MINI MACHINES Ӏ CRANES AND CARRIERS
smallest in its range, the IC-20, qualifies as a mini crane, being a compact 4 ft (1.2 metres) wide, and has a carry deck above the front wheels. It has a three-section 15 foot (4.6) main boom and a capacity of 2.5 tonnes. Unlike the mini cranes we have mentioned above its power is diesel but it has a dual-fuel option.
CARRIER WITH CRANE You could describe that as a crane with a carrier deck attached. Alternatively, you could go for a
carrier with a crane attached. Tracked Carriers, as above,
offers a knuckleboom attachment for its larger carriers. Its power is taken from a smart auxiliary output socket, featured on all 1200 PRO machines, which provides power on demand for the hydraulic pump within the crane, and also disables drive functions once the crane is operational.
GGR has a similar arrangement
in its ‘Tracked Leveller 5.5 with crane’ machine. The crane has a lifting capacity of up to 990kg, a
Combining a crawler-mounted load carrying machine with a new crane attachment is bringing safety and productivity benefi ts to a contract lifting specialist. UK company Anatree Group Logistics has premises in London, Leeds, and Manchester and offers lifting and logistical solutions to a growing number of clients. The company recently invested in a 2200 Pro from Tracked Carriers to help handle loads in tight spaces and on rough terrain. Anatree also purchased a new crane attachment which effectively transforms the 2200 into a pick and carry crane. “We do a lot of work in the telecoms, healthcare and HVAC
sectors,” said Anatree director Christian Elwiss-Hough. “For indoor working, non-marking tracked machines are required to protect the fl oors; The 2200 Pro is electrically powered so there are zero emissions. It aligns with our E-LIFT initiative to provide carbon neutral lifting solutions. “We are also installing and removing a lot of cabinets and equipment in the telecoms sector. In these applications we need rough terrain capabilities but there is not always enough room to berth a crane, whereas this is much more compact. Those compact dimensions are also very useful for our healthcare and retail work such as installing air handling units. “The best feature here is that it can carry up to 1.5 tonnes on
the deck so the crane can pick it up, place it on the deck and then away we go. We trialled it on a telecoms job in a remote area and immediately saw the benefi ts. There was not room for a HIAB truck but the 2200 was the perfect solution.” Made in the UK, Tracked Carriers are compact load-bearing machines designed for a wide range of applications. The 2200 Pro has a 2,200kg carrying capacity but is only 950mm wide. It is battery-powered with fully proportionate remote controls. The crane attachment can lift up to 990kg with 1.1m outreach, and up to 4.5m with the load reduced to 200kg. It offers two crane modes – standard and narrow. The crane is attached to the machine via eight bolts, meaning it can be quickly decoupled as required. Peter Hough, director of Anatree Group Logistics, said: “Using
the 2200 with the crane can deliver a lot of benefi ts for us. It fi ts in the back of a van, so transport is easier, lower cost, and more sustainable. We can also recharge its batteries from the solar panels
slewing angle of 105° and a reach of 2m to 4.3m, depending on the weight of the load. GGR says the machine is perfect for lifting and placing materials such as steel and timber for transportation across construction sites. ‘Maxi’ cranes, of course, have their uses; we would be in trouble without them. But mini-cranes and mini-transporters certainly have a place in the scheme of things, especially when they work in harmony together. Small but perfectly formed?
PICK 'N' CARRY: COMPACT CRANE ON CARRIER HANDLES LOADS FOR ANATREE
at our depots, meaning it is very cost-effective to run and extremely environmentally friendly. “On top of that its compact size means that it can eliminate a lot of the logistical headaches that come when you’re lifting with a HIAB truck or a mobile crane. Traffi c and pedestrian management schemes are reduced as there is no requirement for temporary footpath or road closures. Reduced red tape means a better experience for our clients and less admin for us, while still ensuring the highest possible safety standards.”
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