New Tadano truck mounted crane for Anker

Lüneburg, Germany-based crane service provider Anker has expanded its fleet with addition of a Tadano HK 4.050-1 truck mounted crane. It will be used for a wide range of tasks including laying ceilings, building roof trusses, and assembling halls.

Anker’s operation manager Hartmut Ballerstädt collected the crane from Tadano’s location in Lauf, Germany, and drove it back. The HK 4.050-1 does not require a special road permit – even with a counterweight of up to 4.5 tonnes fitted.

Ballerstädt commented, "With its tridem rear axle including steered trailing axle and two driven axles, the HK 4.050-1 has an ingenious chassis concept that gives it unparalleled manoeuvrability and makes it suitable for use on even the tightest construction sites."

According to Tadano, Ballerstädt also liked the crane because it is a classic "bread and butter machine" which any trained crane operator can operate safely straight away.