“Weiland has long been a frequent and welcome guest at our factories – and now we even had the pleasure of welcoming the fourth generation of the family business,” reports Frank Brachtendorf, Sales Director for Tadano DACH. The occasion was the pickup of the second AC 4.100L-1 for the Weiland fleet. Managing Director Sebastian Degenhardt traveled to Zweibrücken specifically for this purpose, accompanied by his wife Celine and their five-month-old daughter, Teresa.
“We put an AC 4.100L-1 into service last year, for which Tadano implemented custom load charts based on our specific wishes and requirements. These proved so successful in the very first year of operation that we have now ordered a second crane of this type featuring those exact same load charts,” reports Sebastian Degenhardt, who considers the AC 4.100L-1 to be one of the most versatile cranes in its class.
Compelling arguments
For him, one of the most compelling arguments in favor of the AC 4.100L-1 is its impressive lifting capacity combined with a 59.4-meter main boom, all while adhering to the 12-tonne axle load limit. Its compact dimensions also make it ideal for jobs inside factory halls or in tight city centers – after all, with a width of just 2.55 meters, it has the narrowest profile of any crane in its class. “And because it is exceptionally powerful and highly maneuverable for a 4-axle crane, it can often serve as a highly cost-effective replacement for our 5-axle, 100-tonne model,” emphasizes Sebastian Degenhardt.
A crane for Teresa?
While picking up the crane, Sebastian Degenhardt also took the opportunity to learn more about Tadano’s product range, which has expanded significantly in recent years. “There are some interesting products that could fit very well into our fleet,” he said, clearly impressed by the latest developments in the Tadano portfolio.
And who knows – perhaps an electric pick-and-carry crane will eventually find its way into the Weiland fleet. Small and agile, just right for his daughter, Teresa.
