Tadano CC 38.650-1 Lifts 192-Tonne Tram Bridge in Bologna
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Autovictor used a 650-tonne Tadano CC 38.650-1 lattice boom crawler crane to install a new tram bridge over the Navile Canal in Bologna, Italy. The steel bridge measured 45 metres long and weighed 192 tonnes. The lift took place in a confined urban area, with surrounding buildings, infrastructure and busy traffic adding to the planning demands. The crane was rigged with a 54-metre main boom, a 36-metre Vario-SL back mast and a combined 500 tonnes of counterweight and ballast. After about two weeks of assembly, the bridge lift itself took just over an hour.
Urban Site Required Detailed Lift Planning
The new bridge was installed on 30 September over the Navile Canal in Bologna’s Corticella district. Its length and weight, combined with restricted working space and nearby traffic, made accurate positioning onto the abutments central to the operation.
Autovictor selected the Tadano CC 38.650-1 from its rental fleet. The crane’s lattice boom crawler configuration and superlift system were set up for the bridge lift, with the crane assembled on site over approximately two weeks.
Tadano Crane Rigged with Vario-SL Superlift
For the lift, the CC 38.650-1 was configured in SSL_1 arrangement with a 54-metre main boom and a 36-metre Vario-SL superlift back mast.
The crane setup included 165 tonnes of superstructure counterweight, 50 tonnes of carrier ballast and a further 285 tonnes of superlift counterweight. These components formed the lifting configuration used to handle and position the 192-tonne bridge.
After weeks of preparation, the main lift took just over an hour. Tadano said the operation was completed as planned, crediting the detailed preparation, assembly crew and crane operators.
About Autovictor
Autovictor is an Italian lifting, heavy transport and equipment rental specialist. Its services include crane rental with operators, crawler crane operations, heavy road transport and technical planning for complex lifting projects. The company operates a fleet of more than 450 units, including all-terrain and high-capacity crawler cranes, and works across infrastructure, industrial, energy and construction projects.
Website: https://www.autovictor.it/en
About Tadano
Tadano is a manufacturer of lifting equipment, including all-terrain, rough-terrain and crawler cranes, truck loader cranes and aerial work platforms. Its lattice boom crawler crane range is designed for high-capacity lifting applications. The CC 38.650-1 has a maximum lifting capacity of 650 tonnes and can be configured with different boom and superlift arrangements to suit project requirements.
Website: https://www.tadano.com/europe/en/
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane lifted the tram bridge in Bologna?
Autovictor used a Tadano CC 38.650-1 lattice boom crawler crane from its rental fleet.
How large was the bridge?
The steel bridge was 45 metres long and weighed 192 tonnes.
How was the Tadano CC 38.650-1 configured?
For the lift, it had a 54-metre main boom, a 36-metre Vario-SL back mast, 165 tonnes of superstructure counterweight, 50 tonnes of carrier ballast and 285 tonnes of additional superlift counterweight.
How long did the lift take?
The crane took approximately two weeks to assemble. Once preparation was complete, the bridge lift took just over an hour.
What made the lift challenging?
The crane had to position a long, heavy bridge precisely in an urban area with limited space, nearby buildings and infrastructure, and busy traffic.
