07.01.2010

Altec launches crawler crane

US based aerial lift and boom truck manufacturer Altec Industries, has launched a special track mounted crane and aerial work platform mounted on a Prinoth Go-Tract tracked chassis.

The first unit mates a 38 tonne Altec AC38-127S crane to the largest model in the Go-Tract range, the new GT4500. The unit has a maximum tip height of 58 metres and includes an optional fully integrated two man work platform and fully insulated jibs or platform attachments.
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The Altec AC38-127S crane on the new Go-Tract GT4500 chassis

The unit has been designed for transmission line construction and maintenance work over ground inaccessible to regular vehicles. The new machine also boasts a payload of up to 20 tonnes with a good sized cargo deck. The vehicle will climb slopes of up to 60 percent and can traverse side slopes of up to 40 percent.

Beam and jack outriggers not only provide stability for the crane but also assist in levving the machine on uneven ground. The machine will be on display at Bauma 2010 in Munich this April.