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CRANES - TOWER & MOBILE
LEAD STORY Compact cranes bring many benefits: output function, which reduces power consumption.The use of

tipping over early warning technology provides high stability and
Additionally, new cranes are smaller, reducing the need for expensive
safety of the overall operation.Self-developed controller SYMC
building renovations. Because smaller cranes can operate in much
especially for engineering machinery is configured.The adoption
tighter spaces, they can position loads more precisely. New, smaller
of CAN-bus full digital network control technology ensures stable
cranes are also designed to be more energy efficient. New crane
technology cycles energy back into the power grid, which greatly
mitigates warehouse energy consumption and costs. Some cranes control signal, simple harness and high reliability.
Potain has recently introduced the new Igo T 99 self-erecting crane
are even manufactured with recyclable materials, supporting a with improved reach and capacity from a compact footprint.
company’s goal of being more environmentally responsible. The Potain Igo T 99 is a versatile telescopic self-erecting crane
The Konecranes CXT Explorer is a transportable, cost-effective with a 6 t (6.6 USt) capacity and a 48 m (157 ft) reach. Its 38.5 m
solution for all kinds of lifting. A simple yet innovative patented (126 ft) height under hook makes the crane ideal for a variety of
design, their popular CXT electric overhead crane is built into a tough jobsites. Compact transport dimensions, a compact footprint and
steel structure atop a base of two standard ISO shipping containers. an innovative unfolding procedure ease travelling to jobsites and
Resulting in a strong foundation under a powerful, adaptable and erecting cranes in tight quarters. Potain Smart Set-Up technology,
mobile crane that can lift up to 6.3 tons both indoors and outdoors. remote-controlled operation and an ergonomic Ultra View Cab
The crane offers a complete, durable, and efficient maintenance ensure the crane is simple to operate in a wide variety of scenarios.
workshop. There is a plenty of room to work under a 5-meter lifting The new Potain Igo T 99 ups the ante for self-erecting cranes with
height and 5-meter span. With easy assembly, the CXT Explorer is improved capacity and reach over previous models, but from the
ready to lift in just a few hours, and it packs up even faster when same compact footprint that the Igo series is known for worldwide.
the work is done. The shipping containers double as storage units The impressive capacity and reach from this compact crane will
for crane components, service tools, equipment, and spare parts. enable customers to bid for and complete more jobs, as its travel
The new Terex rough terrain crane TRT 35 is a 35 t max capacity and on-site dimensions makes for easy to transportation and ideal
crane with a main boom length of 30.1 m. The model features the for jobsites with tight working conditions.
new TEOS Terex Operating System: on a 10’’ touch screen display, this Demag universal cranes provide the certainty of quality, efficiency
new control system has a totally new user interface with improved and reliability at the highest level. Precise, fast, long service life – the
information flow and accessibility, to increase customer’s operating Demag V-type crane revolutionizes load handling. Its innovative
efficiency. It has 35 t maximum lifting capacity; 30.1 m hydraulic four design featuring tapered diaphragm joints reduces oscillation
section boom - proportional telescoping mode; 32.8 m maximum frequency by 30%, cuts its weight by an average of 17%and
tip height main boom; additional lattice jib of 8 m; 41.1 m max tip doubles its service life to as many as 500,000 changes of load.
height with jib; four steering modes; extra wide and tiltable cabin; Its new girder design offers significantly improved efficiency for
and ergonomic and customizable electro-proportional joysticks. handling loads and higher handling rates than conventional box-
The latest version of Liebherr’s 110 tonne wheeled mobile telescopic section girders. Its comprehensive product range can be used to
crane has new features and updates to the crane control system, create efficient solutions to meet individual needs. Many safety
the driver’s cab and the gearbox.The LTM 1110.5.1 is now LTM 1110 features and assistance functions are integrated into its Safe Control
5.2. It has a new driver’s cab, the new LICCON3 crane control crane control system. They ensure that the loads can be handled
system and the ZF TraXonDynamicPerform gearbox. There is also safelyand conveniently according to the most demandingsafety
a new multi-disc oil-cooled clutch.The latest LICCON3 system is standards.
the third generation and comes with the same control features as The world’s largest top-slewing tower crane, W12000-450, has rolled
previous versions but has updated software. It has more storage off the assembly line at the intelligent tower crane manufacturing
and more computing power. The touchscreen function has been base of Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd.,
simplified and the crane is now prepared for future telemetry and in Changde, Hunan Province. Zoomlion especially designed and
management systems.Features of the redesigned cabin include built the model for the world’s largest road-rail cable-stayed bridge
a multifunction steering wheel, side roller blind on the driver’s door, project, the Changzhou-Taizhou Yangtze River Bridge integrating an
improved instruments and modules, plus new displays.Central expressway, ordinary highway and inter-city railway.The W12000-
locking is optional as are a cool box and a tyre pressure monitoring 450 weighs in at 4,000 tons with a rated load moment of 12,000
system, plus an automatic heating and climate control system.The ton-meters. It’s the first top-slewing tower crane exceeding 10,000
new gearbox is a design collaboration between Liebherr and ZF. One ton-meters in the world and has a maximum lifting weight of 450
of the aims was to reduce downtime by eliminating overheating. tons and maximum lifting height of 400m, which is the equivalent
SANY truck cranes come with enhanced features such as high of lifting 300 cars to a level of 130 floors in one go.
stability, driving flexibility, high lifting performance, simple structure
and high efficiency with maximum lifting capacity ranging from Lifting Up Prospects
25t to 160t. The adjustable hydraulic system and intelligent electric According to Mordor Intelligence study estimates, the crane market
control system make the truck cranes in high efficiency and low fuel was valued at US$33 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach US$48
consumptions. It has excellent and Stable Chassis Performance/ billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of around 6.26% during the
Chassis System. Double-axle drive is used, providing good traffic- forecast period 2021 - 2026. With automation fast making inroads
ability and comfortableness under complex road condition with into the equipment manufacturing, cranes segment is here to
reliable travelling performance.Engine has the multimode power witness best times ahead.

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