Schares Expands Taxi Crane Fleet with Tadano AC 4.100L-1 All-Terrain Crane

Meagan Wood
Mar 14, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Jan 12

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Bocholt-based crane service provider Schares has added a Tadano AC 4.100L-1 all-terrain crane to its fleet, strengthening its position in the 100-tonne taxi crane class. With a 59.4-metre main boom, sub-12-tonne axle loads, and a compact design, the AC 4.100L-1 offers a highly cost-effective and versatile solution for a wide range of lifting applications.

Schares Takes Delivery of Tadano AC 4.100L-1

Ask Christoph Schares, Managing Director of the Bocholt, Germany-based crane service provider Schares, and he is clear in his assessment: the Tadano AC 4.100L-1 is the best all-rounder in its class.

“Its powerful lifting capacity, combined with a 59.4-metre-long main boom and an axle load below the 12-tonne limit, makes it an extremely cost-effective taxi crane,” says Schares, summarising the key advantages of the AC 4.100L-1.

Personal Handover in Zweibrücken

Christoph Schares ensured he did not miss the opportunity to collect the new crane in person, travelling to Zweibrücken together with:

Tim Schlattmann, Operations Manager
Eric Reichmann, Company Officer
Klaus Kayser, Crane Operator

The crane was officially handed over by Helge Prüfer, Tadano Sales Manager, marking the latest addition to Schares’ growing fleet of Tadano all-terrain cranes.

Compact Design Delivers Maximum Manoeuvrability

The team at Schares highlights the extremely compact design of the AC 4.100L-1 as another decisive advantage. Its compact footprint provides exceptional manoeuvrability, particularly valuable on confined job sites and urban projects.

Taken together, these characteristics make the AC 4.100L-1 an ideal taxi crane, capable of handling a wide variety of lifting tasks efficiently and economically.

Wide Range of Applications Across Key Industries

The new Tadano AC 4.100L-1 will be deployed across a broad range of applications, including:

Civil engineering projects
Steel construction
Chemical industry lifting operations
Erection of large cranes

“And it goes without saying that the AC 4.100L-1 is also perfect for erecting large cranes,” adds Eric Reichmann, outlining the crane’s role within the company’s operations.

A Fleet Built on Tadano Expertise

Cranes from Tadano’s Zweibrücken facility have long been a core part of the Schares fleet. Existing machines include:

Tadano AC 350-6
Tadano AC 160-5
Tadano City cranes, including the AC 40-1

The addition of the AC 4.100L-1 further strengthens this long-standing partnership and reinforces Schares’ focus on reliable, high-performance all-terrain cranes.

About Schares

Schares is a Germany-based crane service provider headquartered in Bocholt, offering professional lifting solutions across civil engineering, industrial, and construction sectors.

The company operates a modern fleet of all-terrain and city cranes, supported by experienced operators and technical staff.

With a strong focus on efficiency, versatility, and cost-effective operations, Schares continues to invest in equipment that meets the demands of complex and diverse lifting projects.

About Tadano

Tadano is a global manufacturer of all-terrain, rough-terrain, and crawler cranes, recognised for its commitment to safety, innovation, and engineering quality. Tadano’s Zweibrücken facility plays a central role in the development and production of advanced all-terrain cranes for global markets.

The AC 4.100L-1 exemplifies Tadano’s focus on combining high lifting performance, compact design, and efficient transport configurations in the taxi crane segment.

Website: https://www.tadano.com

Tadano Europe: https://www.tadano.com/europe

Frequently Asked Questions

What crane has Schares added to its fleet?

Schares has taken delivery of a Tadano AC 4.100L-1 all-terrain crane in the 100-tonne class.

Why is the AC 4.100L-1 considered a strong taxi crane?

Its combination of 59.4-metre main boom, sub-12-tonne axle loads, and compact design makes it highly cost-effective and versatile for taxi crane operations.