Nationwide orders second Böcker AK 52 crane

British contractor adds second unit of German truck-mounted crane to fleet.

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Nationwide orders second Böcker AK 52 crane

“British contractor adds second unit of German truck-mounted crane to fleet.”

British construction firm Nationwide has ordered a second Böcker AK 52 truck-mounted crane, expanding its fleet with another unit from the German manufacturer. The repeat purchase suggests the contractor's first AK 52 has delivered solid performance on site. Böcker's AK 52 offers a maximum working height of 52 metres and a lifting capacity of up to 600 kg at full extension. The investment underlines growing confidence in German lifting technology among UK operators.

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