TADANO AMERICA Corporation, Houston, TX, announces the launch of the GR-1600XL-2, their largest rough terrain crane. The new crane boasts 160 US ton (145 metric ton) capacities, and features a newly
designed 200 ft (61m) 6-section rounded boom, providing a maximum 201 ft lifting height, and185 ft load radius, powered by a single telescopic cylinder. Extra reach is provided by a 2-stage, bi-foldlattice tilt type jib, which extends tip height to 257 ft and a load radius to 200 ft.
Listening to customer requirements, Tadano introduces the highest lifting capacity rough terrain crane, utilizing Tadano’s first compact 3-axle carrier.
The new 3-axle carrier has improved maneuverability to navigate confined job sites with 6x4x6 drive, plus 4 steering modes, and a turning radius of 32’ 6” (9.9m), with 6-wheel steer. For ease of transport, the self-removable counterweight and outriggers require no assist crane. In addition, the cab tilt system design improves operator visibility for high-reaching operations. This machine has everything you’d expect from Tadano including: eco-friendly and fuel saving functions, the highest standard of safety, and efficient operating systems.
Like its XL-2 series predecessors, the GR-1600XL-2 comes standard with several features highlighted below:
– HELLO-NET, used to monitor crane activity straight from your computer or mobile device.
– Two state-of-the-art devices, the eco-mode and positive control systems that reduce fuel consumption while the crane is being operated or on standby.
– The fuel monitoring system designed to minimize environmental impact and reduce CO2 emissions.
– The automatic moment limiter (AML-C) displays important information and allows the operator to preset a custom working environment. The operator can preset the load radius, boom angle, tip height, and swing range, enabling safe and seamless lifting operations.
– Tadano’s exclusive asymmetrical, multi-position outrigger setups for maximum utilization of crane lifting capacities when operating in confined areas. This is provided by the AML-C that detects outrigger extension length and boom position as well as the important “soft stop” function that brings the motion of the crane to a slow stop automatically before it reaches the limits of allowed capacity.
