Chinese spider crane manufacturer SPT has launched the European version of its new 2.98 tonne S7 spider crane through its distributor Uplifter.
The SPT S7 spider crane
The features a four section main boom topped with a three section telescopic luffing jib for a maximum tip height of just over 17 metres with a capacity of 600kg, while the jib can luff down to horizontal with boom at its maximum elevation of 80 degrees. In this position it has a jib tip capacity of 400kg at a radius of six metres and a hook height of just over 11 metres. Maximum radius is 14.5 metres with a capacity of 100kg.
The crane has an overall width of 770mm extending to just over a metre for additional stability when travelling. Overall length is 3.9 metres and overall height 1.95 metres. The outrigger set up is extremely flexible with each leg having five positions, ranging from parallel to the chassis to being 90 degrees to the chassis, with automatic levelling. Maximum footprint is 4.7 x 4.7 metres. Total weight with jib installed is 2,900kg allowing it to be transported by a two axle equipment trailer.
The outrigger variations
Power comes from a Kubota diesel, and a single phase plug in electric motor for working inside while a radio remote controller with large LCD colour display is standard, while the direct control panel on the crane has its own LCD colour display panel.
The video below shows the machine in action – you may want to turn the volume down!
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