Sany’s all-terrain crane makes its mark on the Gobi Desert

All-terrain crane SAC600E built by Sany Heavy Industries has made its mark in China where it has been bought and approved by Ningxia San He Cheng Lifting Transport Co., Ltd. THe Company is all set to build a new-gen green power station in Inner Mongolia, China’s wind energy rich region. 

In doing so, the crane will have to go through rocky mountains and the intense Gobi Desert. Sany’s top class build quality and Allisson’s 4500 Specialty Series fully automatic transmission make the SAC600E the perfect crane for the job.

The crane is powered by a Mercedes-Benz OM470LA off-road six-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine which produces a mind boggling 1900Nm of torque, all of which is put to the road by Allisson’s transmission which features a three-phase torque converter and planetary gear set. Not only does Allisson’s transmission translate all that power and grunt to the tarmac, but it also boasts low maintenance which is a very big plus point.

“The SAC600E is currently the smallest tonnage of all-terrain cranes in China. Whether it’s crossing the flat desert or going uphill, it always travels smoothly and swiftly. It’s our magic crane for efficient operations in tough terrains,” said Qu Kai, deputy general manager of Ningxia San He Cheng Lifting Transport Co., Ltd. 

While appreciating the crane, Qu said: “I don’t feel like I’m driving a heavy crane in the desert, but I’m starting to enjoy what feels like driving a luxury car.” Now that is some very high praise, indeed.