Germany’s most prominent loader crane manufacturer Atlas Weyhausen is promising new Series 2 models in the 12tm to 19tm range. Two new smaller cranes in the 2tm to 3tm class are also being launched at Bauma. And a ‘state of the art’ prototype loader with integrated intelligent electronics combined with remote control will also be shown. Beyond this, all we can say is that an extensive product range is promised. Further details were not available until after a dealers’ conference being held this month.
Likewise Palfinger was not forthcoming with advance details, except to say ‘Keep 4p.m. free on the first day’. An explosive launch, on site and off, is planned for ‘a new generation of cranes’ which are safer and improved ergonomically, based on the notion of ‘functional design’.
Tirre, a German manufacturer under new management, will present the 16tm Euro 162 for the first time at Bauma. Like its smaller brother, the Euro 142, it can be equipped with six hydraulic boom sections, giving a 20m working radius. All units can be fitted with cable winch, radio control or extra articulated boom sections.
Fassi is promoting its new XS series (eXtra Speed) that it launched at Italy’s SAIE last October. They are designed for public works with bucket and rotator and are characterised by a boosting device in the hydraulic circuit that speeds operations. All four XS models, ranging from the 6tm-rated F60A XS to the 10.5tm F110A XS, will be shown.
Visitors to Fassi’s stand will also see the F220A (22tm), F240A (24tm) and F320A (32tm). The latter two will also be shown in XP (extra power) versions.
A new model for placing construction materials is the long reaching F170AS, which extends to 13.4m and replaces the F160AS model. This crane is particularly aimed at the German market. Fassi will also have a new heavy duty crane, the 130tm F1300A XP.
Fassi will also unveil a fully-electronic load moment limiter. As reported in last month’s issue, claimed benefits include simplification of component installation because it uses an analogue signal instead of a pressure signal, meaning that the hydraulic valves of the old system are no longer needed. Fassi also claims that it is easier to set, is more reliable and has more functions, such as the ability to store information about the working life of the crane (like an aircraft’s black box). The new LMI will be standard on all cranes from the F45A through to the biggest cranes in the range.
