The crane has been designed with the special option of reduced tailswing that keeps the live mast within the line of the counterweight. Hitachi Sumitomo says this is a first for a crane of this size.
鈥淭his unique compact design allows the machine to be operated in confined spaces on such construction sites as logistic warehouses,鈥 the manufacturer says. 鈥淭he SCX3500-3鈥檚 versatility may be evidenced by its capacity to work from wide to small radius settings.鈥
With the luffing jib able to work at angles as near to vertical as 74掳 and the boom at 88掳, the crane can also be set up for lifting close to the load.
The Cummins engine of the SCX3500-3 meets EU Stage IV emission regulations and has an auto idle stop function.
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