Multitel mission to protect the Arch of Constantine

The installation of a lightning protection system on the Arch of Constantine, one of the most iconic monuments of Imperial Rome, was recently completed in the heart of the Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome.

The Multitel MJ 375 at the Arch of Constatine.

Standing along the ancient triumphal route, between the Circus Maximus and the Arch of Titus, the Arch of Constantine is the largest surviving triumphal arch and commemorates Constantine’s victory over Maxentius on 28 October, 312 BC, following the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Roughly 25m high, it was built partially using materials and architectural elements from earlier imperial monuments.

The delicate task of installing the lightning rod, authorised and supervised by the Italian Ministry of Culture, was carried out by Minguzzi Srl, which brought its fleet of vehicles to the operation, including the Multitel MJ 375 truck mounted aerial platform. The telescopic platform proved essential for working safely on the structure, thanks to its long outreach, high lifting capacity, and precise movement control even in this historically sensitive environment.

Stefano Minguzzi, representing the fourth generation of Minguzzi , joined the business in 1985, building on the legacy of his great-great-grandfather. Today, alongside his son Mattia, he leads a team of around 25 people.

Prestigious projects 

Among the company’s most prestigious projects are the transfer of

Rental company Minguzzi carries out the delicate work.

Michelangelo’s Pietà to the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and the return of the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius to the Capitoline Hill - tasks that relied on advanced equipment and procedures, earning them the trust of institutions such as the City of Rome, the Archaeological Superintendence and the Vatican Museums.

Speaking about the Arch of Constantine project, Stefano Minguzzi stated: “The MJ 375 truly proved to be an extraordinary machine: the balance between height performance, impressive outreach, and movement precision, combined with the reliability of Multitel’s service and the professionalism of Maurizio Bussi, were key reasons we chose it for such a delicate intervention in a prestigious site like the Arch of Constantine.”

The Multitel MJ 375 telescopic platform, mounted in this case on an 18 tonne Iveco truck offers a maximum working height of 37.5m and a horizontal outreach of 25.80m, supporting a basket capacity of 120kg at full outreach, 280kg at 24.30m, and up to 500kg at 20.80m.

The turret’s 360° continuous rotation, the self-levelling extendable basket (from 2.50 to 3.80m) with 180° + 180° rotation, and telescopic jib allow the operator to get around any obstacles and be positioned precisely at the work area. Proportional electro-hydraulic controls ensure smooth movements and precise positioning, regulating the speed of extending the sections and elevation, descent and rotation from control panels on the platform and at ground level. 

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