Walls Construction, a leading Irish builder, has deployed six Raimondi MRT573 flat-top tower cranes from Irish Cranes & Lifting for a landmark mixed-use development in Rathborne, Dublin. These cranes, representing the highest lifting capacities in Irish Cranes’ fleet, will remain onsite until project completion in approximately two years.
Robert Coffey, Director General of Irish Cranes, highlighted the strategic partnership between his firm and Walls Construction, emphasising the significant role these cranes play in Ireland’s major developments. “We are proud to support one of the country’s leading construction firms,” Coffey noted. “For this project, Walls Construction selected our most powerful cranes to ensure maximum efficiency and precision.”
Chosen specifically for their superior tip load performance and suitability for demanding precast projects, the MRT573-24t cranes have been instrumental in construction operations. Originally launched at Bauma 2019, the MRT573’s success paved the way for Raimondi’s latest model, the T577, introduced recently at The Big5 Construct Saudi Arabia in February 2025.
Mauro Masetti, Raimondi’s Director of Sales, said: “Building upon the MRT573’s proven track record, the new T577 further enhances load handling, adaptability, and ease of installation.”
Installation of the cranes was completed over a six-month period, with jib lengths of 40m to 50m and tip loads ranging from 16.5t to 12.4t at a freestanding height of 72m. Equipped with 110kW hoist gear, each crane achieves a lifting speed of up to 109m/min and offers a drum capacity of 1000m.
Given the site’s proximity to residential areas and a railway station, stringent safety protocols were enacted. All cranes have integrated advanced zoning and anti-collision systems to ensure compliance and prevent interference with structures.
The Rathborne development consists of six buildings, up to 14 floors high, encompassing around 700 residential units alongside commercial facilities. This project underscores the growing demand for high-capacity lifting solutions in significant urban developments.
