News
November 24
Battery Power enters the Fleet
In November we took delivery of our first Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With 45 kVA capacity they can power all of our self-erecting tower crane fleet and most of our flat top cranes. They can run on both three-phase mains, three-phase generators, and also charge on single phase. This makes them incredibly versatile and well suited to tower crane work.
With 45 kWh of storage, they offer ample capacity to up to 2 cranes for a day, whilst creating no noise, and no emissions.
The key benefit to sites is the huge fuel savings that can be made compared to running a diesel generator. Depending on a site’s power set-up, the fuel saving can cover the cost of the battery hire.
June 24
Trailer Crane at the Three Counties Show
We exhibited our Midi LT14.14 trailer crane at the 2024 Three Counties Show in Malvern. The Malvern show is a great showcase for agricultural related plant and machinery, as well as the prize animals.
There was good interest for agricultural building erection work as the crane can be set up by the contractor themselves and ready for work lifting in 15 minutes. This is ideal for steel framed agricultural and industrial buildings where the individual parts are light weight and the precision of the crane is well suited to the task.
For more information on our range of Trailer Cranes including the LT14.14 and the LS15.17, please see www.trailercranes.co.uk
December 23
Ladybird Montalift M21 fits inside a Gas Tank
Text to FollowOur M21 Self-Propelled Tower Crane has proved to be the solution for a complex job in Edinburgh. The crane was needed as part of the refurbishment of the steels in a decommissioned gasometer.
The hirer used the 4-wheel driving, 4-wheel steering capabilities of the M21 to drive the crane down a steep ramp, and set it up in a number of different locations in the base of the old tank.
November 23
Potain MRH125 and Potain MDT219 Erected in the UK
In partnership with Potain and the Manitowoc Crane Group, Ladybird Crane Hire has access to a large rental fleet across the complete Potain range. This has given us greater scope to meet our customers’ needs and supply larger cranes.
In June 2023 we installed an MRH125 hydraulic luffing jib crane in central Birmingham and in November we installed an MDT219 flat-top crane in Stafford. Both cranes were brand new and ideally suited to the job sites.
The MRH125 is fitted with a 40m jib and can lift 3.2 tons at 40m and 8 tons maximum. The MDT219 is built with the full 65m jib where it will lift 1.9 tons. It has a 10 ton maximum lift.
October 23
Hup40-30 at Sheffield Children’s Hospital
A Hup40-30 self-erecting tower crane has been installed at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital to work on the construction of a new Heli-pad for the main contractor, Pacy & Wheatley.
The Heli-pad is needed as currently access for helicopters is severely restricted and the new structure will allow much improved, year round access.
The Hup40-30 has a telescopic top mast giving up to 30m height under hook, ideal for working on tall buildings and occasionally, installing a Heli-pad.
For more information on the new building please see:
https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/news/helipad/
October 21
IGO36 at Bennerley Viaduct
An IGO36 has started work as part of the Bennerley Viaduct renovation, a grade 2* listed structure.
50 years after closing as a railway viaduct, the structure is being repaired and reopened as a footpath and cycle way. The crane is lifting up materials for the new deck and safety handrails.
This has been made possible by the hard work of the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct. More information on the project can be found at: bennerleyviaduct.org.uk
July 21
Ladybird Cranes achieves ISO9001:2015
Ladybird Cranes has achieved the ISO9001 standard for our quality management system. This has seen a major investment of time into formalising our processes and systems to ensure that customers receive the best possible service.
At a customer level this has seen the introduction of a new portal to streamline all paperwork and certificates in one place and the ability to give feedback on performance.
We have chosen to use the BSI, UKAS accredited management system to give the highest level of assurance to our work.
September 20
New IGO22 Training Crane
An IGO22 has been erected at our CPCS Training Centre at Brockhill Yard. The crane replaces an older IGO21 and is the largest single phase self-erecting crane that Potain manufacture.
Our CPCS test centre offers A04c pedestrian operated crane driver and A40 slinger/signaller courses and tests. For more information see www.ladybirdtraining.co.uk
May 19
MontaLift M21 Tower Crane added to the Hire Fleet
Ladybird Crane Hire will take delivery of the innovative MontaLift M21 Tower Crane at the Vertikal Days trade show in May 2019.
The M21 features a Potain IGO21 tower crane mounted on a self-propelled 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steer chassis and independently powered by its own generator.
The manoeuvrability of the crane makes it ideal for building sites spread over a large area where the crane can be regularly moved.
It has proved popular for installing roofing panels, solar panels, and for installing larger pre-fabricated systems as part of off-site construction schemes.
Key features:
- Lifts 700kg at 26m, maximum lift of 1,800kg
- 20 kVA generator or 400v 3-phase mains
- 4.0m x 4.0m outrigger centres
- Can be driven whilst fully erected
Available for hire now!
October 18
New Inspection Cameras
To help sites meet their H&S requirements, we have developed inspection cameras to reduce the need to climb our City Cranes so regularly.
The cameras are solar powered and operate via 4G to give the operator views of both the hoist motor and the trolley motor. This allows the operator to pick up any issues quickly and from the safety of the ground.
