Terex Cranes has announced multiple product updates to the Demag AC 100-4L all-terrain crane that have been carried out in response to feedback from its customers.

One of the most compact cranes in the 100-tonne class, the redesigned AC 100-4L crane features a new design that improves lifting performance, especially when working at steep main boom positions. Boosting crane capacity as well, the updated all-terrain crane includes the Demag IC-1 Plus control system, which is designed to provide the crane maximum allowable lifting capacity.

“The new control system no longer limits the maximum lifting capacity to a pre-calculated, 360-degree load chart which was based on the most unstable position of the crane,” says a spokesman for Terex Cranes. “Instantaneous capacity calculations allow customers to take full advantage of the maximum lifting capacity available at any given slewing position for any crane configuration. This is particularly useful when working with reduced outrigger settings and reduced counterweight and enables the Demag AC 100-4L to perform jobs where higher capacity cranes are typically needed.

This comes with an added benefit: for many applications, the IC-1 Plus control system not only uses the full potential of the crane’s lifting capacity, but also creates the opportunity to use less counterweight compared to the 360-degree lifting capacities. This results in reduced transport costs.

Another benefit to customers is that the four-axle AC 100-4L now incorporates many of the same design concepts as the Demag five-axle crane family, simplifying crane servicing on four- and five-axle Demag all-terrain cranes. Customers will now find more parts and component commonality between the AC 100-4L and other Demag all-terrain cranes to reduce spare parts inventory costs and storage.