Planned Introduction of the GR-500EXL, a New 51t Capacity Rough Terrain Crane

Tadano Ltd. will launch a new rough terrain crane for overseas markets in March 2015.  The new GR-500EXL boasts a 51 metric ton capacity, a 42m 5-section boom, and right-hand drive.

1. Product Concept
Looking to meet the needs of its customers in emerging markets, such as those in Southeast Asia, Tadano is newly introducing this right-hand drive rough terrain crane for overseas markets.  Additionally, Tadano has developed this rough terrain crane to have a long boom, a compact carrier, improved drivability & safety, and environmentally friendly performance, as well as outstanding lifting performance, easy maintenance, and high performance at a great value.

2. Primary Features and Benefits
1) Right-Hand Drive to Meet Destination Market Needs
To meet the needs of markets, such as those in Southeast Asia, where right-hand drive is required, Tadano has newly developed this right-hand drive rough terrain crane for overseas markets.  This new design will contribute to greater safety for operators when driving.

2) Longest Boom in its Class (42m) and Jib
The 51 metric ton　capacity, 42m 5-section boom is the longest boom available in its class.  This boom length meets customer needs for lifting loads to high and remote places.  
Extra reach is provided by a 2-staged under slung jib that stows alongside the base boom section and features easy installation at confined jobsites.

3) Compact Carrier
The GR-500EXL uses a compact carrier to minimize the setup space necessary at the jobsite.  By reducing the length of the carrier, and making the counterweights heavier, we have been able to shorten the maximum extension width of outriggers.  This allows the GR-500EXL the highest possible maximum crane capacity for confined jobsites in urban areas like Singapore.

4) Improved Carrier Drivability and Safety
The carrier features improved drivability due to the semi-elliptic leaf springs used on all wheels, and it can reach a 48km/h maximum traveling speed.　In addition, by changing the elevating cylinder from the currently used long, single cylinder-design to a shorter twin cylinder-design in addition to moving the cabin position forward, visibility from the driver's seat has improved dramatically, making for a much safer operator experience while traveling.

5) Improved Maintainability
Tadano has improved reliability of the GR-500EXL by using a more conventional engine (Euromot 2 level), improving the maintainability of each component and including various innovations for maintenance cost reduction, etc.

6) Environmentally Conscious Crane
We have equipped this model with Tadano's state-of-the-art fuel monitoring system, and "Eco-mode" which reduces fuel consumption when the crane is being operated.

7) Installation of HELLO-NET
Tadano has equipped this rough terrain crane with HELLO-NET, which is used to support our customers' efficient crane operations via computers or mobile devices.  The customer can monitor crane activity, work history, machine position data, and maintenance information.  Tadano offers advanced customer support with the HELLO-NET system.

3. Main Specifications

Specifications for Crane

Crane Capacity		51t x 2.5m
Max. Lifting Height	Boom	42.4m
	Jib	56.0m
Max. Load Radius	Boom	35.6m
	Jib	44.2m
Boom Length		11.1m～ 42.0m
Jib Length		8.0m/12.7m

Specifications for Carrier

Engine Model	Mitsubishi 6M60-TL
Max. Output	200kW/2,600min.-1{rpm}
Max. Torque	785N・m/1,400min.-1{rpm}
Overall Length	13,390mm
Overall Width	2,960mm
Overall Height	3,865mm

4. Attachments:

1) GR-500EXL Specifications

2) GR-500EXL photos