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fly, a 3 m integrated fly, which was first
introduced on the RTC-80130 Series II
and the HTC-3140. “This is a great feature
because you don’t have to worry about
hauling a specialised fly to the jobsite then
work out the logistics of installation,” Smith
adds, “It’s great for one-load two-line lifting
procedures like placing tilt wall panels or
manoeuvring large pieces from horizontal
to vertical position for placement.”
The model also has a flat carrier deck
and six points of access for the cab and
carrier. “It also has a remote controlled
360 degree high intensity boom flood light
that attaches to the end of the telescopic
boom base section,” Smith adds. The
RTC-8080 Series II is available with two
engine options, Tier 4 interim packages
(EuroStage IIIB) for USA and Europe and
Tier 3 (EuroStage IIIA) for countries that
do not require a particulate filter. Both
options are fitted with a Cummins 6.7 litre
engine with 270 hp (201 kW).
From Italy
Since its acquisition two years ago by Media
Finanziaria Group, crane manufacturer
Locatelli has also introduced some new
rough terrain models, including the
65 tonne capacity GRIL 8700T, which has a
32.3 m four section formed boom. Keeping
manoeuvrability in mind, the GRIL 8700T
has an overall length of 11.97 m, and is
3.7 m high and 2.9 m wide.
“Besides the GRIL 8700T, another
launch from Locatelli was the
GRIL 8800T, which we presented at
Bauma Munich 2013,” a company
spokesperson adds. “This model is the
biggest and most powerful in our range.
It has a lifting capacity of 82 tonnes and a
5 section boom with a maximum reach of
40.5 m. In addition, it measures 12.68 m
long, 3 m wide and 3.71 m high.”
From Sany America is the 40 US ton
(36 tonne) SRC840, the 65 ton (63 tonne)
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Europe, and Tier III in countries that can
still sell them.
Return on investment
For rough terrains to provide customers
with a decent return on investment, certain
design and capability factors have to be
taken into consideration. A result of this
has meant that new models released this
year have focused on reach, transportability
and serviceability.
The latest rough terrain models from
Terex, for example, include the Quadstar
1100 and the Quadstar 1075L. The
Quadstar 1075L, which was launched at
Bauma 2013, is produced in Crespellano,
Italy. It has a rated capacity of 75 tonnes
and a 42 m boom. The Quadstar 1100,
which was launched at the beginning of
the year, is produced in Waverly, Iowa,
USA. The model has a rated capacity of
100 tonnes and a boom length of 47 m.
Including jib extension, the maximum
tip height is 70 m. Both models have cabs
designed by Porsche Engineering. Both
cranes come with a rated capacity indicator,
which uses a graphical interface to display
information about crane functions.
Other areas of focus on the design of
these models include safety and ease of use.
A spokesperson from Terex explains more,
“The models have 60 % more decking area
with anti-slip surface and improved ladder
and access points. The hydraulic system
has also been redesigned for improved
performance, reliability, fuel consumption
and longer maintenance intervals.”
From Link-Belt is the 80 tonne capacity
RTC-8080 Series II. “The RTC-8080 Series
II comes with all the updates we have given
the Series II line,” Casey Smith, Link-Belt,
says. It has a 3-piece bi-fold off settable
The Sany SRC885 has a lifting
capacity of 85 US tons (77 tonnes)
The 3-axle Tadano GR-1450EX
model is aimed for markets
outside the USA
One of the first Grove RT9150E cranes in China,
working at an industrial site close to Beijing
