Terex Cranes Updates Demag AC 100-4L All-Terrain Crane

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May 24, 2017 – Terex Cranes has made several updates to the 120-ton Demag AC 100-4L all-terrain crane, which improves lifting performance especially in steep main-boom positions.

The updated AT includes the Demag IC-1 Plus control system. The system is designed to provide the crane’s maximum allowable lifting capacity, based on the slewing angle, for every crane configuration.

 

The control system no longer limits the maximum lifting capacity to a pre-calculated, 360° load chart, which was based on the most unstable position of the crane. Instantaneous capacity calculations allow customers to take full advantage of the maximum lifting capacity available at any given slewing position for any crane configuration.

 

This advantage is particularly useful when working with reduced outrigger settings and reduced counterweight. In fact, it enables the Demag AC 100-4L to perform jobs where higher capacity cranes are typically needed. This comes with an added benefit: for many applications, the IC-1 Plus control system not only uses the full potential of the crane’s lifting capacity, but also creates the opportunity to use less counterweight as compared to the 360° lifting capacities. This results in reduced transport costs.

Another benefit to customers is that the four-axle AC 100-4L incorporates many of the same design concepts as the Demag five-axle crane family, simplifying crane servicing for the technician working on four- and five-axle Demag all-terrain cranes. From the drive train and the assembly for drive components to the boom head and main boom extension designs, customers will find more parts and component commonality between the AC 100-4L and other Demag all terrain cranes to reduce spare parts inventory costs and storage.

The Demag AC 100-4L all-terrain crane will continue to offer a narrow standard truck width of 8.4 ft., even when equipped with large 445/95R25 tires, allowing it to easily navigate congested urban areas. With its 194.9-ft. main boom length and 228-ft. total system length, the AC 100-4L offers one of the longest system lengths that can travel on four axles while adhering to 13.2-ton axle load limits.

 

The AC 100-4L crane offers Tier 4 Final and Tier 3 engine options.