Deep South Crane & Rigging has become the first US company to take delivery of a Terex AC 1000 all-terrain crane.
The Baton Rouge lifting specialist has equipped its latest addition with 100m of main telescoping boom, and has purchased a sufficient number of boom and jib segments to offer the maximum system length of 163.3m. With its 50m main boom installed, the 1,200-tonne capacity crane meet 11-tonne axle load limits.
“The AC 1000 all-terrain crane offers companies a unique combination of power, reach, and mobility that no other competitive crane model can,” explained Jim Strobush, regional sales manager for Terex Cranes.
“This nine-axle crane can be used in certain applications instead of a lattice boom crawler crane, and offers the distinct advantages of much faster mobilisation and quicker rigging. It will definitely give Deep South a competitive edge in its market,” he added.
The model’s luffing jib offers flexible lifting options when space is limited, making it ideally suited for refinery applications. The AC 1000 also boasts a broad range of possible configurations, including the Sideways Superlift (SSL) system designed to boost lifting capacities.
Deep South plans to use the crane across a variety of sectors, including refining, chemical plant, and wind turbine erection.
Jeremy Landry, project manager at the Louisiana-based crane firm, said: “The Terex AC 1000 was built to meet industry demand for a high-capacity crane capable of working in areas with limited space. Its ability to handle significant weight at an extreme tip height will give us versatility in planning jobs, since we will be able to mobilise this crane in place of other cranes in our fleet.”
