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| Manitowoc offers truck-mounted crane tailored for Europe  Manitowoc is introducing a new truck-mounted crane, the Grove TMC540. The new crane, which is CE-marked, combines elements of a Grove crane upperworks with a rugged and proven Scania carrier. Ruben Olivas, Manitowoc's global product manager for truck cranes, boom trucks and industrial cranes, said the new crane combines existing technologies to create an innovative new lifting solution. "We have used engineering knowledge from both our U.S. and European locations to create the TMC540 which has excellent applications in the European market," he said. "By using elements of our successful rough-terrain crane range combined with one of the most popular truck carriers in Europe, we can raise the bar in the European truck crane market in terms of ease-of-use, reduced fuel costs, longer working life and lower cost of ownership." The TMC540 has a 40 t maximum capacity and a 31 m four-section boom. With the addition of a 7.9/13.7 m offsettable telescopic swingaway jib, tip heights can extend to a maximum of 41.1 m. Counterweight of 2,550 kg is pinned to the superstructure. The four-axle Scania carrier has one front axle and three rear axles. The front axle and trailing tag axle are steered, while drive comes from two rear axles. The tridem axle configuration offers better maneuverability than standard 8 x 4 trucks and better load distribution and off-road ability. The basic crane has a total weight of just over 30 t meaning it can move without a special permit in many of its target markets. It also measures less than 12 m long and 2.55 m wide. Using a Scania carrier means parts will be readily available through one of Europe's largest truck dealer networks. Guillaume Van Hoeck, Manitowoc's EMEA product manager for truck-mounted cranes, rough-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, boom trucks and industrial cranes, said customers can gain a real advantage with the Grove TMC540's use of proven, yet economical technology. "The TMC540 is economic to run and can cover several projects in one day," he said. "By using proven yet cost effective and simple Manitowoc technology, our customers can move a step ahead of their competitors. The TMC540 has a load chart advantage over existing truck-mounted crane alternatives in Europe, and it is also more economical to run. Our initial research shows that customers can save up to 60 percent in fuel costs compared with similar capacity mobile cranes and up to 10 percent in maintenance costs through the use of simpler technology." Better fuel economy on the Grove TMC540 is delivered through its use of two engines with power for the upperworks coming from a Cummins QSB 3 l, 4-cylinder engine producing 82 kW. The engine is the first of its size to incorporate full-authority electronic controls, and it has an advanced fuel system allowing it to deliver output more commonly associated with engines in the 4 – 4.5 l class. Lift power from the hoist delivers 5,280 kg of line pull with single line speeds of up to 138 m/min possible. Standard equipment on the crane includes a telescopic jib, load moment graphic display and anti-two block system giving the operator information on boom angle, radius, tip height and other data. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |