News from Gleason Cranes Australia

Here's an article about UNIC URW706 from International Cranes and Specialized Transport.
Check how UNIC cranes can be a cost effective option to tower cranes.

UK's highest Unic on Shard duties

Written by Euan Youdale - 20 Jan 2012

Those looking skyward from the River Thames in central London, UK over the last week may have spotted a mini crawler crane being raised 283 metres to the top of The Shard tower, under construction in the city.

As a result, the 6 tonne capacity Unic URW-706 spider crane, from GGR Group, became the highest ever compact crane in the UK, claimed the company....

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NEW AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR

Gleason Cranes Australia Pty Ltd is proud to announce that we have been appointed as the new Australian Distributor for Zoomlion truck cranes, crawler cranes and tower cranes. Zoomlion is one of the largest crane manufacturers in the world and have made big leaps in quality and reliability but still retain their cost effective price points. 
 
Truck Cranes:            25t, 30t, 40t & 50t
 
 
Crawler Cranes:         50t, 80t, 130t, 160t, 180t, 200t, 260t, 
                                        350t, 450t, 650t + 1000t
 
Tower cranes:            Full range available
 
Why buy Zoomlion?

• Gleason Cranes provide full back-up and servicing Australia-wide through our service network.
• 30-60 day delivery on most cranes
• Zoomlion Direct Financing (easier than bank finance)
• Speedy parts delivery
• Ask us for an Introductory Deal

 
Zoomlion cranes are currently working all across Australia.  Customers include; Wheelers Cranes, Tolco, Statewide Cranes, Buchannon Crane Hire, West Crane and John Holland
 
 

SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM GLEASON CRANES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Management and Staff would like to thank you for your support
during the year and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2011 and encourage you to view
our website at www.gleason.com.au to see our full range of new and
used cranes. We are excited about what next year will bring and for
all the new and exciting additions to our collection. We welcome
your enquiries in 2011.

Office Closure During the Christmas Holidays:
Midday Wednesday 22nd December 2010 to Sunday 9th January 2011.
we will re‐open on Monday 10th January 2011.

For any urgent matters, please feel free to contact Brook Logan on 0488 086 120.

Gleason has been appointed the authorised Australian dealer for UNIC Mini Crawler Cranes. With a range starting from the URW-094, the worlds smallest mini crawlser cranes to the URW-706 with a tip height of 24m and capacity up to 6 tonne, UNIC are sure to have a product for you.

Melbourne-based Gleason Cranes Australia, well known as the pioneer importer of used cranes into Australia, is now starting to make news for new equipment.

The Gleason new equipment range comprises the Italian Ormig pick-and-carry cranes, TOA(R & B) mini crawler cranes and Cometto multi-axle heavy haulage trailers and self propelled modules.

The Ormig is a pick-and-carry crane designed to spend its working life onsite, or be transported between projects. It is not road registrable.

The six model Ormig range starts at 10-tonne capacity and carries through to 60-tonne. Electric power is offered in cranes up to 45t capacity, and the 33t model also has a diesel-electric variant.

An Ormig benefit is the manoeuvrability they offer with their rigid chassis and a sharp steer angle producing a tight turning circle. All Ormig cranes, including the 60t unit, have a low head height, making them ideal for work inside buildings.

With their low entry height, the cabs provide easy access and convenience in applications that involve the operator regularly getting in and out of the cab.

The booms are relatively short by normal crane standards- even the 60t crane has a boom length and height under hook of 16.5m.

Compact design, operator convenience and excellent manoeuvrability well suit Ormig cranes to working around the clock in applications involving heavy lifts in the confined spaces commonly found in industrial plants, precast yards, and long-term civil and building construction projects.

Gleason Cranes have already experienced strong interest in these cranes, with three 16t units and two 20/25t units already sold to work on mine sites. The current delivery time is eight to ten months.

Completing the crane range available from Gleason Cranes, are world leading Cometto heavy lift trailers, powered modular transporters and steerable heavy haulage trailers.

For the latter, each axle steers, allowing loads to be positioned close to cranes, so reducing the radius of a lift.

Options for the lighter trailers (30-100t) include extending trailers, with rear steering axles, and the choice of a full-width deck, spine or side beam, depending on the load.

The powered, modular trailers, are remotely controlled and can be configured to handle loads from 40t to 8000t.

These trailers suit applications where heavy loads are to be moved through an industrial site. The steering system allows the module to turn in its own length, providing the manoeuvrability to move a heavy, bulky load through a tight access area.

Top of the line is the true self-propelled modular transporter, with its own cab. This can be configured with up to 36 lines, with capacities from 80t to 1000t.