New type Gottwald rubber-tyred portal cranes for Indonesia

Just as the test phase was coming to a close, Gottwald received its first order for three of the new GHRK 2304 rubber-tyred portal harbour cranes from an (as yet un-named) Indonesian terminal operator. These cranes are due for delivery in March 2013 and will be employed mainly for handling containers and general cargo.

According to Gottwald, key factors in the customer’s purchasing decision were the performance ratings of the crane coupled with the drive-under capability of the portal, making it possible to organise cargo-handling activities in relatively restricted quay facilities.

Designed for smaller river and seaports
The Gottwald Model 2 crane has been specifically designed for use in smaller river and maritime ports. With its maximum lifting capacity of 80 tonnes, a radius of up to 40 m and hoisting speeds of up to 120 m/min, the crane has excellent parameters for container handling alongside vessels up to feeder class. Gottwald is offering its newly launched Model as a two-rope or four-rope grab variant with two hoists allowing bulk handling with ship sizes up to Handysize.