MCG Cranes takes delivery of its first Franna AT40-2
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Australian rental company MCG Cranes has taken delivery of its first Franna, a 40-tonne AT40-2 pick-and-carry crane. The three-axle crane has an articulated chassis and a four-section boom extending to 19.8 metres. It can lift its maximum capacity at a 1.1-metre radius and handle three tonnes at the full 15.8-metre radius with the boom horizontal. MCG’s new crane is based at the company’s recently built depot in Thomastown, Victoria. Founded in 2006 with a single mobile crane, MCG now operates a large fleet of tower and mobile cranes.
First Franna joins MCG’s fleet
The AT40-2 is MCG Cranes’ first Franna. The 40-tonne pick-and-carry crane combines an articulated chassis with a three-axle design, allowing it to travel with a load rather than relying solely on lifting from a fixed position.
Its four-section main boom extends to 19.8 metres, with a maximum tip height of 20 metres. The crane can lift its full rated capacity at a 1.1-metre radius and a height of six metres. At full boom length, it can lift three tonnes at its maximum 15.8-metre radius with the boom horizontal.
Dimensions and road performance
The AT40-2 is just over 2.7 metres wide and 3.65 metres high, with an overall chassis length of 8.43 metres. Including the boom overhang, its overall travel length is just under 11 metres.
Power comes from a Mercedes diesel engine linked to a six-speed Allison transmission. The crane has an overall weight of 30,300 kg and a maximum road speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
About MCG Cranes
Family-owned MCG Cranes was founded in 2006 with a single mobile crane. Based at its recently built depot in Thomastown, Victoria, the company operates around 40 tower cranes and a mobile crane fleet ranging from three to 350 tonnes.
View website: https://mcgcranes.com/
About Franna
Franna, a Terex brand, specialises in articulated pick-and-carry cranes. The AT40-2 is a three-axle model with a maximum capacity of 40 tonnes and a four-section boom that extends to 19.8 metres.
View website: https://www.terex.com/franna/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lifting capacity of the Franna AT40-2?
The AT40-2 has a maximum rated capacity of 40 tonnes at a 1.1-metre radius. At its maximum 15.8-metre radius, it can lift three tonnes with the boom horizontal.
How long is the AT40-2’s boom?
Its four-section main boom extends to 19.8 metres, with a maximum tip height of 20 metres.
Where will MCG Cranes’ new Franna be based?
The crane is based at MCG Cranes’ recently built depot in Thomastown, Victoria.
