Part of this relates to the number of improved technologies introduced to align with Terex Group’s approach to including Demag Technology Inside (DTI) across its range where possible. Serial production commenced in April, with first deliveries expected in June.

On the Franna front, The Terex AT40 lays claim to being the most tested Franna ever built. Moving in the opposite direction, the new AC 45 City is a compact three-axle City crane with a weight of 34t, 31.2m of main boom, compact dimensions and tight turning circle, fast set-up with flexible options to suit difficult city sites. Like the AC 100-4L, it shares equipment with the Demag five-axle AC cranes as well as identical parts. This advantage is particularly useful when working with reduced outrigger settings and reduced counterweight.įurther up the chart, a 300t AC 300-6 offers a long main boom (80m) plus 21m of fly jib, and new carrier and crane cabs. This includes the IC-1 Plus control system that offers instantaneous capacity calculations, allowing operators to take full advantage of the maximum lifting capacity available at any given slewing position for any crane configuration. It has been updated to offer improved performance and serviceability. The proven four-axle Demag AC 100-4L, at 2.55m width, is claimed to be the most compact AT crane in its class and yet it has a 59.4m main boom and 19m + 8m jib options to give it a large operating range.

In some ways, 2018 is the calm before the storm, with most European manufacturers saving major announcements for bauma.

All these updates are addressing safety in different ways, which is great for the industry. There is plenty of development activity in the pick and carry crane market: the cover of our last issue showed the prototype of a new 55t DRA crane, this story includes news of the anticipated 40t Terex Franna, and TIDD expects to soon announce an important new safety feature.

Terex 200t crane load chart