Kelm Hire, servicing Melbourne from its Cheltenham and West Melbourne locations, has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of a Haulotte HA41 RTJ PRO articulated boom lift. Known for providing high-quality hire equipment, the company continues to invest in reliable, high-performance machinery to support the needs of its growing customer base.
The decision to bring in the HA41 RTJ PRO was driven by demand from one of Kelm Hire’s key clients, who is currently working on a large data centre project. The customer had already been using a Haulotte boom on site and requested a similar model for ongoing works, explains Operations Manager Terry Atkins from Kelm Hire.
“The customer loved the HA41 RTJ PRO they were already using, loved its functionality and how it operates,” said Terry. “We were also impressed by how smooth it is, with its movements and the controls, and it’s more compact than anything else on the market”.
Terry Atkins
Words from Kelm Hire
General Manager Matt Hoy from Kelm Hire explains how they have been gearing up to grow in recent years, not just to offer more, or bigger equipment, but also to support their customers in every aspect of their business.
“We are growing, but we want to do it organically, with a very measured approach focusing on people, resources, and backing it all up with service and support,” said Matt.
As a family-run business, Kelm Hire prides itself on working closely with both customers and suppliers to ensure the best total hire solution is delivered. The team chose Haulotte for their product expertise and ongoing support. They also visited Haulotte’s Australian head office in Dandenong South to explore a range of EWP machines and see firsthand what an OEM with more than 25 years in the Australian market can offer.
“We came and had a look at Haulotte and were impressed not just with the team’s product knowledge, but also with their access to spare parts and service support,” adds Matt.
For Haulotte, partnering with growing hire businesses like Kelm Hire is a natural fit, explains Henry Mutimer, VIC Area Sales Manager of Haulotte Australia
“With Haulotte’s long-standing history rooted in family values and a commitment to customer-focused solutions, we understand the challenges of growing a business while maintaining quality and service,” said Henry. “The HA41 RTJ PRO is an excellent fit for Kelm Hire’s fleet and will support them in meeting the demands of larger, more complex projects.”
Henry Mutimer, Haulotte Australia
The HA41 RTJ PRO combines smooth, proportional movements with advanced control systems for precise and confident operation at height. With a 41.5m working height and 20.1m outreach, it offers the smallest turning radius in its class, providing excellent manoeuvrability on confined worksites. The boom features four simultaneous proportional movements, allowing operators to position the machine quickly without relocation. Built for demanding hire use, it comes with 4WD and 4-wheel steering, as well as the Haulotte Activ’Shield Bar 2.0, which protects operators from potential entrapment.
With the addition of the HA41 RTJ PRO to Kelm Hires’s expanding fleet, they are positioning themselves as the total hire solutions provider to meet the needs of their Melbourne customers.
