NEWLY established crane hire business RJT Crane and Plant Hire recently purchased a new Tadano GT-550E from James Equipment , to head up their crane rental venture. Based in Winnellie in the NT, RJT Crane and Plant hire was formed out of longstanding local business SK Formwork to serve local industries with their lifting needs.
SK Formwork has been a part of the NT industry landscape for more than 40 years. Providing framework materials for the concrete industry, SK Formwork has recently made a move to further work opportunities in the crane hire industry by creating RJT Crane and Plant Hire.
Having had extensive experience with Tadano mobile cranes in the past, SK Formwork director Nick Saroukos looked to a familiar brand to begin his new crane rental business. The Tadano GT-550E is a versatile performer boasting Japanese engineering and an unparalleled lift chart. The 257 kW Nissan diesel carrier delivers a top 83 kph road speed while the five-section boom and two-staged extension jib provides a lifting capacity of up to 55t.
The new RJT Tadano GT-550E has had little down time since delivery, working on a number of local construction and wharf projects. “Chalky White and the team at James Equipment have been very good,” says Saroukos. “Should our business continue at the current rate, we will look at purchasing another new Tadano crane from James Equipment in the near future.”
Terrie Dinnison has been appointed to the position of WA Sales Manager for James Equipment. Dinnison was Industrial Manager at Pickles Auctions for the last five years, overseeing the assessment, valuation and auctions of cranes, trucks, plant and machinery.
Source: Construction Contractor
