Seattle, USA-based Garner Construction utilised a Link-Belt 85|RT rough terrain crane for eight months on a high-profile urban renewal project on the city’s waterfront.
The project is called Overlook Walk and it’s headed-up by the Hoffman Construction Company of Portland, Oregon. Once complete the development will comprise vendor spaces, event areas, and a pedestrian bridge linking key parts of the city.
Garner required a crane to provide precision lifting in a busy, high-traffic area. It identified its 85-ton (80 tonne) Link-Belt 85|RT as being the best fit for the job. Garner had bought the crane from Tri-ad Machinery of Tacoma, Washington, as part of a strategic strengthening of its fleet, recognising its value for future projects.
The crane was used to lift a range of materials including 7,000lb (3.175 tonne) boulders, precast benches, rebar bundles, and 9,600lb (4.35 tonne) shoring tower flange beams from street level up a vertical incline to elevated walkways.
The operator was assisted in operating the crane in this confined space by the crane’s Variable Confined Area Lifting Capacities feature (V-CALC) and multiple cameras. Its compact size facilitated it fitting down tight access roads.
The operator’s comfort was maximised by the crane’s cab tilt, ergonomically placed controls, and automatic temperature control functions.
The crane also has four-link rear suspension, all-wheel steering, and LED lighting.
“Everything we needed to do with the 85|RT, we could do,” said crane operator Jaramillo. “You could sit in it all day… you can quickly set it to your liking, and it’s ready to work.”
“Its efficient, straightforward setup and breakdown allowed us to maintain a compact and well-organised job site,” added Hoffman project manager John Hamilton.
