Introducing the newest Tadano 50-tonne rough terrain crane

Tadano Ltd is launching a new rough terrain crane that is specially tailored to the needs of emerging markets.

Advertisement

The new GR-500EXS/GR-550XLS boasts a 50 metric tonne capacity with a four-section boom that extends to 33 metres. The GR-500EXS type will be sold in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Oceania and the GR-550XLS version will be sold in Central and South America.

With its good lifting chart, Tadano reliability and compact carrier, this new model is designed for customers who require rough terrain cranes to operate in confined job sites in urban areas. With a conventional 200kW Euromot II Mitsubishi engine, maintenance is kept simple. This strategic new model represents high performance at a great value. The overall width of the GR-500EXS/GR- 50XLS is less than three metres, so it can set up and manoeuvre in narrow spaces, like those found in urban areas.

Maximum traveling speed is 44km/h, which is faster than other cranes in this same class, and it can travel without having to stop to cool down, which is a big advantage on large sites like huge opencast mines. Furthermore, by changing the elevating cylinder from the currently used long, singlecylinder design to a shorter twin-cylinder design, and by moving the cabin position forward, the driver’s visibility has been substantially improved, making for a much safer operator experience while driving on site.

Extra reach is provided by a two-stage (8.0/12.7 metre) under-slung jib that stows alongside the base boom section.

Compared with conventional swing-around type boom extensions, installation on confined job sites is easier. With the jib attached, maximum lifting height is 45.9 metres and radius reach is 40.0 metres. Though simple to operate and maintain, the GR-500EXS/GR-550XLS still benefits from Tadano’s state-of-the-art fuel monitoring system, and Ecomode, reducing fuel consumption during crane operations. It also benefits from Tadano’s HELLO-NET telematics system, which is

used to support crane operations via computers or mobile devices. The customer can monitor crane activity, work history, machine position data and maintenance information, as well as exploiting Tadano’s advanced customer support through the HELLO-NET system.