BQ Tadano unveils 100 tonne truck crane

A prototype of a new 100 tonne truck crane for the Chinese market has been unveiled by BQ Tadano.

The GT-1000E will be on offer in China by the end of 2011. It was shown at the Bauma China exhibition late last year. The new model extends the BQ line upwards from the existing 75 tonner.

The new crane is on a six axle carrier and has a 48 m telescopic boom in five sections. A 9 to 19 metre telescopic jib is fitted as standard. It uses the upper works from the 100 tonne capacity GA 1000, a Japan-only market all terrain.

BQ Tadano designed the carrier, which will be built by joint venture partner in China, JingCheng Heavy Industry.