A Tradition Of Innovation SHIP-TO-SHORE SPREADERS

SHIP-TO-SHORE SPREADERS 

A Tradition Of Innovation 

Bromma is part of 

Cargotec Corporation

The First Name In Spreaders 

From an overall capital investment standpoint, the 

ship-to-shore spreader is of small importance. Yet while 

its cost is little more than 2% of a container crane, its 

performance is a critical factor in the economics of 

container handling. Terminals which “turn” ships faster 

gain a marketing advantage over peers, which can mean 

higher market share, better berth utilization, and greater 

pricing power. Spreader fleets that under-perform cost 

terminals – in repairs, downtime expense, and higher 

capital investment for spares. Yet the greatest “cost” of 

under-performance is how a less reliable spreader can 

weaken a terminal’s relationships with its customers, 

and slow its growth. 

For more than thirty years Bromma has been at the 

forefront of our containerized global economy. From 

its headquarters in Sweden, Bromma has for decades 

been the first name in crane spreaders, selling more 

than 900 telescopic crane spreaders each year – more 

than all of its competitors combined. Including spreaders 

for FLTs, Reach Stackers, and Straddle Carriers, 

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Bromma sells more than 2,000 spreaders a year. 

Bromma is the market leader in every segment of the 

crane spreader marketplace – ship-to-shore, mobile 

harbour, and yard. When you partner with Bromma, 

you are working with the most experienced, most 

reliable spreader firm in the industry. 

The New Frontier 

Innovation is a Scandinavian tradition, and is embedded 

in everything Bromma does. Bromma has made a habit 

of finding the new frontier – with the first telescopic 

spreader, first twin-lift spreader, first all-electric crane 

spreader, first true lightweight spreader, first advanced 

spreader communications and control system, called 

SCS, first advanced safety technology, such as TTDS 

Twin-Twenty Detection, and the first twin-40 and twin- 

45 spreader, called Bromma Tandem. On the frontier 

where the future is created, Bromma Research & 

Development has made a habit of giving terminals the 

tools needed to take performance to a higher level.

Value-Driven Product Development 

Bromma understands the familiar terrain of container 

handling – the tough physical environment in which 

terminals operate. High heat and humidity, driving rain, 

sleet or snow, blowing sand, wind-borne salt – such 

conditions would test any equipment, but in addition to 

this, spreaders are beat up constantly. Yet Bromma 

spreaders understand the terrain of the terminal, and 

remain productive, reliable and durable under conditions 

that are never ideal. Marketing language, such as 

“design simplicity, quality control, manufacturing 

integrity, or leading technology” is often viewed as 

slogans and nothing more. Yet, these core product 

development values lie at the heart of minimizing 

spreader downtime, and helping terminals achieve 

faster ship turns and the fullest possible utilization of 

terminal berth capacity. In addition, Bromma has the 

resources to invest for production success. Bromma 

develops its own testing systems, and its own production 

rigs, because Bromma understands that few physical 

environments are as challenging as container handling. 

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Thinking Strategically About Spreaders 

Operational performance determines which terminals 

compete and win, and which flatten or decline. This is 

why spreader fleet planning must be based on the full 

spectrum of value – cost to purchase, but also cost to 

operate – lifetime energy and maintenance costs, fleet 

durability, and spreader productivity. Indeed, the 

Bromma Return On Investment calculator demonstrates 

clearly how different spreader performance indicators 

can have a vast impact on terminal return on investment. 

Growing terminals need business partners who 

understand the metrics of performance and the necessity 

of achieving high capital return on investment. 

Bromma supports the success and growth of our terminal 

partners, through our equipment, our organizational 

depth, our intellectual capital, and the enterprise values 

at Bromma which are consistent with success. 

Bromma is the strongest company in spreaders.

Bromma Hydraulic Spreaders: 

A Higher Level Of Reliability 

Bromma is the world leader in ship-to-shore crane 

spreaders, with more than 60% of the global market. 

Bromma has a dominant position for a simple reason: 

Bromma spreaders show up for work every day and 

perform at a high level of productivity. When reliability 

is crucial, as it especially is in ship-to-shore operations, 

Bromma is the obvious choice. Bromma’s family of 

hydraulic ship-to-shore spreaders includes single-lift 

spreaders, twin-lift spreaders, and the innovative, 

high-productivity Bromma Tandem product family, 

capable of twin-40' and twin-45' container handling. 

Reduce Downtime 

One of the most important technical developments in 

ship-to-shore spreaders in recent years has been 

Bromma SCS technology. In service on thousands of 

spreaders around the globe, Bromma SCS monitors 

spreader performance, reduces downtime events 

(through simplified wiring and fewer connections) and 

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shortens downtime duration (through faster fault diagnosis) 

when faults occur. The latest generation of this technology, 

SCS 3 , is easy to use and simpler to understand, due to 

an on-board touch-screen display. It also features the 

industry’s first generation of spreader prognostics, an 

“early warning system” for future spreader faults. 

Spreader prognostics means that terminals can now not 

only fix problems faster, but prevent faults (and downtime) 

from occurring. Bromma Services believes that the 

information made possible by SCS 3 can reduce downtime 

duration by an average of 20% or more. 

A Higher Level Of Productivity 

Bromma ship-to-shore spreaders are known for their 

exceptional productivity. Bromma’s top-selling STS45 

separating twin-lift spreader in particular has exceptional 

performance characteristics. Higher productivity 

boosts the terminal bottom line. Bromma calculates 

that a spreader at a busy container terminal that averages

one more box per hour (26,0 versus 25,0) can generate a 

further $50,000 USD in terminal profit over its lifetime. 

Bromma’s vast global experience (Bromma spreaders 

are in use today at 96 out of the top 100 container 

ports) is also a major factor in the dependability of 

Bromma equipment. Bromma knows what terminals 

need, what can go wrong, and how to deliver equipment 

that performs in the “real world” scenarios that terminals 

face every day. 

Weight & Energy 

Spreader weight directly impacts crane energy 

consumption, an area of growing concern for terminals 

facing fuel cost increases. Bromma Research and 

Development models indicate that a 1,5 tonne reduction 

in ship-to-shore spreader weight can produce more 

than $2,500 USD in annual energy savings. Bromma 

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Research and Development pays serious attention to 

spreader weight throughout its entire product line. 

A Spreader That Shows Up For Work 

Every Day 

Bromma ship-to-shore spreaders are also known for 

exceptional durability – often remaining in active service 

for 12 or more years at high-throughput terminals. 

Bromma hydraulic ship-to-shore spreaders show up for 

work every day, produce more while they’re on the 

job, and keep performing for a long time.

Single-Lift Hydraulic Spreaders 

BENEFITS 

• Unmatched experience: Bromma designed the first telescopic single-lift spreader and 

has sold thousands of them around the world 

• Experience means low downtime: at some terminals Bromma spreader availability 

exceeds 99% 

• Designed for higher throughput environments and for service on high-speed cranes 

• Lightweight SSX40LW is ideal for use on cranes rated to lift less weight 

• High reliability allows for a lower spreader spare ratio in the terminal fleet 

Bromma single-lift SSX40/45 spreaders are known throughout the world for exceptional 

strength, reliability, and long life. Bromma achieves superior structural strength through 

strategic engineering tools, such as finite element modeling, which analyzes stress points 

on the spreader and projects the likely effect of accumulated stress over time. Spreaders 

like the new SSX40LW in particular benefit from design studies, including buckling, 

vibration, and stress-related stiffening analyses, which enable Bromma to evaluate the 

long-time impact of design changes, and develop optimum design solutions. 

Floating ISO twistlocks allow for 6mm of float in all lateral directions, providing efficient 

locating in the container corner castings. The contact surfaces between the main frame 

and the telescoping beams consist of grease-lubricated low-friction plates. These spreaders 

have the ability to retract to the 19'6" position in the event the spreader becomes jammed 

in the ship’s twenty foot cell. Positioning to the 19'6" position can be controlled by the 

operator if appropriate controls are furnished in the crane cab. Bromma advanced performance 

technology, such as SCS3 , TTDS Twin-Twenty Detection System (an excellent safety feature), 

and the HIS Height Indication System is installed or available for installation on all 

Bromma spreaders. 

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SSX40 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SSX40/SSX45 

LIFTING CAPACITY 41 tonne ± 10% eccentric loading 

41 tonne evenly loaded 

LIFTING LUGS 4 x 10 tonne in end beam 

WEIGHT (w/o extra equipment) SSX40: 8,7 tonne / SSX45: 9,6 tonne 

TELESCOPIC MOTION SSX40: 20’ - 40’ in approx. 28 seconds 

SSX45: 20’ - 45’ in approx. 30 seconds 

FLIPPER ARM SPEED 180° in 3 to 5 seconds 

TWISTLOCK ROTATION 90° in approx. 1 second 

HYDRAULICS System pressure 100 bar 

POWER SUPPLY 400/230 V AC 50 Hz or as agreed 

TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION 7,5 kW 

HEIGHT 1368 mm 

MINIMUM LENGTH 6060 mm 

WIDTH 2440 mm 

TWINLIFT UNIT UP/DOWN – 

TWIN SEPARATING SPEED – 

SSX45 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SSX40/SSX45 




WEIGHT (w/o extra equipment) SSX40: 8,7 tonne / SSX45: 9,6 tonnes 










WIDTH 1466 mm 



SSX40LW 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SSX40LW 

LIFTING CAPACITY 30,5 tonne ± 10% eccentric loading 


LIFTING LUGS 4 x 8,5 tonne in end beam 

WEIGHT 5,8 tonne (w/o extra equipment) 

TELESCOPIC MOTION 20’ - 40’ in approx. 30 seconds 

FLIPPER ARM SPEED 180° in 5 seconds 

TWISTLOCK ROTATION 90° in approx. 1,5 second 





WIDTH 2440 mm 



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Twin-Lift Twin-Lift Hydraulic Hydraulic Spreaders 

Spreaders 

BENEFITS 

• Twin-lift ship-to-shore hydraulic spreaders are the most popular products in the 

Bromma product line, due to their higher productivity and versatility 

• With the STS45 separating twin-lift spreader, a larger percentage of above-deck 

containers can be moved in twin-lift mode. 

• The separating STS45 has excellent operational flexibility. It can move two 20' containers 

from 0 mm to 1600 mm apart under full load. 

• The STS45LW has the same basic functionality as the Bromm STS45, but with 1,6 

tonnes less weight. 

Bromma twin-lift hydraulic spreaders are feature-rich. Bromma advanced performance 

technology, such as SCS, 3 is standard on these spreaders. Bromma’s optional MPS memory 

positioning system, available on the STS45, makes the crane operator’s task easier, and 

increases productivity. The Bromma Twin-Twenty Detection System adds safety and the 

HIS Height Indication System is ideal for use on high-speed cranes. 

On the STS45 and STS45LW, separating twin movement can be done at any time in the 

crane cycle, which means there is no stopping time to change the container spacing. This 

results in higher flexibility in container ship loading and unloading. Bromma’s 30-person 

design engineering team ensures high structural integrity through strategic engineering, 

such as finite element modeling, which analyzes stress points on the spreader and projects 

the likely effect of accumulated stress over time. Bromma design studies, including 

buckling, vibration, and stress-related stiffening analyses, enable Bromma Research and 

Development to evaluate the long-time impact of design changes, and develop optimum 

design solutions. 

Bromma uses premium Swedish steel for spreader frame structures on the STR40/45, 

STS45, and STS45LW, steel selected on the basis of its strength, weldability, and form 

ability. ISO twistlocks allow for 6mm of float in all lateral directions, providing efficient 

locating in the container corner castings. These spreaders can retract to the 19'6" position 

in the event the spreader becomes jammed in the ship’s twenty foot cell. Positioning to 

the 19'6" position can be controlled by the operator if appropriate controls are furnished 

in the crane cab. 

Bromma’s STS45 spreader is the industry standard for ship-to-shore container handling, 

and a constant presence in the most demanding terminals in the world. Bromma understands 

what ship-to-shore container handling requires, and the twin-lift hydraulic STS 

spreaders from Bromma deliver it. 

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STS45 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STS45 



2 x 32,5 tonne (2 x 20’ ISO) 






HYDRAULICS System pressure 100/160 bar 





WIDTH 2440 mm 

TWINLIFT UNIT UP/DOWN Approx. 8 seconds 

TWIN SEPARATING SPEED Approx. 20 seconds 

STS45LW 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STS45LW 



2 x 25 tonne (2 x 20’ ISO) 











WIDTH 2440 mm 



STR40/45 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STR40/STR45 



2 x 32,5 tonne (2 x 20’ ISO) 


WEIGHT (w/o extra equipment) STR40: 9,9 tonne / STR45: 11 tonnes 






POWER SUPPLY 400/230 V AC 50 Hz or as agr. 


HEIGHT STR40: 1366 mm STR45: 1466 mm 

MINIMUM LENGTH 6060 mm (both) 

WIDTH 1466 mm (both) 



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Bromma Tandem: 

A Higher Level Of Productivity 

The Bromma Tandem spreader is a new productivity 

tool for an industry that’s hungry for productivity. At 

container terminals around the world, there are more 

and more 40' containers, and fewer 20' containers. 

The type of spreader used to handle these containers, 

and the brand of spreader selected, can have a major 

impact on operating efficiency. Bromma Tandem is 

one tool in the effort to boost productivity, as it offers 

the opportunity to greatly expand the productivity of 

each lift cycle. 

Chances are that whatever your terminal’s container 

mix is today, it will be somewhat different tomorrow, 

and that whatever your terminal’s container volume 

is today, it will be somewhat greater tomorrow. 

Bromma Tandem is a spreader advance in both 

areas – providing both a productivity boost and an 

extremely versatile lifting tool. 

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Bromma Tandem will increase productivity when 

loading and unloading those sections of container 

ships stacked with 40' containers. It is also ideal for 

terminals with a high volume of empty containers 

and cranes with limited lifting capacity. Bromma 

Tandem has the ability to simultaneously lift four 

20' containers (Tandem T45 or Tandem Quattro), 

or two 40' containers, or two 45' containers, or many 

other combinations, including hatch covers. It can 

easily handle container height differences of up to 

700mm, and has productivity of up to 60 40' or 45' 

containers per hour.

A Proven Design 

Moreover, except for lifting capacity, there is no need 

for a special crane design. With Bromma’s pioneering 

SCS 3 spreader technology, terminals can swap spreaders 

between different cranes, and install new spreader models, 

such as Tandem, without any concern about the interface 

with other spreader models. 

While Bromma Tandem is innovative, it is also 

important to note that it is based on a simple technical 

approach that features spreader design and technology 

with proven reliability. The fixed-length Tandem was 

first put into field tests in 2003. It is also not a 

complicated design solution. The type of Tandem 

spreader selected depends on the crane lift capacity. 

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Except for sufficient lifting capacity, there is no need 

for a special crane design. 

The inherent versatility of the Bromma Tandem family 

makes it an ideal choice for terminals looking to the 

horizon and operating with a long-term perspective 

when making spreader fleet planning decisions.

Tandem Productivity 

BENEFITS 

• The Tandem T45 spreader offers terminals the highest level of productivity and 

versatility, with the capacity and flexibility to handle all possible combinations of 

20', 40', and 45' containers quickly and efficiently. It can also handle four 20' containers 

simultaneously and separate the 20' containers longitudinally between 0 and 1,6 meters. 

• The Tandem 40/45 spreader is able to twin-lift two 20', 40', or 45' containers without 

the need, as in the Tandem fixed-length version, for change-out. 

• This is a proven spreader design field-tested in high-throughput European and Asian 

terminals. 

• Customers with a high number of empty 40' containers may want to give special 

consideration to the productivity advantages of the Tandem. 

• The Tandem headblock is necessary for the efficient handling of the Tandem 

spreader line. 

The Separating T45 spreader offers the highest level of productivity and versatility, but 

requires a higher-capacity container crane. Tandem T45 spreader weight is an estimated 

31 tonnes. To fully utilize the lift capacity of the spreader requires a high crane capacity, 

but most customers will rate 20 foot containers to a maximum of 20-25 tonne, thereby 

resulting in a required crane capacity of 115-135 tonne in the ropes. 

The Tandem 40/45 spreader is based on proven Bromma spreader design, as it uses the 

SSX40/45 spreader as its standard base. A terminal planning to utilize the full 70 tonne 

capacity under the spreader will need crane capacity of approximately 100 tonne in the 

ropes. As such, the Tandem 40/45 can be used without restriction on many last-generation 

container cranes already in service today. Customers who handle very few 45' containers 

may wish to consider the 40' version of the Tandem 40/45. This will save approximately 

2 tonne in spreader weight. 

Bromma Tandem spreaders are feature-rich. The adjustable pusher with memory function 

keeps a pre-set space between the spreaders, reducing the swinging of the two spreaders 

and simplifying the entering of ship cell guides. Long side flippers mounted on an inclined 

base, and rounded end beams, avoid jamming in cell guides. The four wagons can be moved 

individually to allow skewing and gravity point adjustment, should this be needed. A memory 

system allows a pre-set positioning distance between the spreaders. Chain suspension allows 

Tandem to handle containers of different height. Eight powerful flippers with large scoops 

in optimal configuration allow Tandem to handle different combinations efficiently. 

The Bromma Tandem Headblock with adjustable pulley wheel distance keeps the gravity 

point of the two containers between the pulley wheels center in Tandem mode. When 

operating with a standard spreader, the pulley wheels will retract to normal headblock 

width. Pulley wheels move from standard (750-1000 mm) up to 2,6 metres. Bromma can 

also provide a fully automatic electrical plug/socket interface and will offer to modify the 

existing crane electrical interface and communication system to enable the handling of 

Tandem spreaders. 

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Separating T45 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS T45 

LIFTING CAPACITY 2 x 51 tonne 

WEIGHT 31 tonne 



HYDRAULICS System pressure 100/160 bar 

TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION 15 kW 

SPREADER HEIGHT 2900 mm 

CONTAINER HEIGHT DIFFERENCE 

LOADING/UNLOADING 2' 660 mm (standard) 

SKEWING ±20 degrees 

SKEWING SPEED 1 degree in 20 seconds 

TANDEM SEPARATING SPEED 100 mm in 10 seconds 



Tandem 40/45 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TANDEM 40/TANDEM 45 


WEIGHT TANDEM 40: 23,2 tonne 

TANDEM 45: 25 tonne 





SPREADER HEIGHT Tandem 40: 2800 mm Tandem 45: 2900 mm 






Headblock 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS HEADBLOCK 

LOAD CAPACITY UNDER HEADBLOCK 71 tonne (for Tandem 45) 

HEADBLOCK TARE WEIGHT 5 tonne (for Tandem 45) 


LENGTH 3800 mm 

WIDTH 2100 mm 

WIDTH IN TWIN-LIFT MODE 3700 mm 

CONNECTION TO SPREADER Twistlock 

PULLEY WHEEL DISTANCE Approx. 5 min. (manual) 

Approx. 1 min. (fully automatic) 

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Tandem Versatility 

BENEFITS 

• The Tandem Fix 40 is an ideal choice for customers interested in gaining the added 

productivity of twin-40 container handling, but who are somewhat restricted in their 

choices due to cranes with limited lifting capacity. 

• A container terminal with a high percentage of 40 foot containers will gain an immediate 

boost to its lift cycle productivity, since the Tandem Fix 40 spreader can lift two 

40' containers at a time, not one. 

• The Tandem Quattro offers the same capacity and nearly the same flexibility as the 

Tandem T45, including the ability to handle four 20 foot containers at a time – two 

20 foot containers under each spreader – but it does so with a lower spreader weight. 

• The Tandem Quattro spreader also offers another advantage: the capability to do 

side shift on individual spreaders, which is useful when the chassis or container on 

the ground is not fully lined up in the longitudinal direction. 

The Tandem Fix 40 is, from a design standpoint, the simplest Tandem model available 

today. It uses Bromma spreader design and technology that has been proven to be reliable 

over many years and many millions of lift cycles. Customers should keep in mind that the 

operating limitation of the Tandem Fix 40 is that it is for 40' containers only. This is 

why the Tandem Fix 40 is best-suited for terminals where ships tend to be stacked with 

a high percentage of 40’ containers, or when the crane has a limited lift capacity. 

The Tandem Quattro is a high-productivity, lower weight Tandem solution. The limitation 

on Tandem Quattro is that it is not designed to lift a single 20' container. The Tandem 

Quattro is especially well-suited for container terminals that have a high percentage of 40' 

and 45' containers, and a low percentage of 20' containers that are located in such a way 

that they need to be loaded/unloaded in single lift mode. 

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Tandem Fix 40 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TANDEM FIX 40 













Tandem Quattro 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TANDEM QUATTRO 


4 x 32,5 tonne 



FLIPPER ARM TORQUE approx. 1,650 Nm 









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The New E-Series: Less Service, 

Lower Weight, More Uptime 

The operational centre of any great container terminal 

is a highly productive and reliable ship-to-shore 

spreader operation. Bromma Group’s new E-Series of 

all-electric ship-to-shore spreaders are loaded with 

advantages designed to create lifecycle cost savings 

while boosting fleet uptime. 

Easier To Maintain 

Hydraulics is history on the E-Series spreader family, 

which makes them easier to maintain. Many service 

points have been taken away. There’s no hydraulic 

powerpack and no hoses. There are no fluids, or oil filter, 

to replace. 

This elimination of hydraulics means reduced service 

time and reduced service materials cost (for oil, hoses, 

and filters). It will also eliminate many of the “nuisance” 

downtime events that occur due to spreader hydraulics 

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(bad hose connections, etc.) Making hydraulics history 

reduces both scheduled and unscheduled spreader 

downtime. 

Lighter, For Less Energy Cost 

Bromma all-electric spreaders, particularly the STS45E 

separating twin-lift, are also lighter, with the STS45E 

featuring a best-in-class weight of only 11,7 tonnes. 

There is a direct correlation between spreader weight 

and energy cost. The heavier the spreader, the higher 

the energy costs. For example, a 1,5 tonne weight savings 

means some $40,000 USD in energy savings over its 

lifetime. So spreader weight is a very significant factor 

when spreader fleet planning takes place. 

The elimination of the idling hydraulic pump on these 

all-electric spreaders also adds to the energy savings. 

Bromma Research & Development estimates that the

idling action of a hydraulic pump results in energy 

consumption of approximately 3 kWh. Eliminating this 

idling hydraulic motor thus should mean an approximate 

$13,500 USD in lifetime energy savings. (Actual cost 

savings should trend higher due to expected inflation in 

energy costs.) 

New, But Not Unproven 

These ship-to-shore all-electric spreaders are new, but 

not unproven, since they are based on the same frame 

structure used by Bromma customers throughout the 

world. Everything on this spreader that has to do with 

lifting containers, landing, and shocks, is proven, since 

it’s the same spreader that has been performing these 

functions for years. 

Smart & Easy To Use 

E-Series all-electrics equipped with Bromma SCS 3 , 

such as the STS45E, are both smart and easy to use, 

due to their simple-to-understand touchscreen display, 

fast fault diagnostics, and the industry’s first spreader 

prognostics. SCS 3 can dramatically reduce wired terminal 

points and I/O relays for greater simplicity, while giving 

terminals advanced functionality, such as on-line sensor 

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adjustments, and communications capabilities such as 

transmission of spreader events, logs, alarms, and 

MMBF statistics to terminal headquarters for analysis. 

Quieter 

E-Series spreaders are also quieter. The sound you 

don’t hear is your spreader beam telescoping. Plus, 

there’s no continuously running hydraulic powerpack. 

So if you are concerned about how terminal noise levels 

impact the surrounding community, Bromma all-electrics 

are another step in the right direction. 

Durable Construction 

Bromma all-electric spreaders also benefit from the 

consistency of Bromma manufacturing processes. 

Bromma pursues higher quality at every level – in 

materials, in components, and in the Bromma spreader 

manufacturing process. The result is the durable 

construction and long life that Bromma spreaders are 

known for throughout the terminal world. 

The Bromma all-electric E-Series family: less service, 

lower weight, more uptime, and they are only from 

Bromma.

Single-Lift All-Electric 

BENEFITS 

• Proven design: the Bromma SSX40E and SSX45E structure is based on the reliable 

hydraulic versions of this spreader 

• Designed for lower or higher throughput environments and for service on high-speed cranes 

• Reduced routine maintenance due to all-electric design 

• Reduced energy consumption due to elimination of the hydraulic power-pack 

Bromma single-lift SSX40/45E spreaders offer strength, reliability, and durability, plus 

the advantage of lower lifecycle costs. On these all-electric spreaders, many service points 

have been taken away. There’s no hydraulic powerpack and no hoses. There are no fluids, 

or oil filter, to replace. This elimination of hydraulics means reduced service time and 

reduced service materials cost (for oil, hoses, and filters). It will also eliminate many of 

the “nuisance” downtime events that occur due to spreader hydraulics (bad hose connections, 

etc.). Making hydraulics history reduces both scheduled and unscheduled spreader downtime. 

Strategic Engineering For A Longer Life 

In the design of these spreaders, Bromma achieves superior structural strength through 

strategic engineering tools, such as finite element modeling, which analyzes stress points 

on the spreader and projects the likely effect of accumulated stress over time. The benefits 

of a more robust design, a higher grade of materials, and a more rugged construction, are 

often not visible until a spreader has been in service for several years. Yet, the “invisible” 

advantages of exceptional design and construction are obvious in the traditionally longer 

lifetime of Bromma spreaders. 

These spreaders have the ability to retract to the 19'6" position in the event the spreader 

becomes jammed in the ship’s twenty foot cell. Positioning to the 19'6" position can be 

controlled by the operator if appropriate controls are furnished in the crane cab. These 

spreaders fulfill the most demanding design criteria among DIN, FEM and British 

Standard. Bromma advanced performance technology, such as SCS3 , the TTDS Twin- 

Twenty Detection System (an excellent safety feature), and the HIS Height Indication 

System are installed or available for installation on all Bromma spreaders. 

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SSX40E 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SSX40E 








HYDRAULICS None 



WIDTH 2440 mm 

SSX45E 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SSX45E 











WIDTH 2440 mm 

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Twin-Lift All-Electrric All-Electric 

BENEFITS 

• Proven design: the Bromma STR40E/45E and STS45E are based on Bromma 

spreaders in service throughout the world 

• Lower energy consumption 

• Reduced spreader maintenance requirements, due to the elimination of hydraulics 

• Simpler – less settings and fewer sensors 

• Twin-lift ship-to-shore spreaders are the most popular products in the Bromma product 

line, due to their higher productivity and versatility 

• With the STS45E separating twin-lift spreader, a larger percentage of above-deck 

containers can be transported in twin-lift mode. 

Higher productivity translates into higher potential revenue. The STS45E separating twin-lift has 

exceptional performance characteristics. At a busy container terminal, even a one box per hour 

improvement in container handling (26,0 versus 25,0) can generate a further $50,000 USD in 

terminal profit over a spreader lifetime. 

Bromma’s optional MPS memory positioning system makes the crane operator’s task easier, and 

increases productivity. The Twin-Twenty Detection System adds safety and the HIS Height 

Indication System is ideal for use on high-speed cranes. Bromma all-electric twin-lift spreaders 

also have maintenance and energy consumption advantages. At only 11,7 tonnes, the STS45E will 

save energy compared to competing brands. For example, a 1,5 tonne weight savings means some 

$40,000 USD in energy savings over its lifetime. The elimination of the idling hydraulic pump on 

these all-electric spreaders also adds to the energy savings. The idling action of a hydraulic pump 

results in energy consumption of approximately 3 kWh. Eliminating this idling hydraulic motor 

thus should mean an approximate $13,500 USD in lifetime energy savings. 

Bromma has been able to make the STS45E lighter through more intelligent design – an improvement 

in technique. Mechanical functions that perform the separating twin motion have been replaced by a 

new electrical concept, which allows weight reduction. The separating twin motion doesn’t require 

any mechanical connection – hooks or lashes – which lowers weight. This spreader features the best of 

the old … and the new. The new on the STS45E includes a completely re-designed all electric flipper, an 

all-electric synchronized separating system, and a faster up/down motion for twinlift boxes. Yet, much 

is the same, including Bromma’s proven twistlock system and Bromma’s extremely durable spreader 

construction. 

The control and communications capabilities of Bromma all-electric twins are unsurpassed. 

Bromma SCS 3 – with its user-friendly touchscreen display and advanced diagnostics and prognostics 

functionality, is standard on these spreaders. Easy to use, simple to understand, and intelligently 

advanced, SCS 3 dramatically reduces wired terminal points and I/O relays for greater simplicity, 

while giving terminals advanced functionality, such as on-line sensor adjustments, and communications 

capability, such as transmission of spreader events, logs, alarms, and MMBF statistics to 

terminal headquarters for analysis. 

Operational flexibility is a hallmark of these spreaders. Separating twin movement can be done at 

any time in the crane cycle, which means there is no stopping time to change the container spacing. 

This results in superior container ship loading and unloading flexibility. Plus, these spreaders can 

retract to the 19'6" position in the event the spreader becomes jammed in the ship’s twenty foot 

cell. Positioning to the 19'6" position can be controlled by the operator if appropriate controls are 

furnished in the crane cab. 

Finally, Bromma is uncompromising in its selection of materials and components, using premium 

Swedish steel for all spreader frame structures, steel selected on the basis of its strength, weldability 

and formability. 

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STR40E/45E 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STR40E/45E 



LIFTING LUGS 4 x 32,5 tonne (2x20’ ISO) 

WEIGHT 11,2 tonne 

TELESCOPIC MOTION STR40E: 20’ - 40’ in 28 seconds 

STR45E: 20’ - 45’ in 30 seconds 






STS45E 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STS45E 



2 x 32,5 tonnes (2x20’ ISO) 

LIFTING LUGS 2 x 32,5 tonne (2x20’ ISO) 









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Technical Specifications 

HYDRAULIC 

TANDEM 

E-SERIES 

Bromma 

Spreader 

SSX40 

SSX45 

SSX40LW 

STR40 

STR45 

STS45 

STS45LW 

TANDEM T45 

TANDEM 40 

TANDEM 45 

TANDEM FIX 40 

TANDEM QUATTRO 

HEADBLOCK 

SSX40E 

SSX45E 

STR40E/45E 

STS45E 

Page 

CORROSION PROTECTION FOR STS SPREADERS: 

Blast cleaning to SA2,5 - ISO 8501:1 

Interzinc 72: 50 my 

Intercure 429: 70 my 

Interfine 629 HS: 2 x 40 my 

Min. coating thickness: total 200 my 

6 

6 

6 

8 

8 

8 

8 

12 

12 

12 

14 

14 

12 

18 

18 

20 

20 

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

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Lifting 

Capacity 

41 tonne ± 10% eccentric loading 

41 tonnes evenly loaded 



30,5 tonne ± 10% eccentric loading 




2 x 32,5 tonnes (2x20” ISO) 



2 x 32,5 tonnes (2x20” ISO) 



2 x 32,5 tonnes (2x20” ISO) 



2 x 32,5 tonnes (2x20” ISO) 


4 x 32,5 tonnes 

2 x 41 tonnes 

2 x 41 tonnes 

2 x 35 tonnes 


4 x 32,5 tonnes 

71 tonne (for Tandem 45) 







2 x 32,5 tonnes (2x20” ISO) 



2 x 32,5 tonnes (2x20” ISO) 

TWISTLOCK ROTATION: 

90° in approx 1 second 

WARRANTY: 

One year 

Weight 

8,7 tonne 

9,6 tonne 

5,8 tonne 

9,9 tonne 

11 tonne 

12,7 tonne 

11,2 tonne 

31 tonne 

23,2 tonne 

25 tonne 

16 tonne 

24 tonne 

5 tonne 

8,7 tonne 

9,6 tonne 

11,2 tonne 

11,7 tonne

Hydraulics 

System pressure 100 bar 





System pressure 100/160 bar 


System pressure 100/160 bar 





None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

MANUALS: 

Full service and repair manual 

DESIGN CRITERIA: 

DIN 15018 H2B4; FEM 1.001; 

British Standard BS 2573 

All technical specifications may be changed and are subject to notice. 

Contact your Bromma representative or 

HYPERLINK "http://www.bromma.com/" www.bromma.com for 

current technical specifications. 

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Operating Details 

Twinlift unit up/down approx. 8 seconds 



Twin separating speed approx. 20 seconds 


Twin separating speed approx. 20 seconds 

Loading/unloading: 2’ 660mm (standard); Skewing: ±20°; 

Skewing speed: 1° in 20 sec.; Separating speed: 100mm in 10 sec. 









Pulley wheel distance: 5 minutes (manual), 1 minute (fully automatic) 



Twin separating speed approx. 18 seconds

A Tradition Of Innovation 

BROMMA CONQUIP AB 

Malaxgatan 7 

164 74 Kista, Sweden 

PHONE: +46 8 620 0900 

FAX: +46 8 739 3786 

E-MAIL: sales@bromma.com 

BROMMA INC. 

4400 Ben Franklin Blvd. 

Suite 200 

Durham, NC 27704 USA 

PHONE: +1 919 471 4000 

FAX: +1 919 471 4343 

E-MAIL: brommaus.sales@bromma.com 

BROMMA FAR EAST 

Blk. 102E Pasir Panjang Road 

#08-07, Citilink Warehouse Complex 

Singapore 118529 

PHONE: +65 6272 0400 

FAX: +65 6272 0411 

E-MAIL: bfe@bromma.com 

BROMMA SHANGHAI 

Shanghai, China Representation Office 

B, 20 Fir, Liang Feng Mansion 

No. 8 Dong Fang Road, Pudong 

Shanghai 200120, China 

PHONE: +86 21 588 871 64 

PHONE: +86 21 588 874 09 

FAX: +86 21 588 874 08 

E-MAIL: jeff_jiefu@bromma.com.cn 

BROMMA Sdn. Bhd. 

Lot 19, Jalan Kelebang 1/6 

Kinta Free Industrial Zone 

Poskod 31200 Chemor 

Perak, Malaysia 

PHONE: +60 529 388 90 

FAX: +60 529 140 99 

E-MAIL: malaysia@bromma.com 

BROMMA UK 

The Loughton Seedbed Centre D11 

Langston Road 

Loughton 

Essex, IG10 3TQ 

UK 

PHONE: +44 (0)20 8787 7031 

FAX: +44 (0)20 8787 7086 

E-MAIL: carl.kesselmark@bromma.com 

BROMMA GmbH 

Im Klint 12 

D-30938 Burgwedel 

Germany 

PHONE: +49 513 980 6630 

FAX: +49 513 980 6644 

E-MAIL: spreader.sales@bromma-gmbh.de 

BROMMA MIDDLE EAST 

BROMMA M.E. FZCO 

P.O. Box 17909 Dubai, 

United Arab Emirates 

PHONE OFFICE: +971 488 725 20 

PHONE MOBILE: +971 505 518 255 

FAX: +971 488 725 25 

E-MAIL: graham.boxall@bromma.com 

www.bromma.com 

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Bromma is part of 

Cargotec Corporation

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