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T h e L A R G E S T U K C I R C U L A T I O N o f a n y l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t m a g a z i n e

March 2007 Vol. 9 issue 2

Mast climbersand hoistsMast climbersand hoists

Trailer and smallself erecting tower cranes

Trailer and smallself erecting tower cranes

First Bauma preview

Preserving the pastPreserving the past

Buying a used aerial lift

Buying a used aerial lift

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Preserving the past

March 2007 cranes & access

Comment 5News 6

Ainscough buys CraneServices, Frey to join

Jungheinrich, Tony Blairopens UpRight plant, Tower

cranes on air, Venpa buys Locatelli, Train hitsplatform, Fraco in UK, Arcomet buys rest of

Airtek, Another 100 metre lift for Gerken,Dinolift expands, Liebherr confirms UK rental,

Enter for an ESTA award, Weldex ordersKobelco SL6000, New plant for Sennebogen,

Wolffkran expands, Unic introduces largest spider crane, Rumsby goes out in style,

Allan switches to Terex, Stirnimann announcessuccession, New crane and access event.

Climbing the rack 16Contractors finally appear to have realised how

efficient and cost-effective mastclimbers arejudging from the quiet revolution taking place in

the façade market. Here we take a look at thesafer alternative to façade scaffolding.

Bauma preview 22In the first of two previews, C&A outlines the

must-see products at the worlds biggest equipment show in Munich next month. While

its good reading about the new products, itseven better seeing them in the metal.

Ho hum in Atlanta 29Upbeat and successful but not too many

ground-breaking new products. This year's ARA show reflects a

maturing access market aimed at refining products and designing out

costs. Leigh Sparrow reports from Atlanta.

Trailer and small selferector cranes 33

The arrival of the trailer crane continues withKlaas, Paus and Bocker all offering products,

while an increasing number of builders androofers giving them a try. Meanwhile the smallself erecting tower crane begins to take off inthe UK, we outline the reasons and benefits.

Used aerial lifts 41We take a brief look at some of the options for

sourcing used aerial lifts.

Applications 45Eve-Trakway and Crane Services teamed up to

solve a tricky problem at Corus steel.

IPAFSummit 50

This years IPAF summit is only weeks away,we highlight this years speakers.

Face to face 58Cranes & Access managed to intercept CityLifting's very busy managing director Trevor

Jepson just long enough to find out a bit moreabout the company. Read about its

development over the last 25 years - fromBoilot Petolat BP1000's to Unic mini cranes.

Preserving the past 62Arthur Smith outlines the excellent work of theExcavator Preservation Trust which raises the

question why crane and access companies arenot preserving historic machines of yesteryear?

21 SGB mastclimbers and 3,000 metres of mast sectionwere used on the new £160 million Manchester Civil Courts.

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The second Bauma preview takes us up to the show itself.With showtime getting into full swing we also discuss the use

of harnesses at such shows. We look at big latticed boomcranes and straight telescopic self propelled boom lifts.

In the next C&A

ALLMI focus 47Training 49

IPAF focus 51PASMA focus 53

Books and models 55Letters 56

Innovations 60What’s on 65

Recruitment 66Web links 68

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Where's the innovation?In this issue we carry our first preview of

the massive Bauma exhibition and review

Februarys ARA show. Looking at what the

aerial lift manufacturers had on display in

Atlanta and what manufacturers are telling

us they will launch at Bauma, one wonders what happened to real innovation?

Most equipment manufacturers agree that new products are the life blood of a

growing business, the same applies to the health of an industry. It looks as

though the major aerial lift producers are running out of steam when it comes to

new ideas or are they simply resting on their laurels in a fat and happy market?

Don't get me wrong, this 'impression' does not come from any in-depth analysis,

more a gut feeling after discussing Bauma plans with most manufacturers in

January and then walking around what used to be the hottest new product show

in the aerial lift business in February. A slower pace of development might of

course be related to the fact that the powered access market is reaching a level

of maturity, where it is harder to make a true breakthrough?

In terms of innovation the crane industry is currently setting a shining example,

there is no argument about its maturity, some claim that it is even approaching

its dotage. Yet some 10 to 15 years ago the industry was in the doldrums, new

models on offer were hardly any different to 10 year old products in its

customers fleets… leaving no pressure to trade up…so many simply refurbished.

Then the industry came alive and over the past six to 10 years has been a

hotbed of new product development. Modern cranes have longer booms, faster

set up times, easier transportation and new concepts, or at least new angles on

earlier concepts have sprung up.

A few years back the aerial lift industry needed to take a breath, it needed to

slow down a bit and improve the quality and reliability of its products while

reducing manufacturing costs. That task has all but been completed now and

what the industry needs, using jargon, is to be 'stretching the envelope', moving

things along, even 'thinking out of the box'.

New products that bring true user benefits forces or encourages rental

companies to turn their fleets over faster. It differentiates the better companies

from the 'rent-a-wreck' suppliers and enhances rental rates. Perhaps as

importantly it produces a steady stream of good used machines for developing

markets where powered access is in its infancy and where the cost of labour

will not justify new.

The industry would do well to step up development while it can afford to

make the odd mistake or two or it might face the double whammy of a lack

of interest in a falling market.

Leigh W Sparrow

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Limerick-based Skylift has ordered more than €15 million of aeriallifts from Genie industries. The deal covering a wide range of productsis targeted purely at servicing the domestic Irish market. The companysays it is the first of a number of planned major investments in newequipment over the next 18 months cementing its position as the lead-ing access equipment supplier in Ireland.

Skylift was founded in Limerick almost 10 years ago by managing directorJohn Cusak and now has locations in Limerick, Cork and Dublin.

Ainscough Crane Hire has once again hit the acquisition trail purchasing Nationwide Crane Hire - which trades as Crane Services of Leeds - for an undisclosed sum.Crane Services has a fleet of 36 cranes including some of the largest mobilesin the UK. Its three Liebherr 500 tonners and Liebherr 1000 tonner on order,provided users with a big telescopic crane alternative to Ainscough. The moveeffectively gives Ainscough a stranglehold in this sector of the market.Chairman Martin Ainscough said: “We are delighted to have concluded thispurchase and our intention is to run Crane Services as a separate businessin the immediate future to ensure the minimum disruption to its customers.“ David Slack owner and MD of Crane Services will remain with the business forfour months as a consultant to ensure a smooth handover of the business. Slack said ““it was important for me to ensure a secure future for the staff andemployees, many of whom have worked with me for many years, some sinceschool. They have built up this business side by side with me and frequently goneabove and beyond the call of duty to get the job done I am sure that they will continue to prosper under the Ainscough banner.”David Slack and his family took full control of the company just over a year agowhen it purchased the remaining 50 percent of Nationwide Crane Hire from business partner Bob Dickey.

Ainscough buysCrane Services(L-R) Martin Aincough, David Slack and Niel Partridge (Ainscough) in front of a Crane Services Leibherr 500 tonner.

Blair opens Vigo centreTony Blair formally opened UpRight's new Vigo centre last monthspending an hour touring the facility and speaking to employees.

Watch out for four short documentaries on London tower crane drivers to be aired shortly on Channel 4. Starting at 19:55 on March19th and following at the same time on March 20th, 21st and 22nd,the shorts are part of the '3-Minute Wonders', which follows theChannel 4 News.

“Without cranes our modern cities would be hard to imagine, yet, most of us never notice cranes or their drivers,” said the director, Eva Weber.“My aim is to give people a better understanding of what it takes to be a crane driver and to see London through their eyes.”

"Due to the tragic accidents in Liverpool and London, the crane industryhas recently had its share of negative headlines in the mainstream press.'City of Cranes' hopes to redress the balance by allowing viewers to experience what it is really like to work hundreds of feet above the sky".

late 2001. Mario Trunzer, currently the chief financial officer at Ehingen will take over Frey's responsibilities adding them to his existing duties until a successor is found. Jungheinrich is a publiccompany with revenues of about€1.75 billion.

It provides a wide range of forklifttrucks, shelving systems and services.

Tony Blair at the new UpRight facility

with Darren Kell.

Tony Blair at the new UpRight facility

with Darren Kell.

(L-R) John Cusack, Seamus O'Dwyer,financial controller, Skylift and John

Fuller of Genie on concluding the €15 million deal.

(L-R) John Cusack, Seamus O'Dwyer,financial controller, Skylift and John

Fuller of Genie on concluding the €15 million deal.

Skylift order

Ainscough buysCrane Services

In a surprise move, Hans-GeorgFrey, currently managing direc-tor of Liebherr Ehingen is to joinfork truck and material handlingcompany Junheinrich. Frey willtake over as chairman of themanagement board from 1st May.

Frey (50), a lawyer by education,has been with Liebherr since hereplaced Friedrich (Freddy) Bär in

Frey to joinJunheinrich

Hans-Georg Frey is leaving Liebherr to join Junheinrich.

Tower cranes on air

Managing director Darren Kell, said“The Prime Minister spent an hourwith myself and our chairman RoyStanley, touring the 23,000 sqmetre factory and speaking to ourcolleagues in the offices and on the shop floor. He was extremelywell-informed about aerial work platforms.”

Addressing the workforce, Blairsaid: It is fantastic that you have

built up this company so quickly.This will be a company that will really make its presence feltnot just in the North East, butthroughout the world."

The visit came in the same week as the new UpRight celebrated its biggest weekly order intake to date, booking forward orders for 1,300 unitsworth €14 million.

William O'Brien Crane Hire of Cork,the fifth largest crane hire companyin the 2006 C&A-UK/Ireland Top 30,

has appointed Merrion Capital to find a buyer for the business.

Willy O'Brien founded the company almost 50 years ago, handing over tohis son William O'Brien Jnr in 1996. The Bishopstown, Cork-based businessis the largest crane company in the region, employing around 85 staff with,it claims, 76 cranes and has depots in Limerick, Waterford and Cahir.

Revenues passed the €10 million mark in 2005 with assets in the region of €15 million.

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Venpa 3 - the Italian rental company- has bought Locatelli, the Bergamobased crane manufacturer. Locatellispecialises in rough terrain andsmall city cranes in the rangingfrom 12.5 to 60 tonnes capacity.

Venpa was originally an offshoot ofGenie distributor CTE and still has a

level of common ownership withthe CTE group. It operates from 36 locations in Italy and EasternEurope with 3,500 machinesincluding aerial lifts, mobile cranes and general constructionequipment. No financial details ofthe deal have been released.

On February 6th a Moog MB250 underbridge inspection platform onhire from ES Access was hit by the mainline Paddock Wood toGillingham train traveling at around 60 mph. Amazingly no-one wasinjured in the accident although the platform suffered major damage.Investigations are continuing, but reports suggest that the platformwas incorrectly instructed to set up on a bridge over the mainline railway, rather than on a river bridge about 150 metres further downthe M20 motorway.

The train hit the centre part of the platform's deck scattering parts for quite adistance along the track. The windscreen of the train - the point of impact -

was also shattered. Fortunately neither the operator from ES or thecontractor's staff were in the platform when the train struck.

Keith Hunwick, proprietor of ESAccess told C&A that the platformoperator was one of his mostexperienced, with full certificationand factory training on the Moog

platforms. In accordance with normal British Transport Police procedures,the operator was immediately arrested, but later released on bail.

Senior managers of the UK'sConstruction Plant-hireAssociation (CPA) met withStephen Williams, HSE's chiefInspector of construction, inFebruary, following the incidentsin London and Liverpool. On the agenda was legislation,standards and industry goodpractice. Various items wereidentified for further development,including best practice guidanceon maintenance and thoroughexamination of tower cranes.

Canadian based mast climbingmanufacturer Fraco has opened itsown, majority owned distributionand rental company in Hampton,Middlesex. Fraco (UK) Ltd will beheaded by managing director KenBeesley, who also owns a minorityshareholding in the new business.The first units- all single mast 1.8 tonne capacity ACT 4s - haverecently been delivered to a site inBristol which is looking to take 22units in total. A further 16 unitshave been quoted for sale to aLondon contractor.

Arcomet-AirtekArcomet of Belgium has acquiredthe 50 percent holding in AirtekCranes UK that it did not alreadyown, from Airtek Safety and has appointed Steve Rooney asmanaging director of the newArcomet-Airtek Cranes.

Arcomet also owns MidlandCranes, which sells and rents self erectors - and Arcomet TowerCranes which rents top slewers.Paul Phillips, chair of the CPAtower crane interests group also

Train hits platform

The CPA says that this guidancewill be drafted 'to produce robustpractical information which willcontribute significantly to raisingstandards in the industry, buildingon the work already carried out bythe CPA's Tower Crane Interest Group'.

“The HSE is pleased to see theindustry taking ownership of theneed to improve health and safety.We had a very constructive meeting with the CPA and welcometheir very positive approach,” said Williams.

Tower crane summit

For sale

works for Arcomet, selling Potaintower cranes to other rental companies in the UK and reportingdirectly to Arcomet Belgium.Arcomet now plans to integrate itsUK businesses and to this end hasappointed Graham Baukham ofArcomet Tower Cranes as UK groupmanaging director while TonyReeves becomes UK chief financialofficer. The company was appointedas the Potain distributor for the UKin January 2006 and added Irelandlater in the year.

Beesley told C&A that as well asselling the units, he hopes to buildup a rental fleet of around 30 unitsmainly single mast ACT 4s and the3.63 tonne capacity ACT 8s, butalso the trailer based, fast set upFRSM1500's.

Fraco originally entered the UK with Universal Sky-Platforms,which established a specialistrental business in the London areabut then slipped back after loosingits general manager.

Brogan Scaffolding using a Fraco mastclimber.

Fraco in UK

Venpa buysLocatelli

Venpa buysLocatelli

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Hi-Lift's newly formed division Eco-Lift has purchased 10 Maedamini crawler cranes - a mixture ofMC104, MC285, MC305, MC405 and LC785 models.

This is a new venture for Hi-Lift. Its sistercompany Hi-Reach powered access has seven depots across the UK and a significant customer base and the company clearly sees potential inadding mini crawler cranes to its range.

“We hit the ground running on March1st with a team of fully trained staff,capable of providing effective technicaladvice for our customers,” said Hi-Lift'smanaging director Paul Richards.

10 year checkThe UK's Transport and General WorkersUnion is calling for an annual check onall cranes over 10 years old. It is alsourging the HSE to blitz sites to ensurecompliance with tower crane regulations.

Health and safety officials from theTGWU have distributed posters to sitesacross the country to gain support.Forty-one MPs have apparently signedan early day motion backing the campaign. Bob Blackman, T&G national officer, said: “I understand that contractors are starting to take ownership for crane safety. They'rechecking cranes as they come to site,rather than relying on hirers.”

A cracking liftManitowoc 21000 crawler crane has lifted an 812 tonne hydrogenationcracking unit during reconstruction of the Beijing Yansan PetrochemicalComplex in China. The crane, owned by oil company Sinopec, easily positioned the 32 metre high unit - the largest lift in the project.

Sinopec used Manitowoc's Max-Er superlift attachment, boosting the crane'smaximum capacity to 907 tonnes. The crane was rigged with a 54 metre mainboom for the lift which took less than 30 minutes from picking the vessel to final positioning. Ma Zengtao, Sinopec's crane manager.

Terex Aerial Work Platforms - largely tradingunder the Genie brand - saw 2006 revenues

rise by 41 percent to $2.09 billion despite slowing domestic demand for telehandlersand trailer mounted lifts in the fourth quarter. Gross margins jumped from 19.8 percent to 25 percent while income from operations almost doubled to $525 million or 17.8 percent of sales, up from 12.9 percent for 2005.

The Manitowoc 21000 lifting an 812 tonne cracker with

54 metre main boom and Max-Er attachment.

Up and running

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A large self erecting tower cranewhich collapsed in St Petersburg,Russia killing at least three peoplewas ready to be dismantled andapparently toppled as it was inadvertently driven off the end of its tracks.

The crane fell onto a 12 storey apartmentblock smashing through the walls ofthe top four floors and causing extensive structural damage. A 65 yearold woman, an 18 month old child andan unidentified man were all killed whileat least three others were injured. The contractor - Energomashstroy hasrefused to comment.

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One or two?CTE has added a second machine to its spider platform range, the 17metre working height CS170. The new model is available with achoice of one or two man platforms.

Terex Cranes upTerex cranes saw revenues rise to $1.74 billion last year up 37 percent on 2005.

Gross margins rose substantially from 13.4 percent of sales to 16.8 percent or$293 million. The net effect was a rise in operating income of 256 percent to$155 million or 8.9 percent of sales compared to 4.7 percent in 2005.

The crane group's order book more than doubled to $1.13 billion or almost eight months.

The Terex Corporation as a whole posted revenues up almost 25 percent to $7.65billion with net after tax income more than double that of 2005 at $400 million.The group's backlog grew by almost a $1 billion to $2.49 billion.

The large self erecting tower crane caused extensive structural damage.

Off the rails

The two-man CS 170 has a lift capacity of 200 kg, while the CS170/1 offers 120kg. The new modelhas an overall travel width of 800 mm,a GVW of 2,000kg and an outreach of7.5 metres. CTE claims that the unit is able to climb gradients of up to 31 percent.

Weighing just over 2 tonnes the unit has a 15 metre platform height.

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FULL LINE MANUFACTURER OF TRUCK MOUNTED WORK PLATFORMS

If you are a crane, rigging orheavy transport company youhave a couple of weeks left toenter a job that you have donein the past 12 months for a 2007ESTA award for excellence.

All entries for a Crane Awardshould be sent in no later than30th March. There are two cranecategories:

Category I for all lifts with cranesup to 100 tonnes lifting capacity.

Category II for all lifts with cranesof over 100 tonnes capacity.

Each job entry will be judged onthree major criteria involved in the execution of a specialisedtransport or a crane/lifting operation:

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Another big GerkenDüsseldorf-based Gerken has taken delivery of a Bronto GL101 truck mounted lift, the highest work platform in the world. The Bronto joinsGerken's 100 metre Ruthmann unit. The new lift went directly to work,inspecting an external stainless steel stack at a newspaper printing plant,for damage following almost hurricane level winds. With its lighter weightand more compact dimensions the company was able to manoeuvre theBronto much closer to the building than would have been possibly with the Ruthmann which has been in the fleet for three years. “These characteristics make the GL 101 suitable for new fields of use which untilnow were not possible for 100 metre platforms,” said Ludger Pottbecker,head of the vehicle mounted lift division at Gerken.

Finnish trailer-mounted platform specialist Dinolift is expanding.Production this year is set to double to more than 1,000 units, The company delivered its 5,000 lift in August 2006 and will shortly deliver its 6,000th..

To cope with this increase, a new 3,500 sq metre extension to its mainfacility in south east Finland is being built resulting in a total of 18,000 sqmetres of production space. To further expand, the company is looking tonew export markets including North and South America - in co-operationwith Haulotte - and to Eastern Europe, particularly the growing Russianmarket. Total revenues in 2006 exceeded €20 million.

Liebherr confirms UK rentalLiebherr has confirmed that it will open its previously announced UK rental business within the next six months. A separate company,Liebherr Rental Ltd will be based at the company's UK headquarters in Biggleswade but equipment will also be based in Bathgate, Scotland and Wigan, Lancashire.

The additionof the BrontoGL 101 meansthat Gerkennow has 11truck mountedplatforms over70 metres.

Liebherr has been crystal clearabout its intentions and stressedthat it will only offer products forrent that it does not sell to rentalcustomers. These will include specialist earthmoving, quarryingand demolition equipment. Thecompany has stated categoricallythat it will not be entering thecrane hire market and is also notlikely to add telehandlers to its fleet.

Liebherr is currently recruiting amanaging director for its rental operation and has placed orders for55 machines with a total value ofaround £7 million.

Liebherr's Mietpartner rental opera-tion in Germany along with similar operations in France, Italy and Spaingenerated revenues of €143 millionin 2005 from 124 locations.

Heavy investment in production equipment maintains quality says Dino.

Dinolift expanding

No. Major criteria Options

1. Complexity of the enquiry C R R R C C

2. Solution to the problem C C R R C R

3. Execution of the operation C C C R R R

C = complicated R = routine

The rules have been revised tosimplify the process and entrantsmust now submit clear digital photographs with a detaileddescription of the lifting operation,together with a completed entry form.

The forms can be either sent by e-mail to: [email protected] by post to:

ESTA Offices. Blokdrukweg 8NL - 4104 BD CulemborgThe Netherlands

Book now for the ESTA awards dinner

The awards will be made at theannual ESTA awards dinner whichwill be held on Thursday 26th Aprilat the Hilton Munich Park Hotel during the Bauma exhibition.

All members of associations affiliatedwith ESTA are eligible to enter thejob of the year competition. In the UKthat means that all CPA membersare eligible. Tickets for the dinnerare €110 per person.

Enter the ESTA Awards

Dutch based Saan was runner up last year with this lift.

Dutch based Saan was runner up last year with this lift.


AFI-Uplift has ordered 800 new aerial lifts valued at £12 million,expanding its powered access fleet to more than 4,000 units. Themajority of new machines will be small electric platforms includingPop Up push around lifts, Haulotte Star 6 and Star 10s, Genie IWPs and Genie GR15 Runabouts. In order to cope with the extra deliveries it was ordered 20 new delivery vehicles and eight trailers.

The company is also opening a new depot in Scotland this summer andrelocating some of its existing depots to larger premises.

Weldex orders SL6000Inverness-based crawler crane rental companyWeldex has ordered two new Kobelco SL6000crawler cranes. The first 550 tonne maximum liftcapacity unit will be on show at Bauma riggedwith a 48 metre main boom plus 48 metre luffingjib. However, the unit will be delivered toWeldex with an 84 metre main boom plus 84metre luffing jib. The second unit is expected tobe delivered a couple of months later.

Crane and telehandler manufacturer,Sennebogen has unveiled plans for a new factory on a 10ha/25acre site at Straubing in Bavaria,Germany. The new plant, construction of which will beginlater this spring, will significantlyadd to the company's productioncapacity. The first phase of thefacility, a 13,000 sq m assemblyhall is expected to cost€25 million and will include new product development and international visitor centres.

Movinginto TopGearFans of BBC's Top Gear might haveseen the recent episode whereRichard Hammond and James May attempted to launch a Reliant Robin rocket into space.This amazing feat was in fact thelargest non-commercial rocketlaunch attempt in European history.

Ainscough Crane Hire's Newcastledepot provided a 50 tonne LiebherrLTM1055-5.1 All-Terrain crane to assistwith the assembly of the 8 tonne rocket

and to recover the pieces after thelaunch. In spite of a successfullaunch however, the Reliant Robinfailed to release from the mainbooster and crashed into the hillside with a spectacular explosion- Top Gear's biggest ever.Top Gear's James May and Richard Hammond.

Top Gear get a lift.

New office buildings and social areaswill be built in a second phase.Sennebogen currently employsaround 1,000 people across threeproduction plants, two of which are inGermany (Straubing and Wackersdorf)plus a steel plant in Hungary.

Sennebogen's new plant will include a new product development and international

visitor centres.

AFI in new areas

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Market Harborough based Allanaccess has been appointed as theUK distributors for Terex Utilities,the producer of specialist aerial liftsand digger derricks for the utilityindustry. Allan previously representedAltec in the UK. The distribution deal will focus on the Telelect and Hi-Ranger product lines.

Allan Access has been in the poweredaccess business since 1993, whileowner Phil Allan has spent his life in thevehicle mounted aerial lift industry andbeen instrumental in its development.The company recently moved into newpremises in order to cope with theexpanding market for the products ithandles, which includes Nifty vehiclemounted lifts and Socage truck mountand spider type aerial lifts.

Allan switches to Terex

Wolffkran expanding all overGo-ahead tower crane producer Wolffkran has opened a production facility in Lübben, maintaining its 'made in Germany' if not 'made in Heilbronn' status. Around 80 staff are nowemployed at the new facility producing around 1500 generictower crane elements per year. According to managing directorDr Peter Schiefer, even multiple shifts and 50 additional staff at its Heilbronn facility have failed to meet increased demand.

The company has also entered into two sales and marketing agree-ments. Abu Dhabi-based Kanoo Machinery will concentrate on thehire and sale of cranes in the United Arab Emirates and its agree-ment with Streif Baulogistik will lead to a Wolffkran hire fleet in theUkraine. “As with our partner HTC in England, we are opening upnew markets not by establishing a branch of our own, but by col-laboration with a local service provider”, says Schiefer.

Unic Cranes Europe is set tounveil what it claims is theworld's biggest mini craneat Bauma. With six tonnescapacity at three metres and a hook height of 19.5metres, the URW-706 is now the largest crane in the Unic range.

Despite its size the unit is still able to pass through astandard double doorway.

The 706 also features a threemetre long, self-stowing flyjib, another first for a minicrane, together with anoptional searcher hook.

Tony Rumsby the, proprietor of Wonalift-Hevingham,Norwich, died suddenly on Jan 24th aged 67. He leftthree specific requests for his funeral:

1.His beloved Coles 825 truck crane was to transporthim to the funeral;

2. He was to be buried wearing his hard hat, coveralls, boots and Hi Viz jacket and finally

3. His wife Lorraine, was to say a few words athis funeral.

All three wishes were granted to prepare him for the next life and those in attendance heard Lorrainegive a tribute that left many hardened construction professionals with tears in their eyes.

To say Tony led a colourful life would be an understatement. There are many stories, including onewhere on a site in Gt. Yarmouth, the agent explainedhe had a yellow and red card notice. One yellow cardmeaning you are being watched, two yellows lead tothe red card, which means a sending off. Rumsbyturned to the site agent and said, "I drive a crane, I do not play football, so stick that Red Card up your a**e," and drove off the site to another job. The industry has lost a true character and is the poorer for it.

Anthony JRumsby 1940 -2007going out

in his own personal style

Rumsby goes out in style

L- R: Sigmund Przybilla (MD- Streif Baulogistik Polska), Dr. Peter Schiefer (MD-Wolffkran), Czeslaw Legut (MD- Streif Baulogistik Ukraina), ThorstenWiesendorfer (MDStreif Baulogistik GmbH)

L- R: Sigmund Przybilla (MD- Streif Baulogistik Polska), Dr. Peter Schiefer (MD-Wolffkran), Czeslaw Legut (MD- Streif Baulogistik Ukraina), ThorstenWiesendorfer (MDStreif Baulogistik GmbH)

The new Unic 706 - the worldslargest spider crane?

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New crane andaccess eventA new cranes and access event - Vertikal Days - is set totake place on September 19th and 20th at Haydock Parkracecourse. Organised by The Vertikal Press, publishers ofCranes & Access, the event is aimed at bringing together UK industry professionals for a two day 'get together'.Rental companies, fleet owners and lifting professionals will have a chance to view the latest products, meet with a wide number of suppliers and discuss their purchasing or technical requirements for the year ahead.

Based on the successful formula of Platformer Days in Germany,there are no parking charges and hospitality is included.Qualified visitors can pre-register, be invited by an exhibitor or purchase an all inclusive pass.

There will be no earthmoving or other unrelated equipment, no large distances to walk, and apart from a short wait at thebuffet or the bar, no queuing!

For exhibitors, there is a fixed price entry which is all inclusive.The organizers say that no special ground preparation, privatecatering, stand structures or graphics are allowed. The only add-on is a basic gazebo/cover to keep out any rain.

If the event takes off it could become a regular event, either atthe same location or rotating between southern and northernvenues. Leigh Sparrow, of Vertikal said: “The plan is for this to become a UK industry event with the participants deciding its development in terms of location and frequency.”

Stirnimann announcesmanagement successionStirnimann Ag the Olten, the Switzerland-basedcrane and access distributor has announcedthe appointment of Lorenzo Cassani (46) asgeneral manager and president designate.Stirnimann president Alfred Wyss is aiming toformally hand over to Cassani later this month

and then depart the day to day activitiesafter Bauma. Wyss will then remain as anon executive director.

Cassani has spent the past seven yearsworking for Caterpillar in Geneva. He hasheld a number of general managementpositions in the construction equipmentindustry and is fluent in German, Englishand French. He officially started withStirnimann on January 8th and will formallytake over as general manager at the nextfull board meeting and AGM in March.

Wyss (63) joined Stirnimann, which wasthe Richier and Grove distributor, in 1970as parts and service manager. He becamemanaging director in 1984.

(Full story see vertikal.net)

Lorenzo Cassani

Al Wyss

News HIGHLIGHTSPlant hirer Hewden has appointed Nick Childsas its new head of access. He takes over fromAndrew Spencer who left the companylate last year.

Terex Utilities has appointed Allan Accessas its UK distributor for its equipment, includingthe Telelect and Hi-Ranger product lines.

Hiab's latest UK forestry dealer, Perthshire-basedForest & Field Engineering, has made arecord-breaking start - selling nine machinesin a single month.

Ashtead has appointed Christopher Coleas its non-executive chairman.

Alan Russon managingdirector of RussonAccess the Holland Liftand Mani-access dealerfor the UK and Ireland,has married CarolinePhillips at a ceremony onFebruary 19th in Antigua.

A bill requiring crane inspection and operatorcertification in Washington State has beenintroduced.

US telehandler and skid steer producer Gehlhas reported improved results in the face ofa softening US telehandler market.

HSE Inspectors have started carrying out aseries of intensive farm inspections inScotland focusing on work at height.

Linamar, owner of Skyjack is buying theminority holding in its Hungarian affiliate.

Australian crane and access company BoomLogistics has reported revenues up 40% andprofits up 25% and confirmed that CEO RodHarmon is to retire.

French lifting gear company Verlinde hasappointed Wirral-based Hoist UK as theUK distributor for its full product rangeincluding Stagemaker.

Airtrax, the Sidewinder fork truck and Cobraaerial lift manufacturer, has raised $3.2 millionto fund further growth.

A member of the salvage team removingcontainers from the beached MSC Napoliwas airlifted to hospital after he was knockedoff a shuttle barge by a crane.

Socage is to supply Spanish rental companyNacanco with 100 truck mounted platforms tobe delivered in the first half of 2007.

Platform SalesEurope, the Dutchbased aerial lift distributor,has ordered 1,300booms and scissorsfrom UpRight andagreed a wide rangingdistribution deal.

Ruthmann will auction its 10,000th platform atthe end of the Bauma show. The unit - a TB220,on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis - will be put onebay with a starting bid of €1 - with aproportion going to a children's charity.

Haulotte has appointed Laurent Demartz asthe new head of its Mexican subsidiary whichopened in January

A further 16 Hewden depots have achievedthe International Environmental ManagementSystem Standard ISO 14001.

Tutt Bryant, the Australian subsidiary of TatHong Holdings, has acquired MuswellbrookCranes Services.

Powered access rental company AFI-Upliftcame 5th in a top 100 list of companies withthe fastest growing profits in 2005.

Hewden's owner, Finning International hasannounced record results for 2006, but saw onlymarginal improvements in its UK businesses.

RSC the world's second largest equipmentrental company recently sold by Atlas Copco totwo venture capital companies is to launch an IPO.

JCB has been named Industrial Company of theYear in the first-ever Best of British Industry Awards.

Cummins has announced that its A Seriesengines have been certified to EPA Tier 4Interim emissions regulations .

JLG is to add an own brand version of Dakota-shinepaintwork restorer to its range of after care products.

Georgia-based High Reach Equipment Services -with annual revenues of about $11 million -has been bought by United Rentals.

The first wind and gas, duel energy schemesited off the Cumbrian coast has been giventhe go-ahead. The Ormonde project will besited 10km from Walney Island nearBarrow in Furness.

The mayor of New York has proposed tospend $6 million to improve the safety ofsuspended scaffolds.

Curtain wall specialist Antemex has takendelivery of its 6th Valla crane 12 months andhas confirmed Valla is its preferred supplier ofcompact crane for its wall installations worldwide.

Loxam has purchased Realsa Alquiler in southeast Spain adding six locations to its existingoperation in Spain.

Associated British Ports has appointed.Peter Jones, formerly chief executive ofMersey Docks & Harbour Company (MDHC)as its new chief executive.

The Australian rental industry is looking totempt skilled professionals to migrate to thecountry to help solve a serious skills shortage.

A museum in Wales is looking for an old 10tonne crane. Contact Internal Fire(web site www.internalfire.com)situated just north of Cardigan.

Ossett basedLifterz, the newcompany ownedby the Bowershas spent over£1millon withNifty Lift.

Cranes&Accessforum on Vertikal.Net has added a sectionwhere victims of theft can post details ofcranes, platforms and telehandlers thathave been stolen.

JLG has been awarded a new $102 millionUS Army contract for566 JLG Atlas IItelescopic handlers fordelivery over thenext five years.

Harsco the US basedowner of SGB andHünnebeck increasedthe sales of its AccessServices division by 37%

PopUp has unveiledthe new PopUp-Plusa higher version of itshighly popular PopUppush around scissorlift with a 4.6mworking height.

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The cannier scaffold contractorslike Brogan Scaffold, BFT andSGB have seen the writing on thewall and are moving into mastclimbing work platforms in a bigway. It now seems that the mastclimber rental or rather 'contracting'business - after having startedout disastrously with poweredaccess rental companies - iscoming to rest in the façade orcontract scaffolding rental sector,after having moved there via afew specialist companies.

This evolution certainly makessense. Good contract scaffoldershave the engineering and planningskills, the erection teams and mostimportantly the mind-set for thisbusiness. Not to mention of course,the customer base to really developthe concept. The biggest obstaclethey face is to overcome the notionthat they are a scaffold companyand realise that they need to think of themselves as a façadeaccess specialist.

It can be argued that the mastclimbing work platform businesstakes traditional scaffolders into thepowered access business, but a formof powered access that they canunderstand and excel with. Thisdoes not mean that large scaffoldcompanies will take over the mastclimber market completely. Far fromit. There will always be room forthe devoted specialist and many ofthe big scaffolding companies thatare moving into mast climbers arewisely creating - or as in the caseof SGB, buying - specialist divisionsto handle their mast climbers.

More producers…More product diversity

At the same time mast climbermanufacturers are offering anincreasingly diverse range of products.This ranges from small trailermounted mast climbers for low

level and light duty work such aspainting, caulking etc… through tomid range products, still the mostpopular in Europe, to heavy duty -high capacity mast climbers thatcan not only carry large loads, butalso handle substantial cantileverplatforms, long decks and multiplelevels. In recent years NorthAmerica has favoured the bigheavy duty mast climbers, mostoften powered by an engine andhydraulics, while Europe hasfavoured lighter duty models withelectric power and drive.

Canadian manufacturers havebecome the champions of the ultraheavy duty mast climber marketand devoted a good deal of effortinto promoting factory designedsolutions for highly specialised configurations. The two principlemanufacturers are Hydro Mobileand Fraco. Both of which have nowstarted to sell in Europe with Fracomaking the running. It also has a significant and growing presence in a number of countries on the

continent. The company's firstentrance into the UK and Ireland -through Universal Sky Platforms in London - started well and thenfoundered. Since then it hasbranched out and been far moresuccessful selling to companiessuch as Brogan Scaffold.

In order to service these companiesit has recently established a majorityowned UK affiliate in Middlesex-Fraco (UK), headed by managingdirector Ken Beesley, who also ownsa minority shareholding in the newbusiness. In addition to servicingits UK and Ireland customers, Fraco(UK) is planning to establish itsown rental business as the marketdevelops. Scanclimber, Finnish basedbut manufacturing in Poland, isanother company that has done wellat the heavier end of the marketwith its special heavy duty mastthat is common across most of itsrange. Unusually the Scanclimbermast incorporates a ladder on oneside which also acts as additional structural support.

the rackClimbing

There is a quiet revolution going on in the mast climber market with usage in many western countries beginning toescalate significantly. Contractors now appear to be getting themessage that they are a cost effective and efficient alternativeto façade scaffold, not to mention a safer or at least a more predictable access method.

A wide range of cantilevers and wrap-aroundscan be incorporated.

Mastclimbers do not have the aesthetic or security problems of façade scaffold.

Mast climbers do not have the aesthetic or security problems of façade scaffold.

There is almost no limit to what can be done withmast climber platforms to profile a façade


Two cooling towers at the Neurathpower plant in Germany neededa suitable hoist to transport passengers and materials fromground level to the landing location during the slipform construction. However, with alower diameter of 108 metres anda 39 metre difference betweenthe bottom and top diameters, thechosen hoist had to cope withthe substantial concave profile of the cooling tower.

Since the sliding formwork used forthe concrete pour changed heightcontinuously, a key requirementwas that the hoist could adapt tothe constantly changing structure.

Oy Scaninter Nokia eventuallysolved the problem together withGerman contractor Wiemer &Trachte adapting the two tonnecapacity Scanclimber SC2032Fwith 3.2 metre by 1.5 metre cage.

In order to adjust the hoist mast tothe concave profile of the structure,precision engineered distancesleeves were inserted betweeneach 1.5 metre mast section onone side in order to give the mastthe same curve profile as that ofthe cooling tower.

A closer spacing of the tie-inanchors - at 12 metre intervalsrather than the normal 21 metres -not only helped create the curve,but also made a strong base for the

Modular and commonality are thelatest buzzwords in the industry. AS Climbers of Italy pitched thisfeature strongly when it opened forbusiness a couple of years ago andhas already built up a significantbusiness on both sides of theAtlantic. More recently Hek hasannounced that it will launch itsnew modular system range of light, medium and heavy duty mast climbing products at Bauma.Meanwhile Alimak is promising tounveil some new electronics andremote access features that mightjust change the face of the rackand pinion business?

Is this the age of the mast climber?

With an increasing number of producers coming into the mainstreammarket with ever wider and moreversatile product ranges, the marketfor mast climbers is likely to continueto grow at an increasing pace.House builders throughout Europerarely think twice about the accessthey use for new builds - they typically call in their regular scaffold company and have themerect façade scaffold. In the UK andIreland this has typically been tubeand coupler, due to its cheap purchasecost and almost unlimited versatility.However tube and coupler requiresa high level of expertise to bothdesign and erect and it is alsobecoming increasingly difficult tofind young people who are preparedto put up with the manual labourinvolved, not to mention the challengesof erecting it safely without breakingmanual handling rules.

Mast climbers are in comparisonrelatively easy to erect or install, do not require the same degree ofreconfiguring and those using themcan work at the absolute idealheight. There is no climbing up and down on ladders and of coursematerials can be loaded at groundlevel, which is far safer than in theair. With such benefits it is certainthat the mast climber is set to go mainstream and grab a far great slice of the market than itcurrently enjoys.

15 metres of free standingmast - at up to 16 degreesoff of vertical! - at the top,which was required toavoid of disruption withthe formwork.

The power supply cablealso had to be speciallyinstalled. A cable trolleywas placed underneaththe hoist cage and theground station was slightly elevated to accommodate this. Due to the changing inclinationthroughout the entire lift, cable guide problems would have been extremely likely. In order toovercome this, the cableguides were manufacturedwith special rollers that minimised the cable tension.

Wiemer & Trachte's newhoist has been working well for the last ninemonths. The unit also features additional equipment such as a frequencyconverter which considerablyreduces the starting current andthereby provides soft start and stop for a more comfortable rideand an automatic rack lubricationgrease pump.

Standard equipment on theScanclimber SC series hoists -

The heaviest Fraco mastclimberscan incorporate a variety ofcraneage. Note the hoist access to the crane.

Scanclimberfollows slipform tower

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which range from 800-2000kgcapacity - includes overload protection, error code displays and'clear thru' construction to providesnag free loading of materials onpallets. Cage lengths vary between2.4 to 3.7 metres long with a maximum standard mast height of up to 300 metres.

The Scanclimber had to overcome the substantial concave profile of the cooling tower.

MEC EuropeMaxwellstraat 50,P.O.Box 31213301 DC Dordrecht,The NetherlandsTel.+31 78 65 217 65 Fax.+31 78 65 217 60www.meceurope.net

A platform between its equals...MEC Europe is Part of


m a s t c l i m b e r sc&aThe new £160million ManchesterCivil Courts building is the largestsuch building since the RoyalCourts of Justice were built inLondon 135 years ago. Designedby Denton Corker Marshall, theslim 16 storey structure is markedby the random cantileveredcourtrooms at each end of thebuilding and its 60 metre tall central atrium.

Its design uses fresh air and naturallight to reduce energy consumptionand deep groundwater to help cool the buildings 47 courtrooms.However, the biggest contributor to its 'sustainability' is the cladding.

Robert Simcock project managerfor cladding contractor JosefGartner said: “There are six different types of walling on thisproject, two of which proved to bea real challenge. The first was thedouble skinned facades, with analuminium/steel/glass unitised curtain wall system as the innerwater barrier with an external glassrain screen 1.5m away. The secondwas the outer wall of the 11 storeyatrium, which is glazed on bothsides. Both facades feature internalarchitectural stainless steel walkwaysbetween the two skins.”

The hanging atrium wall is believedto be the largest of its type in Europe.Its translucency emphasises the visual impact of the internal walkways;but in fact the internal void alsofunctions as a giant ventilation duct to carry warm air upwardsand outwards.

Access headaches“Two major access problems had

to be faced from the outset,” hesaid. “We had to be able to handleand fix panes of glass weighing upto 700kg each and we had to havean access solution that allowed usto work on both the inner and outerfaces from one side only.”

In practice the most challengingarea was the courtroom cantilevers,or 'fingers'. The lowest of these isat the first floor level while thehighest is nearly 100 metres aboveground. Worst of all, each can-

tilever is different, with the court-rooms protruding at seemingly ran-dom lengths on both thenorth/south elevations and on theeast, forming a gigantic threedimensional cladding nightmare.Traditional scaffolding could not bedesigned to satisfy the architectsrequirements. Suspended platformswere considered, however, theywere not stable enough and could

cranes, allowing both to operateindependently. Platforms were upto 19 metres in length with a 3.5tonne lift capacity.

Tying in was a major headache. Insome places the first feasible tie-inlocation was more than 30 metresup. So SGB installed two twin-mastmast climbers back to back andtied together. “Overall we had todevelop five special wall ties forthe job, including cantilever ties upto 3.5 metres long,” said Bryce.

In some areas the platforms couldget no closer than two metres fromthe workface so SGB installed lightweight extensions that couldbe hooked onto the front edge ofthe platforms to bridge the gap. All platforms featured full debrisnetting and were fitted with harness running lines to allow operators to safely removeguardrails for loading and unloading.

Innovative monorail To cope with the tricky task of handling heavy sheets of laminatedhigh performance glass measuring upto 2.4 x 8 metres and manoeuvringthem into position in their frames,SGB devised an innovative overhead

monorail gantry crane, which wassupported by and attached to thetwin masts of each platform. Eachmast had to rise 10 metres abovethe top floor taking the mast heightto over 100 metres and requiring aspecial roof tie-in structure.

With limited storage space on sitemost deliveries were 'just in time',with cladding components oftenbeing transferred from delivery vehicles straight onto the platformsand up to the workface.

Simcock said: “Solving the atriumand 'fingers' challenges was a massive benefit to the whole project. The platform extensionsand overhead cranes were brilliantideas, and the platforms were notjust capable of carrying a heavyload, they were stable enough todance on. The MCWPs were also much quicker to install and dismantle than conventional scaffolding would have been.”

not carry the payload, handlethe glass or reach into thefaçade. So in desperationGartner turned to SGB-Mastclimbers to see if mastclimbing work platformscould manage the task.

“The first technical challengewas the load the platformshad to carry - up to 3,500kgsat a time. Then there werethe limited opportunities fortying into the structure.And we also had to copewith the fact that the façadewasn't uniform in any directionor on any plane,” said SGB-Mastclimbers operationsmanager, Robert Bryce.

Mast sectionsIt took 12 months of brainstorming and planning forSGB and Gartner to comeup with a solution.Eventually 21 mast climberswere deployed, utilisingaround 3,000 metres of mastsections. One platform wasspecially built to fit aroundone of the project's tower

Accessing the Courts

Gaining access to three of thesides was a real challenge

The North and South elevations requiredtwo twin mast platforms to be tied inback to back.

A clever monorail overhead gantrycrane was attached to the tops of themasts to handle the 700kg glass panels

The external work is now complete

One of the new Customer Servicesbuildings, a 33-storey, 185 metrehigh tower block, with a naturalgranite stone façade is located inDubai. The main contractor, DhabiContracting, called in Al LaithScaffolding to provide a solution for the lifting and access required

To meet the growing demand forsophisticated services, EmiratesTelecommunications Corporation(ETISALAT) has undertaken aquick-paced expansion strategythat includes the construction ofseven new Customer ServicesBuildings, one for each Emirate.

Six of the mast climbers were single mast, note the sun canopies

Mast climberswere used to liftand place thegranite panels in Dubai.

to attach the heavy granite panelsto the massive tower. Al Laith'ssolution was to surround the towerwith mast climbing work platforms.It selected HEK MSM Super mastclimbers, including six single-mastmachines with heights of 185, 160and 120 metres and two twin-mastmachines with a height of 80metres. Each system has beeninstalled with an anchor separationof eight metres, with platformlengths varying from four metresup to 19.4 metres. Each mastclimber has a different mastheight, in line with the positioningof the glass and granite panels onthe tower. The glass panels giveway to the granite panels, along an angled line. The glass panelswill be installed from the inside of the building.

Some of the reasons behind Al Laith and Dhabi Contracting'sselection of mast climbers forinstallation of the granite panelswas to dramatically reduce thenumber of anchor points required,and to speed up the erection and

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dismantling time. “In addition, it ismore efficient to raise the heavypanels to the required height usingthe mast climbers, negating theneed to tie up a tower crane,” says Steve Hellowell, director of operations at Al Laith.


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The Beetham tower, a combinedhotel and apartment complex the second tallest building inBirmingham after the BT Toweris, according to Sovereignaccess, the tallest new build inthe UK to date that has usedmast climbing work platforms.The application was unusualdue to the fact that the massive

tower sits on a site of only a third

of an acre, there was no room for scaffold and only one crane.Sovereign provided the solution for the access by installing themast climber masts on custommade steel brackets tied into the concrete core walls about30metres above the ground, thussaving avoiding the use of anyground space at all and of coursesaving on mast sections.

The Beethamtower is the

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Brmingham

The masts sat onwall brackets 30m

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In this, the first of two introductionsto the show, we give you a flavour of what you can expect. If you aredithering over whether to visit or not- do it. If you haven't been before youwill not regret it - this year promisesto be the best yet.

But leave yourself enough time to getaround the show and don't be put of by the seeming lack of hotel rooms. If you are a loyal customer with one ofthe big manufacturers you might findthat they have a room that they will behappy to turn over to you. Alternativelyuse a travel agent, they tend to haverooms that they have block booked.

If you are looking for a bargain you canalways book a hotel room well outsideof Munich, possibly in the foothills ofthe Alps. Try to select a location on therail network so that you can take thetrain directly into the showground mak-ing the journey in much easier.

This year the open-air area to the northwest is more integrated into the mainarea and is accessible without usingbridges over the dividing road. There is

also an additional one and a half halls -C3 and C4.

For those interested in cranes, accessequipment, telehandlers, lorry loadersand attachments, mast climbers, hoistsand systems scaffold - as well as asso-ciated products - there is an enormousamount of equipment to see, mainly inthe open air area to the east and north.

This is the first Bauma preview giving abrief look at the major launches that weknow are happening. Obviously, Baumabeing the world's largest equipmentshow, manufacturers gear their productdevelopment plans around its timing,and many would rather make a biggersplash at the show when launching anew product. So, as always, there willbe lots of unexpected launches duringthe show. For a full show guide, Vertikalwill be distributing its very popular,multi-lingual Vertikal Bauma guide toall readers of Cranes & Access, as wellas an additional 15,000 copies availableat the show itself.

Bauma is the 'essential' show. Howeverplan your days - it is so big that you

can easily miss theequipment you went tosee. Vertikal Bauma is anideal guide at the show -copies can be picked upat most entrances aswell as the Vertikal pressstand F7. 702 / 6. Comeand visit us on our standand take a well earnedbreak from an excellentbut very exhaustingshow!

AGSAGS - known for its tower crane anti-collision devices - will be showingits expanding range of technology-based products. As well as its AC3multi-crane anticollision system, thecompany will have its AN3 anemometer(wind speed monitor), anti collisionlighting for tall structures (SF3), towercrane camera system, remote fleetmonitoring, live monitoring of site work progress (SV3), electrical cabinetpower distribution and a range of custom services.

Alimak HekAlimak Hek - now owned by privateequity firm Triton - is gearing up for abig Bauma showing a completely newHek Modular System consisting of alight, medium and heavy range. Thecompany is giving little away about thisand its new online diagnostics systemthe A3 - an online/mobile phone systemfor remote control. Visit the stand forthe full story.

The company is expanding its Scandohoist range with the introduction of the650FC-S. With a speed of up to 100metres per minute it matches theScando Super but has a maximum lifting height of 400 metres with a payload up to 3.1 tonnes while usingless power than a standard hoist.

Bocker SteinwegBocker will be launching a new lightweightaluminium trailer crane - the AHK31/1400 - which also doubles as a

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showearthWhen it comes to equipment shows nothing comes close to Bauma, held once every three yearsthis is the granddaddy of them all. With as many as half a million visitors, 3,000 odd exhibitorsand 540,000 square metres of exhibit space it makes most other shows look like country fairs.


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work platform. The unit - which featuresa completely new, tandem axle trailerchassis - has a maximum lift height of31 metres and a maximum lift capacityof 1,400 kg. A new radio remote controlalso has remote diagnostics and fullvisual information of the load on thehook and boom position.

Weighing 3.5 tonnes the unit can betowed by some of the larger 4x4 andonce on site, is self propelled using theoptional drive unit.

With a basket attached the machinehas a maximum platform height of 26metres and payload of 250kg. The platform can swivel 35 degrees leftand right for added manoeuvrability.

The Steinweg hoist part of the group is showing two new hoists - a modu-lar, 400 metre lift height Giant hoist capable of up to 60 metres per minute.Maximum platform size is 3.8 metresby 1.5 metres. Also on show will be theMX320 material/passenger hoist with a300kg capacity aimed at smaller sites.

BobcatBobcat's new T2250 telehandler is ascompact as the marques largest skid-steerloader, yet can lift 2.2 tonnes to aheight of 5.2 metres. Measuring lessthan 2 metres high and 1.8 metreswide, Bobcat claims that the 56kWturbo-charged unit has a loading performance equivalent to a similar-sized articulated wheeled loader.

For maximum versatility, the unit can be fitted with either of two

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quick-change attachments - the standard or the Bob-Tach system usedon the Bobcat loaders which can carry attachments such as a sweeper, rotarybroom, auger, snow blade and rotarysnow blower.

DinoliftDinolift will be launching a new modelbut is keeping details close to its chest.However, business is on the up atFinnish trailer-mounted platform specialist. Last year's production was500 units, delivering its 5,000th Dinoduring the summer. This year the company hopes to double annual production to more than 1000 units,delivering its 6,000th unit in the process.

FassiFour new models will extend Fassi'sheavy 'Evolution' range. The F500 andF560AXP replace the F480A andF530AXP. Seven versions will be available with two to eight hydraulicextensions. Maximum lift height is 20.3 metres with the F500A maximumlifting moment is 51.5 tonne metresand 56.3 tonne metres for the F560AXP.

The F600A and F660AXP are theEvolution models of the F540A andF600AXP. Two to seven extensions and a max lift height of 20.3 metres issimilar to the F500 and F560 but liftmoments of 56.8 and 62 tonne metresgives a little more capacity.

The addition of the LO61 hydraulic jiballows even lightweight cranes to be fitted with a third articulation. The new jibhas a 1.2 metre hydraulic extension aswell as an optional manual extension. Itwill be available with the F65A - giving10.3 metres extension with a maximumcapacity of 430kg and on the F80A giving390kg and an extension of 12.15 metres.

HaulotteHaulotte will unveil its own range oftelehandlers which will include twomodels, the four tonne capacity and 17 metre lift height HTL 40-17 and the three tonne capacity, 14 metre HTL 30-14. The company says it isfocussing on the construction sectorand is aiming for 'robust and easy todrive machines'.

All telehandlers will initially be straightmasted units and built at Haulotte'snew Spanish facility. Longer term, thecompany hopes to reduce the proportionof turnover from platforms to about 50 percent. No new platforms for 2007look out for those at Conexpo 2008.

HinowaHinowa is launching an unusual machine- the tracked forklift. Aimed at the construction, road and landscapingmarkets, the unit is ideal for sites that aremuddy, sandy or have steep gradients.Basically it is a tracked dumper chassiswith a rigid masted forklift on the front.Lift capacity varies from 400-1400kg.

HMF A completely new range of HMF lorryloaders will be introduced in the 12 -16tonne metre range. Three existing HMFloader models will be replaced by atotal of eight new models more detailsat the show.

JostInnovative topless luffing crane manufacturer will have its own stand at this year's show to launch at leasttwo models including the JTL 68.4 and the JTL 132.8.

The JTL 68.4 is a topless luffing cranewith a maximum jib length of 40

metres with a tipload of 1.5 tonnesand completes the S range ofcranes - Jost'smost successfulproduct worldwide.

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batteries. The 1230ES is fitted with afully automatic self-seeking 20 Ampbattery charger. A low step-in height ofjust 0.66 m together with saloon-stylespring-loaded swing doors combine toprovide ease of entry to the platform.The 0.69m wide x 1.26m long platformhas a steel deck, rugged square tubehandrails and offers a capacity of 230kg.

LiebherrOnce again Liebherr's stand is huge - thelargest at the show. With 75 exhibitsfrom its extensive construction machineryrange, it needs the 13,000 sq metre,open-air site to house the 12 mobile, 5 crawler and 9 tower cranes - to namejust the lifting exhibits!

Centre of attraction is the entirely new, nine axle LTM11200-9.1 all terraincrane. Claimed to be the most powerfultelescopic the unit has a 100 metreboom - 16 metres longer than the previous record holder the LTM1500-8.1.With a total weight of 108 tonnesincluding four outriggers and completeslewing platform with both winches,the unit can be driven on the road. The boom is carried on a separatetransport vehicle.

section weighing 5 tonnes.Transporting the crane - 40 metre jib,24 metre tower and 4.6 metre cruciformbase without ballast - just two trucksare needed. The crane has a maximumload of 4 tonnes and a maximum hookheight of 125 metres and is available intwo configurations - 15kW and 22kWhoist units.

The JT132.8 is the smallest in the modulardesigned, topless saddle jib range.

On the Bauma stand will be a 55 metrejib unit with a tip load of 1.7 tonnes.Maximum load is 8 tonnes in four fall operation.

One of the main advantages of this unit is the entire jib section with hoistand trolley unit, trolley, hook block,ropes, cables and control cabin are pre-assembled in the factory and transported on a single truck reducingerection time considerably.

Jost also plans to launch two 400tonne metre cranes - the JL416.24 - a luffing crane with maximum jib of 60metres and 5.1 tonnes tip load - andthe JT412.24 - a saddle jib unit with amaximum load of 24 tonnes, maximumjib length of 80 metres and 2.5 tonnesat the tip.

JLGSmallest but probably one of the mostimportant recent releases is JLG's compact Model 1230ES. Seen for thefirst time at the ARA show in Altanta,this new self-propelled mast lift weighs790kg yet provides upto 3.66m platformheight, 1.66 metreslong and 0.76m widesmall enough to be transported in a lift.The 1230ES featuresenergy saving electricmotors on the frontwheels, which JLGclaims gives up tothree times the numberof duty cycles as other models.

Swing-out trays provideeasy access to frameand power-pack components and four 6Volt 220A/hr

The compact T2250 can lift 2.2 tonnes to a height of 5.2 metres.

This tracked forkliftrenge from Hinowa

has lift capacitiesfrom 400-1400kg.

A new range of lorry loadersis being introduced by HMF

Fassi continues to extendits loader range with fournew models includeingthe F600AXP

Small butcould bevery big for JLG -

the 1230ES.

Other new cranes include the 1350tonne capacity LR11350 crawler whichhas a maximum boom length of 228metres (114 metre main boom and 114metre luffing fly jib) giving a 223 metremaximum under hook height.

Also new is the 300 tonne, LR1300crawler which has a maximum boomlength of 172 metres (59 metres mainboom plus 113 metre luffing jib), a newsuccessor for the popular LTM1045-3.1,the 50 tonne LTM1050-3.1 mobilecrane which has a four metre longerboom and 12 percent (on average)increased load capacities.

The new 22HM is a larger version of

The HS895 heavy duty crawlercrane is designedfor high powerdragline operations.


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the 13HM fast erecting crane whichcan either be towed with a drawbar orfifth wheel mount at speeds up to 80km per hour. The unit can also be fittedwith the optional hydraulic 40 degree'super-raised' jib and has a 33.4 metreunder hook height.

Completing the new crane line-up isthe HS895 heavy-duty crawler cranewhich has a pulling force of 45 tonnesand is designed for high-power dragline operations.

Although available since last autumn inparts of Europe, Bauma will be the firstinternational viewing of Liebherr's fourmodel telescopic handler range withcapacities of 3.5 and 4.5 tonnes and liftheights of 10 metres and 13 metres.

Manitowoc Crane GroupMCG promises a spectacular standwith the unusual GTK1100 rising aboveall the other exhibits. Seen in the metalfor the first time, Grove claims theGTK1100 is an easy and rapid to erect

RuthmannAs well as Ruthmann's 10,000th platform - a TB220 mounted on aMercedes Sprinter chassis - theGerman platform manufacturer will also be showing an offroad version ofthe TB220, mounted on a Scam SMT55 chassis.

Manufactured in the Czech Republic,the 5.5 tonne chassis is similar to theIveco's Daily 4x4. In fact, Scam hasbeen working in co-operation withIveco since 2005.

The TB220 has a 22 metre workingheight and a 14 metre outreach with100kg in the basket and a jacking/leveling mechanism that can deal withgradients up to five degrees.

latest model the 9 metre lift height4009. Although there are plans toexpand the range with 13 metre and 17metre additions, these look likely to beintroduced in 2008/9 rather than thisyear. Kramer says that the smallermodels have been well received in theUK with about 150 sales to date.

Oil & Steel Oil & Steel will have a wide range ofequipment including the Eagle truckmounts, Octopussy crawler platformsand the PM range of lorry loaders. TheSAIE show in Bologna was the mainshowing for numerous new models, soBauma is restricted to a few additionsto the PM range. This will include thefour extension versions of the J500 andJ700 hydraulic jibs which can bemounted on several series of loader. Inthe Platinum range, PM is going tolaunch a new top of the range versionof 85SP, the 85028SP+J1204.20.

Liebherr's LR11350 crawler has a maximum boom length of 228 metres.

The long-boom version of the GMK4100 canbe seen for the first time.

A two section telescopic mastincreased workingheight between 20metres and 32 metres

telescopic mast and luffing telescopicboom capable of lift heights of morethan 120 metres. The unit - alreadysold to a German crane company - isthe first of three to be built this year.Maximum production will be about one per month.

Also on the MCG stand will be the latest five-axle, all-terrain crane, theGrove GMK5095 which features a 100 tonne maximum capacity and 60m seven-section main boom; the longboom version of the Grove GMK4100and the latest rough-terrain crane, the RT540CE.

Potain adds two innovative self-erectingcranes - the Igo T 70 and Igo MC 13.

The Igo T70 uses a two-section telescopicmast to increase its working heightbetween 20 metres and 32 metres inincrements of 3 or 6 metres. The cranehas a maximum capacity of 4 tonnesand lifts 1.3 tonnes at its maximumradius of 40 metres.

The Igo MC13 is equipped with a traileraxle, making it highly mobile andmaneuverable. The crane is claimed to be erected in less than 30 minutes,making it a perfect candidate for short-

term jobs. Maximum capacity is 1.8 tand maximum jib is 22 metres, at whichradius the Igo MC 13 lifts 0.6 tonnes.

ManitouShown initially at Intermat, Manitouwill be officially launching theManiaccess 150TP telescopic mastedplatform. Fitted with a 5.0 metre longplatform extendible to 6.3 metres and2.3 metres wide, the unit can lift1tonne to a height of 15 metres.

Its large working platform and good liftcapacity makes the unit particularlysuited to the cladding and glass instal-lation sectors. Its four wheel drive withcrab steering allows good manoeuvra-bility and with its telescopic arm at halfmaximum height, it gives the unit aworking platform length of 15 metres ata height of 8 metres.

KobelcoClaiming to be the world's marketleader in lattice boom crawler cranesup to 250 tonnes with a share ofbetween 37-40 per cent, Kobelco isaiming for a bigger slice of the 250-800tonne market with the launch of the550 lift capacity SL6000. It also says ithas other new cranes in the 2008/9pipeline. The stand unit - the first to bebuilt - is one of two SL6000's orderedby Weldex. The crane will be riggedwith 48 metre main boom and 48metre luffing jib, although when deliv-ered will have an 84 metre main and84 metre luffing jib.

Neuson KramerKramerAllrad will be showing its newtelescopic handler range including the

A new range of lorry loaders is being introduced by HMF

Ruthmann currently exports only 15 percent of its production and is looking to improve this. Last month it took amajor step in raising its profile in the UKwhen it sold five T370 truck mountedplatforms to the Lavendon group.

Kobelco is aiming for a slice of the biggercrawler crane market with the SL6000

The 10,000th Ruthmann platform - a TB220 will be auctioned after the showwith proceeds going to charity.


SennebogenFew details are available on the newSennebogen cranes to be launched butlook out for a new HD crawler, the305C+ multicrane with new 91kWengine and hydrostatic drive as well as two new telehandlers.

SMIETower crane anti-collision specialistSMIE is showing three new products -the AC246 system with updated software and checks, the DLZ342aimed at offering essential data for a single crane and the SGC240 formonitoring and logging informationfrom up to 20 cranes.

TadanoTadano says it will be showing six newcranes out of the 10 cranes on itsstand including the 360 tonne, 60metre boom ATF360G-6 with a newstyled jib. Also on show will be the 90tonne, 51.2 metre boom, 8x6x8 ATF90G-4 replacing the 80 tonne ATF80-4,

WolffkranRapidly expanding Wolffkran will beunveiling a new luffing jib and two new 'L class' topless saddle jib cranes -a 180 tonne metre and 224 tonnemetre unit.

A feature of the topless cranes is thereduced transportation required - justfour trucks for the larger Wolff 6031with the counter jib on one truck saving a claimed 1.5 to 2 hours erection time.

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28th International Trade Fair for ConstructionMachinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment

DATES

April 23rd to April 29th 2007

PLACE

New Munich Trade Fair Centre

OPENING HOURS

Mon - Fri 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m Sat 8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m Sun 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m

ORGANISER/INFORMATION

Messe München GmbH Messegelände 81823 München Germany www.bauma.de

the 40 metre boom 50 tonne ATF 50G-3 and the 40 tonne ATF 50G-3which features the Faun rear axlesteering and smallest in the ATF range is the new ATF40G-2 with a 35.2 metre boom.

Other new models include the 55 tonnerough terrain GR 550EX and the truckmounted HK40.

TeupenTeupen will be showing three newmodels across three product ranges. Its 12 metre working height Euro B12Tis being shown mounted on the world'smost popular chassis - the Toyota Dyna 100LY.

The new trailer mounted, articulatedGepard 15GT has a length of 4810mmand weighs 1540kg. Basket controlcables are within the aluminium boomand all hydraulic cylinders have shut-offreturn valves.

Teupen's new crawler-mounted aerialaccess platform is Leo 18GT. With aworking height of 17.9 metres and a 7 metre outreach it slots between the Leo 15 and Leo 23. The groundpressure in standard working position is1.9kN per sq m and 5.52 kN per sq cmin transport mode allow the machine totravel over most surfaces. Working“footprint” is 2,93m x 3,92 m and withan overall length of 4710mm (3995mmwithout the basket) width of 780mmand travel height of 1980mm the unit iscapable of getting into most situations.

The new 305C+ has a new engine and hydrostatic drive.

Tadano HK40 replaces the HK35 and has a standard boom length of 35.2 metres

Teupen Euro B12 is a 12 metre high workingplatform mounted on a 2.8 tonne Toyota Dyna chassis.

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Snorkel, JLG, Bil-Jax, MEC,Custom, Xtreme and Sumner alsolaunched new products, but moreevolution than revolution. This isa clear indication that the aeriallift industry is maturing and that the rapid developments ofearlier years are behind us. Most development spending isnow being targeted at refiningexisting products and designingcost out. While this is likely to be of greater value to rental companies it does make the ARA less interesting.

AttendanceThis year's show was originallyscheduled to be in New Orleans,but was switched to Atlanta afterhurricane Katrina hit. The totalnumber of visitors slipped from6,490 last year to 5,613. In termsof space, the show was sold outwell before the doors opened, with25 companies going on a 'standby'list in case of cancellations. Inorder to prevent this happeningnext year the ARA has contractedfor more space in Las Vegas.

Genie 40ft Boom and tallnarrow scissor

Genie unveiled its new 40ftZ40/23nRJ boom lift - based on theZ45/25DC the new model is clearlytargeted at JLG's M400AJ. Thenew Genie has slightly more out-reach and platform height and ahigher travel speed, otherwise it isvery similar to the JLG. In order to'up the ante', Genie has installed anew AC motor direct electric drivesystem, possibly the first aerial liftto use this technology. Benefitsinclude regenerative braking; moretorque; a higher drive speed andthe ability to counter rotate thedrive wheels for better turning.However apart from its fast drive

to ensue that the machine isalways perfectly level - it will notrise above 22ft unless the jackshave been properly set. The resultis a tall, narrow scissor lift that willpass through a standard singledoorway and yet weighs only350kgs more than a 26ft narrowscissor at 2,352kgs.

Snorkel and 85ft Articulated Booms

Snorkel is runner up in terms ofinnovation with its AB85RJ. Thisnew 85ft platform height articulatingboom lift is both the first Snorkeland the first 80ft boom to offer arotating jib. The models main benefit though is its working envelope. It has a working outreachof almost 19.5 metres - an industrybest - at an up and over height of8.5metres. With zero tailswing,thanks to its dual sigma type riser,three section top boom and articulated rotating jib, this lookslike the best new product fromSnorkel in years. The company took a good number of orders forthe new model at the show.

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speed, the Z40/23n offers littleimprovement over existing products.Most European visitors we spokewere clearly disappointed that the new Genie boom was not alightweight 1.5 metre articulatingboom along the lines of the NiftyHR12 or UpRight AB38.

How does the new GenieZ40/23n stack up?

Spec Genie Z40/23RJ JLG E400AJPn Haulotte HA15IPPlatform Ht 40.4ft/12.3m 40ft/12.19m 42.6ft/13mOverall Width 1.5m 1.5m 1.5mOutreach 6.9m 6,8m 7.9mUp & Over Ht 6.5m 6.5m 6.5mRotating Jib YES YES NODrive Speed 4.5mph/7.2kph 2.9mph/4.8kph 2.8mph/4.5kphTurning Radius (o/s) 3.2m 3.15m 3.7mGVW 6,940kgs 6,863kgs 7,300kgsDrive AC direct Electric DC direct electric DC direct electric

Ho Hum inAtlantaThis year's American Rental Association's RentalShow was upbeat and successful, in spite of lowerattendances. On the other hand the absence of newproduct development was very noticeable. Time was when at least one manufacturer rolled out groundbreaking new lifts every year. Genie clearlywins the innovation award this year, with an AC drivetrain on its 40ft boom and a levelling system on anelectric scissor lift to create the GS3232.

The other new product from Genie, the GS3232 'skinny mini' electric scissor lift offers definitive benefits. The new model uses the 820mm wide chassis and basic platform from the GS2632 combined with the scissor stack from the GS3246. The big new feature is the four inboard jacks it uses

The GS3232 can still drive whileelevated up to 22ft. If working atthis height and needing to go higher,the platform must first be loweredand the jacks set with a simple autolevel button. The jacks provide the32ft height without excessive counterweight so that the 3232 canuse the same drive train as thesmaller GS models. An additionalbenefit is that the machine can beleveled by up to five degrees side toside and three degrees end to end.

*RJ =with rotating jib option

The new Genie Z40/23n

The AC drive system on the Z40n

The Controller has an extra pad for setting the outriggers.

The newGS3232 goes

through a single door

and works upto 38ft

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SkyjackSkyjack had no new products ondisplay but had plenty to talkabout. The company showed thefinal production version of its 45ftstraight boom and the first CE unitwill be at Bauma. Skyjack has also significantly stepped up itsengineering efforts and will launcha 60ft straight boom at the end ofthis year with a 45ft articulatingboom to follow in 2008.

In order to provide more Europeaninput into its product developmentprogramme, Skyjack has employedDavid Hall who was previouslyresponsible for Manlift engineeringin Europe. In addition to expandingits aerial lift range, Skyjack is looking at telescopic handlers andcarrydeck cranes.

UpRightThere was nothing new on theUpRight stand in terms of products,but the difference from last yearcould not be more radical. In itsfirst American show with its newowner, UpRight was out to makean impact with its US relaunch. In order to do this the companyraffled a $75,000 Shelby Mustangand announced that it was close to signing a contract on a newgreen field production facility in

California. It also announced aBenelux distribution agreement withPlatform Sales Europe with rights to sell in Eastern Europe and othermarkets. As part of this deal PSEordered 1,200 scissor lifts in addition to a 100 unit order forAB38 boom lifts.

HaulotteHaulotte used the show for the USlaunch of its big boom lifts and newsales and service outlets. It alsoexhibited a Haulotte branded DinoLift which it is distributing in NorthAmerica and other markets. It stated categorically that it has noplans for a USA production facilityuntil it has the sales volume tojustify it. Alexander Saubot said “I have seen too many other companies follow the advice that to succeed in the USA you need toproduce here, only to find that aftermaking the heavy investment nothing changes. We will not makethat mistake.” Haulotte will useBauma for this year's new productlaunches with four new aerial liftproducts plus its own telehandlermodels to debut in Munich.

MECMec unveiled its new large roughterrain scissor lift range - the 91series with 25, 33 and 41ft platformheights and 900, 680 and 450kg liftcapacity respectively. All units are91 inches/2,310mm wide, 3.65metres long and include a 1.2 metreroll out deck extension. Auto leveling outrigger jacks are optional.Also new on the stand was the3772RT a 37ft/11.2 metre platformheight version of its compact roughterrain scissor. With its 1.8 metrewidth, 2.98 metre overall length and auto-levelling jacks this productoffers something new. The companyalso confirmed that it has settled itsdifferences with Manitou which hadtaken legal action against MEC'sEuropean master distributor.

JLGThe interest on the JLG stand relatedmore to its new owners, Oshkosh,rather than its products. Oshkoshbranding was already in evidenceand senior managers were presenton the stand, including chairmanBob Bohn. Oshkosh made it veryclear that it is 'a hands on - in it forthe long term owner'.

“We are owners and operators notbuyers and sellers of businesses”said Charlie Szews, interim president.He also stressed that Oshkosh has a strong belief in the power of innovation and has a history of'firsts' in its other businesses.

The onlynew productfrom JLGwas the1230ES mast lift. The company has clearlyreversed engineered an UpRightTM12, adding some significantimprovements along the wayincluding direct electric drive,saloon style gates and componentaccess. It claims to have 236

percent morebattery lifethan theUpRight andthanks to itselectric drive- fewer hosesand fittingsand thus less chanceof oil leaks.

Spec Snorkel AB85RJ Genie Z80/60 Haulotte HA260PX JLG 800AJ

Platform Ht 84.5ft/26m 80ft/24.3m 77ft/23.6m 80ft/24.3mMax Outreach 19m 18.3m 15.7m 15.7mUp & Over Ht 8.5m 8.8m 6.8m 9.8mGVW 17,700kgs 17,000kgs 15,900kgs 15,000kgsGradeability 45% 45% 40% 45%Rotating Jib YES NO NO NO

How the new Snorkel stacks up

The new SnorkelAB85RJ - the best

new Snorkel in years

In terms of telehandlers, MEC isclaiming substantial sales in the 12months since it purchased thedesigns from Volvo. So far all of itssales have been the low boomEuropean style models, rather thanthe high boom versions.

Custom Custom Equipment unveiled the CEversion of its successful Hybrid1030 micro scissor lift, the companyis considering its distribution optionsfor Europe. It also showed off itsnew HB1430 which incorporatesmany of the features from the1030, including its dual steeringwheels and low entry height butoffers a platform height of 14ftwhile weighing a mere 750kg, thesame as a 12ft mast lift.

Bil-Jax Now wholly owned by its management, Bil-Jax did not showoff its new self propelled productbut instead concentrated on developments to its trailer lift linewhich it hopes to introduce toEurope in 2007.The company willbe exhibiting at Bauma.

The 2008 Rental Show is set forFeb. 11-14 at the Mandalay Bayhotel - Las Vegas

The new JLG 1230ES demonstrating its ability to ride elevators

Darren Kell congratulates Max Christopherof Tennessee-based ChristopherEquipmen. after he won the specialShelby Mustang

MEC introduced a 37ft Compact RT scissor

The new Hybrid 1430 from Custom

The UK construction industry hasalways been conservative - with asmall c - about changing constructionmethods. 'That's the way we havealways done it' was a commoncomment when rejecting the benefits of a new fangled piece of equipment. The backhoe loaderfor example - for so long themainstay of the small UK buildingsite - has now been surpassed bythe telehandler (along with themini excavator) primarily becauseof the changing methods in theway we supply materials to siteand therefore a change in theconstruction process. Looming onthe horizon, literally, are the quickand easy to setup cranes thatoffer benefits that are particularlyattractive to an increasing numberof builders and contractors.

The HSE has been keen to reducesite traffic and therefore accidentsfrom equipment such as the telehandler. A compact, rapid set-up crane situated on one sideof the site can help achieve this.The use of remote controls with thecrane also allows the operator tostay with the load, positioning itwith more precision and thereforemore safely.

The use of a crane also allows construction materials to be centralised resulting in more benefits such as easier site deliveriesonce again cutting down on sitemovements - ie accidents. A crane permanently on site also reduces the number of visits by mobile cranes and timelost through site inductions andproducing paperwork on every

occasion. And its fixed locationgives known radii and correspondingsafe working load, making for simplified lift planning.

But there are two factors that haveswayed the thinking of the traditionalconstruction worker more than anyother- these cranes can save moneythrough increased productivity andnow, because they are increasingin popularity, they are easier tosource which has also lead to more competition and thus keener hire rates.

While self erecting tower cranes of all types have increased in popularity over the past five years orso, the trailer crane is just startingto gain a foothold in the UK.

Three manufacturers now offerproducts here - all German-made.Klaas distributed by Octopus UKbased in Bromsgrove, Böcker byPfaff Silberblau and more recentlyPaus available from Unic-GGR.

Germany is besotted with the self erecting tower cranes at theexpense of telehandler sales andmore recently contractors havetaken to the telescopic trailer cranefor applications such as the placingof roof trusses.

The upcoming Bauma exhibition inMunich will see the launch of atleast one new trailer crane joining a growing range of product.

Westphalia-based Böcker willunveil the lightweight aluminiumAHK 31/1400, trailer crane that canalso double up as a work platform.

The unit - which features a completely new, tandem axle trailerchassis - has a maximum lift heightof 31 metres and a maximum liftcapacity of 1.4 tonnes.

The new radio remote control alsohas remote diagnostics and fullvisual information of the load onthe hook and boom position.

Weighing 3.5 tonnes the unit canbe towed by some of the larger4x4s and once on site, can be selfpropelled if the optional drive unit ischosen. In fact we would stronglyrecommend this feature for finalpositioning of the unit.

With a man basket attached themachine has a maximum platformheight of 26 metres and lift capacityof 250kg. The platform also offers35 degrees of rotation in eachdirection allowing it to be squaredup to the working area.

According to Klaas distributor andhirer Octopus UK and its rental division 'The Little Crane Company',the trailer crane market has grownconsiderably since it first showedits machines at last year's SEDexhibition. The company now has a growing fleet of trailer cranesworking throughout the UK primarilybecause these machines canaccess and work on sites wherespace is restricted. It now has acomplete mechanical handling division which offers cranes withfully trained operators or on a barelease -self drive basis. It also offersthe option of contract lift serviceswith an 'appointed person'.

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Increasing pressure to complete projects even quicker, changesto Health and Safety lifting regulations and more and moredevelopments using congested, brown-field sites has made UKand Ireland contractors look seriously at trailer and small selferecting tower cranes. Now more common, many are probablywondering why these machines have taken so long to gain afoothold in the UK. C&A takes a look at what is currently available.

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Trailer cranes are ideal for placing roof

beams and trusses.

Weighing 3.5 tonnes, the newBöcker AHK 31/1400 here

seen with man basket can betowed by larger 4x4s.

Klaas K19-28 trailer crane can lift upto 1.3 tonnes and offers a maximumlift height of 28 metres. It has afour section main boom and a threesection jib for extra up and overreach resulting in a load of 250kgto a radius of 19 metres at a hookheight of 16 metres. The unit alsohas 360 degree of continuous rotation. Like the new Böcker, theKlaas can also be used with a self-leveling basket and is movablewithout the towing vehicle thanksto a self-drive jockey wheel.

Last August, Paus appointed Unic mini crane distributor GGRGlass-Unic as the UK distributor for its Skyworker aluminium trailercrane range.

The 1.2 tonne capacity, 2.1 metrewide, self-propelled chassis weighsin at just below the critical 3.5tonne trailer weight limit. The aluminium main boom and ninemetre fly jib provide a maximumlifting height of 30 metres and amaximum working radius of 25metres. Standard radio remote control and a 360 degree slew add to the cranes versatility.

However these units are more suited to short term, specific liftssuch as the installation of a set ofroofing trusses, or to carry out a liftin a specific area, for example insituations where a very low groundbearing pressure is a necessity.Longer term jobs requiring 'wholesite' coverage are far better suitedto the self erecting tower crane.

Self erectors are available with anumber of different chassisoptions, ranging from a simple setof bogie wheels for unloading purposes, low speed trailers or trolleys, to road going trailers andcrawler undercarriages. Howeverby far the most popular are thestandard units with a set of unloading wheels. Delivered viatruck the smallest units can travelwith their counterweight in placewhile the larger units unload andinstall their own counterweightsonce they are set up.

enough to make this a sensibleoption. As a result virtually all ofthe experienced companies rentingout self erectors insist on installingthe cranes themselves.

An experienced rental company canhave the crane ready and workingin a few hours. A key aspect of theset up is of course the electricalsupply available. Increasingly contractors are using generatorswhich can simplify this aspect ofthe set up. The next thing to consideris the training of those who willoperate the crane. A special CPCScourse is availablefor pedestrian controlled towercranes and it isessential that allstaff on the sitewho are likely to becalled on to operatethe crane aretrained at least tothis standard. Mostrental companieswill help arrange this.

Thanks to the relatively low costof smaller self erecting cranes, therental rates of between £500 and£800 per week will not break thebank, especially considering thebenefits of reducing the number oftelehandlers on site and avoidingsome if not all mobile crane rental.

Potain has been making small towercranes for as long as any majorproducer and has been a pioneer ofthe small self erectors. It says thatits self-erecting crane range is oneof its fastest growing product lineswithin the Manitowoc crane groupand is launching two new modelsat Bauma - the compact Igo MC 13

self erectors c&aThe Klaas K19-28 has a maximum lift height of 28 metres and outreach of 19 metres.

GGR Glass-Unicdistributes thePaus range of Skyworker trailer cranes.

So, all these very similar versionsof the aluminium trailer crane offereasy and quick set-up in spacerestricted areas, towing capabilitywith a 4x4 and easy positioning ofloads using the remote control.

The theory with these cranes isthat the builder buys or rents hisown tower crane, takes it to siteand sets it up himself. In reality setting these cranes up properly isnot only the most critical part of theentire operation, it is also relativelyhigh skilled. In Germany and France,where more contractors own theirequipment, it is true they do operatethe cranes in this way. But manyyears of familiarisation and veryregular use ensures that this is asafe and normal thing to do. In theUK and to a lesser extent Ireland,few contractors have the necessaryexperience or use them often

Delivered by truck or tractor self erectors are easy to move about.

The Igo T70 features a telescopic tower and can self install additional 6 metre tower sections taking the tower height from 20-32 metres.

and the much larger Igo IG70. Thisis really in a different league to thesmall units we are covering here,however it can still be transportedon a single low-loader and installits own counterweight with itstower mounted swinging gantry jib.It is unusual in that it features a tel-escopic tower and can self installadditional six metre tower sectionsto take the tower height from 20metres to 32 metres. The jib can beraised up to 30 degrees for a maxi-mum hook height of 45 metres atup to 34 metres radius.

The Igo MC13 can be towedat speeds of up to 25 km perhour and can be erected inless than 30 minutes.

The Igo MC13 is highly manoeuvrablewhen equipped with a trailer axle.The unit can be towed at speeds upto 25 km per hour while carryingfull counterweight without exceeding12 tonnes on the single rear axle.Potain says the crane erects easilyin less than 30 minutes, making itideally suited for smaller short-termjobs. In many parts of Europe thistype of crane is set up to handlelifting work even on single dwellingsites. Maximum lift capacity is 1.8 tonnes while the maximum jibis length is 22 metres at whichradius the unit can lift 0.6 tonnes.



Liebherr’s latest fast-erecting crane -the 22HM - is a larger version of its13HM first seen in 2002. With abigger, two tonne lift capacity andits 'super-raised' jib under hookheight of 33.4 metres, the HM22 is aimed at construction tradeslooking for good lifting capacity and compact size.

The 22HM can either be towed viaa fifth wheel coupling or drawbar or transported on a three axle truckat up to a maximum speed of 80 km per hour.

The undercarriage is, according to Liebherr, completely new.Undercarriage steering - where the crane superstructure can bereleased allowing the undercarriageto turn freely - is also joined by theability to steer the crane manuallyvia the remote control, at speedsup to 10 km per hour. At speedsmore than this, the crane switchesto trailing steering axle which

fitting a 40 degree 'super-raised'working angle jib. The jib can bemoved steplessly from 0-20degrees and from 20-40 degreesmaking it a lot easier when working alongside steep pitchedroofs for example. The unit also has a ballast slider for moving the cast iron ballast and fitted as standard are the frequency controlled slewing gear and rotarypower connector.

The vertical mast of the 22HM andother self erecting tower cranesgives a distinct advantage overtrailer cranes thanks to their up andover capability allowing them to setup in very narrow streets and stillclear the roofs of buildings.

Despite the slow start, there are nownumerous self erectors available in the UK, mostly from well established manufacturers based inItaly, France and Germany. One thatisn't is Mantis Cranes.

tractor unit can move the 20 tonnerig to site in a single vehicle journey.The TC25 can deliver a one tonneload to 20 metres or 750kg load to25 metres at a hook height of 19metres. According to the companyinterest and order intake lookspromising. Mantis is obviouslydoing well having moved into newpremises late last year while alsotaking on more employees.

As with many types of crane, Italyis by far and away the home to thelargest number of manufacturers of self erectors. In addition to thebig international names there area vast number of small local

suppliers, some of whom havemade it to the UK.

Terex Comedil, one of the largestproducers has launched the newCBR 40H which can lift the sameas the smaller CBR 36H despitehaving a hook height 2.7 metreshigher and a jib four metres longer.While Comedil is a major player inthe UK top slewing tower cranemarket is has been less successfulwhen it comes to its self erectingcranes - in spite of a wide product range.

Another Italian producer Vicario hasbeen sold in the UK for many yearsby Vanson cranes of Granthamwhich is celebrating its 25th yearin business. Vanson markets the

line under its own name and untilrecently also operated a rentalfleet. However in October last year the company sold most of itsrental fleet to City Lifting (See Face to Face page 58) in order to concentrate its efforts on sellingtower cranes. The company offersa range of 12 different models ofself erectors starting with the VC15(See Rob the builder opposite).

Cattaneo - available in the UKthrough Weaving Machinery nearEvesham - launched three newcranes at the end of last year - the CM73A, the CM76B and the largest the CM90S4. Mostcompact is the CM73A measuring11.9 metres long and 2.95 metreshigh in travel mode. The crane can set up in a space no largerthan 3.3 metres square and lift750kg to a 21 metre radius at aheight of 18.2 metres. With thisload, the jib can raise by 18degrees above horizontal, increasing the hook height by fivemetres. With lighter loads (500kg)the jib can raise up to 30 degreesgiving a maximum under hookheight of 27 metres.

FB Gru - available from DunhamCrane Hire - has launched the compact, 12.2 tonne tow weightGA136 which features twin cylinders to provide a faster

self erectors c&a Liebherr's 33.4 metre under hookheight 22HM is a larger version

of its 13HM launched in 2002.

ensures that it follows in the truck's tracks with considerablyreduced tyre wear. The unit alsofeatures twin tyres, which helpwith reduced ground pressureallowing it to travel across siteswithout sinking.

Using the space-saving, tried andtested hydraulic erecting linkagesystem, the HM22 opens the jib at15 metres - over the top of mostobstacles. This is claimed to be aquick, one-person operation.

Liebherr also claims that the 22HMis the only crane with the option of

The company now offers a range ofself-erectors with jib lengths from20-45 metres including the TC25unveiled last year. Developed bythe Irish-based manufacturer andthe Engineering Department of The University of Ulster, the TC25features ease of mobility, siting anderection - all important factors tobuilders of one-off houses andthose erecting timber frame andlight steel framed structures.

The self-contained unit is built on a road-going chassis and has fixedballast so that one articulated

Cattaneo cranes are available through Weaving Machinery - this is the CM90S4.

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Rob the builderVanson Cranes recently supplied a VC15 tower crane to smallbuilder Robin Bonds Builders of Barnstable. This self-contained,compact unit, the smallest in the Vanson range is aimed at smallsites and is ideal for use in congested urban or even retail environments where it would normally be impractical or costly for other types of construction cranes to operate. It has a retracted transport width of only 1.6metres, 2.2 metres high andonly requires 2.7metres square of ground space.

In spite of its diminutive size, it can lift 1.5 tonnes to seven metresradius at 15 metres height or will take 600 kg to 15 metres at thesame height, maximum hook height is 19 metres.

“As we mainly build single or double unit houses and small factory buildings we have very much appreciated this small and manoeuvrable crane” said Robin Bonds, the company's managingdirector. “Not only is it very compact and very versatile, but it solvesmost of our Health and Safety problems by taking away the need formanual lifting. This is now done by the crane, so we don't have tohave guys going up and down ladders carrying materials. Instead thecrane is used to lift all of the roof slates, trusses, tiles, blocks etc. It is a superb piece of kit, which we get a lot of use out of and I amsurprised that there aren't more of them around.”

“It is easy to use and training is fairly straightforward and this onlycosts around £300 per person, which isn't excessive. The VC15 isideal for the small builder like us,” he said.

The VC15 is completely self-contained, and incorporates a ballast handling derrick to avoid the need to bring in lifting equipment. As a result it can be erected and dismantled using just two people.The jib can also be folded to avoid violating another party's airspace.Although it is essential that the operators are properly trained to do this.

Once erected, it is well suited to three and four storey constructionwork and has the added advantage of a minimal physical impact onthe site. Only a single phase 3KW mains or 5 KVA generator isrequired to power the crane.

As with all of Vason's VC cranes the VC15 includes 'soft start' on each of the crane's hoist, trolley and slew functions. This technology enables the load to be positioned much more precisely and also creates a smooth hook action.

“Once our clients have had a VC crane they soon realise the cost savings that can be achieved due to its operational efficiencies, speed of operation, low operating costs says Vanson Crane's managing director,Trevor Vanson. “Also, its ability to reduce handling risk is becoming an important factor in a builder's' decision making process.”

The VC15 is the smallest self erector in the rangefrom Vanson Cranes.

When folded, self erectors are smallenough to gain access through some surprisingly small openings.

erection time. Working from a 4.2 metre square outrigger base,the unit has a one tonne lift capacity at 36 metres with a hookheight of 22.5 metres. The jib canalso be raised to give an increasedhook height of 30 metres reducingthe radius to 34.9 metres. Dunhamsays that it sold around 30 cranesinto the UK last year but like mostmanufacturers, this figure is on theincrease. Dunham is unusual in thatthe company is also a builder anddeveloper and has been using selferecting tower cranes on its sitesfor many years. It only decided tostart selling them two years ago.

Several other Italian companiessuch as Gru Dalbe - with its HS380 - and Gelco Clever Cranemanufacture self erectors but asyet they are not available in the UK or Ireland. As well as offeringconventional self erectors, GelcoClever Crane has an interesting self lifting chassis option where the base of the crane can be jacked up by 2.75 metres to allow car or pedestrian accessunderneath.

The unit also is very short, courtesyof three section telescopic tower, and with the four wheelsteering motorised chassis whichcan cope with gradients up to 25 degrees to manoeuvre itself into very tight spots. The telescopictower also allows the height of the crane to be changed when working.

The FB Gru GA136 seen here at its launchat the SAIE show in Bologna.

The Gelco Clever Crane's 4WD chassis can cope with gradients up to 25 degrees..

Clever Crane's telescopic chassis allowsup to 2.75 metres of head height givingaccess to cars and pedestrians.


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However as the market growsand powered access expandsinto an ever wider range of applications, a greater number ofcompanies find themselves usingone or more lifts almost constantly.If you are in this position it couldbe worth looking at a lift or twoof your own. You can of coursebuy new, however if the cost puts you off you might well beconsidering a second hand lift. Inthe following pages we provide afew tips that might prove helpful.

Consider how involved you want to get

You have decided to buy secondhand, but where do you start?

The first two things you should askyourself are:

1. How much effort do you wantto put into your purchase?Tracking down the very best deal might consume more in time and expenses, not to mention distraction from your day job, than you save from finding a bargain.

2. What sort of back-up supportdo you want? If you need orwant to pick up the phone andhave your hand held all the way,there is no point in buying a usedlift from the USA or at an auction,sight unseen. It could end upcosting more than a new machine!

If you want to make it easy andstress free you should look at buying from a reputable companythat will make your purchase assimple as buying a new lift. We willaddress this type of purchase later.

In the meantime we'll consider theoptions for the more adventurousbuyer, some of these only makesense if you get a real kick out oftracking down a bargain-basementdeal or you are buying a large number of lifts.

The options include: Large public Auctions, such asthose held by Ritchie brothers.These massive events, often lastingthree days, mostly offer generalplant and earthmoving equipment.However the number of aerial liftsgoing on sale is increasing steadilyand range from unused models frominventory to units that barely function.All lifts must be sold on the daywith no reserves allowed. The verybest deals are to be had when thereare few lifts in the sale thus failingto attract buyers for aerial lifts, becareful though that the low pricedoes not tempt you into buying a liftthat is totally unsuitable for yourapplication. Although if it is a bargainthat is simply too good to pass up,it might be worth taking it homeand using it as a trade-in against anew or used product that is closerto what you need.

You can now bid on-line at theseauctions, however we would adviseagainst this unless you have hadsomeone physically inspect themachines first.

Single company auctions:

There has been an increase in thenumber of auctions of a single company's equipment, usually a liquidation sale. But Hewden, theUK's largest rental company, asstarted holding auctions each yearto dispose of its surplus equipment.The rules are the same but at leastyou know where the equipmentcomes from and it might be morelocal to you.

Buying on line:

This is an increasingly popular wayto buy many items and anyone tradingin used aerials will have a web sitewith a list of available machines.Unless you know and have a relationship with the company youare buying from we would stronglyadvise against making a purchasesight unseen. It is better to use theweb to make contact then inspect themachine and conduct the purchase inthe traditional face-to-face manner.At least in the first instance, aftergetting to know who you are buyingfrom and building up a layer of trust,web and email can work nicely.

Buying across the pond

The low dollar makes used machinesadvertised on American web sitesor publications look very attractiveindeed. Beware though, aerial liftssold in North America are built toANSI specifications and rarely carryCE approvals. A JLG sold in theUSA can be quite different from theCE version sold in Europe.

a used liftAerial work platforms are largely arental item, with such a wide variety ofproduct types and heights it suits mostpeople to rent what they want, whenthey want it. In markets such as the UK,Ireland, Sweden and Holland over 85percent of all aerial lifts are rentedrather than purchased.

Many companies, offer refurbished machines, this is a Genie boom to AFI-Resale's

'Band-A' classification

Many companies, offer refurbished machines, this isa Genie boom to AFI-Resale's

'Band-A' classification

Buying

One persons 'rental ready' is another's turn offOne persons 'rental ready' is another's turn off


This need not put you off, unlessyou felt that our first two warningsregarding effort and support, applyto you even 'somewhat' if so skipthe next section.

If you are interested consider thatboom lifts are easier to convert thanscissor lifts, diesel is simpler thanDC power and larger is more practical than small. With thesethree pointers you could end up

with a really good deal. Most manufacturers have designed theirboom lifts, particularly the largerones, to convert fairly easilybetween Ansi and CE, you willthough need the manufactures co-operation to obtain CE certification and could be questionedat the port for importing non CEmarked products.

A general rule is to forget smallelectric machines, these require farmore modification, including batterycharger, gates, guardrails and oftencounterweight, not to mention theoverload system…. life is too short.

Beware definitions 'Good', 'Excellent' and Rental-Ready

Another point to be aware of is that“good condition” and “rental ready”often has a different meaning oneach side of the Atlantic. Manybudding business relationships haveturned nasty over these definitions.To quote an actual example: A reputable rental company I knowin North America sold a container oflifts to a reasonable European buyer.He carried out remedial work on thelifts, tested and charged them and

in good faith and confirmed to hisbuyer that they were in good condition and ready to rent. Whenthe buyer opened the container inhis yard he was horrified. Hethought the paint on the 30 monthold machines was poor, the solidtyres had chunks out of them and tohim they looked scruffy and not atall rentable. The buyer thought he hadbeen lied to and was most upset.

This highlights the biggest singleproblem when buying used equipmentat a distance, one persons 'excellent'is another mans 'scrapper'. This can be bad enough neighbour toneighbour but the gulf can be evenlarger internationally. Avoid buyingfrom across the pond unless youare doing it regularly, and can develop the relationships and the systems to deal with CE conversions, even then it is best to avoid small electric scissors.

Less adventurous buyingSo having explored some of themore exotic ways of buying usedaerial lifts what about advice forthose who want a nice machine,low mileage - one lady owner withsome local support?

Our definitive advice is contact oneof the companies that has made abusiness of supplying good usedmachines to end users and localrental companies. The number ofcompanies doing this has expandedrapidly in recent years, mostly divisions of larger rental companiesas they renew their equipment more frequently and seek to get the maximum value for their old machines.

The choice is wide, so use the web and publications such asCranes&Access to see who is selling regularly and what sort of

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APS and AJ Access stock specialist units such as this 29mSpider lift (APS)

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products they have available. Then call them, most companieshave a far wider range than they advertise and some will help youfind a specific model and age. Youwill quickly note that the averageage of the lifts being sold by onecompany will vary compared toanother. Some hirers such as Easi-UpLifts have adopted a policyof changing out their fleet everythree years and will mostly havevery young machines for sale,while others prefer to run units onfor five years and some longerthan that and so will have lowerprices. It all depends on what you are looking for.

Try a manufacturerManufacturers or their distributorscan be a good source for usedequipment, while the number ofmachines that they trade-in hasreduced in recent years, most

companies still do part exchangedeals and can be a particularlygood source for used examples of their own models and willsometime offer a good warranty.The best deals can come fromthose that are not set up to sellused equipment, as they simplylook to get used machines off theirbooks and out of their hair beforethe ends up rotting in the cornerof their yard.

Buy from those you know

If you rent machines from one of the larger companies, they will almost certainly also have a re-sale department that will behappy to sell you a good used lift. As you have an ongoing relationship with them, theyshould make sure that you are well looked after. Do shop around though before making afinal decision.

Get it fixed up and serviced

If you want to have the machineyou have selected spruced up orsome work done on it, negotiatethis as part of the purchase, don'twait till after you have agreed aprice. And make sure that themachine is delivered with a fullservice and inspection and an up to date, ideally new, test certificate. Many company's such as AFI resale offer repainted'Band-A' machines or 'Band B'units that are simply checkedcleaned tested and delivered.

There has never been a bettertime to buy a used aerial lift,(although there have been timeswhen it was cheaper) in terms ofthe number of good companiesoffering quality used products of a variety of ages, with various levels of refurbishment and support.

You can start by checking out theads in the back of this magazine.

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Amid high winds and with little room to manoeuvre inside a steelworks pit, Eve Trakway carried out an intricate installation

of a platform capable ofsupporting a 70 tonnecrane at the CorusSteelworks in Scunthorpe.Commissioned by CraneServices which was contracted to slab-castersDanieli Davy Distington,the project was initiallydelayed by six hours dueto treacherous winds but was completed after a two-phase installation.

Phase one outside of the pit,involved the placing of 60box panels to allow a 400tonne crane to move inclose enough to be able tofirst of all lift thematerials intothe 25 metredeep steelworkspit, to build upthe platform, followed by the70 tonne crane.Phase two, thebuilding of the

platform in the pit, involved 800 timber railway sleepers,75 half-sleepers and 300sandbags to build a sleepercribbage. This was then fullydecked with a further 70 boxpanels to create the finalpanel platform for the craneto operate from.

Mark Barratt, senior projectmanager at Eve Trakway,said:’This was an extremelydifficult procedure made all the more tricky by the conditions we faced. In theend it was a combination ofsuperb teamwork and experience that ensured the project was completedsuccessfully.’

Building a lifting platform job reportsc&aPackaging cranes and accessPlatform Sales and Hire of Leighton Buzzardrecently supplied both crane and access solutions to BAE Systems at Warton. The company required new equipment for their air-craft test facility The original enquiry was foraccess staging but it became clear that a smalllifting device was also required. After variousdemonstrations a three tonne Valla-30E batterypowered compact crane was selected. The Valla is able to get in close to the fighteraircraft in order to remove heavy ejector seatsand other aircraft components.


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The first task was to set out aimsand objectives, the underlyingtheme of which was to raise thestandard of loader crane operators.An application process wasformulated, requiring applicants todetail their standards while providingthe Forum Executive Committeewith the ability to identify areas for

improvement and provide anynecessary advice and guidance.The Forum is providing outsideorganisations with an idealcommunication channel to theUK's lorry loader owners.The Health and Safety Executive(HSE), for example, has beenrepresented at two of the threegeneral meetings held to date,providing members with guidanceon important issues, such as workingat height, falls from vehicles, thelegislative requirements surroundingthe use of lorry loaders and safetyalerts resulting from accidents.While VOSA (Vehicle and OperatorServices Agency) has used ALLMIto inform members of the requirementsfrom vehicle inspectors in relationto lorry loaders.

The two sides of ALLMI complementeach other extremely well. On the onehand are the crane manufacturersand service companies, which canprovide technical expertise, while on the other hand the operatorsprovide invaluable feedback to the manufacturers on the products andservices they are producing.

The interchange of ideas andopinions takes place partly viageneral meetings, but also throughthe Forum’s representatives on theALLMI Technical and TrainingCommittees, which between themproduce guidance on all aspects oflorry loader use. Amongst otherthings, the Forum has already had

a direct involvementin the developmentof the recentlyreleased ALLMISlinger / Signallercourse, the revisionof the ALLMI Codeof Practice and thetraining programmefor thoroughexaminations andload tests of lorryloaders, which is

due to be released later this year.

The Forum's representative on theTraining Committee, Peter Duckettof WTB Group, comments: “Beingpart of the ALLMI TrainingCommittee has been a pleasure anda privilege. Through my representation,end users are provided with theopportunity to actually shape anddevelop the industry's leading trainingprogrammes in accordance withtheir needs and requirements.”

When it comes to issues that memberswant to discuss in between meetings,the recently introduced on-lineForum allows members to discussloader crane related issues over theweb. While it has been an eventfulfirst year there are more developmentsplanned for the year ahead as theOperators Forum gathers momentum.

The next 12 monthsTwo major Standards affectingloader cranes - BS 7121 Code ofPractice for the Safe Use of CranesPart 4 Lorry Loaders, and BS EN12999, Cranes/Loader Cranes arecurrently under revision. ALLMI hasrepresentatives on both of theCommittees dealing with these

ALLMI Operators' Forum

One Year OnIn March 2005, representatives from ALLMI met witha group of fleet operators with the idea to establish anew ALLMI division. The inaugural meeting of theALLMI Operators' Forum was held 11 months later.Since then the Forum has gone from strength tostrength and already has 30 members including someof the largest fleet owners in the UK. We look at whatthe Operators' Forum has achieved in its first year.

fall arrest equipment, etc, whichshould generate further opportunitiesfor members to save money.

The Next MeetingThe next meeting of the Operators'Forum will be held on the 12th Aprilat the Strawberry Bank Hotel,Meriden, Coventry, and will includepresentations from PC Bill Slater ofthe West Midlands Police on roadsafety with lorry loaders, BarbaraEdwards from AIPS on Insuranceservices, and Brian Szukala from theFreight Transport Association, whowill be demonstrating an innovativeloader crane simulator (see pictures).

For further information on thismeeting or the Operators' Forum,contact Tom Wakefield ALLMIgeneral manager.

Standards, with 12999 alreadyunderway and 7121 due to commencein April. Forum members havealready been asked for their inputon the proposed changes, with afurther progress report to operatorsbeing expected later this yearproviding all ALLMI members witha direct say in the standards thatwill impact on their business.

In addition to industry standards,ALLMI is developing further guidancenotes that will benefit end users,with ground pressure and nondestructive testing being top of theagenda, along with risk assessmentsand methodstatements forloader craneoperations.The associationis also workingwith the HSE,on its forthcomingcampaign onvehicle bedaccess. In factthe HSE's SarahHague will attendthe Forum'sgeneral meetingin the autumn in order to outline itsplans for this campaign and toreceive feedback from operators.

In addition to providing memberswith information necessary to raisestandards, and belonging to anassociation that clearly representshigh quality standards, a fundamental aim of ALLMI, is also negotiating supplyagreements that will benefitmembers financially. TheAssociation’s approvedinsurance supplier, AIPSLtd, has already savedmanufacturing andservice members'money and will shortlyroll-out its programmeto Forum members.Other supply agreementswill cover all manner ofancillary equipment for lorryloaders, such as slings, chains,

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t r a i n i n gc&a

The CPCS has announced a consultation process in preparation for amajor review of the scheme. The CPCS management committee saysthat it has already listened to the needs of scheme users and has takenon board the comments, criticisms and suggestions over the past 12months from employers, its road shows and opinion in the media. It hasused this to develop recommendations for the future of the scheme.The consultation process, it says, is the next step in forming a blueprint forthe future of the scheme. The consultation period will run until mid May, withrevised plans for the scheme being unveiled in June. Key proposed changes by the committee include:• The introduction of a new CPCS technical test for all entrants to the scheme,

removing the requirement for an Intermediate Certificate end test. • To bring the Health and Safety test to the beginning of the qualification

process to ensure workers are aware of health and safety risks beforeundertaking plant training or the CPCS Technical Test.

• Streamlining of administration processes to simplify and speed up paperwork• Requiring candidates to register for the S/NVQ to be able to obtain a red

'Trained Plant Operator' card and reducing its validity to one year toencourage candidates to progress through the qualification.

• Removing age and experience criteria - the Health and Safety Test,CPCS technical test and relevant S/NVQ are all that would be requiredto obtain your card.

• Removal of the requirement for candidates to hold their Trained PlantOperator (red) card for six months before progressing to blue -to simplify progression through the scheme.

Comments and suggestions can be forwarded to [email protected]

The specialist training centre deliversAdvanced Apprenticeships in PlantMaintenance, concentrating on mobileand crawler crane technology andrepair. After the visit and meeting withstudents and staff, the Prince unveileda commemorative plaque and signedthe College visitor book.

Liebherr Great Britain has opened a new mobile crane training schoolat its UK headquarters in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

The fully accredited CPCS centre has been created specifically to providecertified compliance for lifting operations and lifting equipment requirementsin accordance with British Standards for the safe use of cranes.

Courses range from basic operations to planning and managing complexlifting projects and involves both classroom and hands-on experience andassessment on a specially constructed crane proving ground. The school,which offers both statutory and tailor-made programmes, has its owndedicated 30 tonne capacity All-Terrain crane exclusively for use duringthe practical aspects of the training courses.

Approved qualifications and assessments are available in thefollowing categories:-

- Intermediate Construction Training (ICT)

- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)

- Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)

Liebherr now offers a range of mobile crane training courses at its UK headquarters in Bedfordshire.

Prince Edward talks to Lewis Dodgson (L) of AinscoughCrane Hire and Damien Hargreaves of Ainscough-Vanguard.New crane school

at Liebherr John Holden, a lecturer in plantmaintenance at Myerscough Collegesaid: “Prince Edward took time to talkto our students and showed a genuineinterest in their work and the constructionplant maintenance industry. Our studentsenjoyed his visit and appreciated hisinterest in their career subject.”

Prince Edward visits crane academy Prince Edward paid a visit in February to the Crane and PlantMaintenance Academy at Myerscough College to view the facilitiesand to talk to students following a range of vocational training courses.

Fit for purpose?These two are installing or removing a cantilever platform for workingover a canal. While the platform might well be ideal, the risks in erectingit are clearly not. The HSE warns that risk assessments must also

include the erecting of agiven access method.If the solution risks livesto erect and dismantle it,a different solution mustbe found.These days few locationsare not accessible by oneform of powered accessor another.

Working over a canal.

CPCS to consult on scheme revamp

Prince Edward talks to Lewis Dodgson (L) of AinscoughCrane Hire and Damien Hargreaves of Ainscough-Vanguard.

Another year has come and goneand the IPAF AGM and Summit is with us again. This year'sevent will be held on March 27that Whittlebury Hall, the hotel and conference centre thatbacks onto Silverstone, theFormula One race track inNorthamptonshire. This year'sevent is more of a series ofevents running over the threedays from the IPAF Golf Challengeon Monday 26th March to a number of seminars and meetingson Wednesday 28th.

Monday 26th

The IPAF Golf Challenge - contactIPAF HQ for details.

Tuesday 27th

If you are a council member theday begins early..ish with an IPAFcouncil meeting at 9:00am. This isfollowed by the federations AnnualGeneral Meeting open to membersonly and starting at midday, with abuffet lunch afterwards.

The Summit itself begins at 13.45and is open to anyone who has aninterest in powered access andworking at height. This years themeis “Management responsibility forMEWPs” it is free, as long as youregister, and includes a champagnereception afterwards.

This year's Summit will focus on a number of managers' responsibilities for MEWPs, including legislative background toa company's responsibilities, safety

harness use, the role of operatortraining and the importance of goodorganisation and planning, and will provide some good practicalrecommendations to take awaywith you.

The Summit speakers and topics are:

Justine Lee,HSE inspectorfor the construction industry and a specialist on work at height and demolition, she willexamine on-site responsibilities for MEWPs.

Steve Derbyshire, Acting Head of Safety at Taylor Woodrow, with 20 years experience as a safety specialist in civil engineering,he will provide insights on how a main contractor manages its MEWPs.

Murray Pollok, editor of AccessInternational and InternationalRental News, will discuss the size and make-up of the UK MEWP market.

ChrisBuisseret,training manager at RapidPlatforms,and vicechairman

of the IPAF training committee with 20 years experience in the aerospace industry, will discuss what management needs to know about MEWPs.

Rupert Douglas-Jones, IPAF international training manager, will give an overview of the industry-wide ClunkClick campaign with details on when and how to wear harnesses.

Bernie Kiekebosch, president of the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia and a senior managerwith the Haulotte group, will provide an Australian perspective on workplace healthand safety.

Relax, chill out and catchup with old friends

After the Summit there is ampleopportunity to mingle and networkat the champagne reception whichis open to everyone attending theSummit. The reception begins at18:30 prior to that the hotel bar islikely to be the hot spot.

And so to dinner

The reception is followed by theannual IPAF dinner which is opento members and their guests andcosts £49.95 if you book a table of10 you will receive an 11th placefree of charge and if you book for25 you will receive a 15 percentdiscount. This year's guest speakeris Kevin O'Shea - caped crusader -of US based Mastclimbers all theall the way from Atlanta.

He will be giving everyone his particularly Scottish/American/Britishview of the powered access industry, one thing is for sure, nothing will be sacred!

The day after

On the day after the summit, IPAFwill also be hosting a number ofother professional seminars andmeetings, so it might well pay youto stay an extra day.

In order to reseve your place at thisyear’s Summit, the AGM the Golfand a number of meetings on the28th, you can register by either by e-mailing [email protected], calling+44-(0)15395 62444 or simply use the Fax back form on page 69.


I PA F s u m m i t c&a

Don't miss the SummitOr the GolfOr the ReceptionOr the Dinner Or the day after Or even the AGM.....

Justine Lee

Chris Buisseret

Rupert Douglas-Jones

Bernie Kiekebosch

IPAF focusc&a

A worldwide campaign to encourage all users of boom typeplatforms to wear a full body harness with a short lanyard has been launched.

The campaign was started in the UK bythe Powered Access Interest Group(PAIG), a joint committee of theConstruction Plant-hire Association andIPAF. PAIG specifically called on theHealth & Safety Executive (HSE),manufacturers, hire companies andmain contractors to support this campaignto save lives. “The PAIG initiative camefrom companies frustrated with the factthat people are dying because they arenot following the simple advice in IPAF's

technical guidance note H1,” says TimWhiteman, IPAF managing director.HSE Chief Inspector of ConstructionStephen Williams, in a letter to IPAF of25 January, confirmed the HSE's supportfor any initiative that promotes the safeuse of MEWPs. John Bradshaw of theMajor Contractors Group wrote thatMCG members welcome the campaignand will continue to demand equivalentstandards on their sites. Over 12,000Clunk Click posters, sponsored by hire

companies, have been printed. A setof three different sized stickers forboom lifts has been designed. IPAFhas printed enough small stickers forevery boom lift in the UK and ismaking these available free of charge.The full sets of three stickers can beordered from Atlantic Coast Studioson 01271 374209 at a subsidisedprice of 19p. Companies who wishto print their own versions can obtainartwork from IPAF. A number of largeUK rental businesses such asAFI-Uplift, Facelift and Nationwideare already distributing free postersand stickers to cover their fleet.Different versions of Clunk Click willbe launched, including the German“Click Clack” and the NorthAmerican “Click It”.

This year's IPAF Summit will focuson the theme of ‘Managementresponsibility for MEWPs’. TheSummit is free and open to allinterested parties. It will be heldon 27 March 2007, starting at13.45 hours, at Whittlebury Hall inTowcester, Northamptonshire.

“We have a panel of excellent speakerswho will look at managementresponsibility for MEWPs from differentangles, with the aim of giving managerspractical recommendations for action,”said IPAF managing directorTim Whiteman. “The Summit willprovide a concise overview of thepertinent issues to help managers takecontrol and manage their work at height.”

The Summit speakers include:

Justine Lee, Steve Derbyshire, MurrayPollok, Chris Buisseret, Rupert

Douglas-Jones & Bernie Kiekebosch.

The Summit is open to non-memberswho must first register by [email protected]

It is followed by the IPAF annual dinnerwhich is open to members and theirguests. This year’s guest speaker is

Kevin O'Shea - the caped crusader - all the way fromAtlanta. Tickets for the annualdinner can be ordered by callingIPAF on +44 (0)15395 62444.Discounts are available whenyou book a full table.

On 28 March, the day after theSummit, the IPAF MCWP (UK &Ireland) Committee and the IPAFRental+ Committee will meet.

IPAF Summit:What managers must know about MEWPs

IPAF, Bridge End Business Park,Milnthorpe, LA7 7RH, UKTel: 015395 62444Fax: 015395 [email protected] in France, Germany,Italy, the Netherlands, Spain,Switzerland and the USA.

IPAF-approved training centreKingfisher Access is doing itsbit to promote the Clunk Clickcampaign in an innovative way.

Since January, everyone attendinga Kingfisher IPAF Operator or IPAFHarness course will receive theirown harness and lanyard as part ofthe MEWP Operator's Safety Kit nowsupplied as standard on these courses.

“This way we know that all of ourcustomers have the correct type andquality of harness/lanyard to givethem high levels of protection againstbeing ejected vertically from boomtype MEWPs,” said George Reid,managing director of Kingfisher.

“Kingfisher is to be applauded for thisinitiative,” said IPAF managing directorTim Whiteman. “Any effort to makeour industry safer is welcome.”

Kingfisherto the fore

IPAFat bauma

As of 1 June 2007, the cost of processing aPAL Card (Powered Access Licence) will be£22.50 net (£26.44 including VAT). Coursesheld on or after 1 June 2007 will be chargedat the new rate. This is the first increase inseven years and reflects higher costs.

New PAL Card cost


gClunk Click

goes big

Kevin O’shea

IPAF is promoting platform safetyat bauma with the support of theexhibition organisers.

The IPAF Safety Zone in the OutdoorArea F10, Stand No. N1014/9 isone of the largest at the show andcovers more than 1,700 squaremetres. It will focus on how tochoose the right equipment andhow to use harnesses correctly.

Fifteen pieces of equipment fromleading manufacturers will bedisplayed in the IPAF Safety Zone.Trained personnel will demonstratean emergency escape from one ofthe largest vehicle-mounted platforms through abseiling. Therewill also be live demonstrations ofthe dangerous effect of soft groundconditions on outriggers. IPAF willhost a series of short workshopson three topics: correct use ofharnesses, training and typicalaccidents.

Tel: 08700 771709Email: [email protected]: www.heightmaster.uk.com

Are YOU working SAFELY at height?

Heightmaster specialises in

providing training, advice and

consultancy to enable people

to work safely at height.

Heightmaster began offering

safety training in 2004 and

quickly established itself as a

recognised training provider

within the Access industry.

In just over two years, the

company has trained more

than 1800 operators of aerial

work platforms.

The company with its head

office near Burton-on-Trent,

Staffordshire is headed up by

Keith Barnett, who with a team

of training instructors work

nationally from client's own

premises or approved training

centres across the UK.

Recognised Qualifications

Fully accredited by IPAF and

PASMA, Heightmaster works

independently of equipment

manufacturers and suppliers

to offer uncompromised

tuition to all its candidates

who, if successful, are rewarded

with national and internationally

recognised qualifications.

The course portfolio includes

training for powered access;

mobile access towers, low-level

access such as steps and

ladders and work at height

and risk assessment.

Planned Developments

Plans to develop the business

in 2007 are already in place.

The company will recruit

additional training instructors

by the second quarter and

widen its course portfolio

further from May with the

addition of 'Open for Safety'

courses. Designed to encourage

individuals and groups, the

bi-weekly courses will run

initially from the company's

centres near Guildford

and Warrington.

Heightmaster will exhibit for

a second year running at the

Safety & Health Expo (NEC

May 22-24) where, in addition

to introducing their new range

of safety clothing and accessories,

they will be hoping to build the

customer base and promote

the brand further.

See us at the

Safety & Health Expo,

NEC, Birmingham,

May 22nd to 24th

Stand AA31 in Hall 12


P A S M A f o c u sc&a

JUST THE TICKET!

The association has agreed withthe Health & Safety Executive(HSE) that the utilisation ofPASMA's latest Tower InspectionRecord, designed specifically foruse with mobile access towers,constitutes full compliance with the inspection and recordkeeping requirements of theWork at Height Regulations.

Measuring just 195mm x 70mm,they provide a quick, simple andeffective means of identifying andrecording the status of a mobileaccess tower on site. This latest PASMA safety item can be ordered on-line atwww.pasma.co.uk

Other PASMA safety products available include the Operator'sCode of Practice, the PASMASafety Video/CD and the PASMAPocketCard.

For the record

17 year old winsfirst PASMA shield Sam Parker, 17, was the winner of the inaugural PASMA Shield at the LeedsCollege of Building, the UK's only specialist further education constructioncollege. A second year roof, slating and tiling student, he is currentlyemployed by G Horne Roofing Contractors Ltd.

Sam Parker at the awards ceremony with guest speaker, Robert Higgs OBE,chair of the Heating &Ventilation Contractors’Association (L), and WilliePoching of Leeds Rhinos (R).

It could reasonably be argued that an operative using a mobileaccess tower, when it has beenassembled and is in its completedstate, need not be trained andcompetent in assembly, alterationand dismantling. However, suchan operative would neverthelessrequire to be trained and demonstrate competence in thebasic principles of work at height.

The Advisory Committee on Workat Height Training (ACWAHT) hasdefined a competent person as

"a person with sufficient professionalor technical training and knowledge,actual experience and authority toenable them to:

Carry out their assigned duties atthe level of responsibility allocatedto them. Recognise potential hazardsrelated to the work (or equipment)under consideration. Detect anydefects, or omissions in that work(or equipment), recognise any implications for health and safetycaused by those defects and omissions, and be able to specify a remedial action to mitigate those implications."

The answer to the essential question posed is that, since assembling, altering or dismantling a mobile access tower is also "work at height", the operativeengaged in assembling, altering ordismantling must be competent inthis activity, "or if being trained, issupervised by a competent person".[WAHR, Reg. 5]

This leads to the conclusion thatmobile towers should not be assembled, altered or dismantled by non-PASMA (or equivalent)trained operatives, since theRegulations state that such activitycan only be undertaken by such a person if that person is beingtrained, and is under the supervisionof a person who is competent toconduct that training.

It is PASMA's assertion that a person who is trained as a user isnot competent to train other users,since they would not have beentrained or assessed on their abilityto "carry out their assigned duties at the level of responsibility allocated to them", i.e. in this case, their ability to train others.

Can PASMA user cardholderssupervise untrained operatives?

Making access safe, practical and productive will be the theme of this year's Access Industry Forum's Conference at the NEC on Wednesday, 23 May 2007. The AIF has arranged an impressive line-up of expertspeakers including Bill Callaghan, Chair of the Health & Safety Commission,and Ian Greenwood, head of the HSE's Falls from Height Team.

Based on case studies featuring familiar workplace situations, the AIF team - including PASMA - will be demonstrating different solutions to the same problem, highlighting the pros and cons in each case. If booked before 20 April 2007 tickets cost just £95.00 each, including lunch. Email [email protected]

Working at height -getting it right

Access the AGMThe PASMA AGM will take place this year in the Terrace Room at the HiltonBirmingham Metropole on Thursday, 24 May 2007. Situated adjacent to theexhibition halls at the NEC, it promises to be an ideal venue for memberswanting to combine attendance at the AGM with a visit to Safety & HealthExpo 2007 - Europe's leading annual health and safety event.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - PASMA INSTRUCTORSFor the first time ever, the AGM will be followed by a professional development seminar as part of the association's stated policy of introducing a formal CPD programme. Further details on packages available, including accommodation and events at the Safety & HealthExpo will be available shortly. More information at www.pasma.co.uk

The Association is the process of producing a series of Safety/TechnicalGuidance Notes, the first of which “Stairway/Stairladder Tower Assembly” is available now. Others in the final review stages include guidance on tyingin, low level access units and the use of towers in rigging netting. TheseGuidance Notes will be available for download from www.pasma.co.uk andthere will also be a short print run of each.

The Pasmatower

inspectionrecord

Guidance notes

PASMA, PO Box 168, Leeds LS11 9WW Tel: 0845 230 4041 Fax: 0845 230 4042 Email: [email protected] www.pasma.co.uk


books & modelsc&a

This is a 109 page denselytyped report on the UKAccess market, coveringeverything from ladders topermanently installed suspendedplatforms for window cleaning.

Compared to other crane oraccess industry reports by 'generalresearch companies' that areoften not worth the paper theyare printed on, this is relativelyaccurate, quite thoughtful andwhile expensive for what it is -useful. Its main problem lies inthe fact that it tries to do toomuch and in spite of this it stillincludes a lot of filler, includingpublicly available construction

and spending statistics.A good deal of this informationis only marginally relevant andalong with the fact that itattempts to cover the full gamutof access equipment, both from amanufacturing and a rental per-spective means that it is forcedto skim on detail.

However if you are preparing abusiness plan for your bank thiswould be a handy report to useand reference in order to spruceup your presentation.

The report is priced at £595 andcan be ordered directly fromAMA Research on 01242-235724 or on line atwww.amaresearch.co.uk.

Steve Martin is the founder andowner if Xmo Strata a leading UKsign maker and contractor. Hefounded the company six years agohaving spent nine years with anothersign company. Angry and frustratedwith the corner cutting and dirtytricks of his industry he decided towrite a book exposing the industry'sdark underside and throwing downthe gauntlet to the cowboys. Hesays that he expects 'heavy flak' forhis public stance but says that “ifthere is going to be flak, bring it on.”

The largest section of the book,which is boldly entitled 'SafetyQuality Tricks and Lies. Dirtytricks in the British sign industryand 100 questions your signcompany doesn't want you to ask!'

takes the form of asking andanswering 100 questions thatMartin says you should ask yoursign company.

He runs through everything fromcredentials to finance, spendingmost of his time on health and safety,where he claims too many signcompanies cut corners and takechances. He particularly urges signbuyers to demand that suppliersprovide proof of employee training,especially when they are using alloytowers or aerial lifts. He also pointsout how an accident on a customer'spremises could land them in courtalongside the sign contractor whomay be long gone by the time thecase is heard.

Finally he exposes a number of dirty

tricks that he saysway too many signcontractors practice,and most of which areclearly fraudulent. He offerssuggestions and tips on howto catch such charlatans out.

It is very obvious that Martin hasa vested interest in exposing suchpractices and it is not likely to makehim the most popular guy at industryconferences. He does risk comingacross as over sanctimonious attimes, however it is refreshing forsomeone to provide such a candidlook at his own industry while stillactive within it.

If you buy any volume of outdoorsignage or are a supplier to signcompanies, this book is worth buying.

Be warnedthough it is not a

particularly 'good read'but more an informative eye openerto dip in and out of.

Safety Quality Tricks and Lies,

Dirty tricks in the British sign industryand 100 questions your sign companydoesn't want you to ask! Is publishedby Arima Publishing and costs £14.95($29 in the USA) from book shopsor on line via Amazon under “safetyquality tricks”.

Haulotte has added aPeugeot Partner servicevan to its model collec-tion in order to promoteits worldwide expansionof its support services.The van in Haulotte livery is 1/43 scale and comes in an acrylic displaybox. The Peugeot service van costs €29 and can be ordered online atwww.haulotte-boutique.com

The JLG possibly the smallest scalemodel of an aerial lift is beautifully detailed

Safety QualityTricks and Lies

Trouble insign-land

AMA research -UK Access market 2006.

Haulottepushesservice

The Haulotte Peugeot Partner van

The JLG 10MSP must be the smallest scale model of an aerial lifton the market in spite of the fact that it is to the hefty 1/32 scalethat JLG is using on its latest series of scale models.The little model of its self propelled stock picker is highly detailed andexceptionally well made. The platform extends to full height, with atight tolerance on the mast sections, opening saloon style gates andfully steering front wheels. The loading shelf is adjustable as it isin the real thing.

All in all an excellent model and one that will not hog shelf space likethe 1/32 versions of JLG ultra booms, telehandlers and big scissors.

The JLG10MSP retails at $34.55 and can be ordered on line at jlg.comor through a UK model dealer AB.Gee in Ripley on 01773 570444.

JLG 10MSP

The Haulotte Peugeot Partner van


readers let ters c&a

To the editor,

The increasing amount of tower crane accidents seems to be dividing opinions. Some say that it is unfortunate, just like buses, none turnup for ages and then three at the same time.

I beg to differ.

Accidents happen because of at least one failure in a particular area. Whether they happen all at the same time, or are nicely spread outisn't the issue. The main reason for the recent accident increase is a reduction of overall standards in the tower crane industry - primarilydue to the lack of an experienced, fully trained and committed workforce.

Let's start at the top - the crane drivers. Not being ageist (or any ist) but younger drivers do not have the experience or the commitment tothe job. This is exemplified by the fact that many sit for hours on mobile phones during work time - some even saying they can't do a liftbecause they are on the mobile! As in the current radio ads that warn us about driving a car and being on a mobile - it is very difficult todo two things that take effort and concentration at the same time.

This point has been raised before - by Geoffrey Marsh chairman of the CPA's crane's committee - so I am not the only one.

Drivers also don't have the mechanical sympathy required. Maybe it is lack of experience, maybe current courses are not sufficient, maybeit is just the attitude of today's younger workers. And because there is a demand for drivers, ones that are not great can get another jobquite easily.

What can be done? Encourage more into the industry, train them better, give them more experience and easiest of the lot - get rid of themobile phone!

Name and address supplied but withheld.

Readers ettersL

Dear Sir,

I work at Manchester Airport in the Airfield Operations Department where the main part of my job is Aerodrome Safeguarding, which basically means protecting the airport's operations against temporary and permanent obstacles. As such, I am looking for a way of communicating the safety obligations incumbent upon Crane or aerial lift operators wishing to use lifting equipment in the vicinity of airports.

We seem to have differing experiences when dealing with crane operators and contractors.Some operators seem to be aware of the limitations involved during operations in the vicinityof the airport, and contact us well in advance of any lifting operation with the appropriatedetails, whilst others appear to be blissfully unaware that they need to contact us at all.

Would it be possible for you to publish an article in your Magazine in order to raise awareness amongst the crane operator community? I would also be grateful if you could possibly be able to supply me with contact details for any Associations and other IndustryPublications there may be.

I hope to hear from you soon,

Yours sincerely,

Shaun McAleer,

Airfield Operations,

Manchester Airport.

(Ed: We contacted Mr McAleer and are now planning to cover this important subject in detail in a

subsequent issue of Cranes&Access In the meantime it might be worth reminding your operators and

customers on the need to notify airports when working with high equipment near an airport.)

Letters to the editorPlease send letters to the editor: Cranes&Access: Po Box 6998, Brackley NN13 5WY, UK. We reserve the right to edit letters for length. We also point out that letters are the personal views of our readers and not necessarily the views of the Vertikal Press Ltd or its staff.

Dear Sir,

I am an avid reader of Cranes&Access and think that what you are doing with the magazine is first class. On a couple of occasions however I have thought thatyou have been wrong to have allowedyour pages to include some personalisedcomments. One concerned commentsfrom Malcolm Bowers and more recently a comment in your annual rental rateguide pointed at an individual. Unless you are trying to take the publication in the direction of the Sun then I think such personalised commentsare out of place and do you no credit.

That is my opinion but I know that I amnot alone in sharing this view.Yours Sincerely,

(Name requested to be withheld)


City Lifting celebrated 25 yearslast year. Yet in a relatively short space of time, much haschanged with the company andthe equipment.

“My father was in the formworkand concreting business in the '60s and early '70s and used selferecting cranes mounted ontrucks,” said Jepson. “I can remember we had three cranes

Boilot Petolat BP1000s on a LeylandOctopus a Thames Trader and a GuyInvincible - several of those are nowcollector's items. He either usedthem on his contracts or hired themout to other concrete firms. Whenthe formwork firm finished hebecame “Lorry Mounted TowerCranes Ltd.”

However, rather than following his father into the family business,young Jepson trained as a toolmaker and then mechanicalengineering at college. Unfortunately(or fortunately) when he qualifiedthere were either no jobs for toolmakers or the money was poor,so he ended up working for hisfather. At this point the yard was anold bombsite in Bow, East London.

“We were renting off the counciland it was very cheap, but weneeded more space. So my fatherdecided - against everyone's advice

- to get a place in the Isle of Dogs in the days when everyone was leaving the area.”

More by luck than judgement, thesite later was bought by the DailyTelegraph (for rather a lot of money)for one of the early developments ofthe 'new' Canary Wharf. In factJepson seems chuffed that fromCity Lifting's new premises inPurfleet, he can see Canary Wharfwhere it all started and where heworked when it was derelict bigsheds and empty docks.

Jepson's first direct experience withcranes was operating one of hisfather's Munster self erectors. Herecalls the one and a half hours ittook to set-up the crane outside thesite before driving it, fully rigged, intofinal position. “Stabiliser/levellingjacks were 'mandraulic',” he says,“ie turned by hand.”

The fleet grew with the addition oftwo static cranes - Potain 427'sbought from utilities contractor J.Murphy & Sons - but a disagreementwith his father resulted in Jepson,now 23 years old, leaving and setting up on his own.

“I initially ran the two Potains, droveone and rented out the other,” he said.“Living in Romford and securing a longcontract in Woking before the M25 wasbuilt meant that if I wasn't passingthrough Parliament Square before5.50 every morning, I was late!”

It was in the early days that Trevorgot used to working seven dayweeks - something he still does.

The two cranes expanded to fourand Jepson started working withother crane people and companies.This resulted in him gaining a goodreputation as a fitter/repairer andoffering these services more andmore through the early 1980'swhich proved quite lucrative.

“I used to have a fixed 4 hour minimum call-out charge and diagnosed the problem usually within half an hour. This was farquicker and cheaper than any otherservicing companies which seemedto take days to sort out cranebreakdowns.”

City Lifting grew through the late80's so that by the start of the 1991recession it had a fleet of 23cranes, all Potain.

face to face c&a

CityLifting-‘it does what it says on the tin’City Lifting has provided specialist lifting solutionsfor the last 25 years. With most work in andaround London, the company has built up a variedfleet to cope with contractors requirements in thecongested city. Mark Darwin of Cranes & Accessmanaged to intercept its busy managing director,Trevor Jepson just long enough to find out a bitmore about the company.

City Lifting is the comansa agent for the UK

Congestion is a way of life in the City.

“That recession was really hard,”recalls Jepson, “very few craneswere out on rental and even whenthey were, many of the companieshiring them went bust so we didn'tget any money.”

To keep his head above water, heturned to the booming Far East market, selling most of his fleet toMalaysia, Thailand and Singapore.He however looked to Dubai usinghis skills to gain repair or erectioncontracts. But he would limit histrips to a maximum of two weeksat a time. One contract was for just one day!

During this time, the business waskept ticking over in the UK by hisbrother-in-law Phil who has beenwith the company for many years -since he was 20. Jepson has neverstopped diagnosing and fixing problems and dovetails well withhis business partner of 10 years,Bob Jones, who's main role is looking after all aspects of thetower crane side of the business.Jepson's wife Clare also works inthe business as well as his eldestson Daniel.

Today City Lifting has a fleet of 120 machines and employs about65 staff.

The company is probably bestknown for its fleet of Spieringshydraulic folding cranes, the firstbeing purchased in 2000/2001. Thecompany still has one of the firstcranes made by Leo Spierings -number 10 of the 500 or so thathave now been manufactured -although it is not currently in use.

“We bought it second-hand,” saidJepson. “It has an old type engineand the steering is poor, not manydrivers like taking it out any more.

Each Spierings we purchased hadimprovements over the last, theyhave got better and better. I nowthink they are without doubt, thebest cranes for the job. We currentlyhave one of the new, seven axleSpierings SK2400 - AT7 on order for delivery in June and the oldmachine will be used in partexchange. We also have a five axle on order.”

In total, City Lifting has about 14Spierings, 12 mobiles - mainlyDemag - with capacities up to 100tonnes, three mini cranes (Meadaand Unic) and the rest top slewingtower cranes. The self erector fleetwas boosted to about 30 in Octoberwhen it purchased the VansonCranes' Vicario rental fleet whichaccording to Jepson are 'strong,simple, reliable and easy to drive'.

“I like the Demag cranes and theCity versions in particular. The AC55City and AC30 City are invaluable inLondon where the more compactthe crane the better,” he says. New additions to the mobile fleetsometime later in the year willinclude a four axle, 100 tonneDemag AC 100 and a 35 tonne AC 35.

City Lifting has a depot further northin Grantham purely as storage for thetower cranes. If any maintenance or repair work is required, thecranes are brought down to themain workshops and the new paintshop facility in Purfleet.

The company is currently re-organising the new facility but is struggling because of the continuous amount of work and the quantity of equipment thatcame from its two previous yards in Brentwood.

The company is also the Comansaagent in the UK and offers the fullrange of its flat top cranes for saleand hire. However, due to thenature of the UK tower crane hiremarket with most major hirers 'inbed' with a manufacturer, they areeffectively just for hire.

“We are in the process of gettingrid of some of the older towercranes but keeping the TornborgMagni S46's and looking at a newJost hydraulic luffer to replace thesmaller Tornborg Magni S40's.”

The Magni S46 is a slightly unusualcrane in that it has a 'K-type' articulated jib, jointed at the half-way point, making it ideal forworking close to other cranes orwhen oversailing adjacent propertyis an issue. It also has Wolff 100 Bluffers and Potain 331B's - similarhe says to the new IG70.

City Lifting has more recentlydipped its toe into the mini cranemarket with the introduction ofthree Maeda and Unic mini cranes.In fact it has ordered the first ofUnic's new URW-706 currentlyunder development. With a sixtonne lift capacity at three metresand hook height of 19.5 metres, the 706 claims to be the world'slargest 'spider crane'. The companyalso runs a zero tail swing, remotecontrol Manitex 30124 boom-truckcrane which is useful in certainstreet applications.

Two other very portable cranes worthy of a mention in the fleet are a seven tonne capacity VansonVC20 mini luffing roof top cranewhich can be broken down intopieces no heavier than 120kg, taken in a lift and hand assembled if required, and five Ferro minitower cranes which again can be erected by hand.

“We used a Ferro mini tower cranefor the regeneration of Brighton pierafter the fire - specifically forrebuilding the big dipper,” saidJepson, “it was the only crane lightenough yet with enough height andlifting capacity to do the job safely.”

“Although I still enjoy being at thesharp end of fixing cranes, it highlightsa problem that affects the wholecrane industry but particularly in towercranes - a lack of good techniciansand drivers,” he says. “Drivers needto be trained to a higher standardand be more mechanically aware ofthe equipment for which they areresponsible. They all sign for thecondition of the crane every weekbut when I visit site it can be a realeye opener.” The new CPA towercrane interest group booklets forproject managers and crane driver will explain and spell outeverybody's responsibilities.

Until recently City Lifting insisted onsupplying its own drivers for everyhire but with the introduction of themini cranes it has made an exception.

“Drivers tend to have their ownmachine, but will take out similarmachinery,” he said. “Most of ourdrivers like the Spierings cranes, butfor a few the 30 metre high cab is abit of a problem. These guys stickwith the Terex Demags.”

“We currently have very good drivers but I am looking for a towercrane electrician and three fitters -one vehicle and two for towercranes. We advertise locally but itis getting increasingly difficult tofind good people, primarily becausethere are no specific college courses.This is a good industry to work in,school children just need a bit moreencouragement and the industryneeds to be more positive aboutwhat it can offer.”

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A typical City Lifting application with narrowstreets and tall buildings.

Erecting one of the first City LiftingPotains, in the early days there were noharnesses, yellow jackets or hard hats.



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Treadcheck is a new system thatcan automatically check the depthof tread as the vehicle drives overa sensory mat.As the truck tyre rolls over thesensor, the recorded changes inthe magnetic field are used togive the relative height of theinterior tyre construction fromthe horizontal plane. This is thencompared against data from anew tyre giving a very accuratetread depth reading. And becausethe system takes multiple readingsacross the tyre,uneven wear canalso be identified.The tyre mat is wide enough toaccommodate two side by side

tyres as found on a truck, trailer orcoach. If the mat is connected tothe internet a tyre reading can beanywhere in the world for anindividual truck. Each tyre can alsobe identified by a unique radio tagthat can be detected by the matcontroller as the vehicle approaches.

Used in conjunction with managementsystem software such as Truckfile,information can be set and storedby the owner on the minimum nonserviceable depth as well as anadvisory depth for a warning of low tread.

“The science has now been provedand we have a working prototype,”said Paul Clarke managing director

of Treadcheck. “We nowintend to go intopre-production testing,pilot the first few matswith operators and thenlater in the year get theproduct out to the marketboth in the UK Europe andthe rest of the world.”

The Treadcheck researchproject has been helpedover the past two years bythe European Commissionand has partners from severalEuropean countries, but the UKhas been chosen as the first marketin which to release the product.

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A Treadcheck mat being tested.

The TriPlus system is aimed at vehicles with differing lubrication schedules.

Motion 29 is launching the URrange of category 3 (to EN954-1)high security remote controlsystems for mobile and industrialapplications in the UK. The URsystem is manufactured by JayElectronique and can be integratedin to the host system's safetycircuit. Jay has supplied theoverhead crane industry for over40 years and designed the newsystem to meet customer demand.

The controllers include a permanentand coded radio link between thetransmitter and receiver that will shutthe system down if it becomesjammed or interrupted. Similarly,when the emergency stop button ispressed, an active priority stop commandis generated to open the safety relays.The transmitter also has a programmabledead man function that will shut downthe system after a set timeperiod. The systems securityis provided by an electronic

Dutch company Groeneveld hasintroduced the TriPlus lubricationsystem, specifically aimed atvehicles with differing lubricationschedules such as mobile cranes.By using fully monitoreddiagnostic systems, the unitsalways supply the a meteredamount of grease irrespectiveof temperature or viscosity.

The Triplus lubrication systemuses a few basic components -an electrical plunger pump withup to three outlets and anintegrated control unit;progressive distribution blocksand grease pipes to blocks andlubrication points.

Each outlet is individually managedby the control unit and the interval

time and the quantity of grease tobe supplied in each cycle can beseparately determined for each outlet.The control unit determines thelubrication timing for each outlet,and monitors the entire process.

TriPlus has been designed formulti-purpose and biodegradableNLGI2 grease types and is availablewith either a 3, 4 or 8 litre reservoir.

key in the transmitter which limitsaccess to authorised operators.Additional security can beimplemented by using the optionalinfrared link, which at start up,requires the operator to point thetransmitter at the receiver to establishthe radio link. The controllers also have an electronic interlock to stopconflicting commands andmechanically protected buttons tominimise accidental operation.

The transmitter's modular designallows for the installation of up tofive different types of function button -from single or dual speed pushbuttons to two or three position rotaryswitches in various combinations.

The receivers have two safety relayswith a combination of up to sevenoutput relays supporting the system's64 programmable frequencies.It operates at 12 or 24 Volts DCand 24, 48, 115 or 240 Volts ACand is housed in an IP65 enclosure with external antenna.

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The powered access industry is no better. Although a youngerindustry there have been somerecent excellent examples ofolder truck mounted lifts beingfully restored for promotional purposes.

The excavator has a shared historywith lattice cranes, so we askedArthur Smith to tell us about thework of the Excavator PreservationTrust in the hope that it might spura few crane and access companiesinto taking some action to preservehistoric machines of the past.

Since the 1920's the rope operatedexcavator has been one of the mostuseful and versatile machines in the building of modern Britain. The smaller universal excavatorequipped as a shovel, drag-shovel,skimmer, dragline, grab or cranewas from many years the mainstayof building and construction sites.Larger stripping shovels wereemployed in quarrying, obtainingthe raw materials for roads andbuildings. The biggest machines of all, the walking draglines, wereengaged in removing overburden togain access to coal deposits etc.

Sadly, for those interested in allthings mechanical, the excavatorswe once knew are disappearing.The first to go was the skimmer,replaced by wheeled loading shovels, then rope operated shovelsand drag shovels were supersededby hydraulic excavators. Still hold-

ing their own, at least to somedegree, are the larger draglines,grabs and cranes with models ofthe latter now capable of liftingloads of up to 2,000 tonnes andheights of up to 200 metres. The loss of these machines is sadbut inevitable, as has been the lossof the British manufacturers whichproduced them, such as Ruston-Bucyrus, Priestman, Ransomes & Rapier, Smith Rodley and Newton Chambers.

We are fortunate however that asmall number of people have recognised the historical importanceof these older excavators and theundoubted interest in this type ofmachinery. Ian Hartland havingfound a use for an old excavatorsome years ago began collectingthem at his quarry in Threlkeld,Cumbria. Then in 1985 he readPeter Grimshaw's recently publishedbook 'Excavators' which directedattention onto the different types ofexcavators and their manufacturers.He promptly contacted Grimshaw, a life long enthusiast of thesemachines and put him in touch with Philip Peacock. Peacock livedin Hull, the former home ofPriestman and had grown up withan avid interest in its machines,later becoming a plant fitter, driverand finally a manager with a cranehire company.

The three became instrumental inthe formation of 'The VintageExcavator Trust', starting with a

'portakabin' at Hillhead in 1997 andan advert in Camden MiniatureSteam Services Book. Suddenlypeople who thought they were theonly ones interested in old cranesand excavators were broughttogether, becoming members of the Trust. Hartland's quarry becameits base and members started sending their own machines to joinHartland's collection. There are now over fifty machines on display,many of them in working order andothers in the course of restoration.Each year, in May and September, a working weekend is held at thequarry where members of the public can see a variety of themachines in operation. Addedattractions include a mining museum and the restored narrow

The second most numerous brandat the Trust is Priestman. Again the various models and types are well represented, many of them belonging to Adrian Patterson whohas a well equipped workshop atThrelkeld. His collection boasts acomplete range of Cubs from theMkI to the MkVI and a VC 15, along reach hydraulic drag shoveldesigned by Priestman to replacethe dragline on many duties. Othermakes include NCK and Smith.

Until recently the emphasis hasbeen on the preservation of ropeoperated machines, but it is recognised that early hydraulicmachines are becoming historicallysignificant and of course all of ushave fond memories of the machineswe knew in our formative years.

PreservingthepastAlthough mobile cranes have been around for over acentury, cranes as we know them largely date fromthe 1940's. While a few examples from the 40's, 50’sand 60's have been preserved, most are left rotting inyards or worse still have been cut up.

gauge railway up into the quarry onwhich the Bagnall steam locomotive'Sir Tom' can be seen.

The excavators include many modelsby Ruston-Bucyrus, with various front end equipment, includingcrowd-shovels, drag shovels, skimmers, draglines, grabs and liftcrane attachments. Models includea number of 10, 19, 22 and 33-RBs,a 16, 17 and 38-RB, plus the massive 61-RB. Biggest of them allthough is a 110-RB electric miningshovel, in the process of being re-assembled following its movefrom the Castle Cement quarry near Clitheroe.

It is therefore appropriate to havesome machines that younger members grew up with. In additionto the aforementioned VC 15 otherexamples include a PriestmanMustang and Beaver along withtwo Ackerman face shovels. TheBeaver was basically a MkVI Cubwith the cable drums removed andhydraulic bucket hoist and dragfunctions fitted. The mechanicalslew and travel functions remained.This hybrid arrangement was notpopular with operators and subsequently few British attemptsat producing hydraulic excavatorswere successful.

A Ruston-Bucyrus 25-RBSC crane capable of

lifting 30 tonnes.

A few of the cranes & excavators at Threlkeld.

A few of the cranes & excavators at Threlkeld.


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The cranes at Threlkeld are mostlycrane versions of excavators. Anexample of a machine based on anexcavator but designed specificallyas a crane, is the Ruston-Bucyrus25-RBSC, this consists of a 22-RB superstructure mounted on a 30-RB under frame resulting in a useful crane with a 30 tonne lifting capacity.

There are a number of smaller private collections around the country with collectors tending to concentrate on a particular manufacturer. Andrew Beaulah hasa farm near Hull with a substantial

crawler tractor collection. He allowssome Trust members to keep theirexcavators, mostly Priestmans,there and holds working days, inFebruary and July.

Walking draglines are generally tooexpensive to be kept in workingorder for demonstration purposes,however a Bucyrus-Erie 1150Bwalking dragline has been preservedas a static exhibit at St. Aidan'snear Leeds. This 1200 tonnemachine fitted with a 215 ft. boomand a 19 cu yd bucket worked atthe RJB Mining opencast site until1988. After the site was closed and

For further information on the'Vintage Excavator Trust', or to joinits 200 plus members and receiveits quarterly newsletter, contact the secretary Philip Peacock 01482-875892, or membership secretary Pam Allarton 0121-5503160.

flooded, RJB donated it to a trustset up by Leeds City Council withfinancial support from British Coal.This machine is maintained by the 'Friends of St. Aidan's B-E 1150-B Dragline'.

There does not yet appear to be aspecific crane collection open tovisitors although there are manyinteresting examples around. Mostpreserved railways have one ortwo, from large breakdown cranesdown to small hand cranes, butwhere are the early mobile cranes,and the products of such companiesas Coles, Jones and Ransomes & Rapier etc…?

This 22-RB, recently restored by RichardBragg, is a typical example of a dragline.Their long reach made them ideal for keeping waterways clear amongst many other tasks.

The 200 tonne 110-RB is thebiggest machine at Threlkeld.Donated by Castle Cement it iscurrently being re-assembled.

The narrow gauge quarry railway is an additional attraction at Threlkeld. Here thesteam locomotive 'Sir Tom' is giving a ride tothe catering ladies who ensure that visitorsdo not go hungry on working weekends.

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SPECIAL AND NICHE PLATFORM RENTALBAC Verhuur www.bachoogwerkers.nlPowered Access Sales & Services www.poweredaccess.comRapid Platforms www.rapidplatforms.co.ukUniversal Sky Platforms www.uspuk.com

TRAINING CENTRES AND TRAINERSAccess Platform Sales www.accessplatforms.co.ukActive Safety www.activerentals.co.ukAFI www.afi-platforms.co.ukAinscough www.ainscoughtraining.co.ukAJ Access www.accessplatforms.comAvon Crane www.avoncrane.co.ukCentral Access www.central-access.co.ukFacelift www.facelift.co.ukGenie www.genieindustries.comHCS www.hydrauliccraneservices.co.ukHeightmaster www.drivemaster.uk.comHi-Reach www.hi-reach.co.ukHiab www.hiab.com

Hird www.peter-hird.co.ukJLG Training www.jlgeurope.comKingfisher Access www.kingfisheraccess.co.ukL&B Transport www.lbtransport.co.ukLifting Equipment Training www.letltd.co.ukNationwide www.nationwideaccess.co.ukNorfolk Training Services www.norfolktraining.co.ukRapid Platforms www.rapidplatforms.co.ukSafe2Reach www.safe2reach.co.ukSkylift Hire www.skylift.ieSouthern Crane & Access www.southerncranes.co.ukTH White www.thwhite.co.uk

TRAINING CENTRES AND TRAINERS (continued)Terex Atlas (UK) Ltd. www.atlascranes.co.ukThe Platform Company www.platformcompany.co.ukTurner Access www.turner-access.co.ukUplift Platforms www.Upliftplatforms.co.uk

TRAINING ASSOCIATIONS AND NETWORKSAllmi www.allmitraining.co.ukAWPT www.awpt.orgIPAF www.ipaf.org

CRANE MANUFACTURERSGrove www.groveworldwide.comTadano Faun www.tadanofaun.deTerex-Demag www.terex-cranes.comUnic Cranes www.unic-cranes.co.ukValla www.valla-cranes.co.ukVanson www.vansoncranes.com

CRANE HIREAinscough www.ainscough.co.ukHewden www.hewden.co.ukLadybird tower crane hire www.ladybirdcranehire.co.ukMcNally crane hire www.cranehire-ireland.com

NEW & USED CRANESAGD Equipment Ltd www.agd-equipment.co.ukCrowland Cranes www.crowlandcranes.co.ukKobelco www.kobelco-cranes.comM. Stemick www.stemick-krane.deP.V. Adrighem BV www.adrighem.comTerex Demag www.terex-cranes.comUsed Cranes CCK www.used-cranes.deValla UK Ltd www.valla-cranes.co.ukVerschoor www.verschoor-cranes.com

SELF ERECTING TOWER CRANESAirtec safety www.airteksafety.comLadybird tower crane hire www.ladybirdcranehire.co.ukVanson www.vansoncranes.com

LORRY/TRUCK LOADER CRANES Effer www.effer.itPalfinger www.palfinger.com

TELESCOPIC HANDLERSGenie www.genieindustries.comJLG www.jlgeurope.comMec Telehandlers www.mecawp.com Merlo www.merlo.co.uk

OUTRIGGER PADSEco power pads www.outriggerpads.co.ukTMC lifting supplies www.crowlandcranes.co.uk/tmc

USA DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICSPacific Equipment Logistic www.pacificlogistic.com

NEW AND USED TELEHANDLERSVHS Vissers Heftruck Service www.vhsbladel.nl

PARTS AND SERVICE SUPPLIERSCrowland Cranes www.crowlandcranes.co.ukIPS www.ips-ltd.bizJLG www.jlgeurope.comTVH - Group Thermote & Vanhalst www.tvh.be

SAFETY EQUIPMENTAirtek equipment www.airteksafety.com

STRUCTURAL REPAIRSAvezaat Cranes www.avezaat.comCrowland Cranes www.crowlandcranes.co.uk/tmc

WIRE ROPETeufelberger Seil www.teufelberger.comCasar www.casar.de

BATTERY MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERSOptima Batteries www.optimabatteries.comTrojan Battery www.trojanbattery.com

CONTROL SYSTEMSIntercontrol www.intercontrol.de

EQUIPMENT AUCTION HOUSESRitchie Brothers www.rbauction.com

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONSALLMI www.allmitraining.co.ukIPAF www.ipaf.orgOSHA www.osha.gov

RENTAL MANAGEMENT SOFTWAREInsphire www.insphire.com

ANCILLARY EQUIPMENTTMC lifting supplies www.crowlandcranes.co.uk/tmc

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ECO LIFToutrigger pads• Manufactured in Germany to the highest standards

from regenerated polyethylene• Safe and easy to handle will not splinter• No water absorption• High resistance to impact and vertical pressures• Under normal working conditions unbreakable• Inbuilt memory, adapting to working surface• Custom sizes available• Supporting - mobile cranes, self erecting

tower cranes, loader cranes, aerial work platforms,concrete pumps, tele handlers

• Load bearing capacities from 5 to 300 tonnes• 3 year warranty against breakage

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Suppliers of used Access Platforms

SELF PROPELLED TELESCOPIC PLATFORM2001 MANITOU 16516.5m working height (54ft)4 Wheel Drive, Fly Jib

PERSONNEL PLATFORM2000 Toucan 8008m working height (26ft)Compact Design

SELF PROPELLED SCISSOR1997 SKYJACK 884114m. working height (47ft.). 2WD, Twin Extending Decks.

SELF PROPELLED TELESCOPIC2001 JLG M45J.15.5m working height (51ft). Fly Jib, Bi-Energy.

SELF PROPELLED TELESCOPIC1999 JLG 600AJ20m. working height (66ft.) Articulated Jib.

PERSONNEL PLATFORM2005 GENIE GR12.5.58m. working height (18ft.). Compact design, Dual voltage charger.

TRAILER MOUNTED PLATFORM1999 Niftylift 140HDC14m working height (46ft)Hydraulic Legs, DC Only

SELF PROPELLED SCISSOR PLATFORM2001 Skyjack 2646E29.7m working height (32ft)2WD, Slide out deck, non-marking tyres

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TEREX TA30N (1999)Self propelled boom.36’ working height. Battery.Repainted, Serviced & tested.

LEGUAN 125 (2004)Self propelled boom.41’ working height. Diesel. Ex-Demo.4wd. Serviced & tested.

JLG VP20 (1998)Personnel lift. 25’ working height.Battery. Serviced & tested.

GENIE Z45-22DC (1990)Self propelled boom.51’ working height. Battery.Repainted, serviced & tested.

NIFTYLIFT HEIGHT RIDER 12 (1997)Self propelled boom.40’ working height. Diesel/Battery.Repainted, Serviced & tested.

NIFTYLIFT 170SD (1997)Self Propelled Boom. 56’ working height.Diesel/Battery.Repainted, Serviced & tested.

Leewood Business Park, Upton, Huntingdon, PE28 5YQTel: +44 (0) 1480 891251 Fax: +44 (0) 1480 891162

e-mail: [email protected]

GROVE AMZ50 (1998)Self propelled boom.50’ working height. Diesel.Repainted, serviced & tested.

GENIE IWP25 (2005)Personnel lift c/w powered wheel assist.31’ working height. Battery.Serviced & tested. New -old stock.

OCTOPUSSY 10.55 (2002)Self propelled boom. Tracked boomplatform. 33’ working height. Petrol.Serviced & tested.

UPRIGHT X32N (2001)Self propelled scissor lift. 38’ working height. Battery. Repainted, Serviced & tested.

NIFTYLIFT 120T (2004)Trailer mounted platform. Telescopic. 40’ working height. Battery.Repainted, Serviced & tested.

SNORKEL S1930 (2006)Self propelled scissor lift.25’ working height. Battery.New old stock. c/w months warranty.

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Genie Z45/25 RT Spec: 4wd articulated boom. Deutz diesel.51ft work height (15.5m). Choice Price: 2004 - POA 2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Genie S45 Spec: 4wd telescopic boom. Cummins diesel.51ft work height (15.5m) choicePrice: 2004 - POA 2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Spec: 4wd telescopic boom. Cummins diesel.131ft work height (40.1m). ChoicePrice: Sep 2003 - POA 2004 - POA 2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Genie S125

Spec: Specialised Hoist. 90ft work height (29m) Battery & diesel.Hyd. Outriggers. Fully spec'd.Price: 2003 - POA

Spider FS290

Spec: Specialised Hoist. 122ft work height (37m) Battery & diesel.Hyd. Outriggers. Fully spec'd.Price: 2003 - POA

Spider FS370

Spec: Trailer mounted. 28m work height. Hatz diesel.Hydraulic Outriggers. ChoicePrice: 1999 - €30,000 2000 - €35,000

Denka DL28

All machines sold direct fromour fleet. Please visit ourwebsite for further details

Genie GS1932

Spec: 2wd battery scissors. 32ftwork height (10m) deck extension.Choice

Price: 2004 - POA2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Spec: 2wd battery scissors. 25ftwork height (7.6m) deck extension.Choice

Price: 2004 - POA2005 - POA 2006 - POA

Genie Z34/22n Spec: 2wd articulated boom.Battery powered.40ft work (12m)

Price: 2004 - POA2005 - POA 2006 - POA

new and used access machineryAll machines sold direct from our fleetAll machines sold serviced and certifiedDoor to door delivery

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