Hi guys. I headed to the old National Stadium of Singapore today that is slated for demolition to have a look at this rare crane in Singapore Skyline. It is a Demag CC2800 from Tiong Woon Crane and is just 2 years old. Assembling it was a Demag AC1600 that has seen its better days. After conversing with some of the crew members, i learned quickly that Tiong Woon had actually preferred Demag over Liebherr for certain reasons which i will explain later.

Here is a quick specifications about this crane and the configuration.

Crane Type
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Demag CC2800

*Max. 600T capacity at 10m radius

*45t/m^2 of pressure on foot of tracks at maximum load

*Approximately 60% Hydraulics and 40% Electrical systems. (Info from operator)

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Configuration used
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*SSL/LSL configuration

*90m boom consisting of heavy boom and light boom.

*Derrick boom(Superlift) setup with ballast(Superlift Counterweight)

*600t hook

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Load
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100t section of Stadium's spotlight structure. They will be cut into 100t/piece sections and lifted down.

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Operator's comment
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*Prefered Demag over Liebherr due to operation "feel"

*Easier to diagnose problem compared to Liebherr due to lesser electrical parts

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Okay now is time for pictures!





































































The AC1600



Disclaimer:

*All images posted are copyrighted. Please refrain from posting them elsewhere without my permission.

*During the walkabout at the gangway of the crane, i am wearing a safety helmet lent to me by the kind and friendly crane operator.

*The "Demag or Liebherr" preferability is based solely on individuals particularly operators. It is a debatable comment. Please refrain from putting comments on this topic.

Thanks! Hehe. A very funny answer: The AC1600 has seen its better days and it cant reverse on its own. The Scania 143 is there to tow the AC1600 in reverse to move it to another part of the site. Poor AC1600, but it is funny. The company gonna repair it soon.

Thanks! The lift wont be happening at least until early october, so I have to wait. Cant wait to see it lifting the sections. Hehe. Awwwww. I was talking to the operator when it was being towed. Didnt snap any photos of it! Now that you said it, i find it a shame to miss it!

I think so. Cant rmbr about it. No mention about it from the operator about the CC 6400.

Thanks for the comment!

Sorry guys, for the late update! Been busy with my part-time job since last week. Had no time to edit and upload the pics. But well, now they are here! These pictures were taken last week, a day after the first few pics were posted. The crane's boom is now fully erected in 90m.

















Comparison between the two..


Demag AC1600


Old cab vs new cab..

Thanks bro! Im using a Nikon D5000 DSLR with kit lens 18-55mm to shoot these photos, in case anyone wonders. Too bad i cant afford a fisheye lens, if not things would definitely look much better!