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ACE Hydraulic Truck Crane

ACE FX 230 Next Gen Truck Crane

A 23-tonne NextGen hydraulic crane with Volvo Eicher E483 CEV Stage IV engine, 10F/2R synchromesh transmission, articulated steering, front outriggers, 11.6 m standard boom and 18.3 m optional boom height for heavy site operations.

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EngineVolvo Eicher E483
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Capacity23 Tonnes
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Lift Height18.3 m
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Max Speed36 km/h
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Articulated40°
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Weight19,300 kg

Key Highlights

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Engine Model

Volvo Eicher E483

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Rated Power

101 hp / 74 kW @ 2200 rpm

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Lifting Capacity

23 Tonnes

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Max Boom Height

18.3 m

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Max Speed

36 km/h

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Creep Speed

1.3 km/h

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Ground Clearance

300 mm

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Hydraulic System

Gear / Intra Vane

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Wheel Base

5100 mm

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Articulation

40°

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Operating Weight

19,300 kg

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Turning Radius

8.2 m approx.

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Hoist Speed

35 m/min

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Tyres

12.00 x 24 / 14.00 x 25

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Boom Luffing

-3° to +62°

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for ACE FX 230 NextGen Crane

ENGINE

  • ModelVolvo Eicher (CEV Stage IV) Diesel Engine Model E483 CRDI
  • Type4-cylinder, water-cooled, turbocharged with ECU
  • Rated Power101 hp / 74 kW @ 2200 rpm
  • Electrical12 V negative earth, 100 Ah battery

LIFTING CAPACITY

  • Max. Lifting Capacity23 Tonnes
  • Rated Load BasisFree on wheels

TRANSMISSION

  • TypeHeavy-duty synchromesh
  • Gears10 forward / 2 reverse
  • Auxiliary GearboxHi / Low
  • Top Speed36 km/h on even metalled road without load
  • Creep Speed1.3 km/h
  • Gradeability40% unladen
  • AxlesFront axle rigidly mounted/welded on chassis; rear drive axle mounted with 2 leaf springs
  • ClutchHeavy-duty single dry friction type hydraulic clutch

STEERING

  • TypeFull power orbitrol with twin hydraulic double-acting cylinders
  • Articulation40° each side
  • Turning Radius8.2 m approx.

HOIST MECHANISM

  • Line Pull3.9 tonnes
  • DriveHydraulic motor driven with rope tensioner
  • Rope6 falls of 13 mm dia. rope
  • Hook BlockSelf-adjusting hook block
  • Hoist Speed35 m/min line speed

BRAKES

  • TypeDual circuit brakes
  • Service BrakeFully air-actuated brakes on front and rear wheels
  • Parking BrakePneumatically operated, fail-safe type

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Main PumpGear / Intra Vane type main pump
  • Control ValveFive-spool control valve with built-in relief valve
  • Filtration100 mesh suction strainer with 25 micron return-line filter
  • CylindersTwo double-acting lift cylinders, two double-acting steering cylinders and one double-acting extension cylinder

SAFETY & EQUIPMENT

  • Safety FeaturesHose failure protection, audio over-hoisting indication, safety brakes on hoist, self-adjusting hook block, front and rear wheel guards
  • Standard EquipmentROPS fully enclosed wide-view cabin, front work lights, reflectors and rear-view mirror, tool kit, cabin fan, wiper motor, rear-view camera, front outriggers and beacon rotating light
  • Instrument ClusterFuel level, air pressure, oil pressure, coolant temperature, engine RPM, speedometer, odometer, engine-hour recorder and fault detector codes
  • Optional EquipmentFly jib, SLI/LMI, over-hoist hydraulic cutoff, fire extinguisher, cabin front glass protector, helper/slinger seat, drag winch, spark arrestor, front and side proximity sensors, man basket, fork and ram attachments

BOOM

  • TypeThree-part slotted boom with hydraulically operated synchronized extensions
  • Standard Boom Height11.6 m
  • Optional Boom Height18.3 m with four-part slotted boom
  • Fly Jib Capacity1.25 tonnes
  • Manual Extension Capacity2.0 tonnes
  • Boom Luffing Range-3° to +62°

DIMENSIONS

  • Operating Weight19,300 kg
  • Wheel Base5100 mm
  • Wheel TrackFront 1900 mm / Rear 1770 mm
  • Tyres Front12.00 x 24 - 20 PR (4 Nos.)
  • Tyres Rear14.00 x 25 - 20 PR (2 Nos.)
  • Ground Clearance300 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the ACE FX 230 Next Gen Crane

The ACE FX 230 has a maximum lifting capacity of 23 tonnes on free wheels.

It is powered by a Volvo Eicher E483 CRDI, 4-cylinder, water-cooled, turbocharged CEV Stage IV diesel engine with ECU, rated at 101 hp / 74 kW @ 2200 rpm.

The ACE FX 230 has a three-part slotted boom with 11.6 m standard height. The optional four-part slotted boom reaches 18.3 m. Fly jib capacity is 1.25 tonnes and manual extension capacity is 2.0 tonnes.

Optional equipment includes fly jib, SLI/LMI, over-hoist hydraulic cutoff, fire extinguisher, cabin front glass protector, helper/slinger seat, drag winch, spark arrestor, front and side proximity sensors, man basket, fork attachment and ram attachment.

ACE FX 230 includes hose failure protection, audio over-hoisting indication, safety brakes on hoist, self-adjusting hook block, front and rear wheel guards, ROPS cabin, rear-view camera, front outriggers and beacon rotating light.