XCA2600, the World's Largest All-terrain Crane by XCMG, Passes Its First Lifting Test
XCA2600, the world's largest tonnage all-terrain crane
developed by XCMG, has successfully
completed the first test to lift a 173-ton weight, ahead of being delivered to
a wind farm in China next month.
The XCA2600 is equipped with three
core technologies: high-performance flexible boom, super-lifting and
independent suspension. As well as hoisting a weight of 173 tons, the XCA2600
can reach a lifting height of 160 meters, which is 20 percent higher than
products of the same class and covers 90 percent of wind turbine installations
across China.
In
addition, the model is also the world's
first crane to be equipped with a 10-axle chassis, and it can be
interchanged with the XCC2600, the world's largest tonnage telescopic boom
crawler crane. The XCA2600 body is 50-cm shorter than the industry average,
while the minimum ground clearance is 200mm higher, allowing for better
operational flexibility.
In terms of super-lifting and tensioning, the newly developed
XCA2600 boom features active control and hoisting risk prediction technologies
to ensure quick and safe operation. Its 3.5-meter-wide chassis, in conjunction
with the patented independent suspension system and live axle, ensures the
stability of the vehicle.
In
addition to industry-leading functionality and performance capabilities, the
new model is more efficient for major wind turbine installation projects by
tailoring to the specific needs of various construction environments and
scenarios.
"It
can be difficult for large cranes to successfully strike a balance between
achieving great lifting capability and traveling around conveniently,
especially for those that need to install wind turbines at a height of 160
meters," said Shan Zenghai, Chief Engineer of XCMG Crane. "To achieve
this requires technological innovation and a dedication to customers and their
height, accessibility and safety needs."
XCMG has made significant progress in developing
large-tonnage all-terrain cranes in the last decade, from 800 tons ten years
ago to 2,600 tons today. The Company has currently sold a total of 126 units of
super wheel cranes with tonnage greater than 1,200 tons, which have installed
over 15,000 wind turbines.
