Link-Belt introduces ATC-3130 all terrain crane
LAS VEGAS (March 2002) Link-Belt announced its new entry into the all terrain market with the introduction of the ATC-3130, 130-ton (118mt) all terrain crane at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG exposition in Las Vegas.
This is the first crane in the supply agreement between Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co. and Tadano Ltd. that was signed earlier this year. The supply agreement provides for Link-Belt to purchase all-terrain mobile cranes from Faun GmbH, Lauf, Germany for sales in the North America market. The ATC-3130 all-terrain crane has been tested by Link-Belt to meet SAE structural and stability requirements.
Long reach attachment
The ATC-3130 is equipped with a 42 167 (12.08 50.90 m) full power, five-section boom which is extended by means of one double acting, single stage hydraulic cylinder with integrated holding valves. All sections can be telescoped independently.
A 31.1 - 53.1 (9.48 16.18 m) two-piece, telescoping lattice fly attachment is available that includes two tubular jib extensions. The first extension is 24.6 (7.5 m) and extends the jib length to 79.1 (24.1 m). The second extension is 19.7 (6.0 m) and extends the jib to 98.8 (30.1 m). Both of these attachments offset to 5, 20 and 40 degrees. The 53.1 (16.18 m) attachment with both extensions used in combination with the main boom achieves a maximum tip height of 266 5 (81.20 m).
Mobility
The ATC-3130s jobsite mobility and application flexibility is enhanced by a 476 hp. Mercedes Benz engine with 1,548 ft-lbs. of torque. With five axles, the ATC-3130 features 10 x 6 drive for on-road duty using the second, fourth and fifth axles, and 10 x 8 for off-road duty using the second, third, fourth and fifth axles. Four modes of steering are available; Front wheel, combination all-wheel, 10-wheel coordinated crab and rear wheel. The turning radius in the front wheel mode is 40 4.25 (12.3 m) and when things are cramped, the all-wheel steering mode delivers an amazing 28 2.5 (8.6 m) turning radius.
The suspension has a hydro-pneumatic level adjustment, which enables the operator to level the crane before deploying the outriggers to ensure the outriggers can fully extend prior to raising the machine on its jacks. This is possible because all axles have longitudinal and transverse trailing arms.
With leveling adjustment and locked cylinders, the chassis can be tilted laterally and longitudinally by push buttons in the carrier cab. The ATC-3130 is designed with 55,115 (25 000 kg) of total counterweight which is easily removed with the hydraulic cylinders for simple and fast load out and transport.
Tilting and spacious cab
The ATC-3130 features a 20-degree tilting cab, sliding door, large tinted glass windows, hydraulically adjustable cushioned seat and headrest. The controls and instrumentation are ergonomically designed and conveniently positioned. Travel in first forward and first reverse gears can be operated from the cab for pick and carry operations.
Outrigger controls and level are also located in the operators cab. The cranes operational controls are hydraulic with two joystick levers and four, three-way electronically operated valves for independent simultaneous operation of all crane motions with stepless speed control.
The main winch is an axial piston constant displacement motor with a grooved hoist drum, planetary gear, hydraulically controlled spring-loaded multiple disc brake and integral freewheeling. The max line pull is 20,457 lbs. (9 279 kg) and the maximum line speed is 499 fpm (152 m/min).