03.07.2024

Raimondi for Hungary

Hungarian crane rental company Mamut Daru has taken delivery of a 10 tonne Raimondi T187 flat top tower crane.

The T187 has a maximum capacity of 10 tonnes in two fall configuration, with a maximum jib length of 67.5 metres with a jib tip capacity of 1.6 tonnes.

The crane is equipped with Raimondi's new Lumina X cab, whcih is claims, is one of the largest on the market, with a internal height of 2.14 metres and a length of 2.28 metres and is equipped with a fridge and Bluetooth audio system. It also incorporates a new control system which the company has dubbed ConCore, with a 10 inch display screen.

The crane is currently being used for the refurbishment of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, which will shortly celebrate its 200th anniversary. It has been installed with a free standing height of 47.5 metres and a 55 metre jib and is expected to remain on site for around 12 months.

Mamut’s general manager Csaba Balogh said: “We decided to expand our rental fleet with the company’s first Raimondi crane, and opted for this model for its specifications in terms of lifting capabilities and speed.”

Peter Kaszoni, Mamut’s head of tower cranes added: “Participating in such a renowned refurbishment marks a milestone for our company. A significant responsibility, there were technical challenges to consider due to the site location and nature. Preserving the historic in-use buildings while working within tight site confines required precise crane positioning planning, excellent site coordination and accurate, precise work from the participants of the installation.”

Mamut Daru was established in 2004 and is based in Eger, around 130 kilometres east of Budapest, today it runs a fleet of 64 tower cranes along with 15 All Terrain and truck cranes, and a 100 tonne telescopic crawler, with 75 employees. Over its first 13 years the company only purchased used cranes but switched to buying new cranes in 2017.