BEIJING – Sany Heavy Industries’ new all-terrain SAC600E crane, equipped with Allison’s 4500 Specialty Series™ fully automatic transmission, has been specified by Ningxia San He Cheng Lifting Transport Co., Ltd, a Chinese power construction company.
In its first few months of operation, installing pylons for the ‘Three Gorges Wulanchabu new generation grid-friendly green power station demonstration project’ in Inner Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, the crane’s transmission has been praised for greatly improving vehicle mobility, efficiency and driving comfort.
“We need to go to both the mountains and the Gobi Desert for pylon installation projects,” said Qu Kai, deputy general manager of Ningxia San He Cheng Lifting Transport Co., Ltd. “The SAC600E is currently the smallest tonnage of all-terrain cranes in China. Whether it’s crossing the flat desert or going uphill, it always travels smoothly and swiftly. It’s our magic crane for efficient operations in tough terrains.”
The SAC600E is a 6×6 all-terrain crane manufactured by Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Sany. The company enjoys a good reputation overseas for its high performance in the most demanding environments and under heavy duty cycles. It is powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM470LA off-road six cylinder water-cooled diesel engine offering 280 kW with a maximum torque of 1900Nm. Its Allison 4500 SP 6-speed fully automatic transmission with three-phase torque converter and planetary gear set, allows smooth starts and gear shifts, and low maintenance cost. The crane has 60-ton maximum lifting capacity with a 50 m maximum boom length. The vehicle’s maximum speed is 80 km per hour with 67% maximum gradeability.
Allison Specialty Series transmissions provide extended torque range and higher gross vehicle weight (GVW) capacity in severe duty-cycles and harsh conditions. Using a hydraulic torque converter, Allison transmissions smoothly multiply peak engine torque when the vehicle starts. Coupled with Allison’s Continuous Power Technology™ for propulsion and advanced electronic controls, it ensures uninterrupted power delivery during gear shifting and offers optimum drivability, reliability and control when the heavy-loaded vehicle moves up or downhill.
These vehicles are designed specifically to haul cranes to and from job sites in all types of terrain. Allison transmissions support this mission by delivering unrivalled reliability and durability while helping to protect the vehicle driveline and braking system. This results in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
The Sany SAC600E features Kessler axles with hydro pneumatic suspension system, 525 Michelin tires, I-cab with double seats and foldable berth and a wireless remote control system for all motions.
“I don’t feel like I’m driving a heavy crane in the desert, but I’m starting to enjoy what feels like driving a luxury car,” said Qu.
Image – Ningxia San He Cheng Lifting Transport Co Ltd. uses the SANY all-terrain crane SAC600E for pylon installation duties in Gobi Desert of Wulanchanbu.
Image – Allison 4500 Specialty Series™ fully automatic transmission.
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