This cable crane is produced in a very small batches. This crane is really unique among other models with folding masts.
V1500L model is a modification of the V1000L model for particularly demanding clients. Mentioned clients need work at a high altitude and so they also need high speed.
Such crane is not inferior and in most cases and surpasses in its capability conventional cable cranes of a large extend.
It is very powerful model in the heavy weight category. It has the largest folding mast that can be mounted on a truck. This, of course, is in accordance with traffic rules as confirmed by special permit. This crane is produced only in combination with a single or double carriage.
In this model both traction rope drums are equipped with shock absorbers. It compensates for the enormous centrifugal force that occurs when the direction of rotation is changed.
The truck that serves as chassis and working platform for this type of cable cranes is called “ASTRA HD8 8×8 Mux (reinforced model) is designed for very heavy operating conditions. These trucks are produced in small batches ( about 2000 trucks per a year) by Astra company, subsidiary by Iveco company.
These powerful and unpretentious trucks are widely used by armed forces, while open cast mining of minerals, for working in desert areas as well as for different special works.