“KATHI’S #1”:TADANO AC 6.300-1 AND AC 4.100L-1 FOR WEILAND KRAN & TRANSPORT

The “Kathi’s #1” sticker on Weiland’s new Tadano AC 6.300-1 may seem inscrutable to

the uninitiated at first, but there is a simple explanation for it: It is the first crane

ordered by authorized signatory Katharina Degenhardt. “The fact that she chose our

AC 6.300-1 is something that we’re tremendously happy about,” points out Frank

Brachtendorf, Tadano Head of Sales for the German-speaking region of Germany,

Austria and Switzerland, which handed over the crane in Zweibrücken, together with an

AC 4.100L-1, to Weiland managing directors Sebastian and Volker Degenhardt, and

authorized signatories Katharina and Renate Degenhardt.

From left to right: Domenico Alonso (crane operator, Weiland), Maciej Nowak (crane operator, Weiland), Peter Schuster (crane operator, Weiland), Sebastian Degenhardt (managing director, Weiland), Katharina Degenhardt (authorized signatory, Weiland), Renate Degenhardt (authorized signatory, Weiland), Volker Degenhardt (managing director, Weiland), Frank Brachtendorf (sales manager for the German-speaking region of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Tadano).

With Katharina’s appointment as an authorized signatory and her recent incorporation as a

partner, the company is continuing with its gradual generational handover, which started

when her brother Sebastian took over managing responsibilities in 2023. All signs indicate

that Weiland is continuing on its growth trajectory under this new management, of which one indication is the fact that the company recently expanded its fleet with the aforementioned AC 4.100L-1 and AC 6.300-1.

“KATHI’S #1”

Katharina Degenhardt’s decision to go for the AC 6.300-1 with her first crane order should

come as no surprise: “The crane is a remarkably well-engineered and reliable machine that

delivers excellent lifting capacities in comparison to the competition, not to mention incredible versatility. It can travel on public roads under the legal 12-tonne axle load limit with its hook block and full carrier box, which cuts an incredible amount of red tape,” she explains. In addition, the crane is more than powerful enough for many jobs with a partial counterweight only – as it successfully demonstrated at its debut at the University Hospital Heidelberg’s premises: Configured as a 250-tonne unit with its hook block, it easily lifted a five-tonne sculpture at a radius of more than 40 meters out from an inner courtyard.

Its compact design with a length of 17.32 meters and a width of only three meters was

particularly useful during the assignment, and together with the supremely beneficial

Surround View Camera has made it Weiland’s crane of choice for tight work sites and

industrial and chemical sector facilities. There is also another compelling argument for the

AC 6.300-1 in the form of the standard Tadano IC1 Plus control system, which Weiland crane

operators are widely familiar with due to the fact that the brand has an extremely strong

presence in the company’s fleet.

Tadano AC 6.300-1

Tadano AC 6.300-1

This, of course, makes the new AC 4.100L-1 a great addition to the Weiland fleet as well: For

Sebastian Degenhardt, its strong lifting capacity in combination with the 59.4-meter-long

main boom, while adhering to the 12-tonne axle load limit, makes it one of the most flexible

cranes ever. Moreover, its compact dimensions make it perfect for jobs in indoor settings and in urban areas where tight space conditions prevail – after all, it has the smallest overall

width out of all the cranes in its class, coming in at a mere 2.55 meters.

Tadano AC 4.100L-1

About Weiland Kran & Transport GmbH

Weiland Kran & Transport GmbH, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Lampertheim, currently employs 40 people and is one of the leading companies in the crane work, lifting equipment, heavy haulage, and assembly logistics sectors in the whole Rhein-Main-Neckar region. The company’s state-of-the-art fleet ranges from small cranes with lifting capacities that start at 40 tonnes, through large cranes with lifting capacities of 500 tonnes, all

the way to special-purpose cranes. Currently, Weiland is expanding its truck-mounted crane business. Services outside of Weiland’s core competencies can be provided by partner companies such as Multilift Transportsysteme GmbH & Co. KG, which is part of a worldwide network made up by six companies, including Weiland.

For more information, please visit www.weiland-gruppe.de/kran-transport

About the Tadano Group

Since introducing Japan's first hydraulic truck crane in 1955, Tadano has become a global leader in lifting and access equipment, helping businesses reach new heights. The company’s dedication to safety, quality, and efficiency—based on compliance (C+SQE)—is reflected in every product and service.

Known for its reliability, innovation, and performance, Tadano offers world-class solutions across the construction, energy, and industrial sectors worldwide. Its global support network ensures Tadano equipment performs effectively in any environment, meeting the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability.

Guided by the corporate philosophy of "Creation, Contribution, and Cooperation," the Tadano Group is committed to contributing to environmental preservation and fostering a sustainable society. By maximizing value for stakeholders and engaging in sustainable business practices, Tadano continues its pursuit of excellence for both the present and the future.

For more information, visit www.tadano.com.