04.10.2007

Kier orders 17 new cranes

Kier Plant has ordered 17 tower cranes as part of a major investment programme to expand and modernise its rental fleet. Nine from Liebherr and eight from Potain.

The Liebherr order comprises:- Four Liebherr 200 EC-B 10 Litronic flat-top cranes with jibs of up to 65 metres, two Liebherr 200 EC-H 10 Litronic cranes which join five similar models in the Kier fleet, two 160 EC-B 10 Litronic flat-top cranes. The first of their kind to arrive in the UK, with two tonnes maximum lift capacity at a 60 metre radius and finally a Liebherr 160 HC-L luffing jib tower crane.
Please register to see all images

Two Kier tower cranes, a Liebherr 200EC-H 10 (L) and a flat-top 200 EC-B 10

The Potain models include six MDT 178 City Topless cranes with jibs of up to 60 metres and with a lifting capacity of 1.75 tonnes at 55 metres and two MD265 J-10 machines, featuring a 65 metre jib and 2.85 tonnes lifting capacity.

Deliveries have already begun with all 17 cranes due to be delivered during the autumn.

Kier Plant operations director Pat Glynn said: “These new machines will help keep our growing crane fleet fully up-to-date with the latest advances in safety and technology. We see this investment as enhancing the service we offer clients by delivering the best, most reliable and economic lifting solutions.”

The company says that it is investing at record levels to improve its hire range and meet growing demands both from external clients and from within the Kier Group. The company hires out over 100 cranes and some 3,500 accommodation units from seven depots around the UK.

Kier Plant managing director Ian Gordon said: “This year we have invested over £10 million to extend and update our entire range, from cranes to generators. Also, we have developed new accommodation for hire, providing clients with the latest generation of adaptable, modular units offering greater comfort and welfare for occupants.”