Chinese manufacturer XCMG claims the new QAY 180 model, displayed at the recent Project Qatar 2014 exhibition in Doha, adopts 38 patented technologies.
The model features a 180t lifting capacity, overall length of 15.77m, weight of 60t, minimum turning radius of 10m and six-segment 62m long boom, three-segment 28m long jib and six counterweight combinations.
A compact boom tail structure, increased tapping length of the lifting boom and decreased jib deflection is designed to boost stability.
Other features include a four-axle drive and electro-hydraulic proportional steering control, advanced disc brake technology and multi-point heat dissipation technology.
