Tadano TG-3600M-1

The TG-3600M-1 represents a significant leap in large-capacity hydraulic truck cranes, designed for jobs requiring major reach and lifting power. It features a 5-section telescoping main boom ranging from 14.2 meters to 51.0 meters in length, capable of lifting up to 360 tons at a 3.0-meter radius with a 17-part line × 2 arrangement. The lifting range scales across the boom sections, offering 180 tons at 23.4m, 130 tons at 28.6m, and 100 tons at both 34.9m and 38.05m, depending on the radius and reeving.

For extended reach, the TG-3600M-1 supports both fully automatic and manual luffing jib configurations. The automatic luffing jib options include 11.2m, 19.0m, 27.1m, and 35.1m, providing a maximum lifting height of 88.0 meters. The manual luffing jib, designed for ultra-high lifts, offers jib lengths of 17.0m, 23.0m, 35.0m, and 47.0m, giving a total lifting height of up to 119.0 meters with a boom + luffing jib configuration of 51.0m + 70.0m.

The hook options range from 180 tons (17-part line) down to 12.5 tons (1-part line), covering a wide variety of lifting tasks. A single top sheave is included for quick single-line work, while the hoisting system uses dual winches powered by hydraulic motors with planetary reducers. Each winch reaches a speed of 145 m/min on the 5th layer.

Outrigger width is fully adjustable, with max width at 8.8m, mid-widths at 7.0m and 5.9m, and minimum at 3.0m. Combined with a front jack and rear auxiliary jacks, this system offers excellent support and leveling on varied terrain. Outrigger sensors, swing locks, and the automatic moment limiter (AML) enhance the safety of operation.

The upperstructure is powered by a Tadano RF804 engine, a 4-cycle water-cooled diesel V8 rated at 270 PS at 1,700 rpm, delivering enough hydraulic power to support simultaneous multi-function operation. The carrier is based on the NISSAN DIESEL PX-KL67Y chassis with a 10×8 drive/steer configuration. It is fitted with a robust 10-cylinder RF10 diesel engine producing 420 PS at 2,200 rpm, giving the crane a travel speed of 60 km/h and a gradeability of 31%.

Weighing in at 44,950 kg, the carrier includes a transmission with both automatic and manual modes (3 forward × 2 high/low and 1 reverse gear), dual fuel tanks totaling 300 liters, and a full air brake system with multiple safety fail-safes.

In summary, the TG-3600M-1 is engineered to handle the most complex heavy lifting scenarios in infrastructure, power generation, and plant work. It offers long outreach, excellent transport breakdown options, and a full range of accessories like radio, centralized greasing, rear monitoring, air conditioning, and even optional in-cab television display.