Philippsthal, Germany-based crane service provider H&S Autokrane has expanded its crane fleet with the addition of a four-axle Tadano AC 4.080-1 crane.
H&S managing director Matthias Schug travelled to Lauf, Germany, in person to collect the crane from Tadano sales manager Helge Prüfer. “With its 60-metre main boom and compact dimensions, the AC 4.080-1 is the gold standard in the 80-tonne class,” says Prüfer.
He was also impressed with the versatility made possible by the large amount of counterweight that can be carried on the crane itself. Thanks to this the AC 4.080-1 can serve as a highly cost-effective taxi crane for a wide range of jobs, says Tadano. This is aided by the intelligent IC-1 Plus control system which enables the operator to take advantage of the crane’s maximum available lifting capacity. In many cases this combination eliminates the need for a separate counterweight truck.
H&S ordered the crane with almost the full equipment package – including the Surround View camera system to aid positioning in tight spaces.
Matthias Schug is also happy with the service he received from Tadano. “They really look after me,” he says. “Helge is great to deal with. He’s a perfect fit for us, both professionally and personally. And that’s another reason why we are always happy to go with Tadano.”
