05.09.2014

Big Effer for Collett

UK based Collett Transport has taken delivery of a 205 Tonne/Metre Effer 2055 articulated crane mounted on an 8x4 Mercedes 4155 tractor unit.

The new crane features a seven section boom – base plus six extensions – and can lift 30 tonnes at 4.5 metres and handle 8,550kg at 15.25 metres radius.. The four axle tractor unit can handle maxium axle loads of up to 16.5 tonnes with a Gross Vehicle Weight of up to 150 tonnes.

Halifax based Collett purchased crane through Effer’s partner in the UK Atlas Cranes and then collected it from Effer’s production factory in Bologna, Italy. The machines tops out an extensive fleet of loader and articulated cranes, used in the company’s transport and heavy moving business.
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The new crane is handed over

Managing director David Collett said: “The welcome addition of the new Effer 2055 into our fleet allows Collett Transport to take a huge leap forward within the industry, offering unique lifting capabilities and providing customers with a cost effective solution for their heavy lift requirements. The
Effer 2055 crane is the very first crane of this capacity off the production line in Italy. Atlas Cranes are the recognised dealer in the UK for Effer, and as we have worked with them in the past we were confident that the acquisition of this machine would be the ideal addition to our fleet. We are delighted with the results.”
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(L-R) Robert Farrell of Atlas Cranes, David Collett and Jim Smith of Atlas Cranes.

Jim Smith, managing director of Atlas Cranes UK added: “Atlas are delighted to have delivered this class leading machine to one of our valued customers. Collett’s commitment to investing in new technology secures them as one of the foremost heavy haulage companies in the UK”.
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The new crane has a six hydraulic extensions and can lift 8.55 tonnes at 15.2 metres