The Most Advanced TIDD Ever Built.
The PC28-3G is TRT’s most advanced pick and carry crane yet, built for stronger lifting, safer operation and more efficient moves between jobs.
With Slew Safe standard and a roadable counterweight, it gives crews greater control and confidence on site.
TRT TIDD PC28-3G Technologies
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Slew Safe
Slew Safe is fitted as standard on every current TIDD crane. It gives the operator real-time load feedback before a situation becomes a rollover, keeping the team and the job protected on every lift, not just the careful ones.
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Traction Air
Available on the PC28-3G, Traction Air automatically manages tyre pressure to 130 PSI across all four tyres. It creates a stable lift platform, removes the need for manual pressure checks at start-up, and is backed by a 3-year, 500,000km warranty.
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Superlift Counterweight
The optional 1.1t Superlift Counterweight fits to the base of the standard 2.3t roadable counterweight and increases lift capacity by up to 12% on both pick and carry and stationary charts. More lift. Same footprint.
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...And Many More
The crane boasts an impressive load chart in a small package allowing us to go where other cranes cannot. The safety features and road safety suspension make this crane a favourite with our operators and our customers.
TIDD support, service and dealers
Keep your TIDD PC28-3G pick and carry crane working hard with expert service, genuine support and access to authorised TIDD dealers across Australia and New Zealand.
Built by the People Who Stand Behind It
Every TIDD crane is designed and manufactured by TRT at our own facility.
As the OE manufacturer, we control every stage of production, use quality components throughout, and stock the full range of parts to back the machines we build. That is not a support policy. It is the way we have operated since 1967.
Made in Our Workshop
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Legacy Models
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TRT TIDD PC28-2
The PC28-2 packs serious lifting performance into a 2.5m-wide package. This is the machine that set the benchmark for safe, productive pick and carry work across New Zealand and Australia.
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TRT TIDD PC28
The original PC28 remains one of the most capable cranes of its class. Serious lift and shift capacity in a machine with a long track record behind it.
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TRT TIDD PC25
Where the TIDD Story Began. The crane that set the TIDD standard, still earning its keep on sites across New Zealand and Australia.
The PC28-2 packs serious lifting performance into a 2.5m-wide package. This is the machine that set the benchmark for safe, productive pick and carry work across New Zealand and Australia.
The original PC28 remains one of the most capable cranes of its class. Serious lift and shift capacity in a machine with a long track record behind it.
Where the TIDD Story Began. The crane that set the TIDD standard, still earning its keep on sites across New Zealand and Australia.
Information on past models
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The TRT team knows the TIDD range from the ground up.
Whether you are speccing a new unit, comparing models, or looking into pre-owned availability, our specialists across New Zealand and Australia are ready to help.
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TIDD Pick and carry Crane FAQs
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What is a pick and carry crane, and how does the TIDD range differ from standard mobile cranes?
A pick and carry crane is designed to lift heavy loads and travel across a job site while carrying that load—eliminating the need for outriggers or setup time. Unlike traditional slewing mobile cranes, articulation in the center of the chassis provides steering and side-to-side positioning. TRT’s TIDD Crane range stands out by combining high lifting capacity (up to 28 tonnes) with industry-leading safety engineering, including a ROPS-certified cabin and custom-built stability systems.
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Can TIDD cranes be driven on public roads in New Zealand and Australia?
Yes. TIDD pick and carry cranes are engineered with highway-ready roadability in mind. Measuring just 2.5 meters wide with balanced axle weight distribution, they can travel at highway speeds (up to 80 km/h). Crucially, the TIDD PC28 can self-road its full 2.3-tonne counterweight within legal axle limits, removing the need for a separate support vehicle or escort transport between job sites.
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How does TRT’s patented Slew Safe® safety system work during a lift?
Slew Safe® is TRT’s proprietary rollover prevention system fitted standard on TIDD cranes. During a pick and carry operation, slewing/articulating under load changes the crane’s center of gravity. Slew Safe constantly monitors load, boom angle, radius, and articulation in real-time. If an operator moves toward an unsafe zone or overload condition, the system gives clear visual/audible alarms and restricts steering speed, preventing a rollover before it occurs without abruptly cutting off the hydraulic controls.
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How does the TIDD PC28 handle side slope derating and uneven site conditions?
Operating pick and carry cranes on cross-slopes significantly impacts stability. The TIDD features dynamic side-slope auto-derating integrated into its Robway RCI/LMI system. Furthermore, the PC28 features a hydropneumatic front suspension lock-out system and optional Traction Air® Central Tyre Inflation, maintaining constant 130 PSI pressure across all tyres. This creates a rock-solid lifting base and automatically adjusts duty charts depending on site inclination and articulation angle.
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What are the key station chart vs. pick & carry chart capabilities, and how does the Superlift counterweight affect performance?
The TIDD PC28 offers dual rating charts: a 75% stationary chart (holding brake engaged) and a 66% pick and carry chart. It boasts a 28-tonne capacity on the fixed lug and 27.6 tonnes on the running rope, paired with an 18.65-meter full-power four-section boom. For operators requiring extra capacity, TRT offers an optional 1.1-tonne Superlift counterweight. Pinning the Superlift onto the base counterweight increases heavy-duty lifting capacity by up to 12% across both stationary and mobile charts without increasing the machine's overall footprint.