Third Sennebogen crane for Heathrow Terminal 5
24 November 2004
E.H.Hassell, UK dealer for Sennebogen cranes has
delivered a new 680HD (80 tonne capacity) lattice boom crawler
crane to Magnor Plant Hire for work on the Heathrow terminal
five project. The new 680HD specification includes two 160kn
crane winches, a 48.5 metre main boom and an auxiliary jib.
Utilising a counterweight of 25 tonnes, it is fitted with a
Wylie safe load indicator, model 3000. This state-of-the-art
crane also features a hydraulically elevating cab that can rise
up to 2.7 metres and is powered by a Caterpillar C9 260kw diesel
engine.
Magnor Plant Hire, the plant company of the constructions brands
group Morgan Sindall plc have invested heavily in Sennebogen
cranes for the tunnelling work they are carrying out on the
terminal five project. This is the second new 680HD and is in
addition to a 640HD 50 tonne capacity lattice boom crawler crane
acquired in August 2003.
