UNIC Cranes Europe’s, European Master Dealer for UNIC spider cranes, URW-706-2 Mini Spider Crane installed the star figure in the Jurassic Dinosaur Trail at Leeds Trinity Shopping Centre.
The month-long display featured more than 12 dinosaurs, but the 5-metre-tall T-rex was the headliner. The dinosaur stood out in Trinity Shopping Centre, eye level with the second-floor walkways and under the curved glass roof.
We were called in to install 3 of 12 dinosaurs for the city-wide event. Initially, the T-rex was to be installed via forklift but when it failed to achieve the height needed our URW-706-2 was called in.
We knew from the beginning that this would be a challenge as the customer had previously tried to lift the T-rex using a forklift. The dinosaur’s 1.5-tonne weight and unusual shape complicated a straightforward lift. The crane had to be manoeuvred cautiously as the lift was to be carried out on a ground-floor balcony next to the first-floor walkways.
UNIC detailed their proposal for the URW-706-2 Mini Spider Crane after consulting with the customer. While it is one of the biggest mini cranes in our fleet its folding appendages allow the 706-2 to become compact enough to fit through many doors.
To prevent cracking to the ground, the crane was driven through ground-level bollards and pathways on plywood. The crane travelled through two of the city’s central streets.
The URW-706-2 Mini Spider Crane’s folding outriggers and readily retracted boom allowed the customer to access the building without further machinery or manpower. Its modest size and 6 tonnes of lifting capability left plenty of area for variables in the lift.
The URW-706-2 Mini Spider Crane’s 3-metre lifting radius and 25.2-metre maximum height made the lift fast, safe, and effective. Overlooking Leeds Trinity Shopping Centre’s lower floor, the T-rex was perfectly placed. With UNIC’s amazing lifting solution, this mini crane made a challenging job possible.
After another successful assignment for this client using our 706-2, we aim to continue a wonderful working relationship and play a critical role in any future projects. The URW-706-2 Mini Spider Crane quickly installed the T-rex for the Jurassic Dinosaur Trail, ensuring it met all expectations for this month-long event.
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