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German Klema acquires 5 grove all terrain cranes

German heavy lifting and haulage company Klema has added five Grove All Terrain cranes to its fleet.

The orders, placed last year, consists of an 80 tonne GMK4080-1, two 100 tonne GMK4100Ls, a 100 tonne GMK5095 and one of the company’s latest 400 tonne GMK6400. Grove said the order for the GMK4080-1 was its most memorable purchase to date due to the fact it was agreed and signed for at a dinner meeting using a beer mat.

Klema chief executive Wolfgang Klenner said: “During a recent dinner meeting it became clear that the GMK4080-1 would be ideal for our expanding fleet – so we decided on it right there and then. We have found the perfect partner in Manitowoc that allows us to be flexible and do real business with friends. The company reacts to our suggestions and consistently meets our requirements, giving our business the flexibility to grow.”

Klaus Kroeppel, Manitowoc vice president sales central and eastern Europe, added:

“This transaction may have taken place on a beer mat, but it symbolises the mutual trust we share with our customers.”

Established in 1965, Klema started its business with a six tonne truck crane. It has gradually expanded its offering and currently has a fleet of cranes ranging from 30 to 500 tonnes. The company also provides its services in access rental, heavy transportation, industrial assembly and planning services.

Tadano America exhibit new cranes ConExpo 2014

Tadano America will show seven cranes from its rough terrain and all terrain ranges at ConExpo 2014. The company said it plans to significantly increase its presence at the construction equipment tradeshow. The Japanese manufacturer will also use the show to official unveil its new 160t GR 1600XL-2, 3-axle rough terrain.

Two models of the GR-1600XL-2 are being taken to Las Vegas and Tadano say that one will be configured to show the crane in the transportation mode with the quick self-removing front and rear outriggers, with the second unit rigged as a general purpose RT. Other features of the GR-1600XL-2 include the Tadano’s asymmetrical multi-position outrigger setup, automatic moment limiter (AML-C), and the ECO-mode and positive control systems designed to reduce fuel consumption while the crane is being operated or on standby. A single cylinder six-section 200.1′ boom and 59.1′ bi-fold off-setting jib provide for a tip height of 256.6′ and the cab tilt system facilitates visibility at extended reach. Tadano’s HELLO-NET system allows you to monitor crane activity remotely via a computer or mobile device.

The biggest machine on the stand will be the 450t ATF 400G-6, another new crane from Tadano. This unit comes with the Tadano “lift and release adjuster” that provides automatic radius correction for boom deflection under load. The crane is also equipped with a 5-section boom to 198.6′ and can be equipped with a fixed or a hydraulically extending luffing jib with maximum length of 257.5′. The ATF400G-6 also features an optional power system (PS) for increased capacities. This crane features Tadano’s Hello-Net telematics system.

Tadano’s complete lineup for the show is as follows: From the rough terrain line Tadano are bringing the two new 160t GR-1600XL-2., a 100t GR-1000XL-2, a 75t GR-750XL-2 and a 15t GR-150XL-1. Whilst the all terrain line will be represented by the 450t ATF 400G-6 and a 250t ATF 220G-5.

Terex all terrain cranes finish hydro powerplant maintenance

Nantes-based Sogecofa, part of the Mediaco Group, used three Terex all terrain cranes to service the Kembs lock on the Grand Canal of Alsace, France. The lock provides power for a hydroelectric station and needed a gate replacing. A Terex AC 350, an AC 500-2 and an AC 700 were used to move the gate, which was 26m wide, 18m tall and weighed 500t.

The rental firm explained that as the lock gate was surrounded by water positioning the cranes for a coordinated tandem lift was impossible. The Sogecofa team decided that the only way they could lift the gate pieces was with a crane inside the lock. For this they used the Terex AC 700 to lower and position the AC 500-2 inside the lock.

Due to space constraints each section of the gate was lifted by the three cranes. The section had to be turned on its edge prior to being swiveled around for placement on rails located in the lock. Once swiveled and brought to a close radius the load was hoisted by the AC 500-2 crane alone.

The operators of the two cranes on the lock wall had no direct view of the load and received instructions from the head of maneuvers who was assisted by an observer.

The length of each load exceeded the width of the chamber so rotational movements required great precision to avoid any impact which could have halted the entire operation.

The same operation was repeated four times. On the last crane maneuver there was just a 20cm margin remaining between the load and the control building of the lock.

Two all terrain cranes delivered by Grove

Germany’s biggest crane operator, the Schmidbauer Group, has added two Grove all-terrain cranes to its fleet.

The company took delivery of a 300 tonne capacity GMK6300L and 100 tonne capacity GMK4100L. The company says it chose Grove because of their impressive capacity with exceptional reach and have weight-saving features that comply with Germany’s strict road laws.

“Grove not only makes strong cranes with very long booms but they innovate to save weight, making their cranes easier to transport all over Germany,” said Werner Schmidbauer, chief executive of Schmidbauer. “Our two new cranes feature aluminium wheels, which mean we can travel to job sites with more equipment and counterweight, saving time and hassle. They will make a great addition to our fleet.”

Dieter Popp, regional sales manager at Manitowoc, added: “Road laws are getting stricter in Germany, so our customers want lighter cranes that don’t compromise capacity. Our weight-saving wheels give our Grove cranes a distinct advantage in the market.”

The GMK4100L which features a 60 metre main boom is based in Schmidbauer’s Deggendorf branch in south-east Germany, while the GMK6300L is based at the company’s headquarters in Unterschleissheim, near Munich.

Founded in 1932, the Schmidbauer Group operates a fleet of 250 mobile cranes, which offer capacities of up to 1,250 tonnes. The company operates from 20 sites across Germany and employs 600 people.

Grove GMK6400 all terrain crane delivered

German heavy lifting and haulage company MSG Krandienst has taken delivery of the first 400 tonne Grove GMK6400 All Terrain crane in Germany.

The GMK6400 features a single superstructure mounted engine with ‘MegaDrive’ hydrostatic drive train, 60 metre main boom and self-rigging Mega Wing Lift attachment. The unit joins MSG’s fleet of 35 cranes and will be used for heavy lifts at shipyards, refineries and power plants as well as wind farm maintenance and construction. Manitowoc claims it is the strongest six-axle crane on the market.

Andreas Werner of Grove’s dealer KranAgentur Werner, said: “We want to give customers the world’s most advanced equipment that enables them to complete a huge variety of jobs quickly and effectively. Grove’s GMK6400 is the next step in six-axle crane technology. MSG’s new crane has proved itself at several projects already, and there is a long list of jobs lined up for it in the future.”

Founded in 1993 MSG Krandienst operates from branches in Kehl, Kappel-Grafenhausenm and Teningen with a fleet of cranes topped by a recently purchased 750 tonne Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1.

LinkBelt launches ATC 3210 all terrain crane

Brand new from crane manufacturer LinkBelt is the 210 US ton (185 tonne) capacity ATC 3210 all terrain on five axles.

It is aimed at the US market and will be launched at the March 2014 ConExpo show in Las Vegas. The ATC-3210 is the second of the company’s ATs designed and built in the USA. It follows the first model, the ATC-3275, launched at the last ConExpo in 2011.

The 200 foot (61 metre) fully curved profile boom is in six sections and there are seven extension modes to maximise capacities. It is made in-house by Link-Belt in Kentucky using ultra high strength steel. Tip height for the fully extended main boom is 210.9 feet (64.3 m) and the maximum tip height, with all extensions and jib, is 326.7 feet (99.6 m).

Like the ATC-3275 the new crane’s upper engine is mounted transversely to maximise space for a stowable fly jib. The 12 foot (3.7 m) heavy-lift fly has two-line, one-load lift procedures for concrete panel tilt-up work. An optional three-piece bi-fold fly jib has hydraulic offset between 2 and 45 degrees. Also available is a manual jib with four offset positions.

Easy road transport is a key factor so it is designed to meet the toughest transport laws in North America and its Cummins engine meets Tier IV final and EPA 2013 on-highway engine exhaust emission requirements, the manufacturer said. Multiple steering modes are controllable from the single carrier cab and the drive/steer configuration is 10 x 6 x 10. Suspension is Link-Belt’s Hydrogas and there is traction control with a mud and snow setting. Also available are locking differentials between the wheels and between axles.

None of the counterweight slabs weigh more than 22,000 pounds. (9.98 tonnes) and they can be grouped with other components for transport. With maximum counterweight, rigging, matting, and fly jib extensions it can move in three 45,000 pound (20.41 tonne) truckloads, the manufacturer said. At just under 145,000 pounds (65.78 tonnes) the ATC-3210 can transport in a three-axle dolly configuration, including three-piece hydraulic fly jib, auxiliary lifting sheave, hook block and ball, main and auxiliary winches. Maximum axle load in that configuration is 20,000 pounds (9.07 tonnes).

For easier maintenance large doors are designed for good access to engines, filters and other regular maintenance points. All connections and service points are centralised and easily accessible, the manufacturer said. The pressure for hydraulics in the upper can be checked from one place. Centralised lubrication with manual override is available.