Onboard vehicle KAMAZ-65117 (6×4) with cable mounted hydraulic control unit Hangil HGC 756

Until recently, transportation of various cargoes, their loading and unloading required the presence of two pieces of equipment - a truck and a crane (mobile or stationary). Combining the functions of a crane and a truck in a KamAZ-based manipulator made it possible to minimize manual labor and reduce the number of pieces of equipment involved in cargo transportation. Such a vehicle with combined functions is also called a crane-manipulator unit (CMU).

The maximum effect of using the CMU is achieved when it is equipped with heavy, heavy-duty chassis. Today KamAZ manipulators are produced in fifteen modifications. The most popular cars are of three modifications:

• 6520 – three-axle vehicle, wheel arrangement – ​​6×4;
• 43118 – three-axle car, wheel formula – 6×6, with single-pitch tires;
• 53228 – a three-axle car, wheel formula – 6×6, with dual-pitch tires.

KMU KamAZ 6520

Three-axle vehicle, engine power – 400 hp. s., wheel formula – 6×4, maximum load capacity – up to 21.5 tons. It is produced in various modifications - dump truck, truck tractor, truck with superstructure. It has the highest lifting capacity of all three-axle crane trucks.

KMU KamAZ 6520 technical characteristics

The chassis can be equipped with cable or hydraulic type equipment. The cable manipulator based on KamAZ has a maximum load moment of 26 t/m; special equipment lifts almost five tons of cargo with a boom reach of five meters.

The maximum reach of the cable crane boom is 20.3 meters, despite the fact that the weight of the load on the hook does not exceed 600 kg. The large reach of the boom with the installed cradle for people allows the unit to be used as an aerial platform. KamAZ with a “Fassi F295” hydraulic manipulator with a boom reach of 4.6 meters takes a load of six tons, and at a maximum reach of 14.6 meters, the mass of the transported cargo reaches 1.5 tons.

The hydraulic manipulator, in addition to the cargo hook, can be equipped with additional attachments: a hydraulic rotator with a drill tip, pincer-type and collet-type grabs, and a hydraulic winch.

KMU KamAZ 43118

Technical characteristics of KMU KAMAZ 43118

The crane-manipulator based on KamAZ 43118 is an all-terrain vehicle with a 6x6 wheel arrangement and an engine with a power of up to 300 hp. with., a tire pressure monitoring system, which allows the car to successfully overcome any off-road conditions. Load capacity on dirt roads is 12 tons.

Cable or hydraulic crane-manipulator installations with replaceable attachments - a cargo hook, a hydraulic drill, and grab grips - are installed on the chassis. The model 53228 truck differs from the 43118 model in that the rear wheels have dual-pitch tires, allowing them to drive on asphalt.

Application of KAMAZ truck cranes

• maintenance of construction sites (transportation of construction materials and waste removal);
• provision of various transport services;
• maintenance of housing and communal services;
• work at manufacturing enterprises (there are mini cranes for indoor work).

With the help of modern trucks with a loader crane, the loading and unloading process has been greatly simplified. Moreover, this applies even to very voluminous cargo.

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Main technical characteristics and advantages of Kamaz with CMU

The technical characteristics of a specific model of crane manipulator based on Kamaz depend on the modification of the base truck and the parameters of the crane equipment installed on it. These include, in particular:

• maximum lifting capacity of the crane mechanism – up to 20t;
• maximum boom reach – up to 18m;
• maximum load on the cargo platform – up to 15t and other parameters.

The main advantages of using a KAMAZ crane manipulator are:

• reduced cost of loading and unloading and transportation costs;
• high cross-country ability of the base chassis allows the crane to be used in any road conditions;
• the reliability and stability of the cargo platform chassis allows the installation of powerful crane equipment with increased lifting capacity;
• body dimensions allow for the transportation of large and/or long cargo;
• universal replaceable equipment allows loading/unloading and transportation of various cargoes, as well as carrying out a variety of construction work.

CHASSIS WEIGHT

IS 8350 KG, AT AXLE LOAD

• Front – 4200 kg;
• Rear axle – 4250 kg.

The total weight with the superstructure can reach 24 tons, with a load on the front axle of 6000 kg and on the rear axle - no more than 18000 kg. At the same time, the car can tow a towbar with a total weight of up to 14 tons.

The car is equipped with a turbodiesel engine with a capacity of 280 hp. working volume 11.8 liters. The clutch is single-disc, diaphragm with hydraulic pneumatic booster. A 10-speed manual transmission provides the optimal choice of operation under any load and type of road surface. Reliable air-driven drum brakes make the machine safe at all speeds and with any load. The car can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h, overcoming inclines of up to 25 degrees. The steering is equipped with a hydraulic booster, the turning radius of the car is 10.7 meters. The Cummins engine is a very durable and easy to maintain unit. The service life of manipulator cranes reaches 15 years. Vehicles with KamAZ 65117 manipulators combine all the advantages of the chassis and the latest achievements of Russian and foreign crane builders. A crane manipulator based on KamAZ is usually a high-speed machine with a powerful hydraulic lift with a large lifting capacity and a significant boom reach. They are designed to perform loading and unloading, simultaneously with the transportation of various types of cargo, installation of production and drilling equipment.

The crane manipulator based on KamAZ 65117 is equipped with two types of installations - hook and cable. The first ones are produced by Palfinger, Fassi and Hiab. The hooks of such devices are attached directly to the head of the lifting boom. When folded, the crane is located directly behind the cabin and does not interfere with movement and transportation of large cargo.

KamAZ 65117 vehicles with a cable-type manipulator crane are equipped with installations manufactured by Kanglim, Dong Yang, Hiab (models 160T, 190T), Unic, Daehan, Soosan. A special feature of these designs is the fastening of the hook to a cable suspension, which allows you to work with loads that are slightly below the zero level. They can also be equipped with cradles and baskets for lifting workers.

An onboard KamAZ 65117 with a Palfinger manipulator crane can transport loads of up to 14 tons. It is equipped with a PALFINGER RK 15500 crane installation with a lifting capacity of up to 480 kg with a maximum boom reach of 15 meters. By special order, the boom can be extended to 18.7 meters with a slight reduction in lifting capacity. The lift's load moment is 18 tm. The boom can rotate 420°. The manipulator crane is equipped with emergency protection systems, including turning off the manipulator and blocking the control levers in case of overload.

OPERATING FEATURES

Many manipulators with different characteristics are installed on the KamAZ chassis. For example, the SOOSAN SCS736LII manipulator is equipped with bottom controls. Its load capacity is 350 kg with a boom reach of almost 19 meters. At a minimum reach of 2 meters, it can lift up to 7 tons of cargo. This allows the use of a crane manipulator based on KamAZ 65117 in small construction and cargo sites or on city streets.

The Korean cable CMU Kanglim KS 1256G-2 has a load capacity of up to 7000 kg with a maximum lifting height of up to 22 meters. At maximum reach, it confidently handles loads up to 300 kg, which makes it indispensable for high-altitude work and supplying cargo to the upper floors directly from the truck platform, without intermediate storage. The unit is equipped with a hexagonal telescopic boom with six stages. It is characterized by high speed of extension. The crane manipulator can continuously rotate 360 ​​degrees.

Articulated load suspension of the manipulator

With this type of suspension, a special frame is used to mount the crane, and the load is supplied by turning the manipulator and telescopic sections of the boom. The advantages include:

• high boom reach;
• increased speed of work;
• compactness of the crane;
• load capacity.

But, due to the limited angle of rotation of the boom, working at depth is impossible without the use of additional equipment (for example, such as a winch). You can buy a KAMAZ-based truck with an articulated cargo suspension or ask all your questions by phone or through the feedback form on the website.

Types and features of crane installations based on Kamaz

Kamaz vehicles can be equipped with crane manipulators of various models of imported or domestic production. They come in two main typical designs:

1. Hydraulic (hook) manipulators on which a load hook or other type of grip is attached to the end of a crane boom.
2. Cable manipulators, in which the load-handling device is mounted on a cable suspension.

Depending on the specific purpose of the special equipment, the handling unit can be mounted on the vehicle in the front part of the cargo platform immediately behind the driver’s cab or behind the body on the rear of the frame. Such units are lightweight, small in size and fold compactly in transport position, allowing maximum use of body space for transporting goods.

The crane mechanism is driven from the main engine through the power take-off. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with hydraulically driven retractable supports, which increase the stability of the base chassis when operating the crane manipulator.

Instead of a conventional cargo hook, various interchangeable devices can be installed on the boom of the KAMAZ manipulator crane , including:

• hydraulic grabs for loading/unloading containers and other large cargo;
• grab grips for loading bulk and lump materials;
• load hooks for loading timber and other long cargo;
• hanging cradles to ensure high-rise repair and construction work;
• mounted drilling mechanisms for drilling construction wells, etc.

CMU folding type

In Europe, CMUs of an articulated design with a Z-shaped folding pattern have become widespread. In the transport position, the boom is located in the transverse plane of the vehicle behind the cab. When installing a Z-shaped crane behind a truck cab, the entire weight of the crane falls on the front axle (i.e., it can be overloaded).

In Japan, South Korea and the USA, L-shaped cranes with a straight telescopic boom and a cable suspension of the load hook are more popular. They are typically used for loading and unloading the base vehicle and sometimes a trailer. For an L-type CMU, the boom is located above the body along or against the machine. Thus, it can interfere with the placement of a high load in the body and will not allow the load to be loaded “with a head”. But with this arrangement, the mass of the CMU is partially redistributed to the rear axle and does not load the front axle. The L-shaped crane has a long first boom section that cannot be folded, but short telescopic sections. Such a crane operates at long reach (6...8 m) faster than a Z-shaped one.

It is sometimes said that L-shaped CMUs, unlike Z-shaped ones, have fewer nodes and hinge joints, so their design is simpler and more reliable. This is not a completely fair statement. L-shaped CMUs have a rather complex design of the telescoping mechanism, so repairing the extension cylinders can be labor-intensive and costly.

A straight L-shaped boom cannot bypass an obstacle, such as a vertical wall, which a cranked Z-shaped “colleague” can easily overcome. However, there are booms that combine the advantages of L- and Z-shaped designs: their first two sections have a hinged connection, the subsequent sections are telescoped from the second. This type of crane has more degrees of freedom than a classic L-shaped one.

It is difficult to say for sure which of the structures is heavier - L- or Z-shaped. Due to the presence of "overlapping" sections, the telescopic boom of an L-shaped crane can be heavier than a Z-shaped one. However, in a Z-shaped boom with high lifting capacity, powerful connecting hinges can greatly weigh down the structure, so in each specific case, when choosing a crane, its weight should be considered separately.

In general, L-shaped hydraulic units are more highly specialized (for example, if a truck with an L-shaped hydraulic unit with a long boom is used for installation work) than Z-shaped ones, and therefore are not in particular demand in Russia (new). Only inexpensive Japanese and South Korean used L-shaped hydraulic units are common, and many of them are purchased together with used trucks. In cities, Z-shaped construction cranes and metal hydraulic manipulators are in greatest demand.

Dimensions

The CMU in question has rather modest overall dimensions when folded:

• length – 2,550 mm;
• width excluding installation platform – 1,065 mm;
• width including installation platform – 1,225 mm;
• height – 2,350 mm.

Thus, when folded, this equipment does not protrude beyond the boundaries of the KamAZ body used as a base. The distance between the beds can be changed if necessary.

You can easily remove this CMU from a KamAZ truck and install it on another truck that has a larger width.

If necessary, the distance between the installation frames varies within wide limits:

• XXL – 6,650 mm;
• XL – 5,990 mm;
• STD – 5,080 mm;
• initial size – 2,290 mm.

Comparative table of CMU loading capacity characteristics

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any means of transportation, loader cranes also have positive and negative sides. Among the advantages are:

• The hydraulic mechanism allows you to perform any operation more gently than a conventional crane with a metal boom. Loading and unloading of vehicles is carried out with minimal losses and defects, or with their complete absence, which is almost impossible to achieve with a clumsy crane.
• Increased maneuverability of the CMU boom during loading and unloading operations.
• Cost of services. Renting a crane will cost a little more than a regular truck without additional loading equipment, but significantly cheaper than hiring special loaders or other additional devices.
• Possibility of continuous operation, since there is no need to wait for the arrival or repair of additional technical equipment.

However, despite such impressive positive functions, the CMU also has negative aspects:

• The reach of the boom affects its lifting capacity. The operating power of a lifting boom directly depends on the distance of its full extension. This dependence manifests itself in a decrease in lifting power with increasing boom length. This point should be taken into account when ordering a vehicle.
• Expensive repairs. A chance to save on the cost of a service or inattention when calculating the required cargo capacity can lead to a malfunction of the manipulator hydraulics.

Taking into account the nuances of the operation of the CMU and the interest of the service recipient in minimizing unpleasant consequences, it is still recommended to comply with the technical requirements when working with this vehicle, avoiding use at maximum values.

Atlant-S hydraulic manipulators

According to experts, in developed countries more than twenty percent of flatbed trucks are equipped with “hydraulic arms”, since they have already proven economically that it is more profitable to use hydraulic manipulators than truck cranes. Despite the fact that hydraulic manipulators have been produced in Russia for quite a long time, only now is the market actually realizing the capabilities of these mechanisms.

One of the main manufacturers of hydraulic manipulators is the machine-building plant from Maykop, which produces a line of manipulators under the Atlant brand.

Having specialized for a long time in the supply of manipulators for the forestry and wood processing industries, the developers came to the conclusion that the market for manipulators is much wider and launched a new series of Atlant-S hydraulic manipulators.

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This modification allowed Atlant-S manipulators to take their rightful place in construction, housing and communal services, and in the operation of water and railway transport. To cover different areas of use, manipulators can be equipped with various special load-handling devices.

If we talk about the operational and technical characteristics of Atlans-S hydraulic manipulators, then first of all I would like to note that especially strong 09G2S steels are used for their production

Taking into account its importance, the hydraulic system uses components from Italy (HCD 6/6) and Sweden (RM-316)

To protect the hydraulic system, pressure, drain and safety valves have been introduced. With a low weight (from 1600 kg to 2170 kg), they develop a load moment of up to 140 kNm, which allows them to successfully compete with the best examples of well-known manufacturers.

The mechanized raising and lowering of the outrigger supports greatly facilitated the operator’s work. The unification of mounting dimensions allows the GM to be installed on the chassis of many widely used trucks.

Since 2007, the plant began producing operator cabins. The new model of hydraulic manipulator LV 185-14 is equipped with a cabin in the basic version. The cabin is small in size, but provides minimal comfort for the operator. Heating is provided, good visibility and easy control using joysticks.

The low price of Atlant-S hydraulic manipulators (about 500-600 thousand rubles depending on the modification, but this does not include the cost of the chassis vehicle) allows you to pay for the equipment in the shortest possible time.

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Peculiarities

To organize the transportation of objects and structures using a manipulator, it is worth knowing what kind of vehicle it is. A manipulator (or CMU) is a flatbed truck equipped with a special boom (mini crane) for performing manipulations with loading and unloading cargo. CMUs are in great demand among many transport companies, as they have an impressive carrying capacity (about 15 tons) and allow loading and unloading work to be performed faster, but with lower financial costs. Using the CMU, they most often transport:

• garages;
• cabins;
• cars;
• long structures;
• building materials;
• mail containers.

Of course, the list of luggage is not limited to the stated items; it all depends on the capabilities of the manipulator.

To deliver to KMU, you must consider:

Load capacity. Depending on the type of luggage being transported, in most transport organizations you can choose a vehicle that matches the cargo capacity (from 3 to 25 tons). This is most relevant in the case when large or heavy objects and structures are to be transported. Boom Reach

The distance to which the boom of the CMU lift extends is important. This function is noted as one of the most important when choosing a vehicle

Reach length is the maximum distance from the vehicle that a load can be lifted. In some varieties this length reaches 20 meters. Body dimensions. Length, width, height of sides. When transporting materials for construction, timber, and agricultural products, length and height are very important. When delivering large or heavy loads or mounted structures, the width of the body, or rather its numerical value, is required. Type of move. Depending on the terrain where the use of a crane is required, the type of travel influences. Wheeled or tracked. In conditions of poor traffic or timber extraction, caterpillar transport is relevant. Of course, such cars are most often found in mountainous regions and Siberia. Patency. Some regions require delivery of necessary goods or materials across the water surface. In small quantities, but still there are CMU amphibians capable of moving both on land and on water.

Car manipulator configurations

Tow trucks

Designed for moving broken cars. The manipulator CMU is mounted on a durable metal platform. Loads are captured by a spider traverse, which contains a device that controls the horizontalness of the load. To prevent the installed car from rolling away, the platform has 4 built-in stops for each wheel. For additional securement of the transported equipment, there are special belts attached to the platform eyes.

Log carriers

These manipulators are designed for transporting large cargo, up to 6 meters. Usually these are lumber and rolled metal. The body is equipped with a protective shield enclosing the cabin and bunks for securing materials. The driver controls the CMU from a special seat, there is a rotator and a powerful grip.

Metal carriers

Designed for loading and unloading and transportation of scrap metal and bulk metal. They are distinguished by high and durable sides.

Dump trucks with CMU

Designed to work with various bulk materials. The CMU is equipped with a powerful grab. The sides open from the sides and rear, up to 130 degrees. The side walls are equipped with hinges, thanks to which bulk materials are neatly poured along the axis of the car.

Other manipulators

There is another classification of manipulators, according to which they are divided into:

• all-terrain vehicles;
• with grab;
• with winch;
• with cabin;
• with platform;
• onboard;
• with trailer;
• rotary;
• loaders;
• trucks with manipulator;
• towers.

To prevent your manipulator from breaking down at the most inopportune moment, it needs to be serviced in a timely manner and its condition monitored. For questions regarding the repair and maintenance of manipulators, you can contact our service center, and we will quickly, inexpensively and with a quality guarantee perform all the necessary work.

Used or new CMU?

There is no full-fledged “trade-in” market (acceptance of old CMUs against the cost of new ones) in Russia yet. Official representatives of the main Western manufacturers of manipulators are not yet engaged in the sale of used cranes and trade-ins. In Russia there is a very great need for inexpensive used manipulators. However, in Europe, prices for used manipulators are quite high: a manipulator loses half its value only after 10...12 years of operation, since little wears out in manipulators during operation. It is usually difficult to establish the true operating time and condition of such a manipulator; identification plates can be replaced, and the entire risk of further use falls on the owner. The only thing that makes the situation easier is that servicing the CMU is not difficult and the owner can do it himself: just change the oil and filter regularly. Therefore, the import of used CMUs to Russia has not gained popularity. In Russia, everyone usually uses manipulators to the end and does not sell used ones. If a used manipulator is still sold with a Russian chassis, then the problem, as a rule, is in the chassis, which wears out more than a foreign manipulator. Therefore, the market for used manipulators has not yet formed.