15.05.2025
Triple crane bridge lift
Italian rental company Vernazza Autogru helped install a 728 tonne/ 78 metre long steel railway bridge over the Alpone River in Soave, Northern Italy. The cranes used included a 1,250 tonne Tadano CC 68.1250-1, a 650 tonne CC 38.650-1 and a 400 tonner Demag along with several All Terrain assist cranes.
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Lifting the bridge into position
The CC 68.1250-1 - configured with 72 metres of main boom - performed the initial lift to 15 metres at a 20 metre radius. The crane then travelled 45 metres with the load to reach the river, travelling on twin layer red ironwood crane mats.
Once in position, the CC 38.650-1 - equipped with 68 metres of boom - and the 400 tonner with 35 metre boom, supported the bridge ends while the assembly team guided it onto its support points.
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The cranes worked on either side of the river bank
Project manager Mauro Milano said: "The planning stages were particularly challenging given the coordination required between three large lattice boom crawlers. Our engineers focused on ensuring perfect boom synchronisation throughout the lift."
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The project required a 20 person crew and took two months to complete, including site preparation and crane assembly. The CC 68.1250-1 was transported 125 miles from Ravenna for the project.
Here are some more pictures of the lift in operation
Vernazza Autogru operates a fleet of around 200 machines including crawler cranes, telescopic cranes and aerial work platforms. The company, established in 1946, provides lifting services across Italy, France, Monaco and Switzerland.
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