Tadano sets benchmarks with the development of two new all-terrain cranes

By MEq July 25, 2019 22:31

Every new Tadano is an even better Tadano. That is the claim – lived up to with the two new all-terrain cranes ATF-100-4.1 and ATF-120-5.1, by combining tried and tested features with innovations. Operating companies, operation planners, and operators can still trust in the economical 2-engine concept, the efficient crane control AML-F, the innovative Lift Adjuster, and the unique jib HTLJ – telescopable even under load, one of the options available only from Tadano. And they can take pleasure in new qualities as well. Among them, in the case of the ATF-100-4.1 – in addition to the newest Euromot 5 standard – a radius that exceeds that of comparable 100-t cranes by 8 m. High axle load reserves and the performance of the 150-t class in the case of the ATF-120-5.1. All models are available from the end of 2019.

Strong lifting capacity and large radius
The centerpiece of both cranes is the new 60-m main boom of the superstructure which is the same for both models. With it, the ATF-100-4.1 achieves lifting capacities that are way ahead in the competitive environment – by up to 100% for individual radiuses. The ATF-120-5.1, in turn, is consistently the most powerful crane of its class for radiuses between 16 m and 56 m. A further quality: the high load-bearing capacity on the road. With a 12-t axle load, 9.2 t counterweight plus additional equipment may be taken along in addition to the 17.7 m jib with integrated heavy-duty jib.

Optimized for specific jobs
The agile and compact ATF-100-4.1 scores particularly highly on narrow roads and confined construction sites. With the versatile ATF-120-5.1, you can do something that is not possible with any other five-axle crane – travel on public roads with an axle load below 10 t or actually 48 t total weight. And, even with 24 t counterweight, both cranes remain lean at 2.75 m. Furthermore, the ATF-100-4.1 with full 30.4 t ballast still has a tailswing radius of only 3.8 m. With a maximum 35.4 t counterweight, the ATF-120-5.1 still has a tailswing radius of only 4.0 m.

Modular equipment, uncomplicated handling
As both models have the same superstructure, the jibs (3.5 m to 31.7 m) and counterweights can be used on either of the two cranes. Thanks to a hydraulic folding device, a single person can fold the jib transported next to the main boom and pin it via a crank handle from the ground.

Superb utility even in detail
In practice, it is often the details that simplify routine handling for users. Thus, for example, the unusually large luffing angle of 84.7° allows particularly small working radiuses. With a load radius of only 9 m at 60 m boom length, both cranes can be positioned very close to the object on confined construction sites. While on the road, the new ZF-TraXon gearbox with its hill-holder ensures high comfort and low wear of the clutch.

ATF-100-4.1
Max. lifting capacity: 100 t
Main boom: 11.4 m – 60 m
Boom extensions: 3.5 m – 31.7 m
Max. radius: 68 m
Carrier engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 470 LA, 462 HP, EUROMOT 5
Superstructure engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 934 LA, 175 HP, EUROMOT 5
Transmission: ZF-TraXon 12.1

ATF-120-5.1
Max. lifting capacity: 120 t
Main boom: 11.4 m – 60 m
Boom extensions: 3.5 m – 31.7 m
Max. radius: 72 m
Carrier engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 471 LA, 530 HP, EUROMOT 5
Superstructure engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 934 LA, 175 HP, EUROMOT 5
Transmission: ZF-TraXon 12.1