The Magni rotating telehandler delivered by MCT equipment has been a game changer on a number of major civil projects recently for Calroc.
Calroc’s Managing Director Liam McKinney will take delivery of his second Magni RTH7.26 next month and he’s not shy about telling Cranes and Lifting Magazine why.
Calroc is a leading formwork, reinforcement and concreting specialist, servicing the Mining and Minerals, Civil Infrastructure and Specialist Precast Sectors across Australia.
“In our line of business, this machine is a game changer”, Liam commented.
“From a safety perspective, we’re not relying on hand signals or radio communications. My operators are standing next to their loads, using the remote to lift and land the loads with pinpoint accuracy,” he said.
As a contractor, providing precast solutions for a major Perth rail project, Calroc is benefiting from the improved safety, efficiency and versatility of the Magni RTH7.26 on the worksite.
“The boys have access to a large crawler crane onsite but if the lifting capacity is within its limits, they are going with the Magni every time because it’s quicker, easier and so much more accurate,” added Liam.
McKinney concedes that it’s not a replacement for every lifting machine, but reinforces that if you think differently, and set up your site in the right way, the versatility you get from your Magni Rotator allows for unparalleled capabilities.
“Why are we getting a second machine? Put it this way, we’ve had that machine [the Magni RTH] for a few months, and it’s already done 700 hours. It’s in operation 4-8 hours a day on this site and we’re committed here for another 12 – 18 months,” Liam said.
“I have my team demanding the Magni on other projects and with the safety and efficiency benefits it’s delivering onsite, it’s a no-brainer for Calroc.
“The Magni Rotating Telehandler’s reach, within a small footprint, is the innovation behind its versatility. Instead of hiring a city class or rough terrain crane to have a boom capable of reaching the right areas, the Magni is getting into tight areas to get the job done,” he said.
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“The Magni RTH’s variable outrigger reduces the working footprint, making it ideal for working in tight spaces. This combined with its lifting capabilities is seeing it outperform a city class or rough terrain crane in most situations,” Danny said.
The Magni’s load moving indicator (LMI) is also delivering on lifting compliance, according to Danny.
“With the LMI system fully compliant with crane regulations, the operator can see where they are within the load range chart at any point. As the boom moves in and out the load chart is updating live, giving you complete comfort and control of your load,” added Danny.
The Magni RTH is said to be the smoothest rotational telehandler on the market and this is in part due to its partnership with Liebherr who provide state-of-the-art slew rings and drive gears to Magni.
“When you buy into Magni you’re getting a manufacturer that values tier 1 componentry,” said Danny.
“Dana Spicer axles, Bosch / Rexroth pumps and Volvo engines. Magni focuses on manufacturing the machines and all attachments in-house. They take the best of tier 1 manufacturing for these machines, making the Magni extremely reliable and extremely smooth to operate.”