Konecranes Introduces Gottwald ESP.4 Mobile Harbor Crane

Konecranes has expanded its Generation 6 mobile harbor crane lineup with the launch of the Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4 Mobile Harbor Crane, a smaller model designed for multi-purpose cargo handling at seaside and river ports.

The ESP.4 is the smallest model in the Generation 6 family, which now ranges from the ESP.4 to the ESP.10. According to the company, the crane is intended to handle containers, bulk materials and general or project cargo, particularly for smaller ports seeking flexible cargo-handling equipment.

"Many smaller seaside and river ports are ready for multi-purpose operations. They’re seeing growing volumes of containers, bulk and general and project cargo and looking for the right kind of equipment to get the maneuverability and flexibility they need to succeed. We believe it’s time for them to seriously consider the mobile harbor crane concept, invented by Konecranes and now adapted to the Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4," says Jörg Müller, vice president, mobile harbor cranes, Konecranes. "The ESP.4 is the ideal piece of equipment for their future growth.”

The Generation 6 series builds on more than 70 years of mobile harbor crane development. The ESP.4 incorporates the same core features as other models in the series. The “E” designation refers to electric capability, with a modular drive concept that includes fully electric operation via external power supply and batteries, as well as diesel generator options. The “S” denotes integrated smart features and digital tools, and the “P” reflects performance characteristics, including working speeds and lifting capacity curves.

The ESP.4 is available in multiple configurations, including a five-axle rubber-tired chassis, a rail-mounted portal and a barge-mounted version.

Konecranes states that the electric drive options support its Ecolifting roadmap, which focuses on reducing tailpipe emissions in port operations through renewable diesel, hybrid and fully electrified systems, as well as emerging technologies such as hydrogen.

The ESP.4 is now available for ordering.