Frequently asked questions about cranes

Tower cranes, up to 48 m high with jibs up to 55 m, and self-erecting cranes, up to 22 m high with jibs up to 32 m. We also offer accessories such as radio remote controls and crane buckets.

In depth: Tower cranes Self-erecting cranes

Self-erecting cranes do not need another crane to be erected and do not need a poured concrete foundation, which makes them suitable for sites with limited space or short construction times. Tower cranes reach greater heights and longer jibs, but the foundation is an important and significant cost.

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The height of the highest point of the building, plus room for the load and slings, usually 3–5 m. For a five-storey building of about 15 m, look for at least 19–20 m under the hook. Cranes can be configured in height and jib length to suit the job.

In depth: Crane selector Crane rental – what you need to know

A crane’s maximum load varies along the jib: close to the tower it can lift more, and towards the tip the capacity drops. That is why both the weight of the load and its horizontal distance from the crane axis matter. The actual capacity is checked in the model’s load chart.

In depth: Crane selector Crane rental – what you need to know

The year of manufacture, height under hook, jib length, maximum load, the type of hoist winch and trolley winch, the radio remote control, operating temperatures, motor types, any limits on operating in seismic zones, and the ISCIR and CNCIR status.

In depth: Crane rental – what you need to know

It is a tower crane that is raised step by step as the work progresses. It is needed for tall buildings, where erecting the crane straight to its maximum height is risky before there are anchoring points on the building.

In depth: Erecting a self-climbing tower crane

We work mainly with SAN MARCO cranes, an Italian maker of tower and self-erecting cranes active since 1962. Our range also includes other brands, among them Potain, Alfa, Cattaneo, Benazzato, Raimondi and Terex Comedil.

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The notes in our listings state that the price does not include unloading, loading, connection to the power supply and to the earthing system, the mobile crane for unloading, erection or building the foundation for the base. Transport does not include the cost of any permits for access to restricted areas. Prices are in euro, excluding VAT.

In depth: Crane rental – what you need to know

Check the monthly rent, erection and dismantling, transport there and back, the pre-erection documentation, the base element for the foundation, the mobile crane for erection and dismantling, the machines for unloading and loading, the power supply and earthing connections and, where relevant, access to restricted areas. Agree on the accessories you need from the start: chains, slings, buckets, pallet forks.

In depth: Crane rental – what you need to know Crane accessories

Call +40 269 838 450, email office@fortza.ro, message us on WhatsApp or fill in the quote request form. For an accurate offer, tell us whether you want to rent or buy, where the site is, the height under hook and jib length you need, and the maximum weight the crane has to lift.

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Yes. Most of the cranes we offer are available both for rent and for sale. Contact us for availability and price.

In depth: Our cranes

The construction market moves fast, so some cranes shown on the site may already be sold or rented. Fortza imports many cranes; call us to find out what we have in stock.

In depth: Available cranes

Yes. FORTZA.RO SRL transports cranes and their accessories anywhere in Romania, with dedicated trucks and qualified staff, and has specialised teams for crane erection.

In depth: Crane transport Crane erection

There is no room for error in erection: even a small mistake can lead to accidents and damage. Well-planned erection, from unloading the components to the final tests, also shortens the time you pay rent for a crane that is not yet standing. FORTZA teams have more than 20 years of experience and hundreds of erections behind them.

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A self-erecting crane does not need a poured concrete foundation. For a tower crane, the foundation is very important and a significant cost, and building it is not included in the price of the crane. We tell you in advance what size the slab must be and which steel parts must be fixed.

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Whether there are other cranes on site, the local rules, whether loads may be moved outside the site boundary (over buildings or the street), which permits are needed for erection and the conditions for connecting to the power supply. For transport we send clear instructions on how to prepare the ground where the truck will be unloaded.

In depth: Crane rental – what you need to know Crane transport

Yes, with careful planning and the right machines. One example is erecting a 90-metre Wolff 6023 tower crane with a Liebherr LTM 1500 mobile crane in a busy city-centre neighbourhood full of people and buildings. To position and move cranes on site there are also dedicated systems, such as GAPO, that a single operator can use.

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The cranes Fortza rents or sells are in very good technical condition, with complete documentation and the required approvals. Approvals needed for the construction site are not our responsibility, but we advise you on obtaining them.

In depth: Crane rental – what you need to know

Yes. In Romania, CNCIR requires a maintenance contract between the company operating the crane and a specialised company authorised to provide maintenance. Fortza.Ro is ISCIR-authorised for crane maintenance.

In depth: Crane maintenance

Check which certificates the crane operator needs for that type of crane and the site rules for operation, especially when several cranes work in the same area.

In depth: Crane rental – what you need to know

Yes. We have radio remote controls for tower cranes, self-erecting cranes and overhead cranes. The radio remote control kit includes a receiver, a transmitter, a charging base, a power supply and 2 batteries.

In depth: Crane radio remote control – KIT

Yes: service under contract or on call, maintenance contracts, and spare parts from stock or to order. Fortza.Ro is ISCIR-authorised for crane maintenance.

In depth: Crane service Spare parts

We have operational teams across the country and spare parts in stock, and we source missing parts directly from the manufacturers abroad. We intervene promptly for cranes that already have a contract with us. Agree from the start who provides service and parts: otherwise the crane can be out of action for a long time.

In depth: Crane service

Operations such as checking the hoist ropes, the electrical connections and the motors, and lubricating the parts that need it. Done on time, they prevent breakdowns and accidents and extend the crane’s service life.

In depth: Crane maintenance

Yes, in many cases. We have contracts with major parts manufacturers and distributors, and some parts that can no longer be found are designed by FORTZA engineers and made in our own workshops.

In depth: Crane spare parts

From stock or to order: buckets, radio remote controls, forks, crane chains and more, plus consumables such as hoist rope and trolley rope. Fibre ropes are a new alternative to steel ropes in some cases.

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All of Romania. Our head office is in Mediaș, and we have crane rental branches in Brașov, Bucharest and Timișoara. We also rent and sell cranes in cities such as Iași, Cluj, Sibiu, Constanța, Craiova and Galați.

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A company based in Mediaș, Romania, that has been renting and selling tower and self-erecting cranes for more than 20 years and also handles transport, erection, service and accessories across Romania.

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