Fall from height vehicle range launched

Manufacturer Penny Hydraulics have launched a range of fully hydraulic PH Cranes for the one to 18 tonne UK commercial vehicle market, which they say offers over 470 lightweight, user-friendly and innovative models.

The range has between 0.5 and 5 tm lifting capacity with boom reaches up to 6.83 metres, say the company, adding that various optional extras are available including full stability control, high speed hoists and radio remote controls.

Penny Hydraulics says their products are serviced and supported by a nationwide network of engineers who carry OEM parts and have specialist knowledge of their products and the far reaching implications of health and safety. The service team is supported by an in-house team of designers, applications engineers and technical experts, according to the firm.

The company list their existing product ranges to include Swing Lift cranes, V and FV hydraulic cranes and the Load Lift, Side Lift and Tail Lift loading platform ranges for use on pick-ups, drop-sides and vans as well as their own range of electric winches.

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