09.04.2009

More details on new Tadano’s

Tadano Faun has released more details on its latest cranes, the ATF130G-5 All Terrain and 70 tonne HK70 five axle truck crane. Click here to see original report

The ATF 130G-5 will join the company’s expanding All Terrain range between the popular 110 tonne ATF 110G-5 and 160 tonne 160G-5 .

The All wheel steer carrier will be available with either a 10 x 6 x 10 or 10 x 8 x 10 drive/ steer configuration. The all-wheel steering system avoids the need to raise the central axle during crab steer.
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The Tadano Faun ATF130G-5

Crane is equipped with a six section, 60 metre main boom with single cylinder telescope system, providing a telescope speed to full extension of 6.7 minutes. A 10 to 18 metre swingaway extension which can be extended to 32 metres and is available with mechanical or hydraulic offset.

The 130G is also available with a 3.8 metre heavy duty stubby extension with 40 tonnes capacity with 20 or 40 degrees of offset, great for handling bulky loads.

In its Taxi’ Version, meeting 12 tonne axle loads, the 10 x 8 ATF 130G-5 can carry six tonnes of counterweight (Full counterweight - 42 tonnes), the 10/18 metre extension, 63 tonne hook block and 10 tonne swivel hook. In the UK the crane should be able to travel with up to two thirds of its full counterweight.

The HK 70, the only five axle 70 tonne truck crane made in Germany, has been developed following a request and in strong cooperation with Dutch crane company, Mammoet. It features the same 44 metre main boom as the ATF 65G-4, with up to 61metres maximum tip height as the ATF.
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The Tadano Faun HK70

The crane weighs a total of 52 tonnes, complete with its maximum counterweight of 15 tonnes the 9/16 metre extension, a 32 t hook block plus 10 t swivel hook. Leaving up to two tonnes for additional lifting tackle etc.