Yes, for the right buyer. The PC28 delivers 28 tonnes on the fixed lug, 25 tonnes pick and carry, a 2.5 metre footprint, 44 degrees of articulation, and a ROPS-certified cabin. Those are the same core specifications the TIDD range was built on, and they hold on a secondhand machine.

TRT still stocks genuine OEM parts and maintains an authorised service network across New Zealand and Australia. The machine is fully supportable for the long term.

For an owner-operator or fleet buyer who wants proven TIDD performance at a secondhand price point, the PC28 is a legitimate option. The current production model is the PC28-3G if you want to compare what has changed across generations.

Slew Safe is available on the PC28 as a recommended fitment, rather than a standard factory inclusion as it is on the PC28-2 and PC28-3G. When fitted, it monitors load conditions in real time and reduces steering speed in the unsafe direction when the crane approaches an overload zone, giving the operator audible and physical feedback before a situation becomes a rollover.

When evaluating a secondhand PC28, confirming whether Slew Safe is fitted should be one of the first questions. TRT can advise on retrofitting for units that do not have it.

For fleet owners and safety managers, the answer to that question changes how the machine is assessed.

The PC28 runs a 75% stationary chart and a 66% pick and carry chart, the same as the PC28-2. At 28 tonnes on the fixed lug, 27.6 tonnes on the running rope, and 25 tonnes pick and carry on the second lug, the capacity figures are unchanged from the subsequent models.

The 2.3 tonne counterweight mounts to both the front and rear of the crane and roads with it as standard. At 12 tonnes per axle including the counterweight, the PC28 meets NSW road requirements without additional permits or an IAP.

For operators moving regularly between sites, that roadability without a support vehicle or additional permit overhead is a genuine operational advantage.

At 2.5 metres wide with 44 degrees of articulation either side of centre, the PC28 was designed with the shortest forward projection in its class and an outstanding turning radius. That combination means tight industrial sites, constrained access corridors, and indoor lift scenarios all remain in scope.

It gets into sites where larger configurations stop entirely. The four-section full power boom extends from 6.12 to 18.65 metres with high-tensile steel construction, giving the reach to work once the machine is positioned.

For operations where access is the primary constraint, the PC28's footprint is still one of the most competitive in its class.

Two options are available: the Superlift counterweight and Traction Air.

The Superlift is a 1.1 tonne counterweight that fits to the base of the standard 2.3 tonne unit and adds up to 12% additional capacity across both the stationary and pick and carry charts. Combined weight stays under 3.5 tonnes, meaning it can be transported to site under a car licence. It sets up quickly using the crane itself.

Traction Air is TRT's central tyre inflation system, maintaining 130 PSI across all tyres from a touchscreen inside the cab. It creates a stable lift platform and removes manual tyre pressure checks from the daily routine. It is exclusive to the TIDD PC28 range and backed by a 3-year / 500,000 km warranty.

For a secondhand unit, confirm with the seller or TRT whether either option is currently fitted.

Start with the service history. The PC28 runs a 100-hour first service and 250-hour scheduled services after that. A unit with documented service history at an authorised TIDD agent gives you confidence the machine has been maintained to the correct standard.

Confirm whether Slew Safe is fitted. On a secondhand unit it may or may not be installed, and that is a safety and compliance consideration before the machine goes to work.

TRT can assist with condition assessment, service history review, and any retrofit or compliance requirements for a specific unit. Contact the TRT crane team before committing to a purchase.

TRT manufactured the PC28 and continues to stock genuine OEM parts for every unit in the field. Because every component in the machine is an industry-standard crane or construction part, sourcing is straightforward and there are no proprietary dead ends over the life of the machine.

All major servicing is carried out by authorised TIDD service agents across New Zealand and Australia. TRT can arrange fast freight on parts to minimise downtime when a machine needs attention.

For a secondhand purchase, TRT can also discuss service history, current condition, and the specific support available for a particular unit. Contact the TRT crane team directly.