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The ATF60G-3 is the new Tadano champion in the 60t class.
TADANO BRINGS NEW MODELS TO THE MARKET Tadano has recently added new models to its telescopic crawler and 3 axle all terrain ranges. The telescopic crawler includes track position technology, providing optimum lift performance and a boom with the largest radius in its class. EARLIER THIS YEAR, Tadano Oceania utilised its Brisbane facility to launch two new cranes, the GTC-350, the latest compact telescopic crawler and the ATF 60G-3 the newest three axle All Terrain crane. The event was hosted by Tadano Oceania Director Anthony Grosser, who welcomed customers, factory representatives and Tadano staff. The GTC-350 is Tadano’s newest compact and reliable telescopic crawler and brings the features and benefits of the GTC-Series to the smaller size class of Tele-Boom crawler cranes. This is a no-fuss machine that boasts a strong, full power two stage boom, designed for ease of transport and quick set-up without compromising stability 54 / CAL March 2019
or lifting capacity. Even with it’s compact build, the GTC-350’s ability to reach it’s full usable capacity is unparalleled and with level ground load charts up to 4 degree, a purpose built boom, self rigging systems, updated technologies and operator comfort, these cranes are in their element operating on confined job sites, piling applications and pick and carry work. The GTC-350 also features the new OPTI-WIDTH track positioning system. This allows both symmetrical and asymmetrical track positions during reduced track width operation, providing optimum lifting performance at any track width. Track width is continuously monitored by the machine and the data
is provided to the AML-C. The optimal track width operating load chart is chosen by the AML-C based on each side track position. OPTI-WIDTH asymmetric track position setups can improve lifting capacities by as much as 50% over symmetrical. The system is the ideal solution for cranes working in congested job sites at less than full track width. The crane has sufficient hydraulic power to extend and retract the track frames on demand, and the track frames do not require pinning in position once set to the operating width. The ATF60G-3 is the newest addition to Tadano’s 3 axle all terrain range. With it’s compact build, all wheel steering and long boom, the ATF60G-3 is an all purpose crane designed to manage
