Capital Equipment News July 2022

TOWER CRANES

A Potain IGO 50 from Crane and Hoist Equipment SA erected.

Self-erecting cranes are often used on construction sites.

A Potain IGO 50 transported on a low-bed trainer.

MMS Mobile Cranes’ range of Terex tower cranes extend from 18 m reach to 40 m reach, with capacities up to 4,4 t.

manufacturing sectors. They are used on smaller construc tion projects where the required hook height and lifting capacities are less than on larger, high-rise projects. As the authorised distributor of Terex Tower Cranes, MMS Mobile Cranes’ range of self-erecting cranes for sale or rent al range from 18 m reach (CBR18) up to 40 m reach (CSE40) with capacities up to 4,4 t. “The new CSE range includes a system called Terex Power Plus (TPP) which increases the capacity of the crane by 10% if required for specific lifts,” says Terry. He says new Terex tower cranes come standard with T-Link, a telematics system which allows the company or the factory to view faults on the crane from a remote location. “T-Link also acts as a ‘black box’, allowing us to access information about hoisting speeds, slewing directions and wind speeds during the lifespan of the crane.” b

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