The Tadano Group launches the all-new 160 US-ton tele-boom crawler crane: the Tadano GTC-1600. The GTC-1600 brings a 160 US-ton capacity solution to the lifting industry with over 200 feet of main boom length and out-of-level operation on slopes up to 4 degrees.
The GTC-1600 is equipped with the OPTI-WIDTH flexible track position system that facilitates limitless combinations of symmetrical and asymmetrical track width setups with no requirement for the pinning of track frames in fixed positions. The GTC-1600’s innovative hydraulic system makes for smooth and seamless multi-function operation, allowing travel, hoisting, and boom telescoping all at the same time. These longer, smarter and stronger capabilities make the GTC-1600 well-suited for a variety of construction and specialty lift work applications, while expanding the GTC product line to seven models.
The GTC-1600's purpose-built design offers operators higher and longer capabilities for lift work, while also enabling out-of-level and pick-and-carry work for infrastructure development, wind power support, general construction and a wide range of other applications.
Tadano GTC-1600's Reach
The Tadano GTC-1600 has a 6-section boom with that can extend from 42.8 feet to up to 200.1 feet, making it the longest boom in the under 250 US ton class of tele-boom crawlers. The boom uses a reliable single-cylinder telescoping and pinning system to extend and retract all of the sections automatically, and can be locked in selected working positions.
Complimenting the boom is a 33.8 foot/59.1 foot bi-fold jib with offsets of up to 40 degrees. A jib length of up to 105 feet is possible with two 23-foot optional lattice inserts, facilitating a maximum tip height of 305 feet. An optional 11.8 foot heavy-lift jib with 20 degree and 40 degree offsets is also available. This functionality is ideal for tilt-up work in tight spaces. 
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Comprehensive control system
The Tadano GTC-1600 is equipped with a comprehensive control system and enhanced interface that enables the operator to easily monitor nearly every aspect of the crane on a single full-color display. On-screen warnings, operator-definable working zones with end-of-zone soft-stop function, and automatic switching for out-of-level load charts for slopes up to 4 degrees reinforces safety when operating the GTC-1600. Control settings can be adjusted for operator preference.
US EPA Tier 4F/Euromot Stage V Cummins B6.7 diesel engine
Equipped with a dual-certified US EPA Tier 4F/Euromot Stage V Cummins B6.7 diesel engine rated at 326 hp at 2,200 RPM, the GTC-1600 offers powerful performance with a maximum engine torque of 1,014 pound-foot at 1,500 RPM. In addition, the GTC-1600’s travel system features two-speed track drives with maximum speeds of 1.5 mph and a maximum unladen gradeability of 52 percent.
OPTI-WIDTH System
Equipped with Tadano’s patented OPTI-WIDTH system, the GTC-1600 always provides the maximum available lifting capacity in limitless combinations of symmetrical and asymmetrical track width setups with no requirement for pinning of the track frames in fixed positions. This means that even on the most challenging job sites with restricted space for set-up, the operator can quickly change the track width to the requirements of the terrain.
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Self-erecting counterweight system
The GTC-1600 is designed for easy set-up without the need for an assist crane. Its self-erecting counterweight system with remote control and integrated two-stage car-body jacks streamline the time it takes to get the crane from truck to task. Hydraulic quick couplers on the track enable simple, tool-free track frame removal and handling.
Optimized for transport, the base crane weighs less than 96,000 pounds, and can get to and from jobsites on a single, low-bed truck with remaining crane components hauled separately on up to four standard trucks.
Telematics web information service: HELLO-NET
Tadano’s HELLO-NET telematics web information service records the crane's operation status using mobile communications, as well as positional information via GPS and maintenance data. Tadano shares information about the product in use and offers advanced customer support and service.
Smartphone app: HELLO-DATA LINK
HELLO-DATA LINK connects cranes to mobile devices via wireless LAN, allowing you to receive operating status, indications, error codes and other information from outside the cab to help streamline crane maintenance.
