Scott Powerline and Utility Equipment are the first to introduce several new Tadano Teleboom Crawlers over the years. And that productive partnership continued earlier this year with the 60-t GTC-600-2 performing well on its debut job in Mississippi.
Chain Electric Company had a project with eight miles of new power construction (230 kV electric transmission line towers) preparing for a data center just outside Meridian. After talking to Scott Powerline, they knew that had the right machine for the job.
"Scott Powerline called us about the 600-2 and said it was available, and it was really just what we need for this project," said Riley Beck, area supervisor for Chain Electric. "We're glad we got the opportunity to use it first because it can set the poles and hang the arm and do everything we need with one crane. We don't have to have extra equipment to set these 230 (Kv) structures. Plus, we do a lot of traveling and the GTC-600-2 is a low weight crane. The only 60-ton teleboom crawler that I know of that can move on one haul truck, so we don't have to break down into pieces."
The GTC-600-2 has the same valuable features as its 55-t predecessor – jib capacities to 2.5 degrees out of level, dual hook operation with auxiliary nose sheave or jib, powerful winches, remote control for all rigging operations standard, best in class gradeability at 85 percent — and it also boasts an improved swing system.
"Our relationship with Tadano started a long time ago, and we've stayed with the GTC series and it's been a wonderful series for our customers," said Scott Powerline Account Manager, Jay Lee. "The GTC 600-2 is a great crane and really easy to move, which makes for a really good product in the powerline industry. That's why we bought four of them."
"The GTC-600-2 can go anywhere - from setting poles, hanging cross arms, making wire picks. It has a lot of high clearance for the muddy terrain we're in," said Garrett Taylor, general foreman and certified CCO crane operator with Chain Electric. "It's got extendable tracks to make it more versatile. And just the comfort, the options and the tilt deck cab; they just make the operator very comfortable where you can do a safe and efficient job."
The GTC-600-2 boasts a 113.8in. full power boom, OPTI-WIDTH and lifting capacities up to 4 degrees out of level with full pick and carry. The new closed-loop hydrostatic system provides operators with smooth and precise control. It is also possible for the operator to set work zone limits for swing angle, height, and radius, and the crane has functional soft stops as operation approaches these pre-set limits. This functionality, along with being a one-truck crane, will make this Tadano a popular choice in the Scott Powerline fleet for years to come.
This story also appears on Crane Equipment Guide.
