In 1989 Terranova, under Mr Glover Snr, bought the first Demag AC1600 into the UK. This super heavy lifting crane has a Maximum Rated Capacity of 500 tonne (1’300’000 lbs) and reach of 118m (387ft) high using its fixed fly jib (that’s over 1/10th of Km or 2m less than […]
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The largest City Class crane available in the UK, the Demag AC70 was used to assist in the installation of a 5G mast in Southampton. The compact size and long boom of this heavy duty city class crane meant the tall 5G mast could be successfully installed as one completed […]
We are delighted to share the fact that one of our cranes was used in the making of the latest Spider-Man film “Far From Home”. Peter Parker (AKA Spider-Man) goes on an European vacation with his friends, however his desire to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks do […]
This is a great example of what City Class cranes are designed for, accessing and working in tight spaces. Our Demag AC40 was used in Byfleet, Surrey to fit a gantry crane into a customer’s warehouse. Using our specially design runner attached to the end of the AC40’s telescopic boom […]
Terranova Cranes have been assisting Barnet NHS hospital in London with the rapid construction of an another emergency ward. Trust Managers hope the new ward will be up and running very soon to help fight the current COVID-19 pandemic. The job required the reach and lifting power of one of […]
In the fight against the Covid-19 virus, Terranova Cranes has been helping the Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust in the rapid construction of an emergency ward at the Wigan Infirmary. One of our large cranes, a Terex Demag AC-140, was used at the hospital site on Thursday afternoon […]
This message is in regards to UK lockdown (23 March 2020) for COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus, or SARS-Cov-2). In our industry, everyone’s safety is always in the forefront of our minds and during these unsettling times the safety of our customers and colleagues is just as important. This new […]
Terranova Crane Sales Ltd are currently recruiting for full time permanent Crane Operators. The successful applicant must have: A minimum HGV 2 driving licence Strong communication skills Positive can do attitude. We expect all our staff to have a smart appearance and successful applicants will be ambassadors for Terranova Crane […]
Why get a site survey completed? To save money Comply with Health and Safety laws. Benefit from expert knowledge To book a Contract lift To save money Without a site survey there is a risk the wrong equipment is ordered. Choosing the right location and taking the right precise measurements […]
What is a Contract Lift? A contract lift is where the customer has something they wish lifted from one location to another and they wish us to take care of everything else in between. They book us and then don’t have to worry about anything else (e.g. insurance, Method Statement/Lift […]