At Midland TAFE, a highly coordinated dual-lift operation was recently executed involving a heavy vertical cylindrical component. The lift was accessed via the rear of the TAFE off Lloyd Street, with clear access ensured (note: the large excavation seen in some site photos will not be present at the time of the actual lift).

Two mobile cranes were used for this operation:

A 160t crane (working at a 12m radius with full counterweight and a boom length of 37m) was rigged at the base end of the load.
A 250t crane (working at an 8m radius, also with full counterweight and a 31.1m boom) handled the top end.

The cylindrical structure, weighing 46 tonnes, was lifted directly off transport using a spreader bar at the top and tailed at the base. The lift was carefully synchronized to maintain control throughout the vertical transition, with the 250t crane ultimately placing the load into its final position.

This type of dual lift requires meticulous planning, including precise boom angles, rigging design, and lift sequencing. The visual you see above illustrates the full setup.

For more technical details or a formal lift study, feel free to reach out.