However, we would have had to set it up with its full configuration at the work site, and it's not like there was a lot of space available to do so. 'A somewhat smaller crane could probably have taken care of the job as well. The team ultimately decided that the Demag AC 500-8 all terrain crane was the perfect machine for the project. There are two engineering details that are responsible for this: the extra strength provided by the Sideways Superlift system and the standard star-type outriggers, which reduce system deformation noticeably and accordingly provide for stability at higher lifting capacities.The expansion of a bridge crossing over the freeway A1 near Cologne involved unique challenges for crane service provider Neeb from Wuppertal, which is why choosing the crane best suited for the job was enormously important. The Demag AC 500-8 is a true powerhouse that can deliver enormous lifting power every day regardless of the lifting configuration it uses. This advantage is particularly useful when it comes to lifts requiring an asymmetric outrigger setup. Instead, the crane can always take full advantage of the maximum available lifting capacity. This means that the lifting capacity for a specific radius is no longer limited to the lowest value for a pre-calculated 360° lifting capacity, as used to be the case. The system is designed to calculate the crane’s lifting capacity for every position of the boom subject to the slewing angle of the superstructure, in real-time. Thanks to its innovative IC-1 Plus control system, the Demag AC 500-8 can even handle lifts that are normally the exclusive job of larger cranes.

Specifications Technical DetailsĮven though it has a compact design, the Demag AC 500-8 has an enormous reach: With a luffing jib, it reaches an impressive maximum system length of 145.8 meters, which it combines with enormous lifting power thanks to a number of engineering advantages. This model features a star-type outrigger design giving enhanced stability, short rigging times, and optimized transport weight and dimensions for all attachments. This model features a patented Sideways Superlift (SSL) that ensures enormous lifting capacity enhancement and boosts the shortest 8-axle crane in its class with a carrier length of just 17.1m.

The Demag product line was acquired by Tadano and the Demag AC 500-8 is now branded as the Tadano AC 8.500-1 All Terrain crane.

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