After several studies and backed by a thorough understanding of customer needs, Konecranes launched the Boxhunter and reinvented the RTG crane.

Innovations at a glance
The cabin has been brought down to the truck lane, heart of container handling action. The Boxhunter operating concept is unique, a complete rethinking of RTG operation and operator ergonomics.

"We are very pleased to announce the launch of the RTG crane and are very much looking forward to offering this innovative crane to our customers in India", says Nitin Erande, AGM  Port Cranes & Lifttrucks, Konecranes India. "We are confident that this outstanding container crane, which is an excellent value for money, will meet the needs of our clients", he adds.

The Boxhunter is outcome of an intense product development effort that reinvented the rubber tired gantry (RTG) crane. Its operating concept is based on advanced video and laser technology that Konecranes has developed for its top-of-the-line automated stacking cranes (ASCs). Video cameras located at strategic points around the crane and a sophisticated graphical user interface (GPI) in the cab gives operator an excellent visibility everywhere he needs it.

The Boxhunter is built around the needs of container terminal operators who want the best but do not need all the features or peak performance of Konecranes' top-of-the-range 16-wheel RTG. It maintains a steady level of performance, around 15+ container movements an hour, while still offering the high reliability and low downtime that lie at the heart of the Konecranes philosophy and brand.

Turning things on their head
The new Boxhunter is built around the operator and the GPI operator works with. Main idea was to turn things on their head, literally, and bring operator down to ground level. With sophisticated video and laser technology, which is currently available, it is no longer essential to have the cab at the top of the crane. While bringing the cab down, hoisting machinery was also relocated down to ground level. This simplifies the overall structure and brings a new ease of access to this machinery, which is great from service perspective. The Boxhunter also has a new counterweight system that eliminates weight of spreader from every load lifted, thus saving energy.

A simpler structure brings valuable savings to customer across the board. The Boxhunter is the most modular and standard RTG ever, offered with a minimum of customisable options. It is delivered in containers, by regular container ship. As with all Konecranes container cranes, the Boxhunter can be equipped with extra operator-aiding, safety-enhancing features such as DGPS auto steering, Truconnect?, Konecranes remote monitoring services.

There is no other RTG in market today that combines this level of innovation, this level of operator experience, and this level of reliable performance, at such a competitive price. Customers buying the Boxhunter can also be rest assured that it offers the same level of safety and quality as all other Konecranes products.

Further information contact:
Abhijeet Das ? Marketing & Communication
WMI Konecranes India Ltd, Pune
Tel: +91-20-4004 7470
Email: abhijeet.das@konecranes.com
Web: www.konecranes.in