Brontos boost Australia’s Boom Logistics fleet

Australian lifting specialist Boom Logistics recently visited Bronto Skylift’s headquarters to inspect the latest additions to its fleet - four 70m working height Bronto S70XR truck mounts.

The Boom Logistics, Bronto Skylift and GFS/Bronto Skylift AUSNZ teams at Bronto’s headquarters. (Image: Bronto Skylift).

Boom made the trip to Finland with Bronto’s longstanding distributor in Australia and New Zealand GFS/Bronto Skylift AUSNZ

For Boom, these new units are a part of its fleet renewal and expansion project and a continuation of its relationship with Bronto that dates back more than three decades.

Boom’s history with Bronto Skylift goes back to 1991 when the company bought its first Bronto. Since then, Bronto platforms have formed the backbone of Boom’s fleet which at one point exceeded over 50 Bronto units.

Boom Logistics tries out one of its new Bronto S70XR truck mounts. (Image: Bronto Skylift).

Market demand is a driving force behind Boom’s fleet expansion. While smaller access platforms remain essential for a range of applications, Boom’s focus is increasingly on large-scale project work. The Bronto S70XR offers the reach, stability and working envelope required for complex tasks in challenging environments and remote locations, said the company.

Shane McLaughlin, National Business Manager for Travel Towers at Boom Logistics, added, “These four units are the first of hopefully many. They will replace older machines and at the same time help us build the fleet back up in a planned, sustainable way.

“On major projects 70 metres and above is where the work is. At this stage, the 70m is the most called-for machine in our market.”

While 70 metres is currently Boom’s highest working height, the company said its ambitions are extending beyond that. Sustainability is also firmly on the agenda. As Boom continues its ESG journey in Australia, interest in hybrid and battery-powered solutions is growing, added the company.