07.12.2016

Gottwald for Japanese port

Japanese port terminal Port of Otake has ordered the first diesel-electric Terex Gottwald G HMK 2204 mobile harbour crane in Japan.

The crane - which will handle mainly containers and general cargo - has a modified lift chart with a maximum capacity of 62 tonnes at a lift radius of up to 40 metres. Maximum lift speed is 85 metres per minute. Features include a second, specially developed load display to meet the relevant Japanese safe load indicator requirements. The crane will be delivered next Spring by distributor Chikuho Seisakusho (CS).
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The new Terex Gottwald crane will arrive in spring 2017

CS president Makoto Aso said: “Otake is a major port for the steel and chemical industry located in the region. Thanks to steadily increasing production, the handling volumes have risen constantly over the past few years. The favourable geographical location has also contributed to this. Otake plays an important role in Japanese domestic trade and is also a hub between Asia and the Pacific area. This potential will be even better utilised with the new crane.”

Terex Port Solutions sales director Andreas Moeller added: “The machine for Otake will be the first of the Generation 5 crane in Japan and follows the nine Generation 4 HMK 170 E delivered over the past 13 years. The G HMK 2204 will be our 10th mobile harbour crane in Japan.”