09.01.2018

Palfinger for Kier

UK highways maintenance company Kier Highways has taken delivery of an 18.5 tonne/metre Palfinger PK 19.001 SLD5 loader crane.

Mounted on a Mercedes Antos 2535 truck supplied by Northside Truck & Van, the crane has a maximum capacity of 6.2 tonnes and a maximum hydraulic outreach of 14.8 metres. It was sold and delivered by Palfinger crane distributor T H White, which was commissioned by commercial vehicle contract rental company LC Vehicle Hire to fit the crane, alongside an Orteco HD 800 truck mounted pile driver.
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Karl Simpson of Kier (L) and Anthony Fensom of LC Vehicle Hire

Kier Highways regional transport and plant manager Karl Simpson said: “Kier Highways introduces the latest vehicles to the fleet to meet and exceed our client’s requirements. New, high specification vehicles also aid our workforce in carrying out their jobs effectively, reducing manual handling requirements and protecting them to ensure high levels of safety.”