Linden Comansa, in the heart of Bulgarian politics

The two Linden Comansas, in front of the Bulgarian Parliament Building Click on the image to enlarge

In Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, two Linden Comansa cranes work 24 hours a day in the Metro extension Project, at Nezavisimost square. Located in the city centre, these two cranes are on sight of thousands of citizens passing by the heart of Sofia.

Their exceptional work is also observed everyday by the President of the Republic, Mr. Georgi Parvanov, the Ministers of the Government, the members of Parliament, and also the city’s most important visitors, as at the Nezavisimost square are located three emblematic buildings -the Office of the President of Bulgaria, the Parliament, and the Council of Ministers-, as well as the magnificent Sheraton Hotel.

For the construction of the Metro station at this jobsite, the workers are using a 5 LC 5010 5t at a height under hook of 26.5 meters, and a radius of 25 meters, although this model of crane can be erected at a maximum freestanding height of 49 meters, and a maximum radius of 50 meters. The 5 LC 5010 5t crane has a maximum load of 5 tons, and can load up to 1,000 kilos at the jib end.

Buildings from left to right: Council of Ministers, Parliament (in the middle) and the Sheraton Hotel. Behind the hotel is the President's Office Click on the image to enlarge

The other Linden Comansa crane being used at Nezavisimost square is a 21 LC 290 12t with a radius of 35 meters and height under hook of 53.9 meters, which is working on the tunnels entry. This crane can be erected at a freestanding height of 64.9 meters, and with a radius of 74 meters. Its maximum load is 12 tons, and it can load up to 2,700 kilos at the jib end.

Japanese construction company Taisei Corporation has rented these two cranes to Bulgarcom, Linden Comansa’s exclusive dealer in Bulgaria.