J. Helaakoski orders two Spierings eLift mobile tower cranes
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Finnish crane rental company J. Helaakoski has ordered two Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift mobile tower cranes after assessing a rented unit in operation. Each crane has a 60-metre jib, a maximum capacity of 10 tonnes and a 1.7-tonne tip load. The six-axle crane can lift electrically using a 16A or 32A grid connection with support from its integrated battery system. It is designed for one-person operation and can be fully erected in 11 minutes.
Order follows rental experience
J. Helaakoski’s purchase follows a period of using an SK1265-AT6 eLift on a rental basis. The company evaluated the crane’s operating concept and battery-supported electric lifting before ordering two units.
CEO Tomi Sulonen said the company sees potential for battery-powered mobile tower cranes in Finland and has experienced the advantages of the Spierings concept in practice. He also highlighted the shared values of the two family-owned companies and their plans to build a long-term partnership.
SK1265-AT6 eLift combines reach and capacity
The six-axle SK1265-AT6 eLift has a 60-metre jib, a maximum lifting capacity of 10 tonnes and a maximum tip load of 1.7 tonnes. The 10-tonne capacity is available at radii of up to 13.2 metres. Its maximum lifting height is 64.2 metres with the jib luffed to 30 degrees.
The crane’s transport configuration carries its counterweights, jib sections and outrigger plates on the crane itself, avoiding the need to transport these components separately.
Single-operator setup and battery-powered lifting
Spierings designed the crane for one-person operation, allowing a single operator to drive, erect and operate it. The company states that the crane can be fully deployed in 11 minutes.
The eLift system enables lifting operations to be carried out entirely on electric power, using a 16A or 32A grid connection in combination with the integrated battery system. The setup is intended to reduce diesel consumption, carbon emissions and operating noise during lifting work.
About J. Helaakoski
J. Helaakoski is a Finnish crane rental and lifting services company. It provides crane equipment and lifting services for industrial and construction projects in Finland, with operations also reaching Northern Europe. Its fleet includes mobile cranes and other lifting equipment, supported by trained crane operators and lifting services.
View website: https://j-helaakoski.fi/
About Spierings Mobile Cranes
Spierings Mobile Cranes is a Dutch manufacturer specialising in mobile tower cranes. Its eLift range combines mobile crane transport and setup with tower crane lifting, using electric power for lifting operations. The SK1265-AT6 eLift is a six-axle model in the range, with a 60-metre jib and a battery-supported electric lifting system.
View website: https://www.spieringscranes.com/en/
Frequently asked questions
How many Spierings SK1265-AT6 eLift cranes did J. Helaakoski order?
The Finnish company ordered two cranes after gaining experience with a rented unit.
What is the lifting capacity of the SK1265-AT6 eLift?
The crane has a maximum capacity of 10 tonnes and a tip load of 1.7 tonnes. The 10-tonne capacity is available at radii of up to 13.2 metres.
How does the eLift system power lifting?
The crane can lift entirely on electric power using a 16A or 32A grid connection with support from its integrated battery system.
How quickly can the crane be erected?
Spierings states that the crane can be fully deployed in 11 minutes by a single operator.
