06.09.2004

Crane Hire continues Demag investment

Crane Hire of Dublin, Ireland, has placed an order with Demag for four brand-new mobile crane models, which were seen for the first time at the bauma trade show earlier in the year.

The order comprises an AC55L and AC55 City crane, both with 55-tonne capacities, a 120-tonne capacity AC120L and a 70-tonne AC70. The company is expecting the delivery of the AC70 later in the week but, impressed with the crane’s specifications on paper, it has already ordered a second unit.

“In many city-type lift situations, such as those where the crane’s outriggers can be only partially extended, the AC70 out lifts an 80-tonne all-terrain,” said Jarlath O’Learly of Crane Hire. “It’s like a 55-tonne all-terrain in terms of size, but with 80 tonnes lifting capacity, and the crane’s compact dimensions make it ideal for work in the Dublin area.”

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Crane Hire recently took of delivery of this 350-tonne Demag AC 350 complete with Demag's SSL boom technology as part of a significant investment in Demag cranes during 2004.

Crane Hire’s latest order follows on from the recent delivery of a 350-tonne capacity AC350 complete with Demag’s SSL (Sideways Super Lift) technology and also a 35 tonner earlier in the year. “Expansion has been significant this year,” said Mr O’Leary.

“In terms of new products, Demag seem to have it right,” Mr O’Leary said. And when asked about the company’s decision to buy a second AC70 before seeing the first, he said: “on paper this is a very good unit and Demag has always delivered what it has claimed on paper.”