MULTI TASKER

100 / 250 / 800 / 910 /

1000 / 1200 / 1600 /
2000+
RAILWAY CRANE
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Multi Tasker on the way to work
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SAFETY AND FLEXIBILITY

THE MULTI TASKER. IN EVERYDAY RAILWAY LIFE :
THE PERFECT CRANE FOR TRACK LAYING,
ONE CRANE. MANY POSSIBILITIES. BRIDGE WORK AND RESCUE DUTIES.

Hamburg main station: approx. 1,600 Q INFO

trains pull into and out of the station What constitutes practically designed railway cranes?
daily. Zurich main station: 2,900 trains, What are the special requirements when heavy loads are to be lifted
Frankfurt (Main) main station: 1,730 on the rails?
trains. Tendency rising. Passengers as
well as goods have to be transported on Q It essentially depends on:
schedule from A to B. Delays are not
only annoying but also cause economi- – excellent manoeuvrability, productivity and safety
cal losses. The requirements regarding
logistics are therefore immense. Q More precisely, on:

In order to ensure trouble free operation, – short possession times > lowest possible degree of
maintenance and extension of the rail interruption of the traffic on adjacent rails
network are indispensable tasks. This – mobility/movability with load
includes the replacement of the switches, – efficient lifting, propping and positioning
bridge work, as well as the setting of – excellent manoeuvrability even in areas with obstacles
wagons onto the rails. In the event of or difficult access
accidents, locomotives must be retrieved, – movability/manoeuvrability on the rail network
wreckage removed and rescue opera- – high standards of safety
tions carried out efficiently and precisely, – low operating costs
often under tremendous time pressure.
We developed the Multi Tasker to meet exactly these requirements.
In the railway environment the working
conditions on site tend to be difficult:
sometimes a railway line has no adjacent
road; sometimes there is no access
from the side at all as in tunnels, on ele-
vations or in deep valleys; sometimes a
variety of obstacles, such as catenaries,
train platforms, masts, posts or signal
systems are in the way.
Railway cranes should thus be perfectly
adapted to the challenges of the railway
environment. The key to success:
excellent manoeuvrability in areas with
access restrictions and obstacles.

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Stations are full of obstacles
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THE TECHNICAL CONCEPT.

MODERN GERMAN ART OF
ENGINEERING: THE MULTI TASKER
APPLIES HIGH STANDARDS REGARDING
MANOEUVRABILITY AND SAFETY.

O fixed counterweight
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Superelevation compensation Schematic diagram of
superelevation compensation

Innovative products from Kirow like the

Multi Tasker are what drives the railroad O telescopic counterweight

industry ahead. Its technical advantages

in terms of safety and manoeuvrability
result from a technical concept based
on the combination of four well proven
technical elements:

The bogies of the Multi Tasker have O separately slewing boom and telescopic counterweight

been designed and optimised especially

for crane operation. They are specially
designed for crane work. To be able to
move with heavy loads our bogies are
equipped with spring blocking cylinders
that block the leaf spring suspension.
In superelevated curves, the Multi Tasker
is able to travel with the same load capa-
city as on straight rails, because the un-
dercarriage and the superstructure are
levelled by an automatic superelevation
compensation system.

The telescopic boom gives you supreme

operational flexibility. Loads can be po-
sitioned freely by telescoping (even
under overhead catenary with the boom
in horizontal position), derricking and
turning of the superstructure. Combining
the slewing motion of superstructure and
hook enables you to manoeuvre around
obstacles such as masts or poles. The
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boom of the Multi Tasker is particularly The special counterweight arrangement of the Multi Tasker permits profile-free
light and strong. working with only one support
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Telescopic boom for high flexibility of application Load case indication for high working safety

The Multi Tasker is offered with three pensation means clearly defined load
counterweight classes which have one carrying capacities in rail supereleva-
feature in common: the crane can slew tions; the intelligent counterweight con-
to the side without disturbing the traffic cept makes sure that the counterweight
on the adjacent track. The trick: owing does not endanger train traffic on adja-
to the intelligent arrangement of the cent lines. The Multi Tasker is of course
counterweights, only one support is equipped with a modern safety system.
needed for most load cases. This is an The electronic load moment limitation
enormous advantage, as time consuming system switches off the crane automati-
propping operations are reduced to a cally when it reaches overload condi-
minimum – especially if propping condi- tions; maximum slewing angle and boom
tions are demanding at site. height can be set by the driver. And: the
Multi Tasker optimally illuminates its area O
The combination of these provides the of operations and the surrounding area Only the Multi Tasker can move such
broad loads on the rail
following two advantages: first of all the in the dark.
Multi Tasker is unbeatably manoeuvrable:
below catenary and bridges in stations By the way, we exclusively use first-class
or tunnels, at signal devices and all other materials and components from approved
obstacles. Secondly, it is a milestone suppliers. These are used in standardised
in the increase of the operational safety, assembly groups, such as bogies, super-
i. e.: the automatic superelevation com- structures and booms.

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Traffic continues during operations. The Multi Tasker does not affect the train traffic
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Constructing and travelling

What is more, each Multi Tasker is Q INFO

tailor made as it is built in accordance Typically Multi Tasker
with the standards and requirements of
each particular railway, for instance
regarding gauge, geometry (profile etc.), – driving with heavy loads: bogies with hydraulic spring
load per axle, brake system, couplers blocking cylinders
and draw gear. – constant lifting capacities in curves:
automatic curve superelevation compensation
All this makes the Multi Tasker a multi- – extremely agile: self-propelled travelling and telescopic boom
functional premium crane. with swivelling hook
– extremely efficient: only one support needed on many
occasions thanks to intelligent arrangement of counterweight
– tailor-made: in accordance with country-specific technical
requirements
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THE THEORY: MAXIMUM WORKING THE MULTI TASKER

IN OPERATION.

PERFORMANCE WITH MINIMUM

POSSESSION TIME.
THE PRACTICE: THE MULTI TASKER.

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Working below catenary

The Multi Tasker is at home where rails TRACK LAYING

have been laid, i. e. everywhere in the The Multi Tasker is a very economical
world. It can be used for track laying, tool for the laying of double tracks with
switch and crossing renewals, bridge panels.
work and the installation of a multitude Once the ballast bed is done all you need
of items. Moreover, the Multi Tasker is for installing a double track are some flat
the ideal rescue device in case of acci- wagons and the Multi Tasker. The method
dents. is as follows:

– panels are prefabricated at an assem-

bly spot and placed on the wagons
– the Multi Tasker alternately puts a
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panel in front of it and one on the
The track sections are laid directly from the wagon
adjacent line onto the adjacent tracks
– the panels are provisionally connected
with fish plates or quick connectors – when all panels that were on the wa-
– the Multi Tasker drives on the freshly gons have been laid, wagons and Multi
installed panel in front of it and the Tasker return to the assembly spot.
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Track sections can be moved by means
wagons on the adjacent line follow Welding and tamping can be done at
of hydraulic beam accordingly convenience.
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The method is also suitable for renewals, spot. There it picks up the switch The decisive advantages result from the
especially for stretches of up to a length sections, travels with them one by one technical concept of the Multi Tasker:
of 1000 m as long as the adjacent track ahead of the buffers to the site and
can be used. places them in the hole until the new – high flexibility: The Multi Tasker
sections are all installed. This method does not need much space. It excels
has many advantages: in restricted conditions. Thanks to
the small rear radius of the counter-
Only one track is needed for the instal- weight of the Multi Tasker, it can
lation process, as the Multi Tasker work ”profile-free“, i.e. the traffic on
can travel on the sections it has laid just the adjacent track is not affected.
before. – high speed and high efficiency:
The Multi Tasker requires very little
time for one lift – and needs only one
support for most load cases.
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– minimum possession times: It is
Laying of track sections with restricted space
conditions possible to dismount and mount
track switches by means of the Multi
The advantages of the simple track Tasker within two hours.
laying method of the Multi Tasker are – utmost precision and high quality:
obvious: The Multi Tasker is able to position
– quick and efficient operation O switch sections carefully and with
Good visibility also in the dark
– simple and reliable machinery high precision. Switch sections are
– low personnel cost Due to the ability of the crane to pick transported ”stress free“, as they
up switch sections laterally at a distance hang horizontally under lifting beams.
Kirow has developed a number of spe- of approx. 3 to 10 m and the ability Thanks to the use of special nylon
cialised attachments that allow the instal- to travel with the load, the assembly spot straps the rails of the sections are
lation not only of prefabricated panels but can be chosen freely at a distance of not damaged. And: as the Multi
also of loose sleepers. 1 to 2 km to the renewal site. Switch Tasker moves on rails, the just created
sections can be easily hoisted in case ballast bed will not be affected by the
of typical railway obstacles, such as installation process of the switch as
CONSTRUCTION OF TRACK cable troughs, signal devices or slopes. ground pressure is low due to the
SWITCHES AND CROSSING POINTS even load distribution via rails. High
The Multi Tasker is also the most effec- It is understood that the Multi Tasker can quality and precision make sure
tive tool in the field of the construction also unload track switch parts directly switches installed with a Multi Tasker
of track switches and crossing points. from wagons. will have a longer life than those
Its working method may sound simple, installed by more conventional means.
however, it yields impressive results: the The unique working method of the Multi – high level of safety: Thanks to an
crane travels to the site, picks up the old Tasker gives you a very high degree of integrated control system which stops
switch sections and moves them one by operational flexibility which in turn sim- operations when approaching over-
one — in hoisted position and placed plifies the planning of logistic processes load conditions and allows to set site
ahead of the buffers — to the assembly for switch renewals significantly. specific limits for the movements of

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Switch section lifted from the side
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Multi Tasker 1600 during recovery of a locomotive in Tibet

the boom with regard to height and ACCIDENT SERVICE – safe lifting operations: On many
movement to the side. The railway is considered as being very occasions only with one support due
– low labor costs: The Multi Tasker is safe compared with other means of to special counterweight arrangement
operated by only one crane driver and transportation. However, even with ex- – ability to travel with load: This means
one or two slingers. treme care it is impossible to rule out the high degree of flexibility required in
– low maintenance costs: Due to possibility of accidents completely. particular in case of accidents.
robust basic structures and a small In case of an accident, time is the most
number of parts that are subject important factor. Rescue measures are
to wear. to be carried out immediately to give the
track back for traffic as quickly as pos-
sible; wreckage has to be removed,
wagons have to be put to the side or re-
railed and towed away. The Multi Tasker
is the heavy lifting tool for accident situa-
tions. It is the only heavy-load device by
means of which you can reach each
place in the network and its environ-
ment (at a radius of 20 m and more).
The Multi Tasker types with lifting
capacities of 1000 mt and more are
particularly well suited for accident relief
duties.

The advantages of the Multi Tasker:

– fast transportation: Towed by locomo-
tives to the place of the accident
– short start-up time : High lifting
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capacity and large outreach due to O
Rescue work telescopic boom Efficient erection of bridge girders
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THE MULTI TASKER

BRIDGE WORK FURTHER APPLICATIONS IN OPERATION.
The ability to pick, carry and install the The Multi Tasker can also lift, transport
load is of great use when doing bridge and install:
work. Bridges of varying sizes can be
transported in front of the buffers from – concrete elements
a convenient pick up point to the place – electrical components, such
of assembly and then laid precisely in as transformers
position. – signal arrangements
In case the adjacent line can also be – catenary wire bridges
used two cranes may work in tandem. – pedestrian bridges
In this way the total capacity of the tan- – sound insulation elements
dem cranes is approximately four times – roof elements (of stations e. g.)
the capacity of a single crane.
and much more within a radius of
For bridge work especially the Multi 3 to 25 m around the rail.
Tasker type 800 and stronger are suited.
Thanks to the advanced control system
bridges can be positioned with utmost O
care and high accuracy. Lifting concrete elements with the Multi Tasker

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Multi Tasker 1200 when lifting one of the largest auxiliary bridges of DB AG

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Bridge construction in tandem operation No obstruction of train service
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SELF-LEVELLING BEAM KIROW SWITCH HANDLER

The Self-Levelling Beam is the ideal The Switch Handler goes one step
companion to the crane. beyond that: Manual operation of the
load hooks for loading and unloading of
Motorised traverse systems eliminate the the switch tilting wagons is entirely
need to search manually for the centre possible without climbing on top of the
of gravity. By the means of an integrated wagon platform. All work steps can be
hydraulic cylinder the crane hook can done from the ground. Dangerous wor- O
Kirow Switch Handler
be shifted under full load until the lifting king at height is eliminated.
beam with the attached payload is hori-
zontally leveled. No longer does a rigger In addition to the proven hook shifting
have to climb around on the switch wagon device, this lifting beam system features
or search for the mass centre – a bother- crossbars with load hooks for directly C

some and time-consuming procedure. fixing the switch segments. The cross-
bars are positioned beneath the lifting
beam and their distance can be adjusted
depending on the distance between the
bearers by using a shifting cylinder.
This guarantees that the load hooks can O
easily reach the segment from under the adjustable crossbars and load hooks of the
Switch Handler
rail foot in any case. The shifiting func-
tions of the crane hook and the crossbars
are operated by a radio remote control.

As soon as the Kirow Switch Handler is

positioned on the switch segment, the
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Safe and fast handling of switch segments with the
Self-Levelling Beam rail between the bearers. The utilization
of the Kirow Switch Handler makes
The possibility of quickly and easily the handling of switch segments signifi- O
positioning the lifting beam horizontally cantly easier. hydraulic shifting function of the crossbars
with and without payload minimizes the
required lifting height when handling the
switch components. The usable lifting
height of the railway crane is increased,
a decisive advantage, especially when
working under the overhead line.

This enables the centre of gravity to be

found quickly - simply by pressing a
button on a remote-control unit.

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This makes work significantly safer and Switch panels can be directly fixed to the Switch Handler by using the integrated load hooks
additionally saves precious working time
per lift.

IMPROVED LOAD POSITIONING

The Self-Levelling Beam makes
positioning easy. Initially, one end of the
segment can be lowered, positioned
and fixed with precision.
After the final positioning of the whole
switch segment, it can be lowered
gently. This is particularly advantageous
when installing very long segments of
switch.
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Load positioning with the Self-Levelling Beam
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THE COMPANY KIROW.

WHY KIROW?
CRANE CONSTRUCTION SINCE 1880.

Q KNOW HOW All this provides decisive advantages:

With more than 5,000 units delivered – maximum capability and reliability of
Kirow is world market leader for railway the cranes
cranes. Since the mid 90ies Kirow is also – low cost of operation
engaged in the field of industrial trans- – long service life (even under the
porters for track construction, shipyards toughest operating conditions)
and steelmills and established itself as
a specialist for heavy duty equipment. Q SERVICE
Kirow’s products are based on organical- Excellent service means for us among
ly grown know-how that has been built other things: to be present and available.
up gradually by working closely together After all, something unforeseen could
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with our customers. The Multi Tasker is happen. Therefore you can reach us e. g. Multi Tasker in the assembly hall
a modular product platform in a cluster via hotline around-the-clock. Exclusively
of frequently demanded sizes around highly-qualified engineers and technical therefore attach great importance to
a very well proven product concept that service personnel in our after-sales ensuring that this relationship is fair and
can be adapted to specific customer service are available for your safety with long-term benefits for both sides.
needs and individual railways’ require- and satisfaction. Last but not least, we By the way, for us this starts long before
ments. This way our customers get the place great importance on detailed and the signing of the contract. We will be
best of both worlds: appropriate training and support of your pleased to advise you, just give us a call.
– on the one hand they get the bene- personnel.
fits that come from the proven reliabi-
lity of standardised components and Q PARTNER APPROACH
design principles The Multi Tasker is an extremely long-
– on the other hand individual customer lasting product. The decision in favour of
requirements can be fulfilled and this crane is simultaneously the beginning
tailor the Multi Tasker to comply with of a comprehensive customer /supplier
country specific regulations. relationship often becoming manifest in
repeated orders and follow-up orders. We
The types portrayed in the product over-
view section shall give you a first indica-
tion. Build examples can be visited upon
request.

Q QUALITY
Quality means to us: a sophisticated
product concept, profound know-how in
the fields of constructional design and
control as well as the highest degree of
precision with regard to fabrication and
execution. It goes without saying that our
engineers test and check all mechanical,
hydraulic and electrical groups of compo-
nents meticulously.

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Kirow production facilities in Leipzig
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THE MULTI TASKER – AN OVERVIEW OF

THE MULTI TASKER.

THE ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL DATA.

MULTI TASKER 100

The Multi Tasker 100 is ideal for easy erection activities, such
as the setting of masts, sound insulation elements, etc. Lifting
accessories for special tasks can also be supplied.

Q maximum lifting capacity from 10 to 25 t

Q maximum load moment of 100 to 150 tm
Q 4 axles
Q fixed counterweight with short rear outreach for working
without disturbing the adjacent track

MULTI TASKER 250

The type 250 is a crane especially made for the laying of track
sections with a length of 18 m. Well proven manual or hydraulic
beams are available for hard work. The Multi Tasker 250 is
moreover an excellent device for the renewal of smaller switch
points.

Q maximum lifting capacity from 25 to 50 t

Q maximum load moment of 250 to 300 tm
Q optionally 4 or 8 axles
Q fixed counterweight with short rear outreach for working
without disturbing the adjacent track

MULTI TASKER 800 / 910

The type 800/910 is a special device developed for the
renewal of switches with concrete sleepers. Moreover these
cranes are suitable for mounting medium-heavy bridge
elements and as rescue cranes in case of average load cases.
We have taken special care that the Multi Tasker can be
operated easily.

Q maximum lifting capacity from 50 to 125 t

Q maximum load moment from 500 to 900 tm
Q 8 axles
Q telescopic counterweight with only 2 m rear outreach with
retracted counterweight for working without disturbing the
adjacent track (alternatively types with larger rear outreach
can also be supplied)
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THE MULTI TASKER – AN OVERVIEW OF

THE MULTI TASKER.

THE ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL DATA.

MULTI TASKER 1000

The types 1000/1010 have considerably higher lifting
capacities compared with the types of the series 800/910
while maintaining the simplicity of its operating concept. The
Multi Tasker 1000 has been designed for the construction
of switches and bridges, for larger elements and can also be
used in case of serious accidents.

Q maximum lifting capacity from 100 to 150 t

Q maximum load moment from 1000 to 1200 tm
Q 8 axles
Q telescopic and chamfered counterweight with short rear
outreach with retracted counterweight for working without
disturbing the adjacent track. The counterweight can
optionally be laid down for transportation

MULTI TASKER 1200

The Multi Tasker 1200 has again clearly higher lifting
capacities compared with the type 1000/1010. The ability to
slew the boom while the counterweight stays in line is a great
advantage in case of operations in areas with restricted space
conditions. Multi Taskers of the 1200 series are ideally suited
for the construction of switch points and bridges but also in
case of accidents.*

Q maximum lifting capacity from 150 to 160 t

Q maximum load moment of 1200 to 1400 tm
Q 8 axles
Q telescopic counterweight; counterweight is laid down
for transportation
Q separate slewing boom (option)

MULTI TASKER 1600

The Multi Tasker 1600 has significantly higher lifting capacities
compared with the type 1200 – in particular when working with
props. Thus, this crane is predestined for the recovery of loco-
motives. Moreover it is as multifunctional as the type 1200.**

Q maximum lifting capacity of 160 t

Q maximum load moment from 1600 to 2000 tm
Q 8 axles
Q telescopic counterweight; counterweight is laid down
for transportation
Q separate slewing boom (option)
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AN OVERVIEW OF
THE MULTI TASKER.

MULTI TASKER 2000+

The Multi Tasker 2000+ from Kirow is the worlds strongest
railway crane. Due to its excelling lifting capacity this crane is
able to rerail even 150t locomotives in longitudinal direction in
front of buffer. Therefore, accident recovery of the heaviest
rolling stock is no challenge for the crane. Similar to the types
1200 and 1600, the Multi Tasker 2000+ can additionally be
used for various lifting works on track thanks to its high lifting
capacities.**

Q maximum lifting capacity of 200 to 225 t

Q maximum load moment from 2.200 to 2.880 tm
Q optionally 8 or 12 axles
Q telescopic counterweight; counterweight is laid down for
transportation
Q separate slewing boom (option)

* IN CASE OF RAILWAYS WITH LOW CONSTRUCTIONAL HEIGHT OR STRUCTURE GAUGE, CERTAIN LIFTING CAPACITIES CAN ONLY BE REALISED BY CRANES WITH SIMULTANEOUSLY
ROTATING COUNTERWEIGHT.
** EXTREMELY HIGH LIFTING CAPACITIES OF THE 1600 NOT AVAILABLE FOR CRANES BUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH UIC GAUGE. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT
HESITATE TO CONTACT US.
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