What is so special about the Gottwald AMK 1000-103?
The AMK 1000-103 was built from 1983–85 for Riga Mainz (of Mainz, Germany). It was the first mobile telescopic crane that has a nominal lifting capacity of 1,000 metric tons (1,100 sht). Only one example was ever built. Originally it was rated at a maximum capacity of 800 metric tons (880 sht) (original designation AMK 800-103) , but after testing it was discovered that the crane was more efficient than originally intended and it was decided that it could lift 1,000 t. Since the telescopic mast had to be transported separately Gottwald build a special, 9 axle transport vehicle, the AMK 800-93 TR. This has special mounting hoists for the crane, which allow the mast to be placed in the right position for mounting, even on uneven ground. In 1994 the crane was sold to Breuer, following their closure the crane was sold to Long Hook in Taiwan. After being on sale for a while, it was bought by Chisun (Singapore) in 2004 and overhauled extensively. Unfortunately, the boom transporter was scrap
