Crane weight reduced by 50 per cent
August 1st 2010 Many businesses now routinely fit
devices such as cranes and platform
lifts on to their vehicles. However,
there remains the perceived problem
of reduced carrying capacity on the
vehicle.
Penny Hydraulics has responded
by undertaking a review across its
range to design and engineer weight
out of its products without
compromising on performance and
reliability.
The company has also developed a
range of new platforms for its Single
Wheel Lift, Easyloader Tail Lift and
Step Lift models including new
lightweight aluminium and
galvanised mesh, offering a wider
choice to customers. The original
Single Wheel Lift, for example,
weighed 99kg but the new
lightweight version weighs under
50kg.
This 50 per cent weight saving
means that vehicles can carry more
stock, tools and equipment
without exceeding their
safe and legal
loading capacities.
This is most
important on the
increasingly
popular three and
half tonne class
vehicles where space
and weight limitations can
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