A range of cranes, some narrow enough to fit through a standard doorway, powerful enough to lift up to 6 tons in weight. Cranes allowing you to work safely both indoors and outdoors with a choice of power sources. A wide array of below the hook

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Welcome to Maeda Mini Cranes
A range of cranes, some narrow enough to fit
through a standard doorway, powerful enough to
lift up to 6 tons in weight. Cranes allowing you
to work safely both indoors and outdoors with
a choice of power sources. A wide array of
below the hook accessories including vacuum
lifters for glass handling and cladding. Remote
control operation comes as standard on all our MC
series mini cranes.
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The Kranlyft Group
Formed in the early 1960's, the Kranlyft Group
has built a first class reputation for delivering
top quality equipment backed by fast response
service throughout Europe and the Middle
East. Working closely with our customers means we
offer the highest standards of support, both in
machine selection and after-sales. The group is
the European master distributor for the ground
breaking Maeda Mini Crawler Crane range and also
supports Kato Mobile Crane users through an
unrivalled parts and service network. With its
roots firmly planted in the crane industry,
Kranlyft has represented Japanese crane
manufacturers for almost half a century. A wide
ranging distributor network enables the group to
sell and service Maeda Mini Cranes throughout
Europe.
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Introducing Maeda
Maeda is one of the largest construction and
equipment manufacturing companies in Japan.
Looking to satisfy a demand that had been
identified, they founded Maeda Seisakusho Co.
Ltd. to manufacture a range of specialist
construction equipment including mini crawler
cranes in cooperation with Komatsu and Tadano.
Other companies followed their lead and today the
world market is dominated by two manufacturers,
of which Maeda is by far the largest.
Approximate shares of the world market
Maeda 70-75 Unic 20-25 Others 5
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Who Uses Maeda Mini Cranes?

• Railways
• Boatyards
• Aero industry
• Roofing contractors
• Public utilities (electricity, gas, etc.)
• Cemeteries
• Forestry
• Paper mills
• Plant rental companies
• And many others

• Steelworks
• Foundries
• Construction companies
• Industrial maintenance companies
• Glazing and cladding installation companies
• Petro-chemical plants
• Power stations
• Mechanical workshops
• Civil engineers
• Steel erectors

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Benefits for the Maeda Customer

• Internal lifting is no longer a problem as Maeda
  cranes are available with electric or LPG power
• Environmentally friendly, zero emissions with the
  electric motor
• Safe lifting is now possible in confined or
  restricted access areas
• Maeda Mini Crawler cranes are easy to position
  close to loads which could only previously be
  handled by a much larger and more expensive crane
  
• Lifting from as much as 103.5 metres below
  machine level is possible
• Depending on local regulations, the operator
  might not need a crane licence
• The customer saves time and money if he can avoid
  having to construct specialised lifting systems
  or hire expensive cranes
• Staff are not expected to lift excessive weights
  which might contravene manual handling regulations

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Benefits for the Rental Company

• Ability to offer customers a complete solution
  instead of contracting out work to another
  company to undertake the lifting
• Ability to get involved in projects at an earlier
  stage
• At competitive hire rates, pay-back time is very
  short
• As the crane is often used on internal
  applications the working-life of the crane is
  extended
• Because of the cranes versatility, users often
  finish ahead of schedule thus reducing costs
• Once on site, new applications become apparent
  therefore generating more work
• Complicated jobs can be completed more easily and
  quickly

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Easy to Transport

• Maeda cranes are easy to transport to and around
  sites
• The MC104, MC174 and MC285 can be towed on a
  trailer behind a car
• Gradeability up to 23 makes loading and
  unloading easy

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MC104 Mini Crawler Crane The entry crane in our
range, with a slim body only 600 mm wide, the
MC104 fits through a standard doorway allowing
access to areas previously inaccessible to
standard cranes. The MC104 is powered by an
electric motor which operates from any standard 3
phase electric source. Highly manoeuverable with
increased stability and low ground pressure, the
MC104 comes with optional white rubber tracks and
has a lifting bracket for easy lifting by
secondary crane or helicopter. Entirely new
hydrostatic transmission, pentagonal-shaped,
automatic 4-stage telescopic boom and hand-held
remote control (optional radio remote available)
complete the package. Capacity 995kg _at_ 1.1m


Max
working radius 5.1m _at_ 200kg Max lifting height
5.5m _at_ 650kg Dimensions 2160 x 600 x
1305mm Weight 1,050kg
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MC174 Mini Crawler Crane The MC174 is the
smallest crane in our range and sets the standard
for all other mini cranes, a super slim width of
only 590 mm wide combined with its 1.72 ton
lifting capacity make it absolutely unparalleled.
A Programmable Moment Limiter ensures this crane
is the safest in its class. A petrol unit, it is
available with electric power pack or LPG
options. Highly manoeuverable with increased
stability and low ground pressure, the MC174
comes with optional white rubber tracks and has a
lifting bracket for easy lifting by secondary
crane or helicopter. Entirely new hydrostatic
transmission, pentagonal-shaped, automatic
4-stage telescopic boom and hand-held remote
control (optional radio remote available)
coupled with unrivalled build quality and
usability ensure this crane stands out from the
competition. Capacity 1,720kg _at_ 1m


Max working
radius 5.17m _at_ 220kg Max lifting height 5.5m
_at_ 770kg Dimensions 2000 x 590 x 1300mm Weight
1,290kg
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MC285 Mini Crawler Crane The most popular model
in our range, the MC285 measures just 750mm wide
when stowed yet boasts a massive 2.82 ton lifting
capacity. Hand-held remote control comes as
standard with the option of radio remote control
if required. Moment limiter with restricted area
mode comes as standard along with hydrostatic
transmission and stepless forward and reverse.
An audible instability alarm operates when the
crane is more than 3 from level or 15 degrees
when travelling. The MC285 is fully equipped
with a specially designed track system for
easier manoeuvring and a powerful winch with disc
brake suitable for continuous use. A fully
automatic high tensile steel 5-stage telescopic
pentagonal box section boom minimises side
deflection. Capacity 2,820kg _at_ 1.4m


Max working
radius 8.205m _at_ 150kg Max lifting height 8.7m
_at_ 550kg Dimensions 3360 x 750 x 1440mm Weight
1,770kg (diesel) 1,950kg (diesel/electric)
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MC305-2 Mini Crawler Crane The MC305-2 is the
first of the ride on mini cranes and comes with
hi-lo variable speed and a moment limiter with
restricted area mode. Centralised outrigger
controls allow you to extend outriggers and level
the crane and an automatic hook stowage system
removes the need to anchor the hook during
travel. The machine can be easily broken down
into five units (each weighing less than 1,000kg)
and can then be quickly reassembled on site. A
fully automatic high tensile steel 5-stage
telescopic pentagonal box section boom minimises
side deflection and hand-held cable remote
controls come as standard with optional radio
remote. Capacity 2,980kg _at_ 2.5m


Max working
radius 12.16m _at_ 260kg Max lifting height
12.52m _at_ 790kg Dimensions 4285 x 1280 x
1695mm Weight 3,900kg (diesel) 4,040kg
(diesel/electric)
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MC405 Mini Crawler Crane The MC405 is the most
powerful of the Maeda Mini Crane range with an
outstanding 3.83 tons of lifting capacity. This
fantastic model also has a pick and carry duty of
up to 500kg. Features that come as standard
include variable (hi/lo) travel speeds,
programmable moment limiter, hydrostatic
transmission, centralised controls, automatic
hook stowage system, tilt sensor/alarm, powerful
two speed winch and a hydraulic disc brake. A
fully automatic high tensile steel 5-stage
telescopic pentagonal box section boom minimises
side deflection and hand-held cable remote
controls come as standard with optional radio
remote. Capacity 3,830kg x 2.7m


Max working
radius 16m x 210kg Max lifting height 16.8m x
1130kg Optional Fly Jib 20.7m _at_ 520kg Pick and
Carry 500kg Dimensions 4980 x 1380 x
1980mm Weight 5,600kg (diesel) 5,750kg
(diesel/electric)
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LC785B Crawler Crane The Maeda crawler crane
range begins with the LC785B, boasting a
monstrous 4.9 tons lifting capacity whilst using
no outriggers. An optional fly-jib completes the
package. Features include a five stage boom -
the longest in its class, virtually zero tail
swing, one-touch wide opening engine cover, two
speed hi/lo winch, derrick cylinder guard to
prevent accidental damage and front blade.
The well-insulated and ergonomically designed
cab comes with high capacity air conditioning and
makes this crane a pleasure to operate. This
crawler crane is a class leader in safety on
site. Capacity 4,900kg _at_ 2.1m


Max working
radius 14.52m _at_ 200kg Max lifting height
16.35m _at_ 1400kg Optional Fly Jib 20.3m _at_
430kg Pick and Carry 2,000kg Dimensions 5020 x
2350 x 2685mm Weight 10,250kg
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LC1385B Crawler Crane The LC1385B is an
innovative power house and boasts many
market-leading features including a massive 6 ton
lifting capacity, 16.26m boom, optional fly jib
with 0-60 offset, rear view camera and front
blade as standard. No outriggers are needed
giving this machine an extremely slim working
footprint. Features at a glance include a fully
enclosed air-conditioned cab, minimal tail swing,
two speed hi/lo winch, hydrostatic transmission,
4 fall/2 fall hook block, tilt sensor/alarm,
powerful two speed winch, hydraulic disc brake
and automatic pentagonal section boom.
Capacity 6,000kg x 2.6m


Max working radius
16.10m x 430kg Max lifting height 16.70m x
2600kg Optional Fly Jib 22m _at_ 820kg Pick and
Carry 2,000kg Dimensions 6545 x 2490 x
2965mm Weight 15,640kg
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Maeda Case Study Glass Handling A Maeda MC285
at work in a Belgian football stadium replacing 6
panels of glass that had been damaged during the
season. It was a tricky job as the only way to
get to the glass was through the stadium and up
the stairs. No problem for the MC285 however
proving just how versatile these Mini Cranes can
be.
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Maeda Case Study Uneven Ground These machines
are capable of working anywhere, the extendable
outriggers can be adjusted to suit even the most
uneven ground which means jobs can be completed
quickly and without fuss in areas that bigger
cranes simply cant access.
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Maeda Case Study Restricted Access
Lifting Narrow doorways, confined working spaces
these versatile machines can handle it
all. The Guggenheim Museum in Germany recently
used two MC285s to install a piece of artwork.
The artwork was constructed in an enclosed room
where tight space and limited access required a
crane small enough to gain entrance yet capable
of lifting up to 2 tons.
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Maeda Case Study Restoration Projects Maeda
Mini Cranes really come into their own when it
comes to specialist lifting during restoration
projects and those requiring sensitive work. The
slim bodies of the machines ensure they can
access narrow doorways and corridors while rubber
tracks ensure there is no damage to historic
flooring. The electric motor option means no
pollution inside the buildings to worry about.

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Maeda Case Study Construction The Maeda Level
Crawler Crane range consists of the LC785B and
LC1385B, machines that are capable of lifting a
massive 4.9 and 6 tons respectively. Coupled
with an impressive Pick Carry Duty of up to 2
tons, these cranes are able to complete jobs
quickly and easily without the need for a much
larger crane.
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Maeda Case Study Restricted Access The LC785B
and LC1385B operate with no outriggers and
near-zero tail swing, meaning these machines can
get into sites that larger cranes cant, yet
still house enough power to complete a wide
variety of jobs.
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Contact Us For more information on how our range
of mini cranes can best suit your needs, or to
find your nearest dealer, please contact
us Telephone [phone] Email
info_at_maedaminicranes.co.uk Visit
www.maedaminicranes.co.uk