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Product of the month – Genie Z30/20 NRJ electric boom

Game, Set, Glass. Why Padel Courts Up and Down the Country Need Vacuum Robots for Installation.

Night-time hotel crane lift a towering success for Hird team

Five in five – the depot that’s central to access and lifting service

<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/crane-hire">Crane lifting</a>, <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/powered-access">powered access</a> and <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/glass-lifting">glass lifting</a> hire specialist Hird has taken delivery of the latest addition to its transport fleet.</h2>



The Scania 420P truck with a beavertail transporter has been optimised to support easy delivery and collection of Hird’s equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, spider booms, pick and carry cranes and spider cranes.



Though it is the new kid on the block, joining an already extensive transport fleet, this is a grown-up vehicle with an 8×2 axle configuration supporting the carrying of a wide range of large machines in its&nbsp;hire fleet&nbsp;for tasks that include&nbsp;<a href="https://hird.co.uk/machinery-moving">machinery moving</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/glass-lifting">glass lifting</a>, and working at height from&nbsp;<a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/powered-access">access platforms</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Important part of service promise</h3>



Hird's new transport has been supplied by Sterling Group and is fitted with Sterling’s Easiload beavertail body.



It is perfectly aligned with Hird’s determination to provide hire customers with the safest and most efficient equipment delivery and collection service.



To support this, Hird’s transport fleet is <a href="https://hird.co.uk/accreditations">FORS Gold accredited</a> in the south of England and London, and <a href="https://hird.co.uk/accreditations">FORS Silver accredited</a> across the rest of the country.



Hird Director Phil Hird said: “We provide a total service solution. That includes supplying the best possible cranes, glass lifting machines and access equipment and ensuring it’s delivered on time, precisely where it’s needed, with no fuss.



“Our new Scania 420P beavertail transporter will become an important part of that service promise, not least because of features that support productive, safe and sustainable operation.”



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Safety maximised – emissions minimise</h3>



The transporter has a Euro 6 engine, which means it meets the very latest low-emission standards for particulate, NOX and CO2 emissions, contributing to our customers’ pollution and carbon footprint reduction pledges.



It also provides the latest driver comforts, with a sleeper cab, a refrigerator, and internal and external storage compartments.



The truck is fitted with the latest safety features, which maximises safe driving and operation on the road, in Hird depots and on customer worksites.



These include emergency braking indication and vulnerable road user detection on the front, rear and blind-side of the vehicle.



When the transporter is in reverse, the rear-view camera is shown in the centre display, supporting optimum safety when positioning the truck to deliver or collect equipment on worksites.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Efficient loading and unloading</h3>



Extra visibility is provided through the low-level door window, allowing the driver to see into the blind spot, also optimising site operation, which Hird customers appreciate.



The Easiload transporter mesh decking and a double-flip full-width ramp provides extra-shallow loading angles, making the it quicker and easier to load equipment, while equipment stability is maximised.



Meanwhile, cruise control with active prediction (CCAP), developed by Scania, uses GPS to analyse the ahead road topography and perfectly adjust cruising speed, even on unfamiliar roads in darkness.



Investment in the new transporter demonstrates Hird’s commitment to continuously upgrading its HGV fleet to meet its own quality and sustainability standards, while giving its drivers the best equipment – and its customers the best possible service.



Keep an eye out for it on the road!



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Find out more</h3>



Talk to Hird today about the flexibility, safety and productivity advantages of hiring <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/spider-booms/">spider lifts</a> from Hird, which are available across the UK, via our three operational hubs.



Email: <a href="mailto:info@hird.co.uk">info@hird.co.uk</a>





Northern <a href="tel:01482227333">01482 227333</a>





Central <a href="tel:01302341659">01302 341659</a>





Southern <a href="tel:02031740658">0203 174 0658</a>

Hird has a new delivery – and customers receive the benefit

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Once in a while, we take Product of the Month off piste to cover stuff that’s not made of metal and would hurt if it ran over your foot.</h2>



We’re doing it now, because our Product of the Month for April is Hird service.



We think it’s important to remember, every now and then, that a product is not just the kit. It is also the smile on the face (seen or sensed over the phone), the helping hand, and the challenge overcome.



It’s a bit of a journey into the intangible. You can see a robotic glass lifter (as long as it is delivered on time). But service can be less easy to define.



So, here we are talking about elements of service that have a direct impact on our customers. That makes sure the kit is delivered on time, and the customer and their client are happy.



The point is, we can all be tempted by a sales pitch. By a bargain. By something new. Here at Hird, we know, in the world of industrial equipment hire, consistency counts.





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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hird service expertise</h2>



For us, that consistency starts with expertise.



Hird has been hiring out <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/mini-cranes">mini cranes</a>, <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/powered-access">access platforms</a>, <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/trolleys-and-accessories">material moving equipment</a>, and <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/glass-lifting">glass lifting equipment</a> for a long time (Hird is no fly-by-night).





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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/trolleys-and-accessories"><img src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2024/04/material-trolley.jpg" alt="material trolley" class="wp-image-29732"/></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/trolleys-and-accessories">Material Moving</a></figcaption></figure>





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It is a complicated and safety-critical business. Many of our clients value our expertise. In fact, they rely on it. Expertise from Hird comes from people (not chatbots). Hire desk teams who know what they’re talking about. Technicians who want to help.



Hundreds, probably thousands, of times a year, our advice saves clients time, effort and money by advising them on the best combination of equipment needed for specific projects.









<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The curious engineer</h2>



In fact, expertise has always been at the centre of our service. It is epitomised by the development by Peter Hird Snr, who founded the business, of what has become known as the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/service-and-maintenance/the-hird-test-measuring-mewp-battery-endurance">Hird Test</a>.



Back in the 1980s, after a customer complained about the poor battery performance of an access platform, Peter Hird Snr set out to develop a method for checking how long a battery should last for every type and model of MEWP in the fleet.



It was the engineer in him. He wanted to know. That determination, led to a battery endurance test – the Hird Test – that is still used by manufacturers and rental specialists around the world.





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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Listening and delivering</h2>



The same practical and evidence-based approach to service is alive and well at Hird today.



It informs how we develop and manage our hire fleets and the type of new equipment we invest in.



We are continuously listening to customers. Working in partnership with them. So we can provide not just what they need now but in a year or two years’ time.







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It is why we are investing in <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/tracked-maeda-mini-crane-hire">electric Maeda spider cranes</a>. Why we have the most modern fleet of <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/valla-pick-and-carry-cranes">Valla electric pick and carry</a> in the UK, if not Europe.



It is why we work with manufacturers to commission and design bespoke <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/vacuum-lifters">vacuum glass lifters</a>, like the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/glass-lifting/kappel-adjustable-fin-lifter">Fin Lifter</a> from <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/brands/kappel">Kappel</a>.



It is why, when our customers come to us, they know there is a much greater likelihood we will have precisely the right counterbalance lifting beam they need, and the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/vacuum-lifters">glass vacuum lifter</a> to go with it.



Not just on our website, but in stock, ready to go out to site.





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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Find out more about Hird service</h2>



There is more to say about Hird service – look out for another article in the coming weeks.



In the meantime, talk to us about <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/mini-cranes">mini crane hire</a>, <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/powered-access">access platform hire</a>, <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/glass-lifting">glass lifter hire</a> and <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/trolleys-and-accessories">materials lifting equipment hire</a>.



Remember, Hird service involves more than just equipment hire. We can supply equipment with operators, or manage projects on your behalf as contract lifts.



We can also deliver training for all equipment across our hire fleets.



Email: <a href="mailto:info@hird.co.uk">info@hird.co.uk</a>





Northern <a href="tel:01482227333">01482 227333</a>





Central <a href="tel:01302341659">01302 341659</a>





Southern <a href="tel:02031740658">0203 174 0658</a>









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Product of the Month – Hird Service

5 reasons Hird is the go-to counterbalance floor crane specialist

Counterbalance floor crane with hydraulic lifting arm



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<li>Max lifting capacity of 280kg</li>



<li>Max hook height 2.60m</li>



<li>Perfect for office, showroom and shop front glazing,fitting below architectural features when used in conjunction with a vacuum lifter</li>



<li>Ideal for lifting loads from below when fitted with an electric hoist</li>



<li>Can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled for transport</li>



<li>Lockable wheels</li>
</ul>



<a href="https://hird.co.uk/counterbalance-floor-cranes-explained">Learn more about counterbalance floors</a>

KS Schulten GmbH Bigfoot

Counterbalance floor cranes are typically used for lifting machinery, motors and industrial equipment in workshops, factories and maintenance environments.

The counterbalance floor crane is used where no other overhead lifting points are available to help lift and manoeuvre heavy loads.
They can be manual or hydraulic and are found in a number of industrial applications – construction, manufacturing and warehouses. Electric drive versions reduce the manual handling effort significantly.

Counterbalance Floor Crane Hire

Hird has established itself as a leading provider of glass handling and glass lifting services in the UK.
We provide a comprehensive range of <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/glazing-robots">glazing robots</a>, glass <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/vacuum-lifters">vacuum lifters</a>, and glass handling accessories, such as <a href="https://hird.co.uk/products/glass-trolleys">glazing trolleys</a>, vacuum cups and glazing slings.
Hird is the UK and Ireland authorised distributor for Winlet glazing robots, which are among the most advanced and capable glazing robots available in the UK. They are designed to lift, carry and place glass panels with complete safety and precision.

Glass Lifting Hire

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Hird provides a comprehensive operator training service, including:

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Product of the Month 2024 Roundup

40 years of Hird – the lifting team that won’t let you down

<h2>Counterbalance floor cranes are increasingly popular and important in a wide range of industrial sectors – which is why our training course to learn how to use them safely and productively is also in demand.<div class="row"><div class="thirdCol col-md-4"> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="264" height="185" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/leea_accredited-training-course-hird.jpg" alt="leea_accredited-training-course-hird"></figure> </div> </div><div class="thirdCol col-md-8"> </h2> This month, our Training Focus looks at the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training/leea/counterbalance-floor-crane-leea">LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane training course</a>. There are a growing range of <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes">counterbalance floor cranes</a> available, the best of them can be hired from Hird. </div></div><div class="clearboth"></div>For example, the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/gml800/">GML800+ counterbalance floor crane</a> can lift up to 800kg to a height of 7.94m.The <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/mfc750k/">MFC 750K mini floor crane</a> is even more compact yet can be used to lift and carry loads weighing up to 750kg. It can also be quickly assembled and disassembled for use in the most confined space.<h2>Counterbalance floor cranes – key characteristics</h2><ul class="fa-chevron"> <li>Most of them are small cranes that can still lift large loads compared with their own weight and size.</li> <li><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes">Counterbalance floor cranes</a> are highly compact, so are ideal for lifting in confined spaces.</li> <li>They are often designed to be simple to operate, for example some have manual lifting systems.</li> <li><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes">Counterbalance floor cranes</a> are often designed to have pick and carry functions to simplify lifting processes and reduce manual handling for loads with relatively low weights.</li> </ul><div class="row"><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> Our <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training/leea/counterbalance-floor-crane-leea">LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane Training Course</a> reflects these characteristics. For example, it is open to delegates with no previous experience of using the equipment as well as operators with greater experience who need the appropriate certification or who need refresher training. The course is designed to give delegates important knowledge and teach key practical skills that will allow them to get the most out of using floor cranes, underpinning in-work training and experience. </div><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" width="400" height="315" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/Wienold-MFC750K-MFC750Ks.png" alt="Wienold MFC750K - MFC750Ks"><figcaption><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/mfc750k/">Wienold MFC750K – Counterbalance Floor Crane</a></figcaption></figure> </div> </div></div><div class="clearboth"></div><h2>Training course basics</h2>The <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training/leea/counterbalance-floor-crane-leea">LEEA counterbalanced floor cranes course</a> lasts for one day and can be attended by a maximum of three delegates per course.The course is held at each of our four training centres, in Redhill, Surrey, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Hull, East Yorkshire and our new operational hub in Halesowen, West Midlands. It can also be held at a client’s workplace, if they have the appropriate facilities.<h2>Counterbalance floor crane training – course content</h2>An experienced Hird training instructor takes delegates through a well-structured day of learning, beginning with the legislation associated with <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes">counterbalanced floor cranes</a> and lifting.Other topics include an introduction to counterbalance floor cranes, use of crane controls and pre-use operational checks.Delegates are instructed in how to operate the counterbalance floor crane both unloaded and loaded and consider key technical and safety issues, such as weight assessment and signalling techniques.<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/gml800/"><img loading="lazy" width="988" height="450" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/wienold_gml800_counterbalance_floor_crane-with_overhead_manipulator.jpg" alt="wienold_gml800_counterbalance_floor_crane-with_overhead_manipulator"></a><figcaption><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/gml800/">GML800 Counterbalance Floor Crane</a></figcaption></figure><div class="hirdy-inner-box"> <h2>LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane – Content List</h2> <div class="menu-contract-lifting-machine-moving-container"> <ul class="fa-chevron"> <li>Legislation, standards, &amp; guidance</li> <li>Introduction to counterbalance floor cranes</li> <li>Controls</li> <li>Pre-use operational checks</li> <li>Operation of the counterbalance floor crane unloaded and loaded</li> <li>Steering</li> <li>Hydraulic system</li> <li>Weight assessment</li> <li>Signalling technique</li> <li>Lifting equipment</li> <li>Theoretical &amp; practical testing</li> </ul> </div> </div><h2>Course certification</h2><div class="row"><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> The day of training is completed with a theorical and practical test, both of which delegates must pass to complete the course. Successful delegates receive an LEEA certificate and photo-card valid for five years, after which refresher training will be required for the certification to be renewed. <h2>Why select Hird for counterbalance floor crane training</h2> Hird is one of the UK’s leading counterbalance floor crane hire specialists so understands the technology inside out. Our training instructors are drawn from industry, and have spent many years operating cranes themselves, so are best placed to pass on their skills and expertise. Hird prides itself on providing the best training environments, with comfortable, modern training rooms and the best and most modern equipment to practice on. </div><div class="halfCol col-md-6"> <figure class="wp-block-video aligncenter"><video controls src="https://hird.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/GML800-walkaround-demo-HIRD.mp4"></video></figure> </div></div><div class="clearboth"></div><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/anatomy/anatomy-of-an-mfc750"><img width="981" height="558" src="https://hird.co.uk/assets/uploads/2022/09/Anatomy-of-a-mfc750.png" alt="Anatomy-of-a-mfc750"> 										</a><figcaption><a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/anatomy/anatomy-of-an-mfc750">Anatomy of a Counterbalance Floor Crane</a></figcaption></figure><h2>Book the course or find out more</h2>To find out more about our LEEA counterbalanced floor crane training course, call the Hird training department. Telephone 01482 48196, email <a href="mailto:training@hird.co.uk">training@hird.co.uk</a> or<a class="button" href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/training">Enquire Online</a>a.button, .single-post #page-wrap #content-wrapper .hentry a.button {background: #ffd204;padding: 8px 50px;color: #026db9;border: 1px;white solid;border-radius: 2px;vertical-align: top;position: relative;font-weight: 600;font-size: 15px;display: inline-block;} .hirdy-inner-box {background-color: #fff;border: 2px solid #ffd300;border-radius: 5px;color: #004478;margin-left: 30px!important;padding: 20px;max-width: 80%!important;} </h2>

Training Focus – LEEA Counterbalance Floor Crane

Multi-function lightweight manual hoist



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Easily transportable by van</li>



<li>Simple to assemble for use</li>



<li>Used extensively with vacuum lifters for glazing</li>



<li>Powered 240v winch option available</li>



<li>Maximum SWL 250kg</li>
</ul>



Ideal for use with our range of vacuum lifting attachments.



Our range of counterbalance floor cranes is made up of Glasboy and Glasmax models, and can handle loads of up to 500kg.



All models are used in conjunction with a glass vacuum lifter,with some suitable for vertical glazing, whilst all are suitable for ground level glazing.



<a href="https://hird.co.uk/counterbalance-floor-cranes-explained">Learn more about counterbalance floors</a>

KS Schulten GmbH KS Glasmax 250

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Multi-function lightweight manual hoist



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Easily transportable by van</li>



<li>Simple to assemble for use</li>



<li>Used extensively with vacuum lifters for glazing</li>



<li>Powered 240v winch option available</li>



<li>Maximum SWL 500kg</li>
</ul>



The bigger brother to the <a href="https://hird.co.uk/backend/products/counterbalance-floor-cranes/ks-glasmax-250/">KS Glasmax 250</a> Ideal for use with our range of vacuum lifting attachments. Our range of counterbalance floor cranes is made up of Glasboy and Glasmax models, and can handle loads of up to 500kg. All models are used in conjunction with a glass vacuum lifter, with some suitable for vertical glazing, whilst all are suitable for ground level glazing.



<a href="https://hird.co.uk/counterbalance-floor-cranes-explained">Learn more about counterbalance floors</a>

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KS Schulten GmbH

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Call us on 01482 227333 or click the links below

KS Schulten GmbH Bigfoot

KS Schulten GmbH KS Glasmax 250

KS Schulten GmbH KS Glasmax 500

Northern (Head Office)

01482 227 333

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Central

01302 341 659

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Southern

0203 174 0658

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