02.02.2012

More spiders for Bleu Blanc

French regional rental company Bleu Blanc has placed a second order for 17 metre Skyline spider lifts.

The company ordered its first two 17 metre 4Feet 17.75s units towards the end of last year, but has now confirmed a follow up order for two more, for delivery in March. The machines were purchased though Skyline’s distributor LVM nacelle.

The 17.75s has an extending tracked undercarriage, which when retracted has an overall width of 790mm – allowing it to pass through single door openings. When extended the overall width increases to 1,090mm for additional stability.
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The Skyline 17.75 can level on slopes of up to 14 degrees

The lift mechanism is a dual sigma type riser, topped by a two section telescopic boom and 150 degree articulated jib. Working outreach is just under seven metres at an up and over height of eight metres. Slew is 360 degrees, non continuous. Platform rotation is standard as is auto-levelling outriggers.

Power is supplied by either the Honda petrol or 220 volt AC electric motor for indoor/outdoor applications.
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An umbilical remote allows safer loading

Bleu Blanc offers a wide range of equipment including an extensive line of aerial lifts, most from Manitou and Genie. It also offers Manitou telescopic handlers and recently ordered 20 JCB telehandlers. It operates from 20 locations in the north west of France – including Brittany, Normandy and Maine et Loire Sarthe.
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Bleu Blanc operates in Western France

Italian manufacturer Skyline started up around five years ago supping Socage with its spider lifts and currently provides the lifts sold under the Jekko and Leader brand names, as well as its own.