Unic UR-W295C Mini Crawler Crane

The Unic UR-W295C crawler crane is capable of lifting a load of 2.93 ton at a reach of 1.4m and has a maximum lifting height above ground level of 8.8m. Tipping the scales at 1850kg, the crane is narrow enough to pass through a standard size doorway and is powered by either a Mitsubishi petrol engine or an electric power unit.

One of the surprise finds at Bauma was a 1:24th scale model of the UR-W295C mini crawler crane which is constructed predominantly from die-cast metal parts and has some great functionality. The chassis has rubber tracks which are very thin with a ridged tread pattern while the main body has a clear sticker populated with the various switches, dials and warning labels with levers fitted to the upper edge which would control the various functions on the full sized machine.

When holding the model, the weight is impressive and once you start to investigate the model, all the main functionality has been replicated, like the four outriggers which pivot out into position. Each leg has a telescopic extension with a pivoting pad and they fold into the working position before being lowered using the fairly stiff hydraulics which allow the entire chassis to be lifted off the ground.

The lifting boom has an integrated winch with winding handle allowing the hook to be adjusted while the single stage telescopic section extends out with height adjustment provided by another stiff cylinder. The boom can be rotated through 360 degrees and there is a graphic depicting the loading chart on the sides of the boom along with the Unic markings and logo.