3.11 Loading Crane

When laying out the loading crane attachments, it is required to observe - apart from the necessary stability - the connection between loading crane and chassis (item 3.4).

Loading crane and vehicle attachment are to be arranged in such a way, that the permitted axle loads are kept in every loading state.

Loading crane attachment behind the driver’s cab

  • Maximum crane-load moment: 25 KNm

  • Moments of resistance for mounting-frame side rails: Wx = 45cm3 (45cm3 (profile dimensions according to diagram under item 3.3)

  • Determine the flatbed length depending on the loading-crane attachment.

  • Due to the load distribution, it may be necessary to lengthen the chassis.

  • A permission is required for deviating crane attachments.

  • The necessary supporting devices should be hydraulically actuated.

  • Do not lift the vehicle with the supporting device (chassis may be damaged)

  • Crane attachments and supporting devices must neither impair other equipment, modules, units, etc., nor the associated functions.

  • Loading crane attachments must meet the requirements of the regulations for the prevention of industrial accidents and the EC Machinery Directive.
Note: Subject to errors and technical amendments. The electronic version of the body guidelines is the decisive source of up-to-date data on body guidelines.December 2007

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