28.08.2019

First AC 1000-9 in India

Indian crane rental company Steel Carriers Infrastructure has taken delivery of a 1,200 tonne ‘capacity class’ Demag AC 1000-9 All Terrain crane, the first in India.

The new nine axle crane becomes the company’s largest - its ‘flagship - and has been ordered with the optional 100 metre main boom, and 228 tonnes of counterweight. It can be rigged with up to 126 metres of luffing jib, and can achieve a maximum tip height of 163.3 metres – with the jib on 33.3 metres of the 50 metre main boom. It can handle its maximum 363 tonnes capacity at up to five metres radius and take 9.3 tonnes to a radius of 62 metres, or 2.4 tonnes to 130 metres with the maximum luffing jib/boom configuration.

Owner Sunil Makad said: “The AC 1000-9 will be helpful to clients ranging from refineries, petrochemicals, cement, fertilisers to civil projects, where height and space are limited. Our new addition will reduce the mobilisation time and cost with all terrain maneuverability and robust build of the crane, it will be easy and quick to reach the worksite and set up the crane in comparison to big crawlers. We, at Steel Carriers Infrastructure are delighted and proud to acquire a Demag AC 1000-9 in our fleet to serve our clients with the best in class service.”
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The first Demag AC 1000-9 in India

Demag director and head of business Asia Norbert Dudek added: “The Demag AC 1000-9 is undoubtedly an outstanding crane in its class. All the more reason for us to be pleased that our longstanding and loyal customer Steel Carriers Infrastructure has acquired the first crane of this type in India. The AC 1000-9 will give Steel Carriers Infrastructure a decisive competitive advantage and enable the company to tackle even larger projects.”

Demag head of business India Saeesh Nevrekar said: “Steel Carriers has always been a loyal Demag customer and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them.”

Based in Mumbai, Steel Carriers Infrastructure runs a fleet that includes telescopic and crawler cranes with capacities ranging from 50 to 1,200 tonnes. The company also offers transport services and storage of industrial goods and steel products.