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Kfz-Aufsetzkran 3t

 

 

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The Kfz-Aufsetzkran 3t - motor vehicle attachment crane 3 tons - belonged to the ground equipment of the Luftwaffe. It was a jib gantry crane for manual operation with trolley made in tubular framework construction. It could be attached to the platform of different lorries of the 3 ton class. In the two upper photos, one can see the crane in driving position while the crane can be seen in working position on the lowest photo.

 

 

 

 

 

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It seems that the Opel Blitz 3.6-36 S was most often used as the chassis. Observe the filigree construction of the crane in the illustrated photo..

 

 

 

 

 

Opel Blitz 3,6-36 S Kfz Aufsetzkran 3t WL-102059, Archiv Oswald

 

 

It had a total weight of 1,400 kg. The largest part of the platform of the lorry could still be used for the transport of material (payload less the crane weight). The largest high of the hook was 5,500 mm. The crane had a lifting capacity of 3 tons at a radius of 2,050 mm over the support wheels, and of 2 tons at a radius of 2,800 mm. The load could be liftes with a speed of 5 to 15 cm per minute.

 

 

 

 

 

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