ROUGH TERRAINS Ӏ SECTOR REPORT
The base of each station
measures 60ft. (18.2m) by 80ft. (24.3m). Each station comprises 16 columns spaced evenly apart. The 85|RT works with full 142ft. (43.2m) of main boom extended and operator Goode typically works at between 45ft. (13.7m) and 115ft. (35m) of radius. “Because the columns are
hard to see around, the hoist line camera is very useful when they only need half an inch of cable on the ground,” said Goode. “It’s pretty common to be in the blind when we are lifting the rebar cages behind existing framework, so a camera like this is important.”
REFINED VERSATILITY And, finally, to the Italian refinery. RTs are not limited to mud, swamp and ice; the short wheelbase makes them well-suited to confined and intricate paved surfaces, too.
Welding Duebi, based in the
Veneto region, is a leader in the field of plant engineering, offering services and products aimed at the petrochemical, chemical, oil and energy industries. The company has been using a TRT 65 from Terex, the first to be delivered in Italy, at a refinery whose maintenance it manages. “Within the refinery it is
necessary to have at least one crane available 365 days a year capable of carrying out all required tasks reliably and efficiently," explains Nicola Barotti, CEO and partner. "While we have more than 20 types of Terex cranes in our fleet, the new TRT 65 is ideal for the refinery since it can juggle a congested and space-restricted environment. Due to its suitability and performance, we decided to allocate it permanently to this site. “We chose the TRT 65 because
it has all the necessary features to meet the needs of a complex site like a refinery. The versatility of the machine, as well as its compactness, is undoubtedly a fundamental element for us, because it allows us to quickly move the vehicle in all areas of the plant, several times a day, both during routine maintenance operations and during the 'shutdown' of the plants, which takes place every two years. “Agility, manoeuvrability and
responsiveness are combined with ease of use and considerable reach and capacity, which allow us to handle products of all types and weights at very variable heights.” Gabriele Colonna is the
Terex TRT 65 on refinery duty
machine’s operator. “Worth highlighting from an operator’s point of view is the 'anti-stall' control,” he says, “which allows us to precisely manage the power and speed of the crane. For us as operators this is an important element. The EcoMode function uses the automatic engine throttle to optimise power during crane operation and the 'stand-by' function reduces consumption.” Its Wi-Fi functionality can be integrated with that of the site where it is operating, enabling features such as the ability to stop the machine's ignition remotely. So we see rough terrain cranes continue to demonstrate their resilience and adaptability across diverse and challenging environments worldwide. From the rugged terrains of Turkish limestone mines to the ancient temples of Egypt, and from the stormy coasts of Namibia to the swamps of the Everglades, these cranes prove indispensable in a myriad of applications. As the demand for construction, infrastructure development, and industrial projects continues to grow globally, rough terrain crane will continue to be key to progress.
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