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We have all seen large cranes towering over construction sites as new developments climb into the sky, but there are times when compact lifting power is needed inside a building. But how do you get the power of a crane inside? The answer is mini crawler cranes.
Taking concentrated lifting power to the next level, mini crawler cranes are proving to be an ideal solution because of they can move into the smallest of work areas but still have the power to lift heavy loads safely and accurately. Extremely compact and highly versatile, they have become the perfect tool for many refurbishment, fitting out and maintenance operations.
Although they are small, power is not a problem. Some models of crawler cranes can extend to a boom length of 21m, and their lifting capacity can be as high as six tonnes. Furthermore, while they can be used by a trained operator they can also be radio-controlled and when they are run from mains electricity they can operate silently.
Crawler cranes are the very latest concept in versatile lifting solutions for construction projects large or small and have already proven their ability to make a huge difference to the efficiency and speed of many building projects.
There are many ways to get your hands on crawler cranes, including mobile crane hire companies like City Lifting, which have seen interest in these powerful and versatile machines growing quickly. For example, a model like the Maeda LC 785 looks like a traditional crane but is far more compact yet is still capable of pick and carrying jobs up to 2000kg. Its steel tracks, hydrostatic transmission, tilt sensor alarm, programmable moment limiter and many other features make it a flexible, safe, sturdy and strong tool for lifting big loads in tight spaces.
On the other hand, machines like the Maeda MC-305C or the Unic URW-707 extend to resemble a spider, spreading their legs to give a wider and sturdier base that can support much bigger loads. When the legs are retracted, however, these crawler cranes are small and agile enough to maneuver into small workspaces.
With the optional extras that are available these crawler cranes can become even more versatile. The URW-706, for instance, has an optional 3.1m long stowable fly jib and an optional searcher hook, which give it a maximum hook height of 22.7m instead of the usual 19.5m.
However small the interior space is where you need the power of a crane, it is likely that one of the many crawler cranes on the market will be able to find its way in and carry out all the heavy lifting needed to get any construction project going. Even the biggest and most powerful mini crane can usually find its way in through a standard double door.
Huge power now comes in small packages, and the solution to the problem of lifting loads inside a small interior space is now as simple as calling the right equipment supplier of finding them online to rent or buy one of the new breed of mini crawler cranes.
