IN FOCUS / TADANO ROUGH TERRAINS The GR-1000EX-4 has a lifting capacity of 100 tonnes and features a multi-telescoping cylinder 51m boom.
GETTING ROUGH AND SUSTAINABLE Tadano has released a new line of next generation rough terrain cranes internationally that are designed to increase safety, comfort, performance. With the latest engine technology, it reduces emissions – meeting the latest environmental standards. Cranes and Lifting explains. TADANO OCEANIA will launch three models into the Australian market over this year including the GR-1000EX-4, GR-900EX-4, and GR-700EX-4. These models mark a full model upgrade of the rough terrain cranes in the 70t to 100t lifting class. Tadano’s rough terrain cranes are flagship products for the company and lead the global rough terrain market. The new next-generation rough terrain models feature improved lifting capacity to meet the demands of a growing market. The GR-1000EX-4: Developed as Tadano’s first model for the international rough terrain market has a lifting capacity of 100t. The multi-telescoping cylinder boom features a 51m boom 40 / CAL March 2020
which is the longest boom in its class. It has a gross vehicle weight of 45t for easy transportability. The GR-900EX-4 is a newly developed 90t lifting capacity model. The GR900EX-4 is a highly competitive product, even among its own class. The GR-700EX-4: With a 70t lifting capacity this model features a 47m boom, again the longest in its class. It has an allrounder stronger chart making it one of the most versatile and well-balanced rough terrain cranes in the industry. The cab design and fittings have been remodelled to improve work efficiency, operability, and visibility. The new and large, multi-function colour touch panel display is 26centimetres in size
and contains crane work information and operation settings which will help to increase work efficiency. It is also a pressure-sensitive touch panel, so it can be operated while using gloves. The cab instrument panel shape, height, and angle of the glass face have also been modified, improving visibility from the driver’s seat. The new models also use the 20° cab tilt function which helps to reduce operator fatigue when operating the crane for long periods of time. The GR-1000EX-4 is the first Tadano rough terrain to feature the “Smart Counterweight” system, which enables the counterweight to have two mounting positions. This feature provides www.cranesandlifting.com.au
