The Fascinating History of Mechanical Cranes
Mechanical cranes have been around for centuries and have been used to lift and move heavy objects. From ancient Greece to the present day.
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Install Factory Equipment Using A HIAB Truck
The Benefits Of Using A HIAB Crane To Install Factory Equipment Installing heavy equipment in a factory can be a…
HIAB Tandem Lifting
What is a tandem lift? A tandem lift gives you a much higher lifting capacity than a single crane as well as offering greater stability.
Festival Logistics Crane Hire
We move all sorts of weird and wonderful objects with our cranes, like these pods, part of the festival logistics of a recent festival.
Things You Should Factor In Before Hiring A Mobile Crane
Hiring a mobile crane for any project as a business is important to get right. Here’s our guide on which variables are most important to consider.
Abnormal Load Transport UK: Shepherd Huts
Last week Phelan Haulage completed another specialist haul of two Northumberland Hut shepherd style cabins. Click below to see the image gallery of our crane assisted vehicles working together to complete last week’s move.
Scania Tractor Unit + Fassi 800 Crane: Fleet Addition
The latest addition to the Phelan Haulage fleet is out Scania Tractor Unit and Fassi 800 (monster!) Crane. Over-the-cab, 360 lifting.
HIAB Recovery In An Emergency
As well as the many scheduled, repeating and one-off tasks Phelan Haulage carriers out on a regular basis, we’re also on hand to assist in abnormal or emergency situations. Scenes like this from the aftermath of Storm Corrie [see gallery below] showing a large fallen tree within an industrial premises, are commonplace after periods of stormy weather here in the UK.
Telecoms Masts Installation Using HIAB Crane
This week saw the specialist transport of these tall telecoms masts and then installation using our fleet of HIAB vehicles. This was completed by both our DAF XF510 Artic lorry along with Palfinger PK62000 EH crane; as well as our our Volvo FH540 truck combined with a Cormach 65000 E6 crane.
Middlesbrough Art Weekender – Art Installation
Working with The Middlesbrough Weekender this week, Phelan Haulage assisted the lifting and transportation of an incredible expensive piece of art. Both of our HIAB trucks worked together to careful move the art installation inside this shipping container.
