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Century Supplies First
Rk450 to Alcoa
he first P&H/Kobelco RK450
Rough Terrain Crane imported
into Australia has been supplied
to Alcoa Australia Limited's
plant at Pinjarra, Western Australia. The
first RK200 Rough Terrain Crane imported
into Australia was also supplied
to Alcoa, also in Pinjarra. After exhaustive
studies in Australia and Japan, the
P&H/Kobelco RK450 was selected as
being the unit most suitable to fulfil
Alcoa's requirements.
The RK450 has a maximum lifting
capacity of 45 metric tonnes at 3 metres
radius and has a 38.9 metre, five section,
full power hydraulic telescopic boom.
The sky tilt jib is also a unique innovation,
being a telescopic 915 metre long
jib controlled by two hydraulic
cylinders, giving a luffing ability from 5
degrees to 45 degrees offset from the
operator's cab. This hydraulic luffing
jib, which can be used under load, is
extremely useful in placing items in
very restricted areas.
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Since the release of the
RK450 on the Japanese
market, the penetration for
P&H/Kobelco rough terrain
cranes has increased significantly.
With the release of
the unit onto the Australia
market, similar advances are expected.
The unit is particularly suitable for
large sites, having a fully automatic
eight speed power shift transmission
with lock up torque convenor. Maximum
speed is in excess of 50 km p.h,
and, coupled with a Mitsubishi six
cylinder diesel, the unit's power of 236
kw is especially suited for variations of
gradients. Front and rear axles are fitted
with leaf springs with axle lock up
cylinders that act as shock absorbers.
The rear axle has a non spin differential
fitted as standard. Full lighting is fitted
and there is even a rear mounted
television camera fitted so that the
operator can see what is at the rear of the
machine at all times with a monitor
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being fitted on the front console. The
hydraulic system features a variable displacement
pump which enables extremely
fine control for both the boom
movements and winches operation. The
operator has been pampered with a fully
adjustable seat complete with seat belt,
adjustable steering wheel, sliding door,
roll down windows, sliding roof and
window wipers. Levers are adjustable in
height and rake to suit any size operator.
Even a cooler for drinks or lunches is
supplied as part of the optional air conditioning
package.
For further information contact:
Jeff Brundell Century Construction
Equipment Pty. Ltd., 42 Glenbarry
Road, Campbellfield, Victoria 3061.
Tel: (03) 3580510 Fax: (03) 3570468