ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES Ӏ SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
HEROES UNSUNG
A look at some of the newest rough terrain cranes on the market, many of which were showcased at the recent Bauma tradeshow. Sophie Stevens reports
When it comes to lifting it’s often the biggest, tallest cranes that steal the spotlight. But behind the scenes its rough terrain cranes – compact, powerful and relentlessly reliable – that do the dirty work. Whether navigating remote oil fields, rugged infrastructure sites, or even hard to reach industrial zones, these machines are the backbone of countless operations, the unsung heroes of lifting. Although many of the rough terrain cranes we will look at in this feature were showcased ‘in
the metal’ at the Bauma 2025 trade fair in Germany we’ll start with a company that wasn’t there: Terex Rough Terrain Cranes. Despite its absence, however,
Terex has been very busy of late, developing both its product portfolio and dealership network. In just the last ten months it’s
Terex’s TRT100
launched three new rough terrain models: the TRT100, the TRT60, and the TRT50. According to Terex these cranes have been very well- received in the marketplace. The TRT 100 has a maximum
capacity of 100 tonnes and main boom length of 47 metres, with a 17m jib stowed on the crane’s side that can be easily attached to the main boom to extend reach. A self-removable counterweight aids operational efficiency, stability, and transportability.
The TRT 60 has a maximum
capacity of 60t and main boom length of 42.5m, with a stowable jib of 8-15m.
And the TRT 50 has a maximum lifting capacity of 50t, a maximum main boom length of 37.4m, a maximum tip height of 47.8m, and a maximum hook height of 37.5m. These cranes are the first to
feature Terex’s new ‘IdeaLift’ which aims to optimise load lifting with asymmetric outriggers. Whether fully extended or partially retracted the crane automatically selects the best lifting capacity based on the specific formation of the outriggers. They all have Terex’s TEOS operating system, compact designs, four steering modes, a proportional full power telescoping boom, an Eco Mode function, and Terex’s T-Link telematics platform. They also come complete with LED lights, a spacious tiltable cabin with large glass surfaces and high-quality components throughout. Terex has also been busy
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