ese are
speci cally
designed for
extreme cold
temperatures.
“ e
hydraulic tank
has ports for eld
installation of
240V electric
hydraulic tank heaters.
Typically, these are
not required if
arctic hydraulic
uid is used, so
their use is down
to customer
preference.
However, for
locations where
temperatures get
down to -40°C then
they are generally
The RT540E
is a 35t capacity
crane with a 31m foursection
main boom, plus
an optional 7.9m–13.7m
telescopic swingaway
included. On station,
operators generally use the crane at
temperatures no lower than -20 °C.”
e RT540E is a 35t capacity crane
with a 31m four-section main boom,
plus an optional 7.9m – 13.7m
telescopic swingaway which delivers
a maximum tip height of 47m. e
boom incorporates a rectangular
boom shape made from 100ksi
steel which eliminates weight and
maximises structural capacities.
Genie of the camp
Of course, Manitowoc are far from the
only OEM deploying vehicles in the
extreme conditions of Antarctica.
Another recent new arrival to the
frozen wastelands of the south is the
well as construct and maintain the
station’s infrastructure.
“We have two package options
available: a -29°C Cold Weather
Package, and a -40°C Arctic Weather
Package,” says Federico Lovera,
Manitowoc’s regional product
manager for rough terrains. “ e Cold
Weather Package includes lowviscosity
synthetic, arctic uids for the
engine, transmission and hydraulics.
FLUID POWER
ABOVE: Manitowoc’s
RT540E crane at work in
the unforgiving climate of
Antarctica
BELOW: The Genie Z-45 XC
Boom deployed by the British
and in action in the southern
Antarctic
22 iVTInternational.com June 2020
/iVTInternational.com