09.12.2021

Second 100t Kobelco for Anderson

UK based Anderson Crawler Crane Hire has taken delivery of its second new 100 tonne Kobelco CKE900G-3 crawler crane.

The new crane is the third G series Kobelco in the Anderson fleet, and the second CKE900G-3 delivered so far this year, with the first arriving in March.

Both units are Stage V/Tier 5 compliant and have been supplied with 54.9 metres of main boom and 15.3 metre jibs. Other features include aircraft warning lights, a rooster sheave and green handrails for increased operator safety as well as all the standard Kobelco G series fuel efficiency features. Anderson purchased its first Kobelco, a used 80 tonne CKE800 in 2014, and has been steadily expanding its fleet with new cranes since then in order to comply with the latest environmental regulations and the demand from contractors for the latest models.
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Anderson’s second Kobelco CKE900G-3

The new crane was delivered to Anderson’s yard in Flaxton, near York, where it was assembled and tested under the supervision of Kobelco’s Sam Clarke, one of Kobelco’s senior service engineers.

Managing director Martyn Anderson, said: “Our second hand Kobelco’s have proven to be remarkably reliable, but now the lifting industry must meet the challenge of low emission requirements and the continued focus on the operator’s health, safety and wellbeing. To meet that challenge, after 36 years of buying refurbished crawler cranes, we are investing heavily in the new, Stage V/Tier 5 compliant Kobelco crawlers.”

“When rigged on a 43 metre main boom and 15 metre fly jib with a 30 degree offset the CKE900G-3 has the ability to lift over structures to points the main boom cannot reach, giving an impressive 2.4 tonnes at a 48 metre radius. It is also the largest crawler crane that will fit on a low-loader without removing the tracks or ballast for most routes in the UK , while two main boom inserts can also fit side by side on the jib trailer, so reducing the number of lorries needed, making transport cost effective.”
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The CKE900G-3 can be transported with counterweight and tracks installed

“Our first, new CKE900G-3 went straight to work in the North West, while this one will go out on new, three month contract with a major civils contractor this week, where it will be used for typical lifting duties, including lifting re-bar, shutters and concrete with a three metre skip.”
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Anderson’s first Kobelco CKE900G-3 on a contract rigged with 42.7 metre boom and 15.3 metre offset jib

Founded in 1984, Anderson Crawler Cranes is based in York and offers cranes for both sale and rental.