Tadano unveils 130-ton RT By Hannah Sundermeyer16 March 2021 The Tadano Group has released the GR-1300XL-4, rough terrain crane for the North American market. It expands Tadano’s rough terrain offering into the 130-US ton (118 metric ton) weight class, equipping even more customers with a versatile machine featuring a long boom concept and compact design. The GR-1300XL-4’s six-section boom can extend up to 183.7 feet (56 meters) using a telescoping pinning system, making it the longest boom of any rough terrain crane in the 130-ton weight class, Tadano said. The GR-1300XL-4 is redefining the rough terrain crane market, the company said. Its six-section boom can extend up to 183.7 feet (56 meters) using a telescoping pinning system, making it the longest boom of any rough terrain crane in the 130-ton weight class. Tadano’s “Smart Chart” is also on-board, allowing the crane’s work performance to be maximized. With a compact carrier length of just 28 feet (8.5 meters) on a two-axle system and a self-removable counterweight, the GR-1300XL-4 can be transported to job sites easily and efficiently.