24.05.2016

Unic for Iceland

Iceland based rental company Smakranar has taken delivery of a new Unic URW-706 spider crane.

The crane has a maximum capacity of six tonnes at three metres and can lift this to a height of 7.2 metres. An optional searcher hook and a 3.1 metre long jib provide a maximum hook height of 22.7 metres.
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Erlingur Snær Erlingsson with his wife Hildur Björg Ingibertsdottir

The new crane went straight to work in Helguvik near Iceland’s International airport tasked with the installation of two high powered electric control boards

Smakranar owner Erlingur Snær Erlingsson said: “This lift worked out perfectly and all relevant parties were thrilled with the power and precision of the 706.  Also, the radio remote control was a very important factor for both lifts. It was really easy for the operator to see critical points, such as the closeness of boom to the steel structure and seeing the load being lifted from the ground floor. Later this summer, it will go inside the airport in Keflavik to install 40 to 50, four tonne concrete beams as the airport is being expanded.”

Graeme Riley regional chief executive of Unic master distributor GGR added: “It is fantastic to see the URW-706 being used on prominent national and international projects. With its six tonnes capacity it is still compact enough to get into small spaces, making it perfect for a wide range of jobs. We have worked with Erlingur’s company for over 10 years in Iceland, and our partnership is going from strength to strength.”