13.05.2026
Second Böcker AK 52 for Nationwide
UK rental company Nationwide group has taken delivery of its second 12 tonne Böcker AK 52 truck crane.
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The new crane ready for work
Mounted on a four axle Volvo chassis, the AK 52 features a four section main boom plus a three section telescopic luffing jib for a 52 metre tip height. It has a maximum radius of 45 metres and can take three tonnes out to a 17 metre radius with a height of 31 metres. Other features include a wireless colour remote control with automatic levelling, and variable positioning of the individual outrigger beams. The truck also joins a six tonne
AK 48 delivered last year.
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Based in Essex, Nationwide group runs a fleet of mobile and tower cranes as well as offering operator training services.
They abound
Interesting choice of name, that... Nationwide... hardly original. is it? does the fact it's not being contested mean the REAL one is going to soon be Loxam?