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ACCESS IN ACTION • APRIL/MAY 2015
ACCESS in ACTION
The Tadano Mantis Work Platform is
a personal lifting device which allows
operators to safely work at height. The
platform has a load capacity of 340kgs with
the deck measuring 1828mm x 914mm.
The Work Platform includes a 428kg test
weight that can be utilised for certification.
The platform, weight and arm have all
been designed to be compatible with every
model in the Tadano Mantis crawler crane
range. An adaptor designed for each model
makes the connection between the boom
and the platform. The Tadano Mantis range
of crawler cranes comprises nine models
from 27 tonnes to 120 tonnes.
According to Bill Dunn, Tadano Mantis
Sales Manager for Tadano Oceania:
“By attaching the Tadano Mantis Work
Platform to the boom extension of a
Tadano Mantis crawler crane, an aerial
work platform is provided in a matter of
an hour. The Work Platform attaches with
pins rather than bolts, making the process
Mantis work platform attachment aids versatility
The new Tadano Mantis Work Platform, an aid to the versatility and productivity of Tadano
Mantis crawler cranes, is custom designed and manufactured by Tadano Mantis in the US.
quick and tool free. There is no need to
bring on a dedicated boom lift to the job
and incur the hire, transportation and other
associated costs of extra equipment. It also
means the work site is not cluttered with
additional equipment,” Bill said.
“Often the need for an aerial work platform
is relatively short term, maybe just a few
hours. The Tadano Mantis Work Platform
is a quick, easy and cost effective way to
provide a work-at-height option.
“The capability of the Tadano Mantis
crawler crane to handle rough terrain
allows workers to access locations that
would otherwise be impossible to access
even with a 4WD boom lift,” Bill said.
The Tadano Mantis Work Platform attaches
to the end of the Tadano Mantis crane’s
first section of fly jib with a series of pins
and a purpose designed and certified
adaptor. Once fitted the work platform
is ready for work. The platform itself is a
heavy-duty all steel construction with a
self-levelling capability.
Contact: 0478 695 940 or visit website:
www.tadano.com.auThe Tadano Mantis Work Platform is a personal
lifting device