20.06.2008

TCM to launch new Rough Terrain range

A huge increase in sales to Russia and Middle East since Bauma last year has resulted in Italian crane manufacturer TCM developing numerous models including a range of Rough Terrain cranes.

The company says that it is set to manufacture 35 tonne and 55 tonne machines but this will be expanded next year with a 25 tonne and 70 tonne machine added to the range.

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The new TCM RTCW 55 will be seen at SAIE later in the year

The first, two axle, 4x4x4 drive, five section 55 tonne Rough Terrain will be unveiled at the SAIE Exhibition in Bologna later this year.

TCM says that the first prototype is not yet in production, so there is very little detailed information available. However we are told that it will have a maximum lift height of 36 metres and up 46 metres with the hydraulic jib. The machine will be 10.6 metres long, 3.35 metres high and 2.50 metres wide and the unit will use a Dana 24000 transmission giving a max speed of 40 km per hour. Total weight without counterweight is 24.1 tonnes and a 5.5 tonne standard counterweight is available. The 5 section telescopic boom has a stowed length of 8.2 metres and 360 degrees boom rotation.

According to TCM the machine follows its basic design standard - a telescopic hydraulic boom which can work under load at angles from -2 to 80 degrees; double axial boxed beam stabilizers; a very short front overhand to avoid ‘pitching’; a driving speed of 40 km per hour; lightweight; designed to tow a trailer with 15 tonne load; triple pump which allows lifting, rotation, extension to be carried out simultaneously and customer choice of power unit.

The 35 tonne machine has very similar specifications and dimensions but has a total weight of 21.7 tonnes and 34 metre lift height with the standard boom and 45 metres with the hydraulic jib.