Our engineering team are due to dismantle a Self Erecting Tower Crane in Swansea this week.
The crane has been operating on the site of the Urban Quarter development in the city. The construction project included the demotion of an existing hotel and the construction of 57 apartments and three rental units in its place.
Self Erecting Tower Crane in Swansea
The Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane is a Potain T85A Self Erecting Crane. It has a 45m jib and can provide a height under hook of 35m at the jib end. At full tower height there is a possible maximum lifting capacity of 1,250kg at the end of the jib and 6,000kg from the tower out to 12.7m. The Potain T85A is the largest Self Erecting Tower Crane available on the Mantis Cranes fleet.
Other Mantis Cranes Potain T85A Hire Projects
- IGO T85A Hotel Project in Derby
- Self Erecting Crane near Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
- Self Erecting Tower Cranes in Northampton
- Tower Crane at Alton Towers Hotel
- Pedestrian Operated Tower Cranes on a School Building project near Wembley
Tower Crane Hire UK Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there any danger of the operator overloading the Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane?
- What power supply is required to run the Pedestrian Operated Tower Cranes?
- Can Pedestrian Operated Tower Cranes be erected and dismantled easily on site?
- Is Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane hire possible in remote locations?
- What type of base is required to erect the Pedestrian Operated Tower Cranes?
- Can the Self Erecting Tower Cranes be lifted into position using a Mobile Crane if there is not adequate access to tow the crane onto site?
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