| KATO | Rough Terrain Crane ROUGHTERR a Lifting Capacity 30 at KATO WORKS CO.,LTD.Rooster sheave facilitates single-rope lifting operations INCOMPARABLE LOW DEFLECTION FULLY POWERED BOOM ‘© The tough tuly powered boom utlizes a sequential, synchro: rized telescoping contol system, and is designed io reduce veri- cal and lateral deflection during operation. The 28.4m boom and 12.1m jio provide @ maximum liting height of 41.6, WIDE OPERATING RANGE (The forwarc-aciing derricking cinder gves the KR-GO0 a wide drricking range from 0 degrees 1 80 degrees. The com hee! pin 's postionad behind the cab to allow tho operator a much wider ‘ange of vision end feciliate work al close quarters. JIB WITH 3-STAGE OFFSET FOR CLOSE- IN AND HIGH-LIFT OPERATION ‘© Tie jd may be set at § degrees, 17 dearees, or 30 degrees for Up and aver reach. This ® a real boon in clasen work during the construction of high-rise bullings and right operation in ‘ramped sites. ‘SWING-FORWARD JIB EASY TO MOUNT IN RESTRICTED SITES © This swing forward jib, which is stowed alongside the boom, is ‘designed to be detached from the side of the Boom by means of 2 hydraulic cylinder, and swung out in forward direction into ‘working position. This method requires far-less space than swing- ‘around Jibs. Set-up is fast and simple.WORK PERFORMANCE DUAL WINCHES FEATURING AUTOMATIC & PEDAL BRAKE SYSTEM ‘© Two independently driven winches have been insialled lo provide powertul automatic brake and pedal-operated brake sulichover. The auiomalic brake is activated during powered hoising/iowering operations, while ‘he pedal-opersies brake Ie used for fos-fal operations. The main and auxliary winches ‘are operaiad by separate levers go that indi! ‘ual hoisting and lowering operations can be carried out smutaneousy. STEPLESS SYSTEM FOR WINCH SPEED ¢By means of combined double ciroult sys tem, the speed of the main and auxiliary winches can be selected al wil and high ana low speed stepless switchover can be per formed by lever operation without any reduc fion in hoisting capacity RELIABLE THREE TIRED SAFETY CONSTRUCTION fe The winch configuration includes three safely devices — automatic brakes, counter balancing valves, and drum locks, These sale- ‘guards ensure safe, reliable operation in the knowledge that accidents stomming from op exaling errors will be prevenied before they ‘ever happen ‘SPECIAL NON-ROTATING ROPE KEEPS HOOK FROM ‘SPINNING. Winch cables are made of a special non- rotating rope that wil 3 oF twist, This not only prevents the hook from spinning, also prevents damage to the cable ise en ‘makes for smoother, safer operation, High spe ich oureun: low FUEL consuMeTiON! tow nose A WIGH-PERFORMANCE TURE ENGINE wn 215ps HIGHLY RELIABLE IRREGULAR WINDING PREVENTIVE DEVICE Grooved drums ana irregular winding pre Ventive device are provided to rocuce wear and boosts rope Iie This powerlul turbocharged engine has 2 reputation for high output, [ow fuol-consump lion, and low noise 2s wel as all-round relia iy. is_cistinctive tenacity and enormous 216ps/2,800 1pm power output guarantee ulstanding acceleralion and the ablily to operate efficiently in even the most acverse working conditions. HIGH-PERFORMANCE TURBO ENGINE CAPABLE OF CONTINUOUS OPERATION OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIMELarge Cab Space for Easy Operation SPACIOUS AND FUNCTIONAL CAB WITH FORWARD VISIBILITY A PRIME PRIORITY e 8 spacious cab was designed with the ‘operator in mind. Notice the ample leg room ‘and comfortable interior, the inreased forw Visibility ang the excellent ventilation. impor tant features like the ACS Moment Limiter an the various switches are located in easy-to ‘see, easy-to-reach places, This comlortabie layout was planned te reduce operator fatigue ‘and make operation easier and pleasantsr ALL CONTROLS LOCATED CONVENIENTLY IN CAB ‘© Al operations, including cane werk, cutig- ‘ger positioning, traveling, and pick & carry, oan be contoed etcienty fram tne operators cab. ADJUSTABLE SEAT REDUCES FATIGUE DURING EXTENDED OPERATIONS eThe daluxe, fully adjustable operator's seat can bo reclined at any angle, and moved forward or backward, up or down, io suit any operator of any size and build () Sliding seat (6 levels) @) Reclining mechanism (21 (@) Hoioh (6 love (4) Siope (8 degrees. onward ls) SLEWING SYSTEM WITH FREE LOCK SWITCHING ralor can select a fee slewing slop for normal repeat work, or lack slewing ion for high itt operations or hoavy work. A hydraulic slow-brake is also provided for safetyand Extra Comfort UP-TO-THE-MINUTE. MICROCOMPUTER- CONTROLLED ACS MOMENT LIMITER ©The ACS moment limiter isa fully automatic ‘overload prevention device which utiizes the atest et technology to monitor ail safely actors provides acourate information 1on up to seven salely factors, namely: safety levels (otal moment), boom’ angle, working radius, boom length, critical load, actual load ‘and maximum hook lit The safety monitor ‘comes in the form of a ar graph with colore Indicating clearly the changing levels of safely The optional voice alarm will remind the opera {or make preliminary checks or ive warning of overloads and other operational insituctions, SAFETY EVEN WHEN ABNORMALITIES OR BREAKDOWNS OCCUR ®ACS compuload comes equioped with a trouble indicator 10 tell the operator in the Unlikely event that something should oo wrong with the ACS itself The RY symbol wil ight Up and cioial reaa-out will Indicate the part alected ACS CONTROLS PERFORMANCE ACCORDING TO OUTRIGGER STATUS Even when left and right out are extended to difforont_lenath, Acs mement hii the varying + automatically compensate fo working loz 3 maximum stroke intermittent stoke °Quality is the Keyword for KATO’s Safety 3 STEERING MODES MAKE IT EASY TO MANEUVER EVEN IN ‘SMALL SITES (e The operator can select 2-wneel, 4nee! oF Crab stoaring fromm tho cab. In spite of is wheelbase, the 4-wheel steering mode allows the Roughler to turn in a mere 5am redlus By combining this with he crab steering mode, the KA-300 can be maneuvered with ease ‘even in tight working areas and narrow, tt ing stots. The fuly hydraulic power steering ‘ensures light handling and easy turning CONVENIENT REVERSE ‘STEERING CORRECTION MECHANISM PROVIDED The reverse steering correction mechanism allows the same insiincive steering operation With the supersinicture facing forwards or backuards This handy mode lets the operator steer in the direction of travel regardioss of which direction the superstructure faces, “Tho reverse stooring correction mechanism (@) When reverse traveling / (1) When forward traveling Kg (1) Forward travel: normal stesting | Reverse trevel: When the superstructure ‘agvanoas in that craction, the o select the reverse steering mechanism al wll so that the vehicle will turnin the same direction as the steering wheel DISC BRAKES FOR EXTRA ‘SAFETY ‘Front and rear wheels are eauippod with ise Drakes which feature excellen| heat dispersion ‘and outstanding beaking power. Sele driving ia ‘Quarantood even when frequent stopping is required and on long downward slopes. The dual braking system combines a hydraulic system with @ onueratic one. RELIABLE PARKING BRAKE. @A new, powerlul large capacity parking bako has boon adopted, Service brake lock equipment is provided for parking on sloping ground RUGGED TRACTION TIRES ‘eWit tnese traction tres (16.00-25-28PR (©R}), which are heat-resistant and frave once: mous load-bearing capacities, pick-and-carry ‘operations and cruising al high speed can be periotmed in safely. They provige power ang ‘ip for operaions on unimproved ground aris bad roads as well as being ideally su traveling on soll ground and rugged ter REAR WHEEL STEERING LOCK FOR GREATER SAFETY ‘© To rear wheel sieeting lock can be operat ‘ed easily rom inside the cab. The operalor no longer has fo era! under the chassis to lock the steering ‘THE AUTOMATIC “LOCK- UP” CLUTCH PROVIDES INCREDIBLE FUEL EFFICIENCY A brand new torque converter has been ‘adepies that can automatically lock the clutch alany ol the 3 available speeds during normal traveling. A new tranamission with an efficient ear ralio has also been added and these lea- tures combine with the urbe engine to pro- duce superb acceleration and fue} efficiency. What's more, the operator can switch from 2- wheel to 4-wheel drive easily CONTINUOUS TRAVELING AT 57 km/h TOUGH, STABLE CHASSIS The powerful transmission, which delivers @ constant 218pe of power, is equipped with hiatvlow speed selection. The opereior may Select the mos! aporopriate speed forthe part ‘cular road conditions from among 8 forward ‘and 6 reverse gear speeds, The cruising speed ‘57 krv/n in top gear makes it possible to ‘save valuable timo when movina fiom site toand Reliabilty Q WIDE OUTRIGGERS FOR COMPLETE The KR-300 comes wih two slurcy sets of ‘SAFETY uitiagers, the H-type and the X-type. Both pro- vide @ wide extension span for quaranloed operating performance. Helype outtiggers can be set for tour extension spans of 62m, 0m, 37m and 22m (the X- type can be set jor three). Both types give the crane extra stability for operating performance even on very small sites. Both vertical and horizontal cylinders are fully independant, telescoping types that can be eet up Quickly on uneven terrain. rth CAREFULLY DESIGNED ‘SAFETY FEATURES: ‘¢ Safety was a prime consideration 4 {osign of the KF-300. Among the numerous Salely features incorporated are tie ACS Com ppulcad, an over-hoisting prevention device, a slowing lock, a boom coricking satety device, automatic brakes, an oultigger locking mechanism, hyctaulic rie! valves, and much ‘For safety while traveling, an overshif pre vention device has been installed together with ‘an emergency steering system, a rear level warning buzzer ania suspen: locking device io prevent any conceiv- able problem arsing, “Minimum Stroke 2.2m™> — intermittent Stroke 3,7m——= Intermittent Stroke 5.0m —<=—= 4-PUMP SYSTEM FOR SMOOTH COMPOUND OPERATIONS The use of 4 separate pumps enables the KR-300 to perform 3 operations simulta- euousy, Such as hoisting + boom telescop- ing + slewing, oF hoisting + boom derncking + slowing, without these operations affecting either each other othe hycraulic receneration Of the accumulator This makes. operation ‘smoother and more efficient Maximum Stroke 6,2—<=<=<—————<— Accumulator St ring Slowing. ae ‘STEADY PICK AND CARRY ‘© The sturdy carrier fame and heawy-duly tires with huge load-bearing capacties provide ‘excellen! stability, Springs can be locked from inaide the cab with a single fick ofa smitch for easy pick-and-carry operations and grcally reduced cycle time. EASY CHECKING AND MAINTENANCE ‘Vital parts such as the engine, torque con- vorler, and tranemission are already highly Valued for their durabilily and reliability, These paris are sturdy and herdly ever maltunction, plus dosion is carefuly thought out so as to faciliate maintenance checks and lubrication, Boom Boom derricking? extension/ lowering retraction eaeKR-300 Rough Terrain Crane CS NOTE: Musatons may inchie optional ecipment, KATO eroducts nnd specications are subigt to improvements and changes without nation since KATO WORKS CO.,LTD. 9-37, Higsshi-ohi 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0011, Japan 9 Tokyo(03}2458-1111