Capital Equipment News December 2015

LIFTING

MAEDA MINI CRANES operating efficiently in any work space

W ork-at-height solutions have be- come a priority in today’s civil en- gineering and construction world as the quest for higher construction levels become paramount while not neglecting the safety aspect of every application. The Eazi Group, Africa’s leader in mobile work-at-height solutions, offers techno- logically advanced, cost-effective and safe solutions, such as the Maeda mini cranes which can play a vital role in certain ap- plications where other types of equipment may not have access. Much in keeping with the company’s current product range of JLG access equipment, tele- handlers and Magni Telescopic handlers Eazi Sales and Service has introduced the Mae- da Mini Crawler Crane range into the local market. Maeda is by far one of the largest construction and equipment manufacturing companies in Japan and with its Mini Crawler Cranes, rates as the larger of the two leaders in the global market. The Maeda mini crane is a technologically advanced and versatile piece of lifting equip- ment, developed and designed to tackle ambitious tasks in confined areas. Maeda

mini cranes are available in South Africa and throughout Africa on a rental basis through Eazi Access Rental - a 100% South African owned company that offers the largest fleet of telehandlers and work-at-height equipment in Southern Africa. The company has its head office in Midrand, North of Johannesburg, with 13 branches across various provinces in South Africa. “The focus right now is to pro- vide South African industry with safe work- at-height solutions that are cost effective and enhance productivity,” says Chad Pope, Busi- ness Director for Eazi Access Rental. Maeda mini cranes in particular are ideal for use in a variety of different industrial sectors including construction, petrochemical, en- ergy, transport and forestry. Maeda offers a wide range of nine different models, starting with the MC104 with a capacity of .995 ton and a 5.5 m lift height to the larger LC1385B with a capacity of 6.0 ton and a lift height of 16.70 m. With this range of cranes, some narrow enough to fit through a standard doorway and others large enough to lift up to 6 tons, Maeda cranes allow working safely both indoors and outdoors without compro- mise. Adding to the versatility of the units is its power source with the option of petrol,

Chad Pope, Business Director, Eazi Access Rentals.

LPG, diesel and electric. A further advantage in some models is the diesel/electric alternat- ing power source. Maeda Mini Cranes are easy to operate and this, combined with their incredible versatility, makes them an ideal rental machine. This, with their ability to work in close proximity to the load, increases their safety value as opposed to hiring larger and more expensive cranes.

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