To see which cranes Süderau prefers, one need only take a quick look at the company’s fleet — which consists almost exclusively of Tadano machines. The latest addition also comes from this manufacturer: “We regularly modernize our fleet and were looking for a replacement for our existing 220-tonne Tadano crane. We had our eye on the AC 5.250L-2 from the start and ultimately chose it because of its many advantages,” reports Süderau’s management. The crane was handed over by Thorsten Dietzel, Tadano’s Regional Sales Manager for Northern Germany, at the factory in Lauf.
Impressive reach for demanding operations
For Süderau, one of the key advantages of the AC 5.250L-2 is the crane’s enormous reach, provided by its 79-meter main boom. “We also ordered the crane with a 12 meter jib extension — including a heavy-lift attachment — so we can extend its reach even further when needed. This makes the powerful crane, with its 80-tonne counterweight, extremely versatile and suitable for lifts involving great heights or requiring the load to be moved over obstructions.”
Additional equipment for enhanced safety and efficiency
In addition to the optional jibs and the 30.4-tonne auxiliary counterweight, Süderau ordered the AC 5.250L-2 with a comprehensive camera package, including a load monitoring camera on the main boom. Süderau also opted for the “Surround View” camera system — and for good reason: the system displays both the outrigger positions across all support bases and the counterweight tail swing radius for the crane’s current position. Thanks to this information, shown on a dedicated display in the operator’s cab, operators can position the crane safely and precisely, even in confined or complex work areas.
The AC 5.250L-2 also proved its worth in economic terms: “In our view, the modern single-engine concept makes this crane particularly efficient; it not only reduces acquisition costs but also lowers maintenance requirements.” During operation, the AC 5.250L-2, equipped with an eco-friendly, EU Stage V-compliant Mercedes-Benz engine, demonstrates excellent fuel economy through features such as Eco Mode and a start-stop system.
The crane completed its first job shortly after the handover: it successfully loaded and repositioned heavy-duty containers at a power plant site, handling its first assignment with ease.
