Sany SAC1500E Becomes AW Plant Services’ New Flagship and UK’s First
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AW Plant Services has taken delivery of the UK’s first 150 tonne Sany SAC1500E All Terrain crane, making it the largest machine in its fleet. Supplied through UK dealer Crowland Cranes, the five axle crane has started work following its appearance at Vertikal Days. It features a 66 metre main boom, extension combinations providing a maximum tip height of 92 metres and 45 tonnes of counterweight. The purchase followed a successful trial with AW’s operators and customers, adding greater lifting capacity to the company’s East Anglia rental operation.
Sany SAC1500E
Great Yarmouth-based AW Plant Services has introduced its first Sany crane to its rental fleet, taking delivery of the UK’s first 150 tonne SAC1500E.
The new flagship was displayed at Vertikal Days before being handed over and entering service. Ordered through Crowland Cranes, it extends AW’s fleet range from a 40 tonne two axle Tadano to the new 150 tonne machine.
The investment follows a trial period that allowed the company to assess the crane before confirming its order. Managing director Stuart Ward said the response from operators and customers helped inform the decision.
A 66 Metre Main Boom and 92 Metre Maximum Tip Height
The five axle SAC1500E features a seven section, 66 metre main boom. A 10.8 to 19 metre bi-fold swingaway extension can be offset by up to 40 degrees. A further seven metre extension can be installed between the main boom nose and the swingaway, increasing the maximum tip height to 92 metres. These configurations provide different options for reaching elevated lifting positions and working over obstacles.
Sany’s UK product information also identifies its SICON2 control system, which provides real-time monitoring and lifting calculations, alongside automatic boom telescoping functions.
Power comes from a single Mercedes engine.
Counterweight and Road Transport Configuration
The SAC1500E has a total counterweight package of 45 tonnes. It can carry 26.5 tonnes on the road with axle loads of 16.5 tonnes. That transport configuration allows a substantial proportion of the ballast to travel with the crane. The counterweight needed for each lift will depend on the load, radius and crane configuration. The machine also includes Sany’s variable positioning outrigger system, providing flexibility when arranging the crane’s support footprint on site.
Remote Controls, Cameras and Radar
AW’s crane is equipped with full remote controls, a 360 degree camera system and a boom tip-mounted camera. Its equipment package also includes the Power-Pad Storage system and Sany’s ADAS 360 radar system.
The cameras provide additional views around the machine and at the boom tip, complementing the operator’s direct visibility during positioning and lifting work.
Crowland Cranes is the official UK dealer for Sany All Terrain, Rough Terrain and industrial cranes. The delivery follows the companies’ distribution agreement announced earlier in 2026, which includes sales, service and parts support.
Successful Trial Leads to Fleet Investment
AW Plant Services managing director Stuart Ward said:
“This new SA1500E is a welcome addition to our fleet, our first Sany crane to join our rental fleet operating in East Anglia, we completed a successful trial period with the machine prior confirming the order, the crane was well received by our operators and customers, adding this machine to our fleet was an obvious choice.”
The SAC1500E now takes the flagship position in a fleet serving East Anglia, where offshore-related lifting accounts for much of AW’s workload.
About AW Plant Services
AW Plant Services is a family-owned crane rental company established in July 1982 and based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It has operated from its Eurocentre premises on North River Road since August 1989, serving customers across East Anglia.
Its work spans construction, engineering, transport and offshore supply. Offshore activities are a major part of the business, including lifting services for oil and gas, renewable energy and decommissioning projects. The company also offers site surveys to assess equipment requirements and lifting methods.
AW provides crane hire under CPA Model Conditions and CPA Contract Lift Conditions. Its supporting services include crane and vehicle inspections, repairs and maintenance, while sister company A.M.P.S provides accompanying transport for loads requiring movement after lifting. The arrival of the SAC1500E increases the fleet’s maximum rated capacity to 150 tonnes.
Official website: www.awplant.co.uk
About Sany
Sany is a Chinese equipment manufacturer whose group dates its establishment to 1989. Its crane portfolio includes All Terrain, Rough Terrain, truck, crawler, tower and loader cranes, serving applications from general construction to heavy industrial lifting.
The wider business manufactures excavators, concrete machinery, road equipment, piling machinery and port handling equipment. Its activities also extend into mining equipment and renewable energy systems.
Sany has an international manufacturing and research footprint that includes facilities in China, the United States, Brazil, India and Germany. Its equipment is supported through regional operations and dealer networks.
In the UK, Crowland Cranes handles the sales and support of the relevant crane ranges. The partnership brings Crowland’s service engineering operation together with Sany UK’s technical team, with the distribution agreement also outlining additional replacement parts provision at Crowland’s Peterborough base.
Official website: www.sanyglobal.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has taken delivery of the UK’s first Sany SAC1500E?
AW Plant Services of Great Yarmouth has received the UK’s first 150 tonne SAC1500E, supplied through Crowland Cranes.
What is the crane’s main boom length?
The SAC1500E has a seven section main boom extending to 66 metres.
What is its maximum tip height?
A seven metre extension combined with the bi-fold swingaway provides a maximum tip height of 92 metres.
How much counterweight can it carry on the road?
The crane can carry 26.5 tonnes of counterweight with axle loads of 16.5 tonnes. Its total counterweight package is 45 tonnes.
Where will AW Plant Services operate the crane?
The crane joins AW’s rental fleet serving East Anglia, where offshore-related lifting forms a substantial part of the company’s work.
