Cranes

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Which are the best current general purpose cranes on the market at reasonable trade prices?

 

I did have a Mowi from new which was ideal but the current range seems expensive. I had considered a little used MOD Atlas crane but not sure if spares still available and conversion to move wood.

 

[PeteB]

If you are after a project - I have an MK4 with mid winch and an Atlas crane in the brambles!

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If you are after a project - I have an MK4 with mid winch and an Atlas crane in the brambles!

 

I have the vehicle to use with a crane however I am interested to know if this is the original PTO driven Bedford winch and the overall condition of the cabin as this model does have rust problems:001_rolleyes:

 

Unusual to have winch and Atlas unit on the same vehicle.

[Brushcutter]

What sort of vehicle is it going on. The MOWI cranes look very nice saw them at APF and a local contractor and the guy who assessed me for FMO 3 swares by them.

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4x4 Truck/Unimog/Fastrac type vehicle. Possible on the back to load trailers. The version we had was on a Skog 8 with the 2453 crane.

 

Smooth cranes to use but not sure if there is a more current version made by additional firms?

[Brushcutter]

4x4 Truck/Unimog/Fastrac type vehicle. Possible on the back to load trailers. The version we had was on a Skog 8 with the 2453 crane.

 

Smooth cranes to use but not sure if there is a more current version made by additional firms?

 

 

If you need lift capacity then a Botex crane from Wilsons is the best bet. Come ins 6 7 or 8 m reach with 2.8t close in lift. Kelsa craes and trailers are nice too.

[PeteB]

Just for you Trad Log.

 

Yes it was an original winch fitted for the army but the crane was to be fitted to a sub-chassis with the whole lot to be used as a mobile crane. But the project stalled and she is sat in the brambles for at least 10 years so you can imagine the cab without seeing the photographs. However, a sorted cab may be available at the same site. Viewable in S Derbyshire/ N Leics.