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17/12/2024

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿

Landoll, a new player in the European pick & carry field displayed its PT40 Precision telehandler at this year's Vertikal Days.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the company introduced a range of innovative solutions for lifting, loading and transporting large machinery resulting in the development of the 18 tonne PT40 in 2018. It fills a niche on industrial and construction sites that require precise lifting and transportation, slotting between traditional pick & carry cranes, telehandlers and big forklifts. The Landoll PT40 has a three section main boom and a maximum capacity of 18.1 tonnes at a 600mm load centre, which it can also take to its full height of 6.1 metres. Maximum forward reach of 2.43 metres. If the optional sixtonne auxiliary counterweight is installed, the maximum capacity increases to 21.7 tonne. All available free on wheels of course.

The unit is compatible with a variety of attachments, but the most interesting is what it refers to as the Machinery Boom, which replaces the forks on the carriage via a quick connect coupling system. Essentially the Machinery Boom is a two section horizontal manually telescoped and pinned jib, which provides 3.4 metres of reach from the carriage to the hook centre. Capacities range from 17.5 tonnes at 600mm or 3.5 tonnes at 3.6 metres both at a hook height of 7.6 metres. With the extra counterweight installed, the capacities rise to 21.4 and 4.6 tonnes respectively.

Powered by a 3.0 litre diesel engine, the PT40features a hydrostatic drive system that allows forward and reverse travel speeds up to six mph.

There are currently more than 70 units in America and six in Europe, sold by distributor and machine moving company Keith Rhodes Machinery, which took delivery of its first Landoll PT40 in 2021, the manufacturer's first export unit.

Pick&Carry crane extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.7/s/62787209

15/12/2024

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13/12/2024

While small two axle city or All Terrain cranes such as the 13 tonne Kato CR-130Rv city crane, the 35 tonne Liebherr LTM 10302.1 or the 40 tonne Tadano AC 2.040-1 can handle this type of work, their size, base boom length, manoeuvrability and diesel power can't match the agility or pick & carry ability of an all electric Valla, Ormig, Galizia or JMG. Purpose built to lift and transport heavy loads over short distances, often indoors, they thrive in cramped spaces with low headroom where traditional cranes or forklifts may struggle.

However, when it comes to rough or uneven terrain, pick & carry cranes face a significant drawback. Their smooth solid tyres, heavy rigid frame and inability to level up - while excellent for working on firm level surfaces - limit their versatility. These cranes excel in controlled environments such as warehouses, factories and industrial sites, where concrete floors and level ground are the norm. However, they struggle to maintain performance on loose gravel or in soft, muddy conditions. In such challenging terrains, telehandlers and RT forklifts come into their own - horses for courses if you like.

A precursor to the modern mobile cranes, pick & carry cranes were widely used, not only in industrial applications but in some countries such as the UK and Australia - in rental fleets. As a result, cranes in those markets developed differently with products like the Iron Fairy, Taylor Jumbo or Coles Speed cranes in the UK and articulated cranes like the Franna in Australia, with more speed for local road travel and avoiding the need for a trailer. Meanwhile in India, a cost effective articulated tractor based alternative was adopted.

Pick&Carry crane extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.7/s/62787209

12/12/2024

In industries such as machinery moving, industrial maintenance and material handling, pick & carry cranes excel having been designed specifically for the job at hand and evolving over more than 80 years, albeit a little differently in each country. Imogen Campion reports.

While small two axle city or All Terrain cranes such as the 13 tonne Kato CR-130Rv city crane, the 35 tonne Liebherr LTM 10302.1 or the 40 tonne Tadano AC 2.040-1 can handle this type of work, their size, base boom length, manoeuvrability and diesel power can’t match the agility or pick & carry ab...

11/12/2024

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One of six 500kg capacity Geda SH1000 US service hoists installed on container cranes in the deep water Port of New Orleans on the Mississippi River. Two of the hoists have a lift height of 37 metres while the others have lift heights of 45 metres.

10/12/2024

𝗖&𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘄!

The latest edition of 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 is now available to read online or download. This issue features insights on Pick & Carry industrial cranes, large truck mounted lifts, outrigger mats & temporary tracking, as well as mastclimbers & hoists.

The latest edition of Cranes & Access is now available to read online or download

06/12/2024

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁

Another company based in Belgium, TVH, has a truly global presence and is actively advancing a sustainable environment in all of its facilities. At its headquarters for the Americas in Olathe, Kansas City it has been promoting sustainability both internally and externally.

The company says that switching to biodegradable cups and utensils is just a small step in its waste reduction programme for everyday items. LED lights have helped reduce energy consumption, while car charging points have been installed in the parking lot in a bid to promote the use of electric vehicles.

Another sustainability initiative is the company's remanufactured parts programme, which restores used parts to an ‘as new' condition, reducing waste and providing customers with sustainable options. From engines to electronics, various parts can be remanufactured offering customers alternatives to new parts, at the same time encouraging customers to send in any replaced parts on a service exchange type basis.

Sustainability Extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/62216047

05/12/2024

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗩𝗢

Liebherr was one of the first crane manufacturers to introduce and begin using pure Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (HVO) fuels produced with renewable energy that complied with EN 15940. In 2021 all Liebherr engines up to the 560kW were approved for operation with modern HVO fuel which is manufactured from vegetable and animal oil and fat waste from the food industry, converted into hydrocarbons by adding hydrogen, resulting in engines that are essentially CO2 neutral. HVO fuel is now used during testing and for the initial fuelling of cranes prior to delivery.

A short while later UK rental company Cadman Cranes announced it had converted half its fleet to HVO fuels and was in the process of converting the whole fleet. As well as reducing its carbon footprint by 72 percent, Cadman said that it has managed the switch without changes to its infrastructure or any capital expenditure. Other benefits included being 100 percent biodegradable, being able to mix with existing diesel and offering a storage life of up to 10 years.

More recently Sarens is just one of many crane companies looking to reduce emissions and noise pollution as it develops greener fleets. After building its first ‘green' SGC-90 Mega crane and the heavy luffing tower cranes the company is also investing in hybrid cranes and most recently the E-Pack for telescopic cranes. The SGC-90 motor control system not only runs on electricity, but also puts electricity back into the grid during operation.

To protect marine ecosystems Sarens is switching to biodegradable hydraulic oil on its entire marine barge fleet, while ballasting systems are being converted to use Biohydran TMP hydraulic fluid, which contains none of the harmful zinc used in commercial hydraulic oils. At its headquarters in Belgium, it now boasts more than 3,000 solar panels.
Sustainability Extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/62216047

05/12/2024

𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹

In the UK, Sunbelt Rentals, Balfour Beatty and the Environment Agency joined forces to conduct a four week hydrogen fuel cell trial as part of the Canvey Island Southern Shoreline Revetment project - designed to renew and improve three kilometres of shoreline flood defences. The team chose eco-friendly technologies such as EcoSense welfare cabins, energy management systems, battery storage units, solar frames and rainwater harvesting systems along with fuel cell generators. The hydrogen generator -supplied by Sunbelt Rentals in partnership with EODev and Hydrologiq - delivered 24/7 silent power throughout the duration of the test.

Aran Bates of Hydrologiq, said: “As consensus grows that hydrogen plays a key role in removing diesel from construction sites, the key to its acceptance lies in seamless integration. We need collaboration across the entire supply chain, ensuring that the physical, digital, process and regulatory pieces all come together to unlock the true potential of this fuel source.”
Over the course of the four week trial, the site consumed 202.5kg of green hydrogen, which produced 3,310 kWh of energy with an average generator efficiency of 49 percent. This resulted in a reduction of 4.3 tonnes of CO2 emissions, eliminating the direct scope 1 emissions associated with powering the compound.

Sustainability Extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/62216047

04/12/2024

𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻

One growing possible alternative to batteries is hydrogen power with many companies currently developing power units. In 2021 JCB unveiled a hydrogen powered telehandler coupled with a £100 million investment in hydrogen.

A year later Haulotte and Bouygues Energies & Services announced a partnership to develop a practical hydrogen power source for aerial work platforms with Bouygues carrying out live real world tests on several of its construction sites using a Haulotte platform equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell system. It also studied the hydrogen supply system looking to confirm the technical feasibility of using hydrogen technology in the construction sector. Less than a year later Haulotte exhibited a prototype of the hydrogen fuel cell system. The unit - an all-electric Pulseo HS 18 Pro Rough Terrain scissor lift - was equipped with a prototype of the removable and interchangeable Range Extender generator, operating with a Bouygues Hyvision hydrogen fuel cell system.
Last year Speedy Hire in the UK placed an order for around 100 Niftylift NR17 H2 hydrogen electric articulated boom lifts. The lifts are based on Nifty's standard all-electric, two wheel drive boom lifts with direct electric wheel motor drive and AGM maintenance free batteries - with a lithium-ion battery option. The H2 models are equipped with a compact hydrogen fuel cell, fed by a standard G20 hydrogen gas cylinder which produces electricity to top up the battery pack when necessary.

Hydrogen internal combustion engines are now being introduced by the major engine manufacturers. Deutz recently unveiled its latest sustainable drive technologies including its six cylinder 200kW TCG 7.8 H2 hydrogen combustion engine certified by the German Motor Transport Authority. The engine is already being used in hydrogen generators which Deutz is supplying to China.

Sustainability Extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/62216047

04/12/2024

𝗡𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹

One UK tower crane rental company - Falcon Cranes - is now offering an energy storage system to power its cranes and equipment. The Northvolt Voltpack system is made up of a modular battery providing between 281kWh and 1,405kWh of power, storing energy in its batteries from an AC mains outlet or renewable sources, such as solar panels or wind turbines. Recharging can be carried out overnight or the unit can be left plugged into an AC outlet to keep it topped up. Depending on the size of the pack, the batteries can be fully recharged from empty in around four hours on a 125 amp outlet.

Andy Brown of Falcon said: “The Northvolt Voltpack battery system is just one step on Falcon's path to using diesel free power. With the arrival of a number of Stage V diesel generators, new start/stop technology for use in tower cranes and the Punch Flybrid system, we are committed to reducing and eventually removing diesel altogether when renting tower cranes.”

Sustainability Extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/62216047

03/12/2024

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

One of the big success stories over the past few years for tower cranes, mastclimbers and hoists has been the growth of flywheel technology and battery energy storage systems. UK construction group Bowmer + Kirkland was one of the first construction companies to recognise the potential for using the flywheel technology developed by Punch Flybrid - now renamed Dumarey Green Power. The technology significantly reduces the size of generator needed to power a tower crane or mastclimber by eliminating the need to allow for the high power spikes required for lift off or high speed heavy lifts, providing enormous fuel and emissions savings. With diesel prices rising the company saved almost £130,000 in fuel and 106 tonnes of CO2 on just one site.

Since then, many other users of tower cranes have started adopting this technology, while other companies have launched huge battery energy storage systems which not only power the lifting equipment, but also the site offices and welfare units. As well as massively reducing CO2 emissions and fuel costs they can be independent of the national power grid, allowing for a quicker and more cost effective connection. This type of energy storage system only requires a trickle charge during use and can be supplemented with solar panels.

Sustainability Extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/62216047

02/12/2024

Sustainability is the practice of using resources in a way that can be maintained over time without depleting them. In action, sustainability might be Google Maps providing fuel efficient routes or alternative transportation options such as public transport, cycling or walking. Even simpler is avoiding the use of plastic bags to keep the oceans clean or installing solar panels.

In the lifting related market almost every company is working towards some form of sustainability, perhaps by reducing CO2 and diesel usage by using batteries, HVO or hydrogen powered machines or by specifying battery storage units to power tower cranes, mastclimbers and hoists.

29/11/2024

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀!
- 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺?
- 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯?
- 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆?

The latest issue of Cranes & Access magazine is hitting the presses soon. So, if you're on the lookout for new team members or craving an exciting change, contact us ASAP!

The latest issue of Cranes & Access magazine is hitting the presses soon. So, if you're on the lookout for new team members or craving an exciting change, contact us ASAP!

28/11/2024

The 24th bi-annual three day APF Exhibition - which this year took place at the Ragley Estate in Warwickshire at the end of last month - welcomed 20,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors. The verdict of many was that it was the ‘the best show to date'.

Over the years the show has seen a growing arborist presence and in particular, an increasing number of aerial work platform exhibitors showing spider lifts, 4x4 pickup lifts and truck mounted platforms. As well as the extensive range of forestry and arb equipment there were plenty of events includi...

28/11/2024

If you are interested in the German speaking market, the latest issue of the leading German crane and access publication, Kran & Bühne is now online and available to read or download - there is no need to register or complete any type of form whatsoever.

If you are interested in the German speaking market, the latest issue of German lifting publication, Kran & Bühne, is now online and available to read or download

27/11/2024

𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The best way of avoiding working at height is to remain on the ground. One of the more unusual pieces of equipment for an arborist for tree felling or trimming is a 360 degree telehandler fitted with a grapple saw attachment. Larger 360 degree telehandlers - with say six tonnes capacity and 30 metre lift height - can be equipped with an attachment such as the Westtech Woodcracker CS750 or CS580 which allows the machine to grab and hold a trunk or branch of up to 750mm in diameter then cut it using the integral saw. The severed limb is then lowered to the ground. With most 360 degree telehandlers this can also be done with the remote controller allowing the operator to leave the cab for a better view and improved safety. The machine's dedicated load chart for the attachment allows the operator to see the weight of the load and keep well within the machine's limits.

Arborists extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/61205821

26/11/2024

UK manufacturer Aldecote offers the CZ140, CZ150 and CZ160 pickup mounted lifts with working heights of 14.1, 15.2 and 16.2 metres with outreaches of 6.8, 7.6 and 8.1 metres respectively. All have a platform capacity of 250kg and weight just over three tonnes when mounted on a Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max or Toyota Hilux chassis. The CZ range features E-Drive - a self-charging hybrid electric system - which is said to be far more efficient and cleaner than traditional PTO drive systems. The lead acid batteries recharge while travelling eliminating the need for external power sources. It is compatible with both diesel and fully electric chassis.

Engines typically provide far more power than is needed even when idling meaning 90 to 98 percent of fuel is wasted with diesel engines when running a platform with most of the excess dissipated as heat.

Aldercote says it started with a blank sheet of paper when designing the hydraulic system for its CZ models in order to make them as efficient as possible when driven by the electric motor. The average over the cycle is only 800W. If the time spent at full reach is three minutes, the average requirement falls to 250W. The solution therefore only requires two conventional lead acid batteries. They can power around 20 lift cycles on one charge before the engine needs to be switched on to recharge which can happen when travelling. Aldercote is also trialling lithium-ion batteries which are 10kg lighter and can offer up to 50 cycles per charge.

Arborists extract: https://issuu.com/vertikal.net/docs/c_a26.6/s/61205821