Roadcraft鈥檚 new 60-tonne class, three-axle crane has gone straight to work on a project in Liverpool.
The cranes has a 50-metre five-section telescopic boom. Its MTU diesel engine is mated to an Allison 4500sp automatic transmission with torque converter. Stopping power is provided with all axle disc brakes mounted on Kessler axles and with a Telma retarder mounted on the third axle. The crane is self-contained carrying 13 tonnes of ballast to comply with the UK STGO transport regulations for axle loads up to 16.5 tonnes.
Roadcraft Cranes operations director Colin Parkinson said that Sany Cranes, which are made in China, are just as good as more expensive German-made ones. 鈥淭here are many reasons why we have chosen to invest in Sany as opposed to other suppliers,鈥� he said. 鈥渂ut the key ones were that the quality of the cranes is equal to other manufacturers, the cranes have strong charts and lifting performance and Sany has a presence in the UK and Republic of Ireland as well as the rest of Europe. I expect that in the future we will see Sany gain market share in Europe and will have a strong presence in the mobile crane 尘补谤办别迟鈥�.
Sany鈥檚 UK and Ireland country manager, Andrew Snow, who previously worked for Tadano鈥檚 sales team, said 鈥淲e are delighted that Colin has placed his trust in Sany with the order for this crane and we are looking forward to working with him going forward. Sany has strong brand recognition in many parts of the world and the European market is starting to realise what we have to offer. With a growing number of products being made available for our market our offer will go from strength to strength.鈥�
Roadcraft Crane hire, founded in Liverpool, claims to be the UK鈥檚 oldest crane hire company, dating back to 1920. Today the business operates a fleet of cranes from 13 tonnes to 200 tonnes rate capacity across the northwest of England.
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