Crane and forklift combo provide flexibility for Maltaward 03 July 2013

Fitting its latest Volvo FM13 four-axle rigid with both a Hiab crane and a Moffett truck-mounted forklift is helping to improve productivity at civil engineering contractor Maltaward.

General manager Jim Treacy explains that the Hiab XS 288 EP-3 HiPro crane, with its 25 tonne/metre capacity, is used to load and unload heavy items, such as concrete barriers. The 3.0 tonne capacity Moffett M8 30.3W forklift then immediately moves them into place.

As soon as the vehicle arrives on site both pieces of kit can be put to work, he says, adding that further flexibility has been achieved by fitting a mounting kit onto a semi-trailer towed by Maltaward's new Volvo FM11 6x2 tractor unit, allowing the forklift to be swapped between this and the rigid.

"We find that the Hiab and Moffett are both very good products. They do the job we require of them very efficiently and the Hiab back-up and service support is excellent," comments Treacy.

Author
Brian Tinham

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