How many AK 912s were built?
Three were built. The AK912 looks outwardly similar to the AK 850, but the main revolving superstructure and A frame is around 55 cm (22″) longer, which results in a longer lever arm for the ballast weights and therefore enables lifting heavier loads. The first AK 912 was built in 1985 and was given the designation AK 912-103. It was built for Al Jaber in the United Arab Emirates, and is still there today. It is different to the other two examples in that instead of six axles ahead of the slew ring and four behind (6+4 formation) it has seven axles ahead and three behind. (7+3) This is also because it does not have a separated superstructure, unlike the other two. The second crane was built in 1986 and designated AK 912-103 GT. It has a divisible superstructure, transported on a special vehicle built by Gottwald, the AK 912-63 TR. This is similar to the front six axle section of the main crane, but without the four axle section at the rear. It has the Gottwald lowline cab fitted. It ha
