Associated Industrial Riggers purchases new Tadano AC 6.300-1

Associated Industrial Riggers recently purchased a new Tadano AC 6.300-1 from Empire Crane Company. This acquisition of this new all-terrain crane reinforces Associated Industrial Rigger’s commitment to providing top-tier lifting solutions for the most demanding job sites across the Southeast U.S., the company said.

Associated Industrial Riggers specializes in rigging and machinery moving, crane rental, structural and custom fabrication, plant maintenance, turnkey plant relocation, civil and site work, and more.

Associated Industrial Riggers said the 300 to 350-ton market seemed to have the greatest potential. The new Tadano AC 6.300-1 has already worked on two major projects at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

“Tadano has owned the rough terrain crane market for the past 20-plus years, with units that are bulletproof in design and dependability,” said Jim Burke, president of Associated Industrial Riggers. “This made it an easier decision to stay in the Tadano family line.”

The AC 6.300-1 has a main boom length of 262 feet and a compact undercarriage design that enhances maneuverability in tight job sites, along with quick setup and teardown capabilities for increased efficiency. Associated Industrial Riggers elected for a model equipped with a luffing jib, which allows for a strong chart and reach, making it an optimal choice for the evolving demands of modern construction, the company said

“Versatility is enormous with this unit,” Burke added. “This six-axle crane can go out as a fully dressed 350-ton crane with a luffer, or we can remove counterweights and quickly turn it into a 200-ton as needed. This allows us greater flexibility, reach, and range for the marketplace.”

The decision to invest in this crane was also driven by growing customer demand, Burke said.

“We’ve had a lot of customers asking us to help with bigger and bigger projects,” he explained. “The 300 to 350-ton market seemed to have the greatest number of requests, which also helped us in the decision for this unit. When we looked to purchase it, it really boiled down to one word: Value.”

The crane is already proving its worth, working on major projects at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

By virtue of a long working relationship locally in New York State, the two companies were able to strike a deal on the AC 6.300-1 for Associated Industrial Rigger’s Orlando, FL, branch.

“Empire Crane Company has always helped us in the past and served us well,” Burke said. “We all know that buying specialized equipment is only as good as the support you receive and the dealership that sold it to you. Empire is a family-owned business, and the owners treated us just like we were part of the family. Luke and Paul [Lonergan] are involved and available throughout all aspects of the deal, financing, licensing, service and product support. Josh Prentice in the service department made us a priority in shipping, setting up, and commissioning this unit with ease.”

Paul Lonergan, owner of Empire Crane, said he was happy to make another crane deal with Associated Industrial Riggers.

“We’re thrilled to make another deal happen with Jim Burke, Jerry Sanders and their crew at Associated Riggers,” he said. “We’ve been lucky enough to do business with them for a number of years now and it’s always a pleasure.”