Two new Kato 20 tonne CR200Rf cranes have been added to the fleet at Bay of Plenty‘s McLeod Cranes.
Managing director Scott McLeod says there is significant demand for cranes this size, and their two new machines were sent straight to work as soon as they arrived from Japan.
“One is lifting frames, trusses and building materials for the building sector in Tauranga, with the other working on geothermal power
Kato‘s new generation City Range 200Rf model includes standard two-position 3000kg searcher hooks.
“The searcher hook is a brilliant addition which has significant benefits, particularly inside industrial sites, where it gives us the ability to reach into tight confines. The hydraulic luffing fly jib is another great feature. We‘re already finding opportunities where that particular set up is helpful,” says McLeod.
The extra reach on the super boom of the CR200Rf, compared with the firm‘s old
The CR200Rf has a completely redesigned operators‘ cab, with a greater glazed area, improved information displays
The firm‘s new cranes have both been modified slightly for New Zealand conditions, with wide configuration
McLeod says the firm‘s longstanding relationship with Titan Equipment goes back to when McLeod Cranes was established 22 years ago and bought its first crane, a Kato 30 tonner. He says the after sales support and
“As well as bringing the machine in, the Kato team flew over to train our operators. The more we know about the machines, the more we can upskill our people. This increases the capability of both the
Pictured with one of the new cranes is Shoki Uehara, Kato Works, Japan, and Scott McLeod, McLeod Cranes.