT600EL

60t

43m, 14.3m jib

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Maeda MC305C-2

www.cranesandlifting.com.au 12.485m

3t 12.16m

Unic URW1006C 10.14t 24.3m

Kobelco CK90UR 4.9t 14.8m Terex Franna AT40 40t 19.83m

Franna MAC25 25t 18.4m

Franna MAC25 25t 18.42m

Tidd PC28 28t 18.64m

Humma UV35-25 35t 26m er 2255-8S KJ-2S JIB XL6S

Terex Franna MAC25 25t 18m

Maeda MC-355HC 2.9t 7m Franna MAC-25 25 t 18m

Maeda MC355HC 2.9t 12m Franna AT25 25t 18m

Franna MAC 25 25t 18.4m

Franna MAC25 25t 21m

Terex Franna MAC 25 25t 18.4m

Franna AT20

20t

17.9m

Franna MAC25

25t

18.4m

Terex

19.83

Franna MAC 25-4

25t

18.4m Hiab 3t

Potain MCH 125

Terex CTL 430-24

24m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest Luffing

17.1

50.9m

19.20t

18m

60m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

19.8m

7.475

TOWER – LUFFING

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

40t

VEHICLE LOADING

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

Franna AT40 Maxilift EFFER 265-6

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

lease finlease fin

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

MINI CRAWLER

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Maeda MC305C-2

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

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Potain MCT385 14 75

Potain MCT 88 3.95t 53.05m

Manitowoc MOC-205 10t 65m

Raimondi MRT 294 14t 78m

January-February 2024 CAL / 97

2022 2022 2024 115m

110t

56m Main Boom

Liebherr LR1700 YOM 2023

700t

100t

50m

COSA CRANES & ENGINEERING

Grove 220

220t

68m

Link-Belt 138 HSL

80t

43m

Tadano GT-600EX

60t

43m

CRANECORP AUSTR ALIA

Liebherr LTM15008.1

500t

96m

Tadano GR1450EX-3

145t

61.30m + 18m

Tadano GT 600EL-3

60t

43m + 14.30m

CSS CRANE HIRE PT Y LTD

Liebherr LTM 1100

100t

62m

Liebherr LRT 1080

80t

42m

FREO GROUP

Liebherr LTM17509.1 All Terrain Mobile Crane

750t

52m

Tadano GR-1450ex 145t Rough Terrain

145t

78.3m

GOLDFIELDS CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM15008.1

500t

96m

Tadano GR1450EX-3

145t

61.30m + 18m

JGB CRANES

LTM 1160

180t

81M

LIFT N RIG

Deamg AC200

200t

69m

Tadano GR800 EX

80t

47m + 17.7m fly

MAMMOET AUSTR ALIA

Terex Demag AC700

700t

60m + 145m

Tadano GR-800EX

80t @ 3m radius

MONADELPHOUS HE AV Y LIF T

Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 YOM 2021

450t

85m of Main Boom + 42m Luffing Jib

Grove GR1100EX YOM 2020

MYAREE CRANE HIRE

Terex Demag Challenger

55t

500kgs @ 36m

NORWEST CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1

650t

54m

Liebherr LRT1100

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

600t @ 6m radius

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

Demag CC2800

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres) 47m

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

97.5m

Make and model largest rough terrain

750t

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

Manitowoc M18000 750t Crawler

COMPANY NAME

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

Make and model largest crawler

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

EMPIRE EQUIPMENT HIRE

Tadano GT 600EL-3

60t

43m + 14.30m

HOOKUP CRANE HIRE

PRESTON HIRE

98 / CAL January-February 2024

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Liebherr LTR1220

220t

52m

Sany SCC100TB

100t

76.5m

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4.40m 15.92m

18.8m 20.7m Iveco Stralis AT 8x4 Rigid – Hiab 8.4t 15.1m

40t 19.80m Tadano TMZR 865RS 8.20t 4.40m 15.92m

Franna MAC25 25t 18.4m

TIDD PC28 28T 18.6M

Franna AT40 40t 18.8m

Franna MAC244 SL 25t 14m

Mac 25 Franna 25t

Franna MAC25 Supa Lift 25t 18.4m

Terex AT40 Franna 40t 19.80m

Franna MAC25 25t 18m

TIDD PC28-2 28t 18.65m

Franna AT40 Pick and Carry Mobile Crane Humma UV55-25 40t 55t

Terex AT40 Franna

Franna MAC25-3

25t

1.8t @ 15.71m 18.42m boom extension

Franna MAC25

25t

18.4m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

TOWER – LUFFING

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aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

VEHICLE LOADING Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

lease finlease fin

Make and model of largest Luffing

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

8.20t

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

Tadano TMZR 865RS

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

MINI CRAWLER

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

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January-February 2024 CAL / 99

2022 2022 2024 Tadano AC 300-6

TUT T BRYANT

Grove GMK6400

400t

136m

URBAN CRANES

Grove GMK5250XL-1

250t

74m (without fly

Liebherr LTM1080

80t

48m

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

Kato Bubble

13t

25 m

Liebherr LR 1350

350t

119m

Tadano GR900EX

90t

50m

Liebherr LR1300.1

300t

90m

Kobelco CLE2500

250t

107m

Tadano 100t

Make and model largest crawler

216m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

1600t

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

Tadano Demag CC8800-1

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

73.7m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

110t

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

Tadano

Make and model largest rough terrain

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

QWEST CRANE HIRE

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

ROUGH TERRAIN aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

COMPANY NAME

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

Sany 280t

VIC 600CRANES AUSTRAL ASIA

A GRADE CRANE HIRE

ADVANCED CRANES & RIGGING

Liebherr LTM 1750

800t

52m main, 91m luffing jib, 91m luffing jib

ADZ LIFT CRANE HIRE

Demag AC40

40t

37.5m max tip 47m.

ALFASI HIRE

ASSOCIATED RIGGING

Liebherr LTM12505.1

250t

110m

B AND M CRANES PT Y LTD

Liebherr LTM1055

55t

40m

BALL ARAT CRANES

Tadano ATF30G Slew

30t

Demag AC200

200t

67.8m, 17m jib

C B RIGGING

Grove RT890E

80t

43.2m, 17m jib

Tadano GT550

55t

43m

Tadano GT600EL

60t

43m, 14.3m jib

Kato NK250

25t

31m

CASEY CRANE HIRE

Grove 4080

80t

51m + 21m

Tadano GT300EL Truck Mount

30t

34 + 14m fly

CBW CRANE HIRE & RIGGING

Liebherr LTM1080

80t

48m

Kato NK250

25t

31m

CL ARK CRANES PT Y LTD

Liebherr LTM130

300t

78m

100 / CAL January-February 2024

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Sany SCC2500TB 250t

Liebherr 220t

www.cranesandlifting.com.au 20.3m

118m

Liebherr LTR 1220 220t 60m

Liebherr LTR1100 100t 48m Maeda LC1385M 6t 16m Terex MAC25 25t 20m

Sennebogen 653e 50t 43.4m Maeda 305c 2.9t 12m Franna AT40 40t 18m

Franna AT20 20t 13.8m

Franna ATF-20 20t 20.76m

Terex MAC25 25T 18.42m

Franna AT20

20t

19m

Franna MAC25

25t

18m

Nagano CX29

5.2t

12m

Maeda

12m Terex Franna AT40 40t 19.80m

Terex Franna MAC 25 25t 21.4m

Franna Mac 5 SL 25t 18.4m

Jekko Mini Crane SPX1280 8t 26.6m Jekko JF990 21.5t 41m

Maeda MC388 2.8t 9m Franna AT25 25t 18m

Franna AT40 40t 19.8m

Fassi F485RA

38t

Hiab 5t 6m

26m

Terex CTL430

50m

24t

60m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

41m 8t

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

30t

TOWER – LUFFING

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

Fassi F2150RA

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

Potain MCH125A

Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

VEHICLE LOADING

Make and model of largest Luffing

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

lease finlease fin

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

MINI CRAWLER

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Maeda LC785M-8

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

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Comedil CTT33116 H20 16t 57.5m

Artic Cranes 2t 12m

Terex CTT561

24t

76m

January-February 2024 CAL / 101

2022 2022 2024 Grove GMK 5220

220t

Liebherr LTM1200

200t

72m

DUNN'S T WIN CIT Y CR ANES

Grove GMK 5130

130t

92m

DV MOBILE CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM1060 3.1

60t

48m

E AST GIPPSL AND CR ANES

Liebherr LTM1055

55t

42m

Liebherr LTM1090

40t

41m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

95m

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

130t

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER Make and model largest crawler

Grove GMK5130-1

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

COLLECTIVE CRANE HIRE

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

50m

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

70t

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

Liebherr 1070 4.2

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

CLIFTON FORMWORK VIC PT Y LTD

COMPANY NAME

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Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

Liebherr LR1280 280t Crawler

280t

90.2m

Demag 35 SSL

350t

84m + 36m jib

COMPACT CRANES

CRANE LIFT AUSTRALIA

LTD

S L

Zoomlion QY40

CUMMING MOBILE CRANES

Tadano TR 160M-3

16t

31m

Sany SRC600T

61.5

EDWARDS CRANES

EMPIRE CRANES

FREO GROUP

GRAVIT Y RIGGING & MACHINERY

Grove GMK 4100L-1

100t

78m

HURLEY CRANES

Liebeherr LTM1035

35t

30m main boom +16.3m fly jib

Tadano TR100

10t

23Mtr main boom 3Mtr fly jib

HYDRALIFT CRANES

Liebherr LTM11305.1

130t

60m + 19m

Kato CR200 mini

20t

28m + 5.4m jib

INTERNATIONAL CRANES

Grove, GMK5250L

250t

70m + 37m

JOHNSON & YOUNG CR ANES

Liebherr LTM1750 9.1

800t

52m

102 / CAL January-February 2024

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Maeda MC 285CRM-2

Maeda MC405C-3

www.cranesandlifting.com.au 2.8t

4t 8.575m

20.7m ith fly jib 20t 20.8m

17m Hiab 26t 26t 17m

Tadano 3.1 3.1t 13.3m

Franna MAC25-4 Terex 25t 18.4m

Franna MAC25 25t 17m

Sennebogen 613E 15 18.8 Maeda CC1908 8 19.4

Liebherr LTR1220 220 82 Maeda CC1908S-1 8 26 Terex MAC25SL 25 18.3

Meade 285 2.85t 8.6m MAC 25 25t 18.6m

Maeda MC405

16m

Tidd PC28

28t

6.12m to 18.64m

Maeda 3t

11m

Franna MAC25

25t

18m

Maeda MC285

2.85t

8.5m

Franna AT40

40t

18m

Toa TC 304 2.9 t 9.7m Franna MAC25 25t 22.48m HMF 1300 KX3 13t 10.4m

Maeda MC405e 4t 16m Franna AT20 20t 19m Palfinger PK2300c 5t 12m

Franna AT20 20t 15m

Hiab X-Hi Duo 188

18t

17.5m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

20m

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

35t

TOWER – LUFFING

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

DRA Humma UV35-25

VEHICLE LOADING aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

lease finlease fin

Make and model of largest Luffing

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

Franna AT20

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

25t

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

Franna MAC 25 Superlift

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

MINI CRAWLER

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

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Zoomlion TCT7032 20t 71.5m

January-February 2024 CAL / 103

2022 2022 2024 Make and model largest crawler

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

60t

64 m

Tadano TR160M

16t

31.5m

MARTIN CICERALE GROUP

Liebherr LTM350

350t

70m

Manitowoc 12000

120t

96m

MCG CRANES

Liebherr LTM-1350

350t

140m

Manitowoc 12000

120t

97.5m

MCK AY UNITED CRANE HIRE

Grove GMK7450

450t

136.5m

Demag CC3800 - 1

650t

192.8m

Liebherr LTM1350.6.1

350t

126m

Liebherr LR1350/1

350

152

Sumitomo LC-248

150t

82m + 3 m fly

Tadano GR200-EX

20t

35m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

Liebherr LTM10603-2

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

KOMP CRANES

COMPANY NAME

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Make and model largest rough terrain

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

GT-600EX

60t

58.2m

Kato NK500E-v

50t

55m

Tadano GT-600 EX

Tadano GT600

60t

60m

Tadano GT-600EX

60t

43m + 11m

MELBOURNE SPIDER CR ANES

MEMBREYS

MICROTEC ENGINEERING

OZ CRANES & RIGGING

PLUNKET T CRANE TRUCKS Liebherr LTM 1450 8.1

450

PROJECT HIRE PT Y LTD

Terex-Demag AC350-6

350

QUICKLIFT CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM12505.1

250t

60m + 36m Fly

QUINL AN CRANES

Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1

250t

60m + 36m fly

450t

60m main boom + 79m luffing fly

PREMIER CRANES

Tadano

GR200EX

PRESTON HIRE

Tadano GR300

30t

31m + . m fly

REGIONAL CONTR ACTORS

SERGI AUSTRALIA

Grove GMK7450

SEYMOUR CRANE SERVICE

Tadano TG-400E1

SPECIALIZED LIFTING EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY

Böcker AK 52

12t

54m

SUMMERHAYSE

104 / CAL January-February 2024

Kato City Crane

13t

24m + 5.5m fly

www.cranesandlifting.com.au

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SANY SCC100TB

100

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

Franna AT20-3

20t

18m

Maeda 3000

Franna MAC25-4

25t

16m + 19m jib

Jost JL336

18t

60m

JT302 Jost

16t

75m

Maeda MC354HC

3.5t

13m

Terex Mac-25

25t

22.48m

Jost JL516

24t

60m

Jost JT302

16t

75m

Komatsu

4.9t

15.56m

Franna AT40

40t

20.11m

Jekko SPX 532

3.2T

17.3

101m

Maeda 305c-3

12.5

Terex AT40

40T

19.8

11.8 m

Maeda MC355C

2.9 t

11.8m Franna AT20-3

20t

1.7t at 15.8m

85m

76.5

Maeda

MC355

12.52

MAEDA MC815C

25.5

Terex AT40

18.4

Franna MAC25

25t

17m

Franna MAC25 Superlift

25t

18.4m + m fly

Franna AT20

20t

21m

Franna MAC25-SL

25t

18.4m + m fly

Franna AT-20

20t

17.9m

Unic Urw506

Kenworth K200 er 5 5

14T @ 3m

21.5

Hiab

33m

PM 30sppt

30t

17m

Tilt Tray, Drop Deck

20t

38.1m

Böcker AHK 36

2.4t

36m

Make and model of largest Luffing

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

2.85t

Make and model of largest crawler Maeda MC285

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres) 16m

TOWER - HAMMERHEAD

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

TOWER – LUFFING

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

VEHICLE LOADING

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

220T

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Liebherr LTR1220

100t

MINI CRAWLER Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Liebherr LTR - 1100

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Terex Franna MAC254 SL Maeda MC305

Sennebogen 673E

70t

36m + 15m fly

Linmac LCC-45

Böcker RK 36

4.4t

2.4t

12m

12m + 3m of fly

36m

Franna AT20

www.cranesandlifting.com.au

20t

18m

January-February 2024 CAL / 105

2022 2022 2024 SX3 165m + 15m

CRANES COMBINED

Grove GMK6300L-1

300t

101m

ELLIOT TS CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM 12205.1

220t

60m

AM CRANES & RIGGING

Liebherr 400T LTM 1400/7.1

400t

60m

Tadano GR80EX

80t

47m

FREO GROUP

Tadano ATF 400G-6 400t All Terrain

400t

60m

Tadano GR-800EX-3 80t Rough Terrain

80t

47m

Kato CR130R1

13t

24m

Grove RT890E

75t

43.2m + 17m

Tadano GR200EX

20t

26.9m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

750t

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Liebherr LG1750 SX

Make and model largest crawler

WINDHOIST AUSTRALIA

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

250

Liebherr LTM1500

500t

84m + 42m

Kato NK300E-v

30t

33m

Hitachi KH1000 200t

200t

100m

Tadano GT-600EX

60t

43m

Hitachi SCX2800-2

280t

73m

Liebherr LG1750-SX

750t

165m main boom + 15m of fly

Liebherr LR1750

750t

140m + 6m

Palfinger PK58

Scania with Fassi F545

2.5t

16.3m

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

Grove GMK5250L

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

WESTERN DISTRICT CRANE SERVICES

COMPANY NAME

Make and model largest rough terrain

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

TAS Tadano TR250M

25t

30.5m

XTREME GARDEN CARE

ACT

BOOM LOGISTICS LTD

Liebherr LTM17509.1

800t

49.1m + 19m + 91m

CAPITAL CRANES

Liebherr LTM 12505.1 with VarioBase

250t

60m main boom + 36m Fly

CONCEPT CRANE HIRE

Grove GMK 5130-2

130t

95m

Liebherr LTM 1160

160

104

450t

54.6m main boom + 79m of jib

NZ AGTRANS LTD

S S

AUCKL AND WAIK ATO CRANES

106 / CAL January-February 2024

Grove GMK 7450

Kat KR20H-II

20t

26.7m main boom + 7m Jib

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Liebherr LTR1220 220t

Maeda MC305c-2

Maeda MC 354C

www.cranesandlifting.com.au 16.5m Franna MAC25 25t 18.4m

Linmac 4.5t 4.5t 13m Humma UV35-25 35t 35t 20.0m MAN TGA 41.480 10t

Tidd PC28 28t 18.65m Hino tilt tray FY700 34t

Terex Franna MAC 25 25t Pick and Carry 25t 18.4m

Franna MAC25-4 25t 18.4m

Franna AT40 40t 19.8m

Franna MAC25SL-4 25t 21.4m

Franna MAC 25

25t

18.4m main boom + 3m fly

9.8m Terex Franna Mac25 25 18.9

60m FassiI 150 TM 22t 26m

10m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

TOWER – LUFFING

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

VEHICLE LOADING Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

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Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

12.485m

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

MINI CRAWLER

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

Maeda MC405C

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

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January-February 2024 CAL / 107

2022 2022 2024 Maximum lifting capacity of largest hydraulic truck (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest hydraulic truck (in metres)

Make and model largest crawler

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Hiab

28t

21m

Kobelco CKE 800

80t

45.7m

Tadano GT-600EL

60t

57.3m

Liebherr LR 1300 SXW

300t

91m

Liebherr LTF10454.1

45t

44.5m

Terex Demag CC2800

600t

168m

Scania Mobile Crane Palfinger PK200002SH with Fly Jib

17.6tn

50m

Lifting capacity of largest rough terrain (in tonnes)

42 Main 15Fly

Make and model largest rough terrain

aximum boom onfiguration of largest all terrain (in metres)

Tadano GT550E

Lifting capacity of largest all terrain (in tonnes)

28 Main 5.8 Fly

Tadano ATF 220G-5

220

68m main boom 36m fly

Kato CR200RF

IAN ROEBUCK CRANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM 1250

250t

72m + 40m

Kato KR35H

35t

28m

MARINETEC ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

Grove GMK 4090

90t

75m

Terex A400

35t

31m

MCINTOSH CRANES

Grove GMK 6400

400t

131m

NEW ZE AL AND CR ANE HIRE

Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1

450

85m Main Boom, 84m Luffing Fly

PRESTIGE CRANES

Grove GMK6300L

300

117

COMPANY NAME DIACK BROS

LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER

Make and model of largest hydraulic truck

HYDRAULIC TRUCK

aximum boom onfiguration of largest rough terrain (in metres)

ROUGH TERRAIN

Make and model largest all terrain crane

ALL TERRAIN

DIGITAL TRAINING & ASSESSMENT LTD

HUNTER CIVIL

MINI CRANES

PRESTON HIRE

Maeda 815

8.0t

Main Boom reach 18m, max lifting height 19.6m With flyjib max lifting height is 25.5m

SMITH CRANE & CONSTRUCTION

Grove GMK6400

400t

136m

SWANSON TRANSPORT LTD

Kato CR250RV

Grove RT9130

110t

66m

V T TRANSPORT LTD

108 / CAL January-February 2024

www.cranesandlifting.com.au

Liebherr LTR1060 60 30

Unic URR255CA

Unic URW706-2

Maeda 815

Sennebogen 643 40t Main Boom reach 27m, max lifting height 30m With flyjib max lifting height is 43m

Liebherr LTR11200

1200t

188m

www.cranesandlifting.com.au Maeda 815 2.5t

6t 7m

25.2m

40m main, 16m fly

8 25

8t Main Boom reach 18m, max lifting height 19.6m With flyjib max lifting height is 25.2m

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres) Franna AT-20 20 17.9

Tidd PC 25 25t 19m Fassi F820RA2.26 22t 17m

TIDD PC25 25t 18.4m Palfinger PK 65002 19.1t 33m

Terex MAC25-4 (SL) 25 18.4

Franna MAC25 25 18

Franna AT40

40t

19.8m

Kroll K1650L

Hino 700 Artic Unit Palfinger PK 53002SH with Fly Jib

9.6tn

32m

Hino 700 Series

14t

32m

135t

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Hammerhead (in metres)

69m

Lifting capacity of largest Hammerhead (in tonnes)

TOWER – LUFFING

Make and model of largest Hammerhead

aximum boom onfiguration of largest Luffing in metres

VEHICLE LOADING Lifting a a ity of largest Luffing (in tonnes)

lease finlease fin

Make and model of largest Luffing

ARTICULATED PICK AND CARRY

Make and model of largest vehicle loading

aximum boom onfiguration of largest vehicle (in metres)

Maximum lifting capacity of largest vehicle loading (in tonnes)

HSC 650 TLX CRANE

aximum boom onfiguration of largest pick and carry (in metres)

7.9

Lifting capacity of largest articulated pick and carry (in tonnes)

2.9

MINI CRAWLER

Make and model of largest articulated pick and carry

Unic 295

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

TELESCOPIC CRAWLER

Make and model of largest crawler

aximum boom onfiguration of largest crawler (in metres)

Lifting capacity of largest crawler (in tonnes)

Make and model of largest crawler

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Potain HUP4030 4 40

Comansa 21CM1100

50t

90m

January-February 2024 CAL / 109

IN FOCUS / MODULIFT

MODULIFT’S ADVANCED LIFTING SOLUTIONS ON DISPLAY

UK-based manufacturer Modulift has supplied a MOD110H Spreader Beam to help recalibrate a vessel crane using interlocking test weights from Test & Lift Engineering Services. The crane underwent calibration at various loads up to 140,000kg. Image: Modulift

CONDUCTED IN THE NORTHEAST OF

England, the modular spreader beam was used to carry out a lift for a national ship repair company. The lift featured Modulift’s MOD110H Spreader Beam with a 2.5m Equalised Working Load, which provided the necessary support and stability for the crane calibration process. “The crane underwent calibration at various loads up to 140,000kg,” said Andy Clark, Director at Test & Lift Engineering Services. “This comprehensive calibration process spanned several days, highlighting the precision and attention to detail 110 / CAL January-February 2024

required for the successful completion of the project.” To ensure accurate crane calibration, the lift employed modular, interlocking test weights from Test & Lift Engineering Services. These weights, combined with a test weight cradle, securely locked the weights into position and maintained the integrity of the lift, thereby adhering to strict safety standards. Modulift’s Managing Director, Sarah Spivey, said the “successful collaboration” between the three companies “showcases the effectiveness of advanced lifting solutions

in critical industrial operations”. “The seamless integration of Modulift’s Spreader Beam and the careful implementation of test weights demonstrates the commitment to safety, efficiency, and accuracy in lifting operations,” she said. Modulift was established in 2002 and produces a comprehensive range of lifting and spreader beams, spreader frames and other custom below the hook lifting equipment. Its products are distributed in Australia by both Bullivants and Maxirig. www.cranesandlifting.com.au

LIFT OF THE MONTH

PLEASE SEND YOUR LIFT OF THE MONTH ENTRIES TO SIMON.GOULD@PRIMECREATIVE.COM.AU

COMPANY: Advanced Cranes

CRANE MODEL: LTM1750-9.1

PROJECT: RWH Building extension for new MRI Unit

CLIENT: Modscape

OBJECT LIFTED: Six precast modules ranging from 6.5t-22t to create a new imaging area within the hospital. HEIGHT AND RADIUS: 65m + 65m

CRANE CONFIGURATION: 154t counterweight, Luffing fly of 56m, working boom length 32.7m RIGGING USED: 50t Maxirig Spreader with chain blocks for 4,6,8 point lifts.

Image: Advanced Cranes.

DIFFICULTIES: Tight access, specific flight path needed as not to lift modules over building, operating around open hospital. Traffic limitation on main road when building crane during Friday peak.

www.cranesandlifting.com.au

January-February 2024 CAL / 111

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January-February 2024