< PreviousC18 diesel engine providing 570KW of power. For dynamic compaction, the maximum drop weights (pounders) and maximum drop heights of the MC 96 are 30t and 30m, respectively. Depending on the rig and winch size of the Bauer MC 96, diff erent confi gurations of drop heights and pounder weights are possible. Other features of the MC 96 include fully automatic control of winch function during working cycle, option of single-rope mode or double-rope mode, settings of several working cycles and/or compaction result criteria, and automatic shut-off in case of exceeding the tip load. KC Pingle, divisional head of crane rentals, O.rentals, comments: “Bauer is a reliable and trusted name in the foundation equipment sector. They have an expanding after-sales network and a substantial local presence. All these factors gave us the confi dence to deal with Bauer as we look to further strengthen our fl eet. Our 100% success rate for completing jobs on schedule is something we take seriously, and we are now pleased that we will continue to provide this with the latest purchase of the Bauer MC 96 crane.” O.rentals procured the MC 96 through Bauer Equipment Gulf, a subsidiary of Bauer Maschinen GmbH in the UAE which caters to all the GCC markets and Iraq. Shahram Houssmandfard, managing director, Bauer Equipment Gulf, says: “Bauer Equipment Gulf has more than 110 customers in the region that have purchased over 500 rigs along with more than 150 other Bauer products. Our equipment has been used in nearly all large projects in the region for more than a decade. This new partnership with O.rentals will expand the availability of the MC 96 in the global rental market, and thus, its presence on many prominent ground improvement projects worldwide.” 30 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 CRANESU AE-based Aertssen Machinery Services (AMS) recently ordered eleven Tadano rough terrain cranes including seven GR-1450EX and four GR-500EXL units. Aertssen Machinery Services has taken delivery of the four GR-500EXL units already and will add the GR-1450EX units to its fl eet in the coming year. With this, the company is continuing its steady strategy of standardizing its fl eet with Tadano cranes. This is in keeping with the old soccer rule of “never change a winning team,” as Tony Nuyts, business unit manager-Middle East, Aertssen Machinery Services, explains: “Tadano GR rough terrain cranes are extremely powerful and heavy-duty machines, and that makes them an indispensable part of our fl eet.” Aertssen will employ the new Tadano GR models for projects mainly in the energy and construction sectors. “These new cranes will be suffi cient to fulfi ll all of our customer’s lifting needs in these sectors. We have opted for all the bells and whistles for all the eleven cranes in order to be prepared for any eventuality,” says Tony Nuyts. J ohnson Arabia has added a 150t Grove GMK 5150L all-terrain crane to its rental fl eet. The mobile crane and aerial work platform hire company previously acquired a unit of the GMK 5150L model in 2020 along with Grove rough-terrain cranes for oil and gas projects. The all-terrain cranes in Johnson Arabia's fl eet off er lifting capacities ranging from 30 to 700 tonnes. The Grove GMK 5050L provides a lifting capacity of 11.8 t with 60 m boom. The boom can be further extended with a 17.8 m swingaway and one 8-m boom extension and / or one 8-m jib insert to a maximum length of 33.8 m with up to 50° off set. Counterweight confi gurations enable setup from 1 t counterweight to taxi confi gurations of 12t to 16,5t per axle. T The single engine concept on the GMK5150L with the latest EUROMOT 4/ Tier 4 fi nal engine reduces fuel consumption to a minimum. Using the ECO mode, the GMK5150L is the most fuel effi cient crane in its class. AERTSSEN MACHINERY SERVICES ORDERS 11 TADANO ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES JOHNSON ARABIA ADDS ANOTHER GROVE GMK 5150L ALL-TERRAIN CRANE TO ITS FLEET 31 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 CRANESL iebherr Container Cranes has secured the contract to supply STS and RTGs to the Port of Duqm. The order of four ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes and twelve rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes will be delivered to Oman in late 2022. The STS container cranes will be capable of handling the world’s largest container vessels and feature an outreach of 71 m, a back reach of 18 m and a lift height over rail of 50m. The cranes have a safe working load of 65 tonnes under twinlift spreader. Supplied without a cabin the cranes will be operated utilising a combination of remote control and automation. Automation will take care of the majority of the cycle with operator intervention only required when operating below a predefi ned safe height. Each Liebherr STS will be connected to its own dedicated remote operator station (ROS). The centrally located remote operation facility will also host the ROS for control of the automated RTGs. The cabinless RTGs feature automation over the stack with remote control only required for LIEBHERR TO SUPPLY AUTOMATED CRANES TO THE PORT OF DUQM IN OMAN container pick or place from the truck trailers, or for exception handling. Four ROS operators will operate the twelve RTGs. The diesel powered RTGs can stack eight containers and a truck lane wide and one over six containers high. Data communications in the container yard will be handed by a mesh network. This decentralised system sees multiple access points positioned throughout the yard providing a high speed and stable data network delivering the required latency and high-bandwidth communication necessary for remote control. Gerry Bunyan, managing director-sales, Liebherr Container Cranes, said: “Liebherr has for many years supplied STS and RTG cranes throughout the Middle East, but these will be the fi rst Liebherr container cranes in Oman. These are also our fi rst cabinless and automated cranes in the region and we look forward to seeing the cranes being deployed, and playing the lead role in expanding the services off ered by the Port. The new Liebherr cranes have been designed with the future in mind. Their size and the extensive automation features will ensure that the Port of Duqm will be able to effi ciently, safely and predictably handle the world’s largest container vessels for many years to come.” 32 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 CRANESS any claims to have achieved the largest lifting capacity on a mobile crane. The Sany SCC98000TM crawler crane exceeds 98,000 tons/m, and the maximum lifting weight is 4,500 tons, which is equivalent to lifting more than 3,000 cars at a time. The main engine of the crane has four tracks and eight drives, the arms are open and the length is 216 meters. In addition to the over-lifting mast, counterweight, and hooks, it covers an area of nearly 4,200 SANY CLAIMS WORLD RECORD WITH 4,500 TONNE CRAWLER CRANE square meters, which is about the size of 10 basketball courts. The machine also has 56 spreader combinations, multiple boom modes, and the super lift radius is adjustable from 28m to 37m. According to Qin Xuqi, director of the Sany Crawler Crane Research Institute, at least 200 trucks with a load of 30 tons are required to transport this behemoth. Based on a modular design and fi nite element simulation technology, the SCC98000TM and Sany's other large-tonnage cranes have a commonality of parts as high as 95%. According to actual needs, only a few parts need to be replaced. The SCC98000TM can be disassembled into an independent 2000-ton crawler crane to complete complex tasks in a joint operation. “We have pioneered an independent power super-lifting counterweight system, a digital slewing drive system and an integrated control system. The whole machine starts and stops smoothly, and the control accuracy can reach ‘millimeter level’, says Qin Xuqi. 33 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 CRANESM yCrane, the UAE-based global digital platform for crane rental procurement, has commenced the testing of a new, universally accessible crane selection tool which will be off ered to the lifting industry at no cost. The ‘MyCrane Selector’ tool will allow users to quickly and easily identify what crane should be used, as well as the crane’s capacity and optimum confi guration. Each crane has a manufacturer’s crane chart which indicates the capacity of the crane in certain confi gurations, allowing the user to determine the length of the main boom, the length of the jib, the weight of the ballast MYCRANE TO INTRODUCE CRANE SELECTION TOOL IN 2022 crane for their lift. MyCrane can also help if further engineering and method statements are required. We know that some companies are already using such a tool for their internal use, while others even charge for it; however we believe that this tool should be available for everybody in the lifting industry as a free cloud solution.” Following the testing phase of the MyCrane Selector, the next step will be to integrate the lifting charts of as many cranes as possible into the system, so that clients around the world can choose the right cranes for their needs. MyCrane plans to launch the Selector tool in Spring 2022. and super-lift. Engineers at construction and lifting companies often have to make use of these charts and search for the right crane confi guration manually, which is why a digital solution will prove to be so useful. Andrei Geikalo, founder and director, MyCrane, explains: “The Selector tool will simplify the life of all those involved in the lifting industry. The lifting of any cargo begins with defi ning the right crane and its confi guration, based on the cargo characteristics and the position of the crane. Our users simply need to insert the radius, the height of the lift, the dimensions and weight of the cargo, and they will get the right 34 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 CRANEST he Marr Transit System (MTS) extends the reach and capacity of heavy cranes across a project site while decongesting the site and freeing space for the laydown of more building components close to where they will need to be fi tted. The MTS does this by having the crane travel along modular rail beams. Placing the crane on rails requires less groundwork compaction because it distributes the weight evenly on the ground underneath. Each wheel is engineered to take a load of 100 tonnes with a maximum corner load of 800 tonnes. Bogeys are driven by a hydraulic power pack directly linked to a hydraulic drive motor. There is no need for additional power to run adjacent to the travel system. The rails can be lifted and relocated by the crane itself or by other means such as forklift. Having a modular rail system enables a short section to be relocated to extend the operating length, allowing the crane to travel progressively across the length of the site. The site become decongested when the MTS is deployed because the rails allow for 8 metres of free space between tracks with the standard 10-metre rail centres. The clearance under the base allows for vertical access under controlled conditions. The clearance height can also be increased to suit the particular needs of a project. As a result, more laydown areas are freed-up across the construction site. The MTS is designed for use with any crane in Marr’s fl eet and there’re no restrictions applied to the operation of the cranes when used in conjunction with the MTS. The MTS is suited to large construction sites including industrial, mechanical and civil construction works where extensive areas of work need to be covered, and construction works where heavy lifting and travel is required within a limited space. Suitable sectoral applications include new build, retrofi ts and turnarounds in power generation and oil & gas, rail stations, bridges, airports, ports, harbours, dams, jetties, data centres and stadia. MODULAR RAIL BEAMS EXTEND THE REACH AND CAPACITY OF MARR CRANES ON LARGE CONSTRUCTION SITES 35 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 CRANEST orsus, the manufacturer of tough, heavy- duty off -road vehicles, has launched a versatile 4x4 all-terrain fl atframe chassis - the Terrastorm Chassis - which can carry cargo or be converted into a truck with a recovery vehicle fl atbed, dropside or tipper confi guration. Available for sale from 1 January 2022 and with prices starting at €51,716, the fi rst Terrastorm Chassis deliveries will commence in 2022 in both left-hand and right-hand drive. The 4x4 Torsus Terrastorm Chassis, based on a Volkswagen Crafter/MAN TGE 4Motion chassis, features a Euro 6 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel engine off ered in 130kW / 177 hp, mated to a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Terrastorm Chassis is available in three versions - 70, 100 and 110 - with diff erent lengths and seats capacity. Customers can order the vehicle in single cab (max 2+1) or double cab (max 6+1) and in medium (3640mm) or long wheelbase (4490mm), with gross vehicle weight 3500 kg, 5000 kg or 5500kg. Each come with automatic or manual transmission, 177HP (130kW) or 140HP (103kW) engine power and 410Nm or 340Nm of torque accordingly. As a bare platform, it off ers all-terrain options for industries from farming and agriculture, mining support, service and repair, forestry, cargo transportation, emergency relief, leisure and tourism. The all-wheel drive chassis has the durability to provide best in class off -road capability and its locking rear diff erential provides improved traction over rough terrain and unmade roads. It is is confi gured with side aluminium TORSUS UNVEILS 4X4 ALL-TERRAIN FLATFRAME CHASSIS 36 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 VEHICLE CONVERSIONsteps, full bottom skid protection for the major components; engine, transmission and radiator, fuel tank, rear diff erential lock and a metal bull bar on the front in case additional protection is required. It comes with durable scratch resistant coating on the lower body panels as standard. The wheels have also seen an upgrade and the new matte black R17 alloy rims, shod with durable off -road lug tyres. The Torsus bumper is designed to off er improved off -road capabilities with a better approach angle. It hosts the LED high beam, daytime running lights, fog lights and spotlights as well as the integrated winch capable of towing up to 5,500kg (5.5 tonnes), which is hidden away only to be dispatched when needed. As part of the underside protection, bespoke Duraluminium skid plates running from the engine and gearbox down to the rear diff erential and fuel tank protect the truck from damage in inhospitable conditions. The off -road suspension has been upgraded to ensure optimum on and off -road capability. Up front, MacPherson struts and Bilstein B6 shock absorbers off er optimum comfort. With the increased ride height, Ironman 4x4 adjustable camber bolts are fi tted to off er ± 1.75 degrees camber adjustment. At the rear, the suspension is a combination of leaf springs equipped with Ironman 4x4 Load Plus and Profender Dakar shock absorbers with remote auxiliary reservoirs extended axle stroke. The combination of uprated off -road suspension and heavy-duty 17-inch BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2 tyres gives the Terrastorm Chassis a ground clearance of 250mm, approach and departure angles of 26°and 20°. Every Terrastorm Chassis has a snorkel with protective coating fi tted as standard. This ensures clean, dust-free air and eliminates the chance of water ingress into the engine, giving 100% confi dence when the vehicle is tackling the harshest terrain. Diff erential breathers are also fi tted as standard. These enhance the fl ow of cool fresh air to diff erentials, transfer case and transmission, preventing water damage when wading through rivers and boggy terrain. Giving the chassis a rugged look, the all-new wider front fenders protect the vehicle from dirt and stones kicked up by the front wheels which can cause damage when traveling at speed off -road. A protective coating enables the fenders withstand the harshest terrains. The Terrastorm Chassis can accommodate a driver and from two to six passengers in high- comfort seats, depending on the variant of single or double cab, upholstered in fabric and equipped with three-point seatbelts. 37 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 VEHICLE CONVERSIONL ess than a year away from launch, the INEOS Grenadier 4x4 is in its second stage of prototype testing, building up to 1.8 million of on- and off -road test kilometres around the world before entering mass production next year. INEOS Automotive recently shipped the second-phase (2B) prototype of the Grenadier to the UAE for testing as well as giving potential customers an opportunity to experience the off -road performance of the vehicle with a professional driver at the wheel. At one of these prototype tours in the UAE, held at the XQuarry Adventure Park in Sharjah, the initial feedback from the attendees ranged from “interesting” to “exceptional torque and handling.” For those who had suggestions for improvement, the INEOS team was all ears. For the vehicle engineers, this feedback process is crucial to fi ne-tuning the 2B prototype. Gary Pearson, head of the UK and MENA, INEOS Automotive, says: “Customers appreciate the opportunity of interacting with a prototype vehicle and giving their feedback. We value such feedback because customers speak openly about what they think about the vehicle, what works and what doesn't. This has helped us improve several vehicle features, especially our accessory off ering." TESTING The testing programme for the Grenadier will see 130 units of the 2B prototype cover 1.8 million kilometres in 15 countries. At the beginning of this year, the Grenadier completed extensive cold weather testing in Sweden, and in April, the vehicle concluded its fi rst phase of testing in the Austrian Alps at altitudes up to 1,445 metres and steep gradients of up to 60 percent. The subsequent and ongoing phase of the development and validation process will subject the Grenadier to intense hot weather testing in harsh environments such as the Death Valley in the USA and the dunes of the Middle East. To enable the Grenadier to tackle the most inhospitable places on the planet, INEOS has partnered with the HALO Trust, the world's largest landmine clearance charity, and deployed the vehicle prototypes on an active HALO programme in Kosovo. INEOS has been working with HALO since 2020, when it joined an active HALO operation in Angola and saw the charity’s vehicles negotiating pitted, rocky and sometimes undriveable roads. Seeing how drivers deal with the terrain and repair vehicles in challenging conditions and with only basic tools has helped shape the ongoing development of the Grenadier. These development activities will be used by INEOS and HALO to assess the vehicle’s on- and off - road capabilities, as well as the ease of service, maintenance and repair in the fi eld. TARGET CUSTOMERS INEOS Automotove launched the Grenadier Prototype Tour globally in July 2021, and so far, has showcased prototype vehicles to customers across Europe. The manufacturer has divided its target customers into four segments: Corporates: government, emergency services, NGOs, construction, utilities, search and rescue, rental and private hire. Utilitarians : farmers, estate managers, ski and safari companies, adventure companies, small business owners. Lifestylists: hunting, shooting and fi shing; towers of boats, horses and trailers; overlanders; cool mums and dads; explorers; lovers of outdoor pursuits and sports. Enthusiasts: off -roaders, 4x4 enthusiasts, petrol heads and gearheads, customisers. “We think the early adopters of the Grenadier in the Middle East will be lifestylists and enthusiasts, and we need to prove that the vehicle can exceed their expectations. We are engaging with the government and large fl eet operators early on so that we are in line with their quantity requirements and procurement timelines,” says Gary. ENROUTE TO SERIES PRODUCTION: THE INEOS GRENADIER 4X4 2B PROTOTYPE ARRIVES IN THE UAE 38 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT39 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comDECEMBER 2021 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTNext >