6x6guy
Member
- 476
- 20
- 18
- Location
- McHenry, Il.
During the virus slow down
I decided to upgrade the existing crane on my 5 ton M923a2 with 3500 lb auto crane capacity to a heavier model.
Installed a ITM model 2015 crane - picked it up a auction on a government site.
Basically rebuilt all the hydraulic cylinders and had to replace the pins that were rusted in place with new ones.
It didn't come with a handheld remote - it was wired for it but the remote for that unit was around $1,200 from the manufacturer.
So at this point after doing some research decided on installing a wireless UHF remote with 100 ft range.
Cost of the wireless was less than 1/4 of the cost of the new wired remote from IMT.
When I talked to the representative and he stated that as far as he had know nobody had done such a upgrade with the UHF unit.
After spending a while rewiring the electric over hydraulic system it was also determined that a duel 12 volt battery alternator was also will needed - well back to the drawing board.
I located a duel 24/12 volt
200 amp alternator that would work in this particular application.
After another rewire and installation of a couple of relays to prevent any electrical problems and installing welding cables for the power to the crane.
I'm all for making my life easier especially during moving equipment around.
I decided to upgrade the existing crane on my 5 ton M923a2 with 3500 lb auto crane capacity to a heavier model.
Installed a ITM model 2015 crane - picked it up a auction on a government site.
Basically rebuilt all the hydraulic cylinders and had to replace the pins that were rusted in place with new ones.
It didn't come with a handheld remote - it was wired for it but the remote for that unit was around $1,200 from the manufacturer.
So at this point after doing some research decided on installing a wireless UHF remote with 100 ft range.
Cost of the wireless was less than 1/4 of the cost of the new wired remote from IMT.
When I talked to the representative and he stated that as far as he had know nobody had done such a upgrade with the UHF unit.
After spending a while rewiring the electric over hydraulic system it was also determined that a duel 12 volt battery alternator was also will needed - well back to the drawing board.
I located a duel 24/12 volt
200 amp alternator that would work in this particular application.
After another rewire and installation of a couple of relays to prevent any electrical problems and installing welding cables for the power to the crane.
I'm all for making my life easier especially during moving equipment around.
