The ESP (Electric, Smart, Powerful) Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes range will initially include six models with lifting capacities up to 200 tonnes and radii up to 64 metres. They will be available in two or four rope grab variations with up to 63 tonnes grab loads. As with previous generations, they will also be available as pontoon, mobile rubber tyred or portal rail mounted formats.

Generation 6 is being launched with six high-performance models. This range of cranes starts with the ESP.6 model and extends to the ESP.9 high-performance crane; customers can choose between 2-rope and 4-rope grab crane versions with numerous options.

With lifting capacities up to 200 tonnes, radii up to 64 metres and 63 tonnes grab load curves, the range of performance is extensive – as are the possible applications. Heribert Barlage, senior vice president of mobile harbour cranes, said: “Generation 6 covers our complete crane modular system, including portal harbor cranes and cranes on barge. This means that the new cranes fit into any infrastructure, which makes the ESP code successful and future-proof not only on the quay, but also beyond the quayside.”

They provide terminal operators with mobile cargo handling machines that not only reduce the ecological footprint, but also impress with robust design and distinct dynamics, as well as particularly smart equipment. To meet all requirements for handling performance, productivity, safety and serviceability, Konecranes has been in close communication with customers around the world throughout the development of Generation 6.