TRT announces the launch of the Tidd PC28-2 pick and carry crane, which will be available from March 2023.
Leading from the front, TRT continues to enhance the overall Tidd crane operator experience and performance. The upgrades to the newly named Tidd PC28-2 are driven through TRT’s focus on continuous improvement, with consideration of industry and operator feedback.
“The Tidd PC28-2 is the better pick and carry crane experience. The new upgrades to the Tidd PC28-2 stem from our continuous focus on innovation and actively exceeding expectations for our customers,” said Robert Carden, TRT’s technical director.
“These new upgrades deliver a better all-round experience for the life of your crane, and we are looking forward to delivering the first orders to our customers next year.”
There are four key areas of improvement in the upgraded Tidd PC28-2. It features more powerful front suspension cylinders. This new system offers a greater lift capacity when articulated and working on a side slope, improving lift capacity by up to 17 per cent.
New steps have been added to improve lift control. An additional three steps on the Tidd PC28-2 load chart deliver significant improvement when the crane is articulating. So, for the operator, this means that, as the crane articulates, it reduces the rate of the load chart decrease.
The Robway Tidd crane operating software has been upgraded with improved functionality. This enables faster processing and greater control responsiveness for the Tidd PC28-2 operator.
“TRT has always focused on the people when considering advancements in technology for the Tidd crane,” said Robert. 
“With operator and dogman comfort central to the design of the Tidd crane, this new model also features a re-engineered ROPS cabin.
“This has been tested with a measured reduction in cabin noise levels by 8dBa at 80km/h when on the road.”
As well as these considerable upgrades, TRT has been focused on ensuring that Tidd customers and operators are fully supported for the life of the crane, from onboarding of operators to parts and service support Australia and New
Zealand-wide.
TRT has recently launched its new Tidd Crane Operator Familiarisation Programme.
“From the start, the development of the Tidd crane was intended to set new standards in articulated crane performance, and we continue to focus on how we can advance this to provide the best possible solution for our customers,” said Bruce Carden, TRT’s director of innovation and sales.
“The Tidd crane has come a very long way in terms of design, capacity, and functionality. The new Tidd Crane Operator Familiarisation Programme is another example demonstrating our commitment and focus towards providing a better overall experience for Tidd crane operators.”
The new programme includes a new Tidd Crane Operators Familiarisation Video, designed for experienced pick and carry crane operators to quickly and easily understand the Tidd crane operation, its functions, and the features of the crane, with access 24/7.
“This exclusive programme is designed to suit our customers operations,” said Bruce. 
“We also offer in-person training from one of our factory-trained experts, online manual access 24/7, remote video with one of our experts, and a dealer and service support network Australia-wide. We truly believe that this journey has created an overall better experience that pick and carry crane operators have been demanding.”
TRT’s dealer support and service network includes Baden Davis Crane Connection, based in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, RMB Service Group in South Australia, Ronco Construction Equipment and Engineering in Western Australia, and JDM Diesel Services in Victoria.
TRT’s sealers and service agents are selected based on their experience and knowledge of cranes and pick and carry cranes, and as importantly, on their commitment to providing a continued high standard of ongoing customer service and parts support locally.