Ainscough invests £30m in new cranes

Last month, the company took delivery of the UK’s first 650t Liebherr LTM1650-8.1 crane. Ainscough has also invested in units of the following models: LTM1040-2.1, LTM1060-3.1, LTM1090-4.2, LTM1110-5.1 and LTM1230-5.1.

“The boosting of Ainscough’s fleet reflects the company’s commitment to supporting its customers in delivering the key construction and infrastructure projects that will drive forward the Covid-19 economic recovery, such as HS2 and other major developments,” said the company.

All of the newest cranes purchased by Ainscough have the latest single engine technology compliant with Stage V emission standards. Features like Liebherr’s ECOdrive and ECOmode reduce fuel consumption.

 Peter Gibbs, CEO at Ainscough Crane Hire, said: “The arrival of the LTM1650-8.1 at the start of May was a key moment for Ainscough Crane Hire, and our investment programme demonstrates our focus on updating our fleet in order to continually improve the service we offer our customers. These latest additions and the models that will arrive over the coming months will provide a variety of lifting solutions. The new cranes also come with enhanced telematic capabilities which we are linking to a new digital platform to provide real time data for our customers.”

“The diverse range of innovations and capabilities that these cranes offer all prioritise safer and more productive solutions for our customers. This first stage of our crane investment programme will enable us to respond to changing customer needs as we continue to deliver smarter and more efficient ways of working. The construction industry has a big part to play in helping the country bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, and our investment programme has been guided by the needs of our customers. We look forward to seeing our latest cranes in action on sites across the country before too long.”