OETIO marks a major upgrade with the installation of the new Terex CTT 332 tower crane, succeeding the Liebherr 85 EC-B, which had held pride of place in the yard since 2017.
The Italian-manufactured crane was selected by OETIO for its versatility, safety features and ease of use. With its smooth controls and stable operation, trainees will be able to focus on learning the real-world erection, climbing and operating procedures used on modern high-rise construction sites.
The top-climbing Terex tower crane has a 40-metre jib and a lifting capacity of eight metric tons in two parts of line. Sitting on a cruciform base, the crane rises 120 feet and is capable of top-climbing to 145 feet.
The $1.2 million state-of-the-art crane was purchased with support from the Ontario government’s Skills Development Fund.
OETIO instructors worked alongside Local 793 members at signatory company Viking Tower Crane Services over several days in late December and early January to dismantle the Liebherr and erect its replacement.
