All-terrain crane
Terex Challenger 3160
The Terex Challenger 3160 is a 55 tonne, three axle all-terrain crane with a 50m main boom, supplied with an operator for crane hire or as part of a contract lift.
- Maximum capacity
- 55 tonnesCapacity class
- Main boom
- 10.3m to 50m
- Counterweight
- 6.8 tonnes
- Axle lines
- 3
Download the Terex Challenger 3160 spec sheet
Terex Challenger 3160 specification sheet
Load charts, working range diagrams, dimensions and axle loads. PDF, 34 pages, 2.1MB.
Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Terex |
| Model | Challenger 3160 |
| Type | All-terrain crane |
| Maximum capacity | 55 tonnes (capacity class); boom head rated 35.6 tonnes with the standard 3 sheaves |
| Main boom | 10.3m to 50m, single cylinder automatic telescoping system |
| Counterweight | 6.8 tonnes, automatic rigging system, fully roadable; 5.7 tonnes can be removed by the crane itself |
| Outriggers | H 4-point design, fully hydraulic vertical and horizontal movement, manual or automatic levelling, 3 outrigger bases; outrigger load indicator and outrigger basis monitoring optional |
| Axle lines | 3, all steered, axles 1 and 3 driven (6x4x6); 6x6x6 optional; active rear axle steering |
| Tyres and width | 385/95R25 (14.00R25) standard; 445/95R25 (16.00R25) optional; 525/80R25 (20.50R25) optional, with carrier broadened to 2.75m |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic with axle load compensation, hydraulically lockable, manual or automatic levelling, plus or minus 110mm |
| Engine | MTU (Mercedes) diesel, 240kW (326HP), 1,300Nm, Euromot 3b, Tier 4i and CARB, SCR catalyst |
| Transmission | ZF AS-Tronic Mid automated gearbox, 12 forward and 2 reverse, 2-stage transfer case with off-road gear |
| Control and safety | IC-1 control with integrated load moment indicator to EN13000, colour display, crane data logger; wireless remote control optional |
| Ownership | Supplied. Our owned cranes are the electric pick and carry machines |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer published specification sheet for this model and are given as a guide only. Machines vary by build, options and configuration, and figures can change without notice. Nothing on this page forms part of a contract or a lift plan: the crane, its configuration and its load chart are confirmed when we quote and plan your lift.
Terex Challenger 3160 compared with similar cranes
| This craneTerex Challenger 3160 | Grove GMK3055 | Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2 | Terex AC 55 L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum capacity | 55 tonnes | 55 tonnes | 55 tonnes | 55 tonnes |
| Main boom | 10.3m to 50m | 9.6m to 43m | 10.2m to 40m | 9.9m to 44m |
| Swingaway jib | Not stated | 8.7m or 15m | 9.5m or 16m | 8m or 15m |
| Maximum tip height | Not stated | 45.5m | Not stated | 62m |
| Counterweight | 6.8 tonnes | 7.6 to 11.6 tonnes | 7 to 12 tonnes | Up to 11.6 tonnes |
| Axle lines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| More detail | Download spec sheet | View Grove GMK3055 | View Liebherr LTM 1055-3.2 | View Terex AC 55 L |
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