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height of 36.5 metres and 57.5 metres if a 30-degree luffed jib is used. The tip load and maximum load capacity is 1200kg and 6000kg respectively.
FM Gru hopes its 1247 RBI-TD self erector will become a key product in its range
its new FM 727 RBI-FA self-erecting crane model. The crane is mounted on a semi- trailer with two road wheeled axles that can travel at speeds of up to 80 km/h. The semi-trailer also has pneumatic suspension for self-levelling on the road, a braking system with ABS and EBS, and a warning light system. The rear axle is steered and radio-controlled to facilitate parking and steering. The crane is hooked to the fifth wheel of the towing vehicle via a special ‘king pin’ frame. The FM 727 RBI-FA has a 27-metre- long horizontal jib with a height under hook of 18.1 metres. The tip load and maximum load capacity is 700kg and 2400kg, respectively. It comes with a new ‘Luxury’ cabin designed to improve operator visibility. The cab has an ergonomic seat for the operator, a heating and air conditioning system, plus a radio and multifunctional touchscreen displays. Also at GIS, FM Gru showed its FM 627 RBI-FA self-erecting crane with 25 km/h axles.
How have the last 12 months of business been? The last 12 months have been very positive for us; we have experienced a constant increase in the demand for cranes both in Italy and abroad.
What do you expect for the next 12 months? We expect this growing trend to continue for the next months, even if the global
economic situation is not so good due to the ongoing wars.
Do you have any new cranes? If so, what and which markets are they aimed at? Our latest products are: the 727 RBI-FA self erector; the FM 2065 TLX topless tower crane – which was first presented at Bauma 2022; and our biggest self- erecting telescopic crane model, the FM 1247 RBI-TD – which was also presented at Bauma 2022. The new FM2065 TLX offers an
improvement of crane loading capacities with a maximum capacity of 10 tonnes with a single fall of ropes and a V37.90 winch. With the V45.60 it has a maximum capacity of five tonnes with single fall of ropes and 10 tonnes with a double fall.
The crane uses an automatic integrated Ultralift system which allows for a +10% increase in tip loading capacity. It also includes a radio remote control with multifunctional display, an integrated zoning and anti-collision system, and a load position memory system. Platforms for safe maintenance can be found under the hoisting and trolley motors. We hope our latest (and biggest)
telescopic self-erecting crane, the 1247 RBI-TD, will become a keystone in our range of self-erecting cranes. It has a horizontal jib length of 47 metres and a 26.5 metre under hook height for the horizontal jib. This can be extended to a
How optimistic are companies in Italy for the future of the lifting industry both nationally and internationally? About the national situation, with the resources allocated for PNRR it is presumed that great and important public works are undertaken for the infrastructures of our country, where the demand for cranes, we hope, will be high. We are aware, however, that there will be a slight inflection due to the reduction of state incentives in the last three years for the purchase of goods equipped with technology according to the Transition 4.0. regulation. As far as the international market is concerned, we hope that the world economic situation can improve in order to maintain and strengthen our business and increase sales. We are, however, still expanding our dealer network to new markets.
What areas of growth are you seeing? Currently no particular geographical area is growing. We regularly receive requests from various foreign countries. Italy remains a very active market for us today.
Are there any areas of your business or markets in decline? If so, why? Germany began a slow decline due to the European economic situation.
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