Italian rental company Top Noleggio selected two of Tadano‘s PM Series knuckle boom cranes to carry out the assembly of a Ferris wheel on a site with restricted access and limited working space.
The two cranes, a PM 100SP and a PM 150SP model, were employed for the project, which involved lifting and positioning multiple structural elements.
The choice of the compact cranes addressed the need to operate in narrow spaces where conventional mobile cranes were unsuitable.
Top Noleggio coordinated both machines to move components with high accuracy.
Operators used radio remote controls to stand close to the assembly, improving their ability to oversee precise placement of anchor pins and structural parts. This approach ensured all elements were aligned to strict tolerances.
Throughout the job, the cranes maintained reliable performance, enabling steady progress and preventing delays. Work proceeded without incident, meeting the scheduled completion time.
The Ferris wheel was fully assembled and became operational following the lifting operations. Top Noleggio reported no complications for either the client or the project team.
The project’s requirements included millimetre-level positioning and careful navigation of logistical challenges.
Tadano said in a statement: ‘The movements had to be extremely precise — almost millimetric — to ensure proper alignment of all structural components. The radio remote control was a key tool in achieving this level of accuracy.’
The deployment of the Tadano PM 100SP and PM 150SP provided the technical capabilities needed to complete the assembly as planned.
The team said: ‘The cranes performed excellently during all phases of the job. We did not encounter any critical issues and were fully satisfied with the result.
Top Noleggio operates a diverse fleet of 500 units and routinely handles complex lifting jobs where precision and spatial limitations are significant factors.
