The Franna cranes are the most popular pick & carry cranes in Australia and beyond. The first Franna crane was designed by Dave Francis, who created the most popular crane in Australia which is used even today for a variety of applications. The Franna cranes come without outriggers or stabilizers, because they are specifically designed for lifting and carrying out loads to their final destination within a small diameter. Although Franna was purchased by the American equipment manufacturer Terex and the name was changed into Terex-Franna, the remarkable pick & carry cranes are still known as Franna.
Terex-Franna use the original design of the Franna crane that was designed by Dave Francis, simply because it has proven itself as a reliable machine in many occasions. Even though the cranes are produced by Terex-Franna, they are still referred to Franna cranes. This shows the reputation that Franna has earned in its short period of existence. Small, medium and large sized pick & carry cranes with capacity of up to 25 tonnes, all Franna cranes are unique and are used for many lifting applications. The pick & carry Franna cranes have completely replaced the smaller truck cranes, because they are set up in less time and provide quicker operation.
Each Franna crane offers a unique combination of speed, versatility, maneuverability, power and flexibility. The Franna cranes allow the operators to work more efficiently in narrow spaces and in large job sites. The versatility of the Franna cranes comes from the fact that these lifting machines come with steering options. In addition to their unique capabilities, all Franna cranes are capable to travel over long distances. These cranes can be utilized in a variety of plants, construction job sites, mines, workshops and other work places.
Terex-Franna has a global network, but however, the Franna cranes are not selling very well outside Australia. The reason why the Franna cranes are not popular in other continents is because that are specifically designed and manufactured for low-speed operation, which is what most Australian mining and construction job sites require. However, the Franna cranes dominate the Australian market and the company earns huge profits.
