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New Valla pick and carry crane catches the eye at LiftEx
A Valla pick and carry crane put on display by Hird was one of the star attractions at LiftEx Liverpool – the show that presents all that’s best about the world of lifting. Hird’s was busier than ever at the event and a lot of visitors wanted to see and...
Product of the Month – Valla V110R pick and carry crane
It is the pick and carry crane that gives your lifting project wings. Lifting sweet spot Accessorised lifting The Valla V110R (the R is for remote control) can also be combined with a number of powerful accessories. As with all Valla V cranes, it can be fitted with a powerful...
Glazing contractors overcome skills shortages with Winlets
Glass installation contractors are using Winlet glazing robots supplied by Hird to overcome a shortage of skilled glass handling operatives and to deliver faster and safer services for their clients. The specialist say the robots are so effective they can still take on more challenging projects without needing extra operatives,...
Product of the Month – Genie Z80/60 cherry picker
Construction projects Planned maintenance Multiple sectors Meanwhile, the platform’s reverse articulating secondary boom provides a maximum up and over clearance is 8.83m. At this working height, the boom’s horizontal reach of over 17m, allowing work to be carried on structures set back from obstacles that could include up to two-storey...
5 advantages you need to know about Valla’s new ‘V Cranes’
Eye-catching – futuristic even – a new range of Valla cranes being added to Hird’s pick and carry crane hire fleet is always going to get noticed. What’s special about the new Valla V range of mini cranes is that they are very much worth a closer look. This is...
Product of the Month – OctoPlus 17 spider lift
Our Product of the Month for September is a new addition to our access platform hire fleet – the Oil&Steel OctoPlus 17 spider cherry picker. Indoor-outdoor working The Oil&Steel OctoPlus 17 spider lift is designed to be extremely compact in tracking mode. In fact, with its quick-release basket removed, it...
Product of the Month – Valla fork attachment
Not all loads are best lifted with a hook. So, our August Product of the Month is the Valla pick and carry crane fork attachment. This accessory adds an extra dimension to already powerful and versatile mini cranes to provide optimum lifting solutions in the most challenging spaces. The Valla...