ALL TERRAIN CRANES Ӏ SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
tonnes), transport brackets for
extensions, and up to 250kg of equipment in the rear box. Alternatively, in 10 x 8
drive format and with 16-inch steel wheels, the crane, with a total weight of 82.5 tonnes, complies with 16.5-tonne axle load limits whilst carrying a 32-tonne hook block, outriggers,
a 12-metre extension (including transport brackets), 20 tonnes of counterweight, and up to 500kg of equipment in the rear box. The AC 5.250L-2 can pick up
its maximum counterweight of 80 tonnes in three lifts: 49.6 tonnes with a radius of up to 6.8 metres (at a full radius of 360 degrees) and two 15.2 tonnes with a radius
INDUSTRY FEEDBACK SEES SANY UPDATE SAC600E ALL TERRAIN FOR EUROPEAN MARKET
Since launching the Sany SAC600E all terrain crane in the UK in October 2023 Sany has made a number of design tweaks to the crane to further the crane’s appeal to the European market.
The changes came off the back of customer feedback following the availability of a demo model, plus a roadshow around the UK showcasing the crane. “We’ve now implemented a variable outrigger system,” says Andrew Snow, country manager UK and Republic of Ireland. “This means we can now have the outriggers setup in different positions. We also have a predetermined load chart. There will be more updates on this so, in time, it will become a more variable system.” Sany has also made minor changes to the crane’s telescopic boom, as well as altering the
superstructure cab and seat so that they have more European-friendly dimensions. “Although it looks the same, the cab is slightly bigger and it’s got a different layout,” says Snow. “The electronic platform has changed, too, to enable the changes to the outrigging system. “We have also carried out a whole host of smaller changes that you wouldn’t really notice if
you didn’t know they were there. For example, we’ve made improvements to the steps, some bracketry, and lots of other things that make life easier for users, such as moving pipework and other bits to enable better access or better protection.” Sany says these changes make the crane more robust, as well as making service and maintenance easier. “The initial product from the factory was really, really good,” concludes Snow. “We’ve just made a few tweaks to further its appeal to the European market.”
of up to 13 metres (divided into 10 and 5.2 tonnes for hanging on the right and left of the basic package). If required, the counterweight can also be divided into smaller pieces. For example, the 5.5-tonne base plate can be picked up from a distance of up to 23 metres in a full radius. “Thanks to the standard IC-1
Plus crane control system, the possible radius can be increased considerably in certain areas of the slewing angle,” says Peter Kleinhans, project manager for the new AT. For maximum transport
flexibility Tadano has designed the counterweight system so that, when split up, no single element weighs more than ten tonnes. This, Tadano says, means that smaller trucks can be used for transportation at sites with restricted space. The AC 5.250L-2 is equipped with the IC-1 Plus crane control system as standard. A Surround View camera
system can be specified. It uses six cameras to display the maximum possible extension widths of the outriggers at the crane's current position in a computer-aided display. “With Tadano Surround View, the crane operator can see on a display in the cab exactly how he needs to position the crane on the construction site in order to extend all outriggers sufficiently and ensure the required slewing radius,” says Kleinhans. “This eliminates the need for tedious and time-consuming measuring and trial-and-error when searching for a location, so that the crane is ready for use more quickly.” The system also helps to better
The fi rst UK unit of Sany’s SAC600E went to Wrexham-headquartered RCC Crane Hire
recognise pedestrians and cyclists on the way to the construction site when turning. Tadano says the crane has been designed to make life as
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