24.11.2009

First pictures of 300 tonne Kobelco 'Light'

Kobelco has released pictures of its new 300 tonne capacity 'Light Configuration' SL4500 crawler crane. Details of the new crane were announced in September (see original story of 29th September) but pictures have only just been released.
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Kobelco's new 300 tonne Light Configuration SL4500

The new crane, an adaptation of the standard 400 tonne SL4500 model first shown at Intermat in April, features a new upper-frame and reduced counterweight configuration (80 tonne less than the standard version).

Kobelco says the aim was "to produce a high capacity optional version providing increased flexibility and reduced costs through even easier transportation and setting up."

With a load-moment of 2,140 tonne metres, it has a maximum 66 metre luffing jib on a 66 metre main boom giving a maximum tip height of 132 metres.
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The new crane is an adaptation of the standard 400 tonne model first shown at the Intermat show in April

The swing-away cab and boom mounted winches reduce the weight and dimensions of the base machine, further simplifying transportation and assembly.

First deliveries are due to start early next year, but no customer details have been released.