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m and width of 2.55 m, even when carrying up to 21.2 tonnes of counterweight. Combined with the standard 8x6x8 axle arrangement this allows operators to work with ease while taking full advantage of its compact operating radius, says Manitowoc. The crane may be used on major construction projects as well. The 300 tonne, six-axle GMK6300L-1 also offers load charts that fit for refinery work. It is just over four metres longer than the GMK4100L-1, at 17.6 m and three metres wide. It has a seven-section Megaform boom; with this extended to 80 m it can handle 14 t at a radius of up to 28 m. At its maximum, the crane can handle 1.7 t at 74 m radius. For construction work, where loads must be elevated even higher, its hydraulically adjustable 37 m fly jib boosts reaches 120 m. The 250 tonne capacity Grove GMK5250XL-1 has a 78.5 metre five-axle boom. For extra reach there’s a 17.8 metre bi-fold swingaway extension that can be lengthened to 33.8 metres with
additional inserts for a maximum overall lift height of 109 metres. The load chart includes the ability to lift 9.9 tonnes out to a 22 metres radius with main boom fully extended. “We are seeing stronger demand in the region and we’re aiming for even bigger successes in future,” says Sudheesh Mohan, Manitowoc’s regional sales manager for the Middle East.
SEVENTIETH SALE Raimondi is another tower crane manufacturer expanding its presence in the region and September 2024 saw it sell its 70th machine in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Deployed across different
provinces they are supporting projects in healthcare, hospitality, residential, education, and critical infrastructure development. “The tower crane sector is
experiencing a surge of demand in Saudi, fuelled by the economic diversification efforts outlined in Vision 2030,” says Wael Hasan, general manager, Raimondi Middle
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East. “The Kingdom, positioned as a hub for construction innovation and growth, is a valuable market with advanced planning. “This newest milestone is a
great moment for us; we’re looking at the next several years in Saudi as very favourable for the heavy machinery segment.” Five of Raimondi’s LR231 luffing jib cranes are at work on one of Dubai most renowned projects: a new residential high-rise at the intersection of Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. The building spans 1,423 million square feet and 1,030 units across two towers and is set to become a prominent addition to the city’s skyline. The LR213 cranes have been chosen for their 14 tonne maximum lifting capacity and flexibility. “By renting these five Raimondi
LR213s we continue to prove our strong flow of commercial activity and active involvement in the development of the region,” says Hasan. “Participating in this high-profile project underscores our fleet reliability and efficiency, while reflecting
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