Weiland Welcomes New Tadano Cranes 

Weiland, a family-run lifting and transport specialist, has expanded its fleet with two new Tadano cranes—the AC 6.300-1 and AC 4.100L-1—marking a key milestone in its generational handover. The “Kathi’s #1” sticker on the AC 6.300-1 commemorates the first crane ordered by newly appointed authorized signatory and partner, Katharina Degenhardt.

The handover took place in Zweibrücken, with Tadano’s Frank Brachtendorf presenting the cranes to Katharina, her brother and managing director Sebastian, fellow managing director Volker, and authorized signatory Renate Degenhardt.

Katharina’s choice of the AC 6.300-1 reflects her confidence in its high performance and versatility. “It delivers excellent lifting capacities and can travel under the 12-tonne axle load limit with its hook block and full carrier box—cutting through red tape,” she noted.

The crane debuted at University Hospital Heidelberg, successfully lifting a five-tonne sculpture from an inner courtyard at a radius of over 40 meters. Its compact design (17.32 m long, 3 m wide) and Tadano’s Surround View Camera system make it ideal for tight industrial and urban sites.

The AC 4.100L-1 also impressed with its 59.4-meter boom and ability to meet road regulations while offering powerful performance. At just 2.55 meters wide, it’s the narrowest crane in its class—perfect for indoor and city use.