CIFA’s K67H concrete pump is the longest on six axles in the market

First published at bauma - April 9, 2019

CIFA’s K67H concrete pump

CIFA’s new K67H concrete pump has a 67m-long boom, making it the longest machine on the market to be mounted on a six-axle truck.

“There have been attempts in the past by various companies to build bigger machines and they have succeeded but all those machines were just show machines,” said Christian Simader, head of research and development for Zoomlion CIFA Germany. “This is not a show machine, it is really usable. We have already sold our first machine to Finland and we are in negotiation with other customers at the moment.”

The machine weighs less than 60 tonnes, it has standard support and a flexible controls system so that it can be used for lots of applications. “It can be used if you need 67 metres but it you can also use it if you need less reach and have less space, by extending the legs less,” said Simader.

CIFA has been able to keep the weight of the machine down while increasing the boon length by employing its Carbotech technology. The last four sections of the K67H’s seven-section boom are made of carbon fibre to reduce its weight and hence increase its reach. Another important feature, according to CIFA, is the X-style triple telescopic extension for front stabilisation which makes the machine able to position itself safely, even in confined spaces or in the presence of obstacles.

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