The new crane replaces the HD 40, towards the top of the companies range of self erectors. It has a maximum radius of 36m, lifting 1,100kg at the jib end; its overall maximum load is 4t. It fills a gap in the Igo range between the 32m maximum radius Igo 36 and 40m maximum radius Igo 50. All three cranes lift the same loads at jib end, and have the same maximum capacity.
Unlike its predecessor, and any of the other cranes in the Igo range, the Igo 42 introduces some features previously only seen on larger cranes. For example, it uses the RVF Optima slewing system previously shown on Potain’s recent large, top slewing, tower cranes. The system is intended to increase control over slewing. Similarly, Potain says, the “15 LVF 10 Optima [hoisting] winch offers smooth movements with speeds matched perfectly to the load on the hook. Hoist speeds of up to 66 m/min are achievable with a 500 kg load on the hook.”
As well as new hoisting and slewing mechanisms, the new crane brings advanced remote control systems to the Igo range for the first time. The wireless remote on the Igo 42 has a large screen with feedback indicators, linked to a CANBus network on the crane.
Transport length of the crane is 14m, while transport width is 2.4m. The crane has been designed to share some parts, including the counterweight, with the Igo 36.
Also put through their paces at the demonstration were the MC 13, Igo T85 and MDT268, all launched recently.
