08 Sept 2026

A South African first joins the Northfield Engineering fleet

Northfield Engineering Pty Ltd Stand: F31
General Manager - Western Cape: Carel Greyling
A South African first joins the Northfield Engineering fleet
The latest offering by Italian manufacturer FASSI - the F905HXP TECHNO
Northfield Engineering has invested in the latest crane-technology with the acquisition of its newest crane truck. It is the first in South Africa to be equipped with a knuckle boom crane from FASSI’s new TECHNO range.

Mounted on a UD Quester 440 twin-steer truck named Bell, the FASSI F905R.2.9-HXP TECHNO offers a maximum lifting capacity of 22 tonnes. It has nine hydraulic extensions on the main boom and combined with the fly jib, provides approximately 30 meters of horizontal outreach, thus expanding our options for the accessing of and positioning of equipment.

The acquisition of Bell and the FASSI F905HXP represent a further investment in our rigging, machine moving and mechanical installation capabilities, giving our teams greater reach and control when handling demanding site work.

A significant development is the crane’s X-Design boom construction. With its ten-sided profile and ultra-high-strength steel it improves structural rigidity and vertical lifting performance. This is particularly valuable when equipment needs to be lifted and positioned at heights.

With full radio remote control, the FX990 control system and continuous slew-ring rotation support smooth, precise load positioning.

The FSC TECHNO stability system manages available lifting performance in relation to the stabilizer setup, while ProLink articulation provides additional flexibility when working around structures and existing plant equipment.

With these additions to the fleet, Northfield Engineering now operates seven crane trucks, complemented by a horse-and-trailer combination, an 800-tonne gantry system and a fleet of forklifts with lifting capacities ranging from 2.5 to 15 tonnes.

Together with our professional and skilled rigging and installation teams, this equipment allows us to support everything from individual machinery moves to complete factory relocations. Our capabilities cover collection, lifting and transport,  offloading, final positioning and mechanical installation, giving customers one team to co-ordinate and execute the entire scope of work.

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