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Also often known as track loaders and crawler carriers, tracked carriers are some of the most versatile vehicles in the construction industry.

Their power lies in their ability to navigate rough landscapes whilst carrying heavy loads. However, since they’re a relatively new phenomenon in the construction industry, their full benefits haven’t been released by many businesses. That’s despite the fact they’re been described as ‘the swiss army knife’ of the construction sector. Nonetheless, they’re increasingly in demand for use in projects across the UK and beyond.

So what are the 10 most popular uses for tracked carriers which can enhance efficiency in construction projects? And why choose Lift Minicranes to hire a tracked carrier for your upcoming work?

1. Firstly, tracked carriers are excellent for transporting materials.

Whether it’s dirt, gravel, sand or construction debris, they get it across rugged or uneven terrain where wheeled vehicles struggle to navigate. Muddy and hard-to-reach terrain is no problem when you have this kind of equipment.

2. Tracked carriers are brilliant for site preparations.

They can be used for clearing land, levelling ground, and preparing construction sites by moving earth, rocks, and other obstacles out of the way.

3. Need to transport heavy construction equipment?

Hire a tracked carrier and you’ll find the process much easier. Our tracked carriers are capable of hauling heavy construction equipment and machinery to different areas of a construction site, allowing for efficient deployment and usage.

4. Install underground equipment with ease.

From pipes and cables to conduits, these are more easily installed when you can easily convey the necessary materials and equipment to remote or difficult-to-access locations.

5. Tracked carriers are often used for landscaping projects.

Now that it’s spring, it won’t be long before landscapers are transforming space before the busy summer season. This might include transporting soil, mulch, plants, and other landscaping materials to create gardens, lawns, or outdoor recreational areas.

6. They’re also a popular type of vehicle for forestry operations.

In such applications, tracked carriers are deployed for transporting logs, equipment and personnel in rugged forest terrain during logging, tree planting and activities related to forest management.

7. They’re often crucial for pipeline construction projects.

Clients often hire our tracked carriers to transport pipes, welding equipment and other materials to what are often challenging locations along their pipeline route.

8. Another application is projects involving environmental clean-ups.

That includes transporting contaminated soil, debris, or equipment for remediation activities in sensitive or hard-to-reach areas.

9. Disaster responses are easier with a tracked carrier.

During natural disasters or emergencies, tracked carriers can be used for transporting supplies, equipment and people to disaster-affected areas, where conventional vehicles may struggle to access.

10. Let it snow: it’s all fine when you have a tracked carrier.

Tracked carriers can come equipped with snow ploughs for snow blowers that are used for clearing snow from roads, parking lots, and other surfaces in regions with heavy snowfall or difficult terrain.

By making use of tracked carriers in these various applications, construction companies can benefit from improved efficiency, increased productivity, and enhanced capability to tackle challenging terrain and environmental conditions.

Why use Lift Minicranes to hire your equipment?

No matter if your company needs to hire a crane or machine with an operator, both are supplied by our hire company. Along with tracked carriers, we provide a wide range of cranes and accessories, all of which meet the latest regulations.

We have a number of tracked carriers available to hire, including:

• Lift Multi-Loader 1.5 which is fully electric and ideal for industrial operations, maintenance work, glazing industry, and even the food and pharmaceutical sectors, thanks to its IP67 rating. Offering exceptional performance and efficiency, the ML 1.5 is perfect for crane rental companies, industrial material handling, routine and extraordinary maintenance operations, and the glass and glazing sector.
• Lift Multi-Loader 2.5. This tracked carrier is capable of handling different types of loads up to 2500 kg of weight. It uses the innovative bi-leveling technology, developed and patented by the company team of experts, to simplify the work operations of its customers.
• ML 3.0FX, a powerful and versatile flatbed tracked carrier which can be used in various heavy-duty applications both indoors and outdoors. Features include a full electric drive, swivel platform, adaptive rollers and extendable telescopic beams.
• Multi Loader 3.0 RT, which is designed to work on more difficult, uneven and slippery terrain that require a superior ground clearance. It has a ground clearance of 220mm, making it suitable for working in extreme conditions. This tracked carrier also has class-leading electric drive with two super quiet AC electric motors 5.3kW each. It can be fitted with AGM or Lithium batteries and features three power management configurations.

If you’re looking to hire a tracked carrier for your project, don’t hesitate to get in touch for more information.