THE market for truck-mounted cranes in South Africa is significant, with numerous industries recognising their durability, versatility and ability to operate in the toughest, most challenging environments.
When 600SA, a division of CFAO Equipment, secured the exclusive distributorship of the PESCI® COPMA® range of truck-mounted cranes for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa late last year, it was a strategic response to a growing customer need and a commitment to enhancing its crane offerings.
Sonia Pretorius, national sales manager for 600SA, explains why truck-mounted cranes are a game-changer.
“These are just some of the top reasons to invest in this versatile equipment. Whether customers are looking for new or pre-owned equipment, there is a perfect solution for virtually every application.”
Streamlined operations
Truck-mounted cranes integrate transportation and lifting, allowing loads to be moved from one location to another without the need to arrange separate lifting equipment at both ends. Truck-mounted cranes are also ideal for jobs in remote locations that lack access to standard lifting equipment, offering a true end-to-end solution.
Quick setup, fast results
Whether lifting, loading or offloading, the setup is fast, and the results are immediate. Time is money, and truck-mounted cranes deliver efficiency. With simple, quick deployment, these cranes reduce downtime and speed up project timelines.
Incredible versatility
Perhaps one of the greatest advantages of truck-mounted cranes is their ability to handle multiple tasks. In addition to lifting and transporting, they can be equipped with secondary booms, jibs, remote controls and lifting work platforms for a host of applications.
Adaptable across industries
Truck-mounted cranes are suitable for a diverse range of industries from mining, construction, logistics and municipal infrastructure projects, to rescue services, road utility services, agriculture and rigging.
“Ever wondered how heavy bathtubs and accessories are lifted into high-rise buildings? It’s done using cranes with a reach of 15 to 27 metres, or more if a jib is added,” explains Pretorius. “Choosing the right crane for each specific task involves considering multiple technical factors, but the adaptability of these cranes ensures they can handle any job.”
On-demand convenience
Owners can deploy the crane whenever they need to, avoiding delays. Whether it’s to fell a tree, lift a heavy piece of concrete or move a container, operators can get it done immediately. The cranes are ideal for jobs that lack loading bays or when work needs to be performed directly within a container.
Competitive edge
Investing in truck-mounted cranes offers businesses the opportunity to tackle a broader range of projects and scale up operations. “With this equipment, businesses can easily take on larger jobs or rent them out to other operations for additional revenue. This leads to a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace,” notes Pretorius.
Added flexibility with PESCI-COPMA cranes
Pretorius highlights that a key benefit to owning a PESCI-COPMA crane is its knuckle-boom feature, which provides increased flexibility in confined spaces or when lifting loads close to the truck, making it more versatile than other cranes available on the market.
“600SA offers a pre-purchase consultation to assess which crane is best suited to a particular operation. After this, we assess the truck used and calculate truck-to-crane stability to ensure safety when lifting loads. Included in these calculations are axle loads, centre of gravity and the structural impact on the truck chassis,” she adds.
