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USACE Crane Barge DB-768

Crane Barge, Non Self-propelled:

Laid down, date unknown, as US Army Crane Barge DB-768 by Basic Marine, Escanaba, MI.

Launched, date unknown

Delivered in 2009 to US Army Corps of Engineers

Placed in service as DB-768

Assigned to the US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District

Current Disposition, active

Specifications:
Displacement 709 t.(lt)
Length 150'
Beam 59'6"
Draft 7'
Accommodations 0
Postable Water Capacity 9,870 gals.
Fuel Capacity 23,250 gals

Machinery, Equipment and Special Features

Generator: one Caterpillar C9 Engine + Leroy Somer Alternator LSA 46.2 L6, Marine Generator Set rated 203 kW, 1800 rpm

Crane Paticulars

Model: Liebherr Model 1280

Crane Weight: 500,000 lbs

Fully Revolving Main Hoist Capacity: 101,500 lbs at 60' radius

Over Crane End Main Capacity: 109,800 lbs at 60' radius

Auxiliary Hoist Capacity: 32,800 lbs at "any" radius

Boom Length(s): 142 Ft and 181 Ft

Crawlers Length: 29'-9"

Crawlers Width: 24'-7"

Crane Tail-swing: 20'-5"

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description		Source
3028076801	257k	US Army Crane Barge *DB-768, 4 September 2012, and location unknown. US Army Corps of Engineers Photo 120904-A-EO314-138*		John Spivey

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Additional Resources and Web Sites of Interest
DB-768 outboard profile and general arrangement blueprints

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