New Tadano Mantis at work in Texas
28 August 2015 by Daniel SearleA new 130USt Tadano Mantis GTC-1200 recently purchased by Scott Powerline and Utility Equipment is being used at a powerline construction project near Floydada, Texas.
The crane features an 155ft full-power telescopic boom, and a two-piece bi-fold lattice jib and extension to give a maximum-rated tip height of more than 220ft, as well as offering 360º pick and carry capability.
The crane is being used by North Houston Pole Line to place steel poles between 120ft-195ft high at a 345kV powerline project.
Frank Ingram, vice president of operations for North Houston's Transmission division, said: "As always it is a pleasure teaming with Scott Powerline. Once again they have been able to take care of NHPL when needed. With our workload of major transmission projects in the south central region, we found ourselves in need of another large live boom hydraulic crane.
"Conventional cranes are very restrictive in our line of work due to multiple energized crossings. Scott Powerline's GTC-1200 is a very good fit due to its lifting capacities at max height as well as its pick and carry capabilities. I was very pleased with the GTC-1200 when setting a 195ft four-piece steel pole. The support from Scott Powerline and the performance of the crane are spot on."
