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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...
Hird crawler crane wins access challenge at house with a view
Getting a crane into some worksites can be a big challenge – but it helps that Hird has a Maeda CC985S-1 in its crane hire fleet. The 4.9t crawler crane was just what was needed to install large triple-glazed glass panels in an eye-catching luxury home tucked away down a...
Product of the Month – Secondary Safety Device
Our Product of the Month for July is the secondary safety device. A bit of an unusual one, this. We have showcased some of the most sophisticated lifting equipment available in the UK in past PoTM articles, including pick and carry cranes, spider cranes and glazing robots. But the secondary...
Product of the Month – Pop Up + low-level Personnel lift
As the late great Tina Turner put it: “Simply the Best!” Our Product of the Month for June, the Pop Up + low-level personnel lift, is proof that is the case. Because, when it comes to working at low level height, the Pop Up + is a proven powered access...
Hird takes top lifting and transport brands to FIT Show
Visitors to the UK’s only dedicated event for the window, door and flat glass industry will get the chance to see the world’s best glazing robots. That’s because Hird will be showcasing Winlet glazing robots on its stand at the show being held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 23rd to...
Product of the Month – GML Compact counterbalance floor crane
In the lifting world, the margin of difference between success and failure can sometimes be measures in millimetres. Single doorway Manual or powered lifting Once in position, both versions of the counterbalance floor crane can then be quickly configured for lifting. At this point, the GML-C is still only 1,530m...