UK-Based Sparrow Crane Hire Buys Potain Hup 40-30 Self-Erecting Crane For Jobs In Tight Spaces

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The Hup 40-30’s telescopic mast can attain a 98-foot height under hook—more than enough to clear most surrounding buildings. (Photo courtesy of Manitowoc.)

A crane rental company in the UK has put its new Potain Hup 40-30 mobile tower crane to work on a restricted urban jobsite. Sparrow Crane Hire of Bristol bought the 4.4-ton (4-metric-ton) crane partly for its aptitude for confined quarters, being only 45 feet (14 meters) long when folded. The crane also impressed the rental firm with its ability to erect itself in less than 20 minutes with no extra masts using Potain’s wireless remote control and Smart Set-up software.

“The ease of transport and speed of set-up are comparable to an IGO 50, which saves a day’s installation for the customer and the cost that entails,” says Sparrow Crane Hire Sales Manager Tim Williams.

The Potain Hup 40-30

The Hup 40-30’s telescopic mast can attain a 98-foot (30-meter) height under hook—more than enough to clear most surrounding buildings. The mast can also be set to an 84-ft (25.6-m) height.

“[The crane] has that extra height difference to clear high buildings in urban work,” says Williams. “That 7- to 8-m difference provides a considerable advantage.”

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The Hup 40-30 is compact enough for easy transport. (Photo courtesy of Manitowoc.)

The Hup 40-30 has a lift radius of 131 ft (40 m), at which it can lift 1.1 t (1 mt). Its jib can be offset by 10 or 20 degrees. The crane has 16 configurations in total. Its High Performance Lifting feature allows it to both raise a load and operate at its maximum speeds simultaneously, while its High Performance Slewing technology affords a high level of load control during sideways motion.

Potain also sells a Special Application version of the Hup 40-30 with a crawler chassis, which can move even when it’s deployed.

On The Job

Sparrow Crane Hire’s first job for its Hup 40-30 is a residential project. The worksite is in the middle of occupied retirement dwellings, so the contractor has to maintain the residents’ access to their homes at all times. The crane’s adjustable outriggers are helping it work stably on the slight gradient of the site.

“The Hup 40-30 was a great choice for this project,” says Williams. “It’s working well within the particular project restraints and the customer is happy.”

Source: Manitowoc