A lift this size is alway a contract lift

no its not, neither in UK or USA. Ive managed much bigger cranes / lifts myself.

First thing I can see is that the crane was in the wrong position making the out riggers ineffective

no its not
would lift through 360 degrees anyway

tell you what though, the neighbours garden furniture must be visable from space!

First thing I can see is that the crane was in the wrong position making the out riggers ineffective

Why? As far as I can see it’s on level hard standing with no visible underground or over ground services. It just tried to lift to a heavy load over that sort of radius.

Curse of the fly jib strikes again!!

I couldn’t have subscribed to this thread…
F**king thing is still buzzing EVERY morning. It started 7am today (sunday)!