TOWER CRANE
AK 42 - truck crane with an outstanding working speed, 180 degree joint position and tower crane function The new AK 42 truck crane works faster than ever and, thanks to its innovative mast profile made of ultra-high-strength fine-grained steel, scores with a high lateral stability for heavy loads, especially in the 1 t to 3 t range. With a maximum lifting capacity of 6 t and extension lengths of up to 42 m, the crane, for example, lifts
1.5 t to a range of 18 m at a height of 24 m. Thanks to the performance of the powerful hydraulic system
which has been increased by up to 70%, the AK 42 operates at a significantly improved speed and is quickly ready for use and several crane functions can be controlled simultaneously at a constantly high speed. For the first time a truck crane of this class can raise its mast completely vertically at a 90-degree angle to the vehicle. This is an advantage not only when working close to the facade. This innovative mast geometry is made possible by the newly developed telescopic mast system with an aluminium jib that can be extended hydraulically to a length of over 14 meters at a hight speed. Another absolute innovation is the 180 degree position of the jib, which straightens up as a 180 degree extension of the base mast with the joint fully straightened. Ideal for picking up loads close to
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Lifting Africa - Mar/Apr 2022
