Ram Spreaders is launching an all-electric twin 20 spreader series, Ram 3900, starting with the Ram 3910, a separating centre design with an SWL of 2 x 32.5 tonne or, in single mode, 50 tonne. The prototype Ram 3910 will be built in Singapore and will start testing on a crane (probably also in Singapore) early next year.
The fact that Ram has announced the development ahead of proving or even production indicates its confidence in the design. According to executive director Robert Mills, it is structurally the same as the successful 2910 CenterSpread model introduced in 2001, but with electric motors and gearbox and a new chain drive instead of the hydraulics....
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