Get FinancingTadano Launches New 100-Ton & 80-Ton GR Series Rough-Terrain Cranes For North American Market
Crane manufacturer Tadano recently launched a trio of new rough-terrain models in the GR Series. The 100-ton (91-metric-ton) GR-1000XLL-4 and GR-1000XL-4, along with the 80-t (72.5-mt) GR-800XL-4, are suitable for use in tight quarters in environments such as refineries. Tadano plans to bring the new GRs and some other rough-terrain cranes to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction trade show taking place in Las Vegas March 10 to 14.
The 100-Ton Models
The GR-1000XL-4 and GR-1000XLL-4 are the successors of Tadano’s GR-1000XL-3. The GR-1000XL-4 continues with the prior model’s 154.3-foot (47-meter) boom length, while the GR-1000XLL-4 adds some reach with a longer, 167.3-ft (51-m) boom. With jibs, the cranes reach maximum working radii of 160 ft (48.8 m) and 190 ft (57.9 m), respectively. Max lift height is 211.3 ft (64.4 m) for the GR-1000XL-4 and 224.1 ft (68.3 m) for the GR-1000XLL-4.
The 100-ton GR Series cranes are the first rough-terrain models with Tadano’s Smart Counterweight system. With the counterweight moved to a second mounting position, the units’ load charts increase by as much as 20%.
The two-axle cranes’ 130.5-inch (3,314-millimeter) width helps them fit into confined areas. They use a 280-horsepower (208-kilowatt) Cummins Tier 4/Stage V 6.7-liter engine, a six-speed transmission, and four-wheel drive to motivate their 117,300-lb (53.2-mt) and 123,500-lb (56-mt) respective gross vehicle weights.
The 80-Ton GR-800XL-4
The 99,800-lb (45-mt) Tadano GR-800XL-4 offers superb balance and transportability, the manufacturer says. The crane has a 154.2-ft (47-m) boom, a 211.3-ft max lift height, and a 160-ft maximum working radius. It uses the same engine and has the same width as its brothers above.
Other features common to the three new GRs is a new 20-degree tilting cab with its glass panels angled for better visibility. All three cranes also feature a new 10.4-in touchscreen that’s usable even when the operator is wearing gloves. Standard cameras allow the driver to keep an eye on the rear and right-front of each crane, as well as the winch drum, while Clearance Sonar alerts the operator to objects behind the crane. Finally, the three GRs share asymmetrical outrigger set-up, an automatic pump disconnect feature, the Smart Chart load system, and HELLO-NET telematics support.
Source: Tadano
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