Ireland’s Allen Crane Hire has put its latest Tadano mobile crane into operation, the AC 4.100L 1, the third new Tadano model to join the fleet following recent additions of the AC 6.300 1 and AC 5.220L 1.
The company, based in Tinode, Blessington, has long relied on Tadano (and previously Demag) for reliability, quality and service. Its AC 6.300 1, featuring a standard 80 metre main boom, has already proven ideal for Allen’s core business: erecting and dismantling around 90 percent of the tower cranes operating across Ireland.
The new AC 4.100L 1 will be operated primarily by 22 year old Sophie Allen, one of Ireland’s youngest female crane operators. “Our new AC 4.100L 1 will first and foremost be for my daughter Sophie,” said Managing Director Robbie Allen, who admitted he is still tempted to take it out himself. The handover was completed by Tadano Ireland’s Anthony Mullin and Ed Taylor.
Sophie has been passionate about cranes from a young age, inspired by her father Robbie and her uncle Alan. CSCS certified since 2022, she has already gained experience on major sites operating tower cranes of all sizes and crawler cranes. Mullin praised her skill and confidence, calling her “a generational talent” and a role model for women in the industry.
Robbie Allen credits the company’s success to investment in high quality equipment and strong operator training. “The best cranes and the best operators, that’s been key to getting us where we are today,” he said, noting that Tadano remains central to that strategy.
