New bridge jumping kit for Collett

Collett’s new Busy 1050 from Greiner at its Goole Heavy Lift depot in the UK. A trial assembly was completed ahead of the bridging system’s first project later in September. Photo: Collett

Heavy transport specialist Collett expands its UK equipment fleet with the addition of a new bridge crossing system from Greiner in Germany.

The new Greiner Busy 1050 is Collett’s first bridge jumping equipment. Specialized transport loads keep getting bigger and heavier which reduces the number of available route options, especially when it comes to bridges and culverts.

The crossing system allows larger transport combinations to cross or ‘jump’ bridges otherwise too weak or insufficiently rated to carry such a load. It opens otherwise suitable routes and increases the number of options.

Busy 1050 is a modular, engineered bridge-over-bridge system with a maximum load-moment rating 1,050 tonne-metres. It is assembled over or across the existing structure to make a temporary crossing. The transport combination’s the full axle loads are no longer applied directly to the structure below.

Using the new equipment Collett can jump structures up to 25 metres but the crossing length can be set longer or shorter. Each application is carefully considered according to the full gamut of variables, including type of structure, load distribution, number of axles, and so on.

Versatile service

Commenting on his new purchase David Collett, managing director, said, “The addition of our first bridge crossing system provides greater versatility in the service we can offer our clients. As market requirements continue to evolve, so too must our fleet and capabilities, ensuring we continue to develop the solutions our clients require.”

Taking the availability of such a system into account, especially from the earliest stages of planning a job, will give a real advantage helping to increase efficiency and save time.