Historic renovation with a first new tower crane
28 June 2024
Mamut Daru’s first Raimondi T197 tower crane lifts 10 tonnes and has the Lumina cabin. Photo: Raimondi
A new tower crane was a vital component for an historic building renovation project in Hungary.
Crane rental house Mamut Daru Kft, chose a tower crane to assist in the renovation of the main building and the library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest.
The new Raimondi T187 flat top tower crane was Mamut Daru’s first crane from the Italian tower crane manufacturer. As part of its high specification the new 10 tonner has the Lumina crane cabin.
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences is a scientific public body approaching its 200th anniversary. This project’s profile has been raised by the building’s historical and cultural importance.
“We decided to expand our rental fleet with the company’s first Raimondi crane, a new T187. We opted for this model for its excellent specifications in terms of lifting capabilities and speed,” explained Csaba Balogh, Mamut Daru general manager.
Deciding factors in choosing the T187 were its 10 tonne capacity and having weight-optimised components to simplify the installation procedure.
Raimondi provided installation support when the crane was erected early in 2024. Its specification includes 55 metre jib and a freestanding height of 47.5 metres. At the end of the jib its lifting capacity is still 3.14 tonnes. With the 37 kW hoist winch it can lift at up to 115 metres a minute and the drum carries up to 620 metres of rope.
A team from Raimondi in Italy assisted with the erection. Photo: Raimondi
High profile work
“Participating in such a renowned refurbishment marks a milestone for our company. A significant responsibility, there were technical challenges to consider due to the site location and nature. Preserving the historic in-use buildings while working within tight site confines required precise crane positioning planning, excellent site co-ordination and accurate, precise work from the participants of the installation,” explained Peter Kaszoni, Mamut Daru head of tower cranes.
Modularity of parts and interchangeability of T Series components also figured in the purchase decision, Csaba Balogh said, with an eye on expanding the fleet with more Raimondi cranes in future.
The Raimondi T187 flat top tower crane on the high profile Academy of Sciences renovation project in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Raimondi
