ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES Ӏ SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
The 65|RT has a four-
section full-power greaseless main boom (38–115 ft [11.6–35m]) and an optional 35–58-ft (10.7–17.7m) offsetable bi-fold lattice fly that are manufactured in the United States at Link-Belt’s headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. “Overall, the 65|RT offers
a new level of reliability and performance with the same level of precise control and capacity for which our customers have become accustomed,” says Fiechter. “The changes are a reflection of current industry standards with many of these new features also found on other rough terrain cranes in our product line.”
The 65|RT is the smallest rough terrain crane in Link-Belt’s lineup. “I think our customers appreciate its ability to do lots of different types of work while maintaining a small, easy-to-transport package,” Fiechter concludes.
CHINESE CRANES Moving down to the 45t capacity class, Chinese company Sany showcased its SRE450N rough terrain crane at Bauma. Sany says the crane is ideal for
large-scale construction sites due to its manoeuvrability, speed, and pick and carry capabilities. The compact crane offers a
maximum lifting capacity of 45t and a maximum jib length of 37.4m. This increases to 48m with the crane’s jib extension. The SRE450N is aimed at the
European market. With a transport width of less than 2.55m it is optimised for transportation across Europe. Sany says it has also adapted the cab of this crane to meet the needs of European drivers. The crane comes with a radio remote control as standard. Another Chinese crane
manufacturer at Bauma, XCMG, covered a range of lifting classes
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with no less than three rough terrains on display from its G Series portfolio: the XCR50_E, the XCR70_E, and the XCR90_E. The 50-tonne capacity
XCR50_E has a five-section, 37.4m long boom, which can reach a length of 45.8m with a jib installed. It has a one-metre-wide cab
which, XCMG says, provides Sedan-class comfort. The crane measures 2.55m wide by 12m long, providing a tight 6.2m turning radius. It has a smart steering and control system, plus a 168kW high-power engine. A recent video of the crane can be seen here:
www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XFKAewjJvs0 The 70-tonne capacity
Theo Pouw
Groep’s XCMG XCR90_E
XCR70_E has a new energy- efficient hydraulic system that XCMG says significantly reduces fuel consumption. It has a turning radius of 6.5m to aid manoeuvring through tight spaces. The boom extends to 45m and the crane’s maximum hoist height is 57.9m. The crane is aimed at the European market.
A video of the crane can be seen here:
www.youtube.com/
watch?v=oGc5tYyXl3o The 90-tonne capacity
XCR90_E has an all-wheel drive system, four steering modes, and forward and reverse driving functions. Its telescopic boom can extend to 48m with a maximum hoist height of 63.1m. Its minimum turning radius
is just 6.5m. Equipped with specialised off-road patterned tyres the XCR90_E can work on operation on all types of construction sites. A video of the crane can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OmISmxA-NWA The XCR90_E on XCMG’s stand
at Bauma had been sold to Dutch company the Theo Pouw Groep – a one-stop-shop with products and services for the building industry. At Bauma China (end of
2024) XCMG also launched the 120-tonne capacity XCR120_AU (for the Australian market). Engineered for rough and rugged terrains, XCMG says this crane is aimed at the mining sector. It is equipped with a high- power HVAC and fresh air system, variable support outriggers, an
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