When it comes to running a crane business, every piece of equipment in the fleet has to pull its weight—literally and figuratively. That’s why Allen Crane Hire’s recent decision to bring the Tadano AC 6.300-1 into service isn’t just another routine fleet update. It’s a strategic move tailored to the realities of modern lifting work in Ireland.
And for Robbie Allen, owner of Allen Crane Hire, the choice was clear from the start: “The Tadano AC 6.300-1 offers the best price–performance ratio in its class,” he said, after taking delivery from Ed Taylor, Regional Sales Manager at Tadano.
Built for the Jobs That Matter
Let’s talk specs, because that’s where this machine really shines. The AC 6.300-1 comes with an 80-metre main boom—standard. That’s not an add-on or a custom tweak. It’s built in. And for Allen Crane Hire, that boom length is a near-perfect match for the company’s core work: erecting and dismantling tower cranes across Ireland.
“We estimate that this crane can handle about 90 percent of our tower crane jobs,” Allen said. And that’s saying something when you’re working in Ireland, where the sites are often compact and space is tight. The six-axle design and tight turning capabilities of the AC 6.300-1 make it ideal for navigating the narrow confines of Irish construction sites without sacrificing lifting capacity or reach.
Power Meets Precision
But what really sold Allen Crane Hire on this crane wasn’t just the specs—it was the performance. The AC 6.300-1 recently dismantled an 80-metre, 20-ton tower crane at a site in northern Dublin. It handled the job smoothly, with the kind of precision you want when you’re taking apart a towering structure in a congested area.
Equipped with a full 63-metre luffing jib, the crane showed what it can do at a 50-metre radius—an impressive lift for a 300-tonne class unit. According to Allen, “The lifting capacity at that range is simply fantastic. It fits our needs perfectly.”
Long-Term Thinking in Fleet Management
Allen Crane Hire isn’t new to the game. With more than 30 years in the crane rental and service industry, the company has built its reputation on reliable service and smart equipment investments. Their business includes not just crane hire, but also transport, storage, and full maintenance support. That means every crane added to the fleet has to earn its place—not just today, but for years to come.
The AC 6.300-1 offers that kind of long-term value. With its strong feature set, compact frame, and lifting capacity, it’s a machine designed for both versatility and endurance.
More Than Just a Purchase
This isn’t just about buying a new crane—it’s about building capacity for the future. With growing demand for efficient crane solutions in both urban and rural settings, having a reliable, high-performing all-terrain crane like the AC 6.300-1 gives Allen Crane Hire a serious edge.
It’s not every day that a crane can tackle the majority of your core jobs straight off the lot. But this Tadano unit seems to be doing just that—and doing it well.
