SELF ERECTING TOWER CRANES Ӏ SECTOR SPOTLIGHT AND SHINE RISE


Across Europe construction work is picking up after winter and there's a good selection of new self erecting cranes on the market. Cranes Today takes a closer look.


Self erecting tower cranes offer fast and easy setup in a compact, mobile format. With less support requirements than traditional tower cranes, the crane type can be a key tool for contractors looking for a cost-effective jobsite solution thanks to lower installation and dismantling costs. What’s not to like? In Europe, in particular, the


residential housing sector is a key application area in which contractors extensively use self erectors. The cranes’ mobility, compact footprint, and fast assembly/disassembly make them, along with smaller telescopic cranes, a popular choice for this type of work.


And despite Germany, a key


European market for manufacturers of self erecting tower cranes, currently being in recession (due to high interest and inflation rates combined with political uncertainty)


The BKL System


Cattaneo CM 301 has an inbuilt axle. Customers can choose between the 25 km/h and 80 km/h options


The BKL System


Cattaneo CM 301 offers a 30m radius


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