H E A V Y - DUTY MODULES

Contents

Introduction Page 4-5

Heavy-Duty Modules Page 6-7
Combination Possibilities / Variants Page 8-10
Accessories Page 11
Heavy-Duty Transporters
with Hydrostatic Drive Page 12-13
Accessories Page 14-15

History
In 1970, Goldhofer developed the first modular heavy-duty systems.
In 1988, the first self-propelled modular transporter with hydrostatic drive was built. In 1989,
Goldhofer introduced the electronically synchronised steering.
In 1993, further development of the electronic multi-way steering for self-propelled
modules.

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 Heavy-Duty Modules

Heavy-duty modules of Goldhofer are an extremely flexible and economical transport system to solve any
transportation task for payloads ranging from approx. 70 tons to over 10,000 tons. Additional equipment such
as goose-necks, pulling devices, loading bridges, long load equipment, etc. ensure an optimum adaptation to
load and transport route requirements.
Heavy duty
modules
2 to 10 axle lines,
non-driven

Heavy duty modules

2 to 10 axle lines,
driven (self-propelled)

The advantages of the heavy duty modules

Heavy duty
- Pendular axles with hydraulic axle suspension system (levelling)
modules
- Hydro-mechanical all-wheel force-steering in 2-circuit execution
Combined with
- Center beam in box-section design with extremely high bending
loading decks strength
- Air reservoirs, hydraulic oil reservoirs and steering system
integrated in the bogie frame and thus protected against
damage
- Optimised bolt-plate couplings for easy coupling of the modules
- Combination possibility in longitudinal and lateral direction
- Various expansion possibilities by means of additional
equipment (see page 9)
- Suitable for combination with commercial heavy-duty tractors
- Directly combinable with hydraulically driven combination
modules of series PST and PST-E

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 Heavy-Duty Modules

Basically, the module types differ in tyres, carrying capacity, dimensions, Frame
and type of wheelset bearing. The center beam in box-section design with strong cross beams guarantees a high
Pivot bearing (A) frame strength and thus optimum load characteristics. Air reservoirs, hydraulic
Ball bearing race ring (B) oil reservoirs as well as the steering system are integrated in the bogie frame
and protected against damage and corrosion.
Modules with tyres in single arrangement and fitted with pivot bearings are also
available with a recess for vessels in addition to the platform version.

A B
Axle suspension and levelling
The hydraulic axle suspension of the pendular axles of a vehicle is intercon-
nected to hydraulic support circuits (3- or 4-point support). Within these
support circuits an equal axle load is achieved. The hydraulic stroke of up
to +/- 300 mm enables optimum compensation in longitudinal and lateral
direction and therefore permits operations on uneven terrain as well as the
adjustment of extreme side tilt (levelling).
Steering
The heavy-duty modules are equipped with hydro-mechanical all-wheel force steer-
ing in 2-circuit execution. This feature is advantageous inasmuch as the full steer-
ability is maintained, should one of the steering circuits possibly fail. The steering
angle on modules with pivot bearings is 60°, whereas modules with ball bearing
race rings feature a steering angle of 55°. Adjustment of the steering combinations
is made by changing the steering points of the track rods. The track rods are easily
accessible from above. The electronic steering synchronisation enables a central
turning point independently of the position of the modules.
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Combination Possibilities / Variants

For large loads with a high centre of gravity, several platform trailers can be
combined in longitudinal and lateral direction.

Longitudinal combinations
Combination of modules in any configuration in longitudinal direction

Parallel combinations
Combination of modules coupled side by side to reach a vehicle with 11/2 - or
2-module widths. In the “split” version (for 11/2 module width), the modules
are split lengthwise, thus resulting in a platform combination with three
pendular axles per axle line.
 Goose-necks
- Universal goose-neck to combine bogies or loading decks with claw coupling
without an adapter
- Combination goose-neck to combine bogies and intermediate platforms. The
coupling of loading decks with claw coupling requires an additional adapter.

Loading decks
Intermediate platforms

Crawler decks
- Single extendible
- Foldable side extensions

Drop decks
- Single extendible
- Foldable / telescopic side extensions

Off-Shore
For off-shore operation, the efficiency of the heavy duty modules becomes
apparent. All operations such as loading, transporting, positioning and unloading
are carried out by the heavy-duty combinations. Also parallel combinations with 3
or 4 bogies coupled side by side are used.

Especially suitable for off-shore operation are the self-propelled heavy-duty

modules of the Goldhofer PST/E range. (See page 12).

Long load equipment

The long load equipment connects the bogies with the self-supporting load or with
the vessel bridges, resp. high girder bridges. The long load equipment is supported
on ball and socket joints and sliding shoes on the bogies.

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Combination Possibilities / Variants

Combinable vessel bridges

∙ Single extendible
∙ Single / double extendible in width by hydraulic means
∙ Can be modified to drop deck, including insertable platform elements
∙ Can be modified to crawler deck
∙ Can be modified to intermediate deck

Vessel bridges
∙ Expansion by means of extension beams
∙ Hydraulic width adjustment
∙ Hydraulic height adjustment

High-girder bridges and “schnabel”equipment

∙ Expansion by means of extension beams
∙ Hydraulic width adjustment
∙ Hydraulic height adjustment
∙ Side tilt compensation
Accessories

Swivel arm
Disengaging of swivel arm steering
Pulling devices
Hydraulic power pack
Control panel
Electro-magnetic remote steering control
Radio remote steering control
Connecting elements (bogie/bogie)
Electric, hydraulic and brake connections
(bogie/bogie)
Hydraulic bolt coupling
Crawler deck with side extension steel
plates
Low-profile deck
Loading ramps for rail vehicles
Lighting crossbeam (option)
Quick coupling adapter
Tyre change

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 Heavy-Duty Transporters with Hydrostatic Drive

PST

Self-propelled transporters of the PST-range can also be com-

bined with the conventional THP-modules in both longitudinal
and lateral direction.
 For the transport of super heavy loads, Goldhofer offers self-propelled
heavy-duty transporters with hydrostatic drive. The hydrostatic drive ensures
a smooth and jerk-free driving, even under arduous conditions. The tractive
force and the driving speed mainly depend on the number of driven axle lines
as well as on the output of the power pack.

Major utilization of the self-propelled heavy-duty modules of Goldhofer is in

the off-shore field as well as in power stations and plant industry. They are
not only used for transportation including loading and unloading but also
for exact positioning of large and heavy loads.

PST-E
PST-E
The self-propelled transporters of the PST-E-range have an
electronic multi-way steering with a steering angle of /+/- 110°.
This steering is used in individual modules as well as in any
large longitudinal or lateral combination. The selection of the
following steering modes as
∙ Normal driving
∙ 90° crab steering
∙ Diagonal crab steering
∙ Carrousel steering

is push-button controlled through remote steering. The track

rods do not have to be rearranged in this case as control of
every axle is by means of sensor and hydraulic cylinder.
The self-propelled modules can be combined with conventional
THP-modules by adjusting the steering angle of the modular
transporter to the steering of the conventional THP-unit using
sensors.

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Heavy-Duty Transporters with Hydrostatic Drive
 Accessories and Examples of Use

Power pack
Power pack with open steerman’s stand (option)
Power pack with cabin (option)
Remote control
Monitoring elements
Combination procedure
Coupling point
Parallel console
Parallel combination

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Contact
Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft
Donaustraße 95
D-87700 Memmingen /Germany
Phone +49 (0)8331 15-0
Fax +49 (0)8331 15-239
e-mail: info@goldhofer.de
www.goldhofer.de

Konstruktionsänderungen im Sinne des technischen Fortschrittes und auf Grund von gesetz-
lichen Vorschriften vorbehalten.
Subject to technical progress and regulations in force, we reserve the right to change the
above specifications.