The largest double-telescopic forwarder crane

The FC16DT is the largest and longest double-telescopic crane designed and built by Cranab to date. It is now being introduced on worldwide market for the most powerful forwarders for final cut. ”With its 10-metre reach, it crowns our product programme,” says Micael Olsson, Market Manager.

The development of Cranab’s products is always in line with the market’s needs. In step with the forwarders becoming larger, more powerful and with increased loading capacity, Cranab’s largest cranes have developed to match the forwarders’ requirements for performance.

10 meter
The FC16DT is a further development of the FC16 model, which was launched last year. The difference is that this crane has a further 1.5-metre reach, 10-metre in total at maximum extension, and it is double-telescopic. According to Micael Olsson, the general trend is towards double-telescopic cranes, even for all sizes of cranes. ”The need for this size of crane is primarily to be found in Sweden and northern Europe. This has a lot to do with which forestry system is applied. Nevertheless, there are other markets of interest. For example, in Germany, selective final cutting is common and there are advantages then with being able to both reach long and lift heavy.

Sensor
The new generation of FC cranes has been enriched with many refinements that will no doubt please the market. One interesting option is the cranes come ready for the mounting of sensors, which can then be used for intelligent control systems, making the user’s life easier. Protected hose routing and a new brake system between the crane tip and rotator are further functions arising from the close collaboration with Cranab’s customers. ”We always try to place the user’s needs centre stage when we develop new products. For this reason, ergonomics and service-friendliness are factors that are as important as the actual function,” Micael says.

For further information, please contact:
Micael Olsson, Marketing Manager, Cranab: +46 (0)933-144 10, +46 (0)70-593 53 32
Fredrik Jonsson, CEO, Cranab: +46 (0)933-135 01 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cranab's products, cranes and crane-tip equipment for professional mechanised forestry, have been designed, manufactured and sold since the early 60's. Slagkraft is our brand for the production of vegetation clearance machines for clearing bush and undergrowth along roadsides and and power-line corridors. In addition to the Swedish home market, our products are sold to more than 30 countries worldwide.