Terex Gottwald Harbor Cranes for Netherlands

 

The Kramer Group is now operating a new diesel-electric Terex Gottwald Model 2 rubber-tyred portal harbor crane in the G HRK 2304 variant at its terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Model 2 belongs to the small crane family of Terex Port Solutions (TPS), which has a variety of types including a rubber-tyred portal crane. This crane type combines the mobility of a conventional mobile harbor crane with the advantages of a portal version, allowing flexibility of use.

Impressive: concept, delivery time and commissioning

The G HRK 2304 rubber-tyred portal harbor crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 80 t, a radius of up to 40 m and a maximum hoist speed of 85 m/min. Kramer will use the crane for fast handling of full and empty containers on feeder vessels and river barges. André Kramer, President and CEO of Kramer Group, says: “The new crane is tailored precisely to our requirements. We were especially pleased with the cost-effectiveness of the diesel-electric drive system and the rubber-
tyred portal with clearance, which makes our terminal operation particularly flexible. We were also impressed by the short delivery time and fast commissioning of the machine.”

Productive handling where space is at a premium

Andreas Moeller, Sales Director Mobile Harbour Cranes TPS, explains: “Thanks to the portal solution, the Terex Gottwald Model 2 rubber-tyred portal harbor crane allows traffic flow to continue in the Kramer terminal, even during container handling. Tight turning circles, crab steering and the ability to turn on the spot, make the crane easy to manoeuver, allowing it to be positioned quickly alongside the ship. TPS has specifically developed Model 2 cranes for river and maritime ports with narrow quays. Besides the rubber-tyred portal harbor crane whose portal boasts a clearance width of 9.5 m and a clearance height of 6 m, Model 2 from TPS is also available as a mobile harbor crane, portal harbour crane and floating crane.