HSC updates 100 and 180 tonne crawler cranes

The newly upgraded 100 tonne capacity SCX1000A-3 from Sumitomo HSC. Photo: HSC

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Cranes Co (HSC) in Japan has updated its 100 and 180 tonne capacity lattice crawler crane models.

The SCX1000A-3 and SCX1800A-3 have Stage V engines, a new load moment limiter system and other new safety features. Maximum boom and jib combination length is 51 + 28 metres on the 100 tonner.

Both models have the 209 kW Cummins B6.7 straight six diesel engine to EU Stage V emission standard. The control system includes ECO winch mode and the auto idle stop function to help reduce fuel consumption. This engine can also use biodiesel, Bio Diesel Fuel (BDF; B20) and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

More improvements

Improved cabin design on HSC crawler cranes. Photo: HSC

The new LMI has a 12.1 inch (300 mm) touchscreen display and the operator interface includes a live readout of counterweight specification, ground contact pressure, list and trim indication.

Improvements made to the cabin include heated seat with a lower headrest and insulating glass in the roof window to exclude more than 90 per cent of UV and mid-infrared light, the company said.

Outside, handrails are standard on the catwalks and machine access is improved by having bigger steps.

For hammer and grab applications changes to the hydraulics have improved synchronous winch operation front and rear.

HSC has also updated and improved its 180 tonne capacity SCX1800A-3 crawler crane. Photo: HSC