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FIAT Kobelco CK1600 Technical Manual – 30 Pages of Factory Specs

If you’re wrenching on a CK1600 without the factory book, you’re burning billable hours and risking a lift failure. I’ve seen guys guess at counterweight specs and end up with a machine on its side. This FIAT Kobelco CK1600 Technical Manual is the real deal — 30 pages of OEM data straight from Kobelco. No aftermarket interpretation, no condensed garbage. You get the numbers that keep a 160-ton crawler crane safe on the job.

Specs You Can’t Afford to Guess

Page 1 gives you the hard limits: max lifting capacity 160 US tons, max boom length 250 ft, boom + jib combo 200 ft + 100 ft. Page 2 breaks down dimensions — overall crawler length 25’ 11”, center-to-center of tumblers 12’ 7”, ground clearance 19”. Working weight ranges from 273,000 lbs with light counterweight to 306,000 lbs standard. Miss those numbers on a lift plan and you’re asking for a citation or worse.

Engine and Hydraulic Data

Power plant is a Mitsubishi 6D24-TLA2K diesel — 6-cylinder, 729 cu in displacement, SAE gross 332 HP at 2,000 rpm, torque 930 lbs-ft at 1,400 rpm. Starter is 24V/7.0 kW, alternator 24V/80 Amp, two 12V batteries wired parallel. Fuel tank holds 106 US gal. Hydraulic pumps? Two piston pumps for load hoist and propel, one for boom hoist, one for swing, plus two gear pumps for control/auxiliary and two for brake cooling. That’s the kind of detail you need when you’re swapping a pump or chasing a pressure drop.

Does This Manual Cover the Full Machine?

Yes. The 30 pages include general description, general dimensions, working weight, working speed (hoist line speed 390–10 ft/min, swing speed 2.1 rpm, travel speed high/low 0.81/0.56 mph), and full upper machinery specs. If you need to understand the drive system — the travel transmission uses a hydraulic layout, but for reference on how a Manual Transmission works in other equipment, that’s a separate rabbit hole. This book stays focused on the CK1600’s factory torque values and system layouts.

Why OEM Documentation Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket manuals love to “consolidate” data. That means they drop critical notes like “use only Kobelco-approved hydraulic oil” or “torque swing bearing bolts to [DATA NEEDED]”. This is the original FIAT Kobelco file. Every page matches what the factory techs used. Pair it with the KOBELCO CK1600 CKE1350 Shop Manual for deeper repair steps, or grab the FIAT Kobelco CK1600 2007 Operators Manual – OEM Factory Data and the FIAT Kobelco CK1600 2006 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs for parts lookup. They all tie together.

Real-World Use Case: Rigging and Travel Speeds

You’re on a site in San Antonio, need to move the machine 50 yards between lifts. Travel speed high is 0.81 mph — that’s 71 feet per minute. You plan your walk path based on that, not a guess. Swing speed is 2.1 rpm, so a 90-degree swing takes about 7 seconds. These numbers matter when you’re coordinating with ground crew. The manual gives you working speeds for hoist and boom lines too. Don’t trust a third-party table; use the OEM page. For reference on Manual Transmission theory in other gearboxes, external sources exist, but this manual’s travel drive data is hydraulic-specific and correct.

FAQ

How many pages is this manual?

30 pages.

What engine specs are included?

Full Mitsubishi 6D24-TLA2K data: 332 HP at 2,000 rpm, 930 lbs-ft torque at 1,400 rpm, displacement 729 cu in, starter/alternator specs, fuel tank capacity, filter types. Page 2 has the engine table.

Does it cover the hydraulic pump system?

Yes. Lists two piston pumps for load hoist and propel, one piston pump for boom hoist, one for swing, plus two gear pumps for control/auxiliary and two for brake cooling. All driven from a heavy-duty pump drive.

Is this the original OEM manual or a reprint?

Original FIAT Kobelco Technical Manual file — not a copy, not a scan of a scan. What you access is what the factory distributed.

You need the real numbers when you’re working on a 160-ton crane. Don’t trust memory or a third-party summary. Access the Factory Manual and keep it on your tablet or print it for the job box.