The Scholpp team from Mannheim recently carried out a challenging lift, marking the first-ever use of their Tadano AC 7.450-1 crane with an 81-meter luffing jib.
The job involved lifting a 2.5-tonne cooling unit to the roof of the Victoria Tower, near Mannheim Hauptbahnhof, at a height of nearly 100 meters. Given the constraints of the densely built area, the team operated with a wide radius of 70 meters, requiring a hook height of 125 meters. To ensure success, Scholpp enlisted Tadano service technician Norbert Kraus for on-site support.
Florian Schmid, Scholpp Mannheim Branch Manager, emphasized the importance of Kraus’s expertise, saying it greatly reduced stress during such a complex lift. The team carefully navigated the risk posed by nearby tram lines, using the crane’s range limiter and coordinating with local train dispatchers.
“The decision to rely on Tadano’s assistance was the right one,” Schmid noted. “Their professionalism and expertise were crucial.” Jan Meißner, Scholpp’s Managing Director of Operations, added, “We didn’t want to take risks with our first use of the full luffing jib. Tadano delivered both reliable equipment and exceptional service.”
Schmid praised the AC 7.450-1, describing it as a standout in its class due to its compact design and versatility. Meißner agreed, saying, “There’s nothing like it on the market.”
