Hire and Rental News - Access in Action - August 2018

42 ACCESS IN ACTION • AUGUST 2018 ACCESS in ACTION The last four of the two engine All-Terrain LTM 1220-5.2 cranes manufactured by the Liebherr Group (60m Tier-4 final cranes) have been acquired by Bigge Crane and Rigging Co in the US. The long-sought after crane has been discontinued. Since their inauguration in the 1970s, the Liebherr LTM mobile crane The last manufactured Liebherr LTM 1220-5.2 Cranes series has been a great addition to heavy lift equipment fleets and is known to be one of the most flexible cranes in its class due to ease of transport, adaptability and technology. Released in 2004, the LTM 1220 is an all-terrain crane with five axles and a maximum lifting capacity of 265 US tons. With a user-friendly interface to browse the Snorkel product line, including some locally designed models, Snorkel New Zealand has launched a new website dedicated to the New Zealand market, now live at www.snorkellifts.co.nz Snorkel New Zealand provides sales, parts and service for Snorkel aerial lifts in the North and South Islands, through its Snorkel sales team and nationwide Snorkel New Zealand launches new website service dealer network. Backed by the Snorkel manufacturing and rebuild facility in Levin on the North Island, Snorkel New Zealand has easy access to a wide range of new lifts, spare parts, as well as factory-based engineering and technical expertise. Visit: www.snorkellifts.co.nz Snorkel New Zealand has launched a new website The only self-propelled boom lift specifically designed for rail, Monitor Lifts has released the Monitor EVO 3 series RR14 Rail Boom Lift with new features to provide fast and safe access for rail and road maintenance crews. Design registered in Australia to AS1418- 10 and with RailCorp and ARTC and fully compliant with European EN280 and RIS PLT-1530 railway standards, the RR14 comes standard with two diesel engines to ensure it is never stranded. The two-speed 4WD rail boom lift features a two man platform with increased basket capacity of 400kgs allowing a generous load of tools and equipment, plus a 240V outlet in the platform (Air &Water outlet in the New self-propelled Rail Boom Lift designed specifically for rail platform is optional); basket load control; fly Jib and Kubota diesel engine. According to Monitor Lifts' Ben Joyce the RR14’s self-levelling turret and very strong chassis allows horizontal outreach of 9.3m when set-up on rail and will also drive while elevated. “Available in a tri-gauge version, the RR14 EVO can be used on all three rail gauges in Australasia. There is also a new version with direct hydraulic drive in tri-gauge for superior traction, reduced wear and tear and the option of four wheel steer for greater manoeuvrability and ease of positioning onto the rail,” Ben said. “Featuring an emergency back-up diesel engine (Hatz 9Hp Diesel), electric emergency lowering system and The RR14 Rail Boom Lift comes standard with two diesel engines to ensure it is never stranded directional LED lights, to the options of an on-board generator, work area lighting, anti-crush device, rail equipment position indication and EDDs, the RR14 also offers an optional pantograph for measuring the height and distance of overhead wires, plus a data recorder and GPS device stores inspection data.” With a max working height on rail 14.4m (tyres 14.10m); max SWL 400kg weight (approx) 13,400kg; turret rotation 400 °; basket rotation 180 °; dual power options with hybrid w/ batteries tri-gauge; optional drive speed on rail of 18km/h (road 8km/h); the RR14 also has electric emergency lowering as standard. “An amazing design feature of the RR14 is its self-levelling turret which allows the RR14 EVO to drive safely while elevated on an uneven track. "The turret automatically levels the boom on inclines of up to 8 degrees and the oscillating axle ensures all four wheels maintain contact with the rails,” Ben said. Contact: 1800 025 024 or visit website: www.monitor.net.au Joe Nelms, Vice President at Bigge said: “The Liebherr LTM 1220-5.2 is the best five axle crane ever built and with its best in class capacities, quick rig in and rig out characteristics, the LTM 1220 is often the most efficient method for completing customer lifting requirements.” Visit: www.bigge.com