Grove GMK4100L

Historical dock crane gets restoration lift from Hird

Hird mobile crane and powered access expertise is supporting a project to dismantle and restore a historical 18-tonne dock crane. The last remaining Scotch derrick crane at the former North End Shipyard in Hull, East Yorkshire, is being dismantled ready to be put on show as a tourist attraction. Hird...

Products of the Month 2016 roundup – not a partridge in sight

It’s that time of the year when we look back on the 12 months that have just gone – and that means reviewing our 12 Products of the Month for 2016. You could say we are showcasing what could be 12 lifting and powered access machines for Christmas – and...

Hird takes delivery of Grove

Lifting and access firm Hird has taken delivery of a new 100 tonne Grove GMK4100L all-terrain crane. The crane was officially handed over to at the company’s headquarters in Hull, East Yorkshire, this week. Hird Managing Director Phil Hird said: “This is an important addition to our lifting fleet. Our...