Borger Cranes takes delivery of its 100th Franna
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Australian rental company Borger Cranes has taken delivery of its 100th Franna pick-and-carry crane: a 40-tonne AT40-2. The three-axle crane has an articulated chassis and a four-section, 19.8-metre boom. It can lift 40 tonnes at a 1.1-metre radius and carry three tonnes at its maximum 15.8-metre radius with the boom horizontal. The handover at the CICA national conference was marked with a custom wrap featuring Indigenous artwork created for Borger several years ago.
AT40-2 marks fleet milestone
Borger received the AT40-2 during the Crane Industry Council of Australia national conference. It is the company’s 100th Franna pick-and-carry crane.
The three-axle machine has an articulated chassis and a four-section, 19.8-metre main boom, with a maximum tip height of 20 metres. Its maximum capacity of 40 tonnes is available at a 1.1-metre radius and a height of six metres. At full boom extension, it can lift three tonnes at a 15.8-metre radius with the boom horizontal.
Crane dimensions and powertrain
The AT40-2 is just over 2.7 metres wide and 3.65 metres high. Its chassis is 8.43 metres long; including boom overhang, its overall travel length is just under 11 metres. The crane weighs 30,300kg and has a maximum road speed of 80kph. Power comes from a Mercedes diesel engine connected to a six-speed Allison transmission.
Custom wrap features Indigenous artwork
Borger commissioned a custom wrap in its company colours to mark the delivery. The design features Indigenous artwork created for the company by a young artist several years ago, reflecting Borger’s story and values.
The wrap used 35 metres of vinyl. Tiffany Curtis of Wrap Vault completed the work, with Franna providing access to its workshop for several days.
About Borger Cranes
Borger Cranes is an Australian crane hire and rigging company established in 1980. It serves customers along Australia’s east coast and operates a fleet with lifting capacities ranging from three to 750 tonnes. Its equipment and services support a variety of lifting requirements, from mobile crane hire to rigging work.
View website: https://www.borgercranes.com/
About Franna
Franna designs and manufactures pick-and-carry cranes. Its articulated cranes are built to lift and travel with loads, with steering designed to support manoeuvring in confined spaces. The AT40-2 is a 40-tonne model in the Franna range and is part of the Terex brand.
View website: https://www.terex.com/franna/en-au/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Borger Cranes’ 100th Franna?
It is a 40-tonne Franna AT40-2 pick-and-carry crane.
What is the AT40-2’s maximum lifting capacity?
The AT40-2 can lift 40 tonnes at a 1.1-metre radius and a height of six metres.
What can the AT40-2 lift at full boom extension?
With its boom horizontal, the crane can lift three tonnes at a 15.8-metre radius.
What are the AT40-2’s boom and travel dimensions?
It has a four-section, 19.8-metre boom and a maximum tip height of 20 metres. Its overall travel length, including boom overhang, is just under 11 metres.
What does the custom wrap on Borger’s crane feature?
The wrap uses Borger’s colours and Indigenous artwork created for the company several years ago. It was produced using 35 metres of vinyl.
