ALE introduces new all-aluminium lightweight crane series

ALE that offers variety of cranes to suit projects, both large and small, has launched its latest innovation in the series of the Lightweight Service Crane. The company has designed this crane concerning space availability where lifting on projects causes difficulty due to lack of space.


This crane is one of the first small cranes of lightweight series with lifting structures for offshore and construction operation. It is made of an all-aluminium body which can lift 6 tonnes to a 12 metre radius.

According to Richard Verhoeff ,  sales manager  of ALE,  It can be assembled by hand as it is designed out of modular parts. Each part of it can be accessed in an elevator. The ring and winches carry 90 kg weight while other components have a weight of 25 kgs, fit for carrying with hands.

ALE’s launch event at Breda office in the Netherlands is attended by more than 50 customers.  Harrie Smetsers, ALE research and development manager has given a presentation explaining the specifications and features of the crane.

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Commenting on the launch, he said “R&D first conceived the idea back in 2015 after we saw a gap in the market for a lightweight and versatile offshore handling system that can also be used for our onshore clients and on other ALE projects. We wanted to offer standardised lifting solutions that could work on different, complex offshore assets, as well as our existing solutions.”