Body and Implement Mounting Guidelines U500 North America
Implement / Body Installation
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August 2005
4.14.6.4 Mounting of cranes on Unimog´s
For the attachment of cranes on the Unimog it is necessary to install
a sub frame above the Unimog chassis fame. Crane mounting, even
in case of small cranes, without a sub frame is not permitted and will
cause vehicle damages. The sub frame must be dimensioned ac-
cording to section 4.14.4, page 123.
The crane mounting frames on common trucks are attached to the
frame with U-bolts or other clamping devices. These mounting
methods cannot be used on Unimog´s and will cause damages to
the chassis frame. Use only the fastening brackets and plates, which
are recommended in this Unimog mounting guideline.
Figure 4.128: Attachment of mounting frames with a U-bolt
Figure 4.129: Mounting via clamping devices
The following key facts must be considered for mounting of cranes
on Unimog´s:
•
GVW and maximum axle loads
•
Minimum axle loads
•
Standing
stability
•
C.o.g.
height
Mounting positions of cranes
Cranes can be mounted on three different positions on the Unimog:
•
Front mounting of cranes:
o
Cranes up to 20 mt can be mounted directly behind
the cab.
o
Advantages: Trailer use possible, Mounting of plat-
forms possible
•
Center mounting of cranes:
o
Cranes up to 30 mt (in special cases up to 40 mt) can
be mounted on the center of mounting frame.
o
Advantages: Plenty of space between the cab and
the crane
•
Rear mounting of cranes:
o
Cranes up to 16 mt can be mounted at the rear of the
vehicle.
o
Advantages: Quick attach and detach possible, tilt
able crane attachment possible and allows trailer use,
mounting of a platform possible
All three mounting positions are located behind the cab. The differ-
ent positions are shown in the following figures.
Mounting methods
not permitted!
