Key features of the G-2 series include a nested boom for easier transport, and a footprint smaller than other cranes in its class for better manoeuvrability. The cab and design of the crane add to the operator’s comfort and safety.
All G-2 Series models are engineered with “G Mode” to help conserve energy. The winch in this series allows for maximum speed even at low idle, saving energy. Its Auto Idle Stop feature stops the engine when the crane is stopped, which lowers emissions. And its new Tier IV clean diesel engine, which complies with EPA Final standards, reduces fuel consumption by 30%. The rated output of the new engines has been upgraded from the previous series for the best fit in crane operations.
Other features of the G-2 Series include a compact structure for transportability, a larger cab design, an LMI touch screen, a counterweight detection device, an improved counterweight self-installation mechanism, and newly improved, shorter control levers. The cab design includes a swing limiter, anemometer, and reduced charts.
The G-2 series cranes lifting capacities range from 85-275USt for North America and 60-250t for Europe. Kobelco will also demonstrate its G Series service-training simulator, which is being used to train service personnel from dealers to crane owners.
The CK1100G-2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 220,000lbs. Its boom length spans from 40-200ft. Its fixed jib offers a maximum lifting capacity of 24,000lb. The maximum combination with boom and jib is 250ft. The crawler’s engine is a 285-hp 2100-rpm HINO four-cycle, water-cooled, vertical inline, direct-injection, turbo-charged model with an intercooler. The crawler’s fuel tank holds 106 gallons.
Its main and auxiliary winches have a maximum line speed of 390ft/ min, and a rated single-line line pull of 46,800lbf. It travels at 1.07mph, has an operating weight of 198,500lb, transport weight of 95,800lb, and 69,100lb of counterweight.
The CK1600G-2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 320,000lb. Its nested boom length spans from 50 to 250ft. Its fixed jib offers a maximum lifting capacity of 59,000lb. The maximum combination between the two is 300ft.
The crawler’s engine is a 363-hp 1850- rpm HINO four-cycle, water-cooled, vertical inline, direct-injection, turbocharged model with an intercooler. The crawler’s fuel tank holds 106 gallons.
Its main and auxiliary winches have a maximum line speed of 394ft/ min, and a rated single-line line pull of 52,500lbf. It travels at 0.81mph, has an operating weight of 308,725lb, transport weight of 84,815lb, and 121,300lb of counterweight.
The CK2750-2 has a maximum lifting capacity of 550,000lb. Its nested boom length spans from 50 to 300ft. Its fixed jib offers a maximum lifting capacity of 373,400lb, and reaches to 100ft. The maximum combination between the two is 350ft.
The crawler’s engine is a 363-hp 1850-rpm HINO four-cycle, water-cooled, vertical inline, direct injection, turbo-charged model with an intercooler. The crawler’s fuel tank holds 106 gallons.
Its main and auxiliary winches have a maximum line speed of 361ft/ min, and a rated single-line line pull of 56,700lbf. It travels at 0.62mph, has an operating weight of 508,175lb, transport weight of 99,840lb, and 200,650lb of counterweight.
The Kobelco Remote Observation Satellite System, or KCross, is standard on all G-2 Series models and is a proprietary system that allows remote monitoring of the unit from the owner’s desktop. The system provides daily, weekly, and monthly printable reports.
Information contained in the reports will show the hours the unit worked, how much fuel was consumed, how many minutes the crane idled, the main winch was used, how many minutes the crane travelled, how many minutes the crane slewed, how many minutes the crane held a load, what percentage of chart the crane lifted, and much more.
