Question 1

What exactly is the 2020 ConForms 16Z Track Mounted Spider Boom?

Accepted Answer

The 16-Z TRAK Spider is a 4-section, Z-fold articulating placing boom mounted on a self-propelled tracked undercarriage. It delivers about 16 m (≈ 52.5 ft) horizontal reach and 18 m (≈ 59–61 ft) vertical reach while working under ceilings as low as ≈ 13 ft (13′1″ opening height). It targets low-clearance and tight-access work where a regular boom truck cannot enter, but you still want boom-style placement rather than hand-dragging hose.

Question 2

How does the 16Z compare to a 20 m boom truck in reach and access?

Accepted Answer

ConForms explicitly markets the 16Z as a low-clearance alternative to 20 m boom trucks, with similar horizontal reach but a much smaller overall profile and footprint. The 16Z operates under ≈13 ft ceilings, runs on tracks, and uses compact outriggers, so it works inside warehouses, parking decks, tunnels, or under mezzanines where a 20 m boom truck will not fit or cannot safely set outriggers.

Question 3

What are the key boom specs a buyer should look at (reach, articulation, folding)?

Accepted Answer

Key boom-side specs: Boom style: 4-section Z-fold (fast unfolding in low headroom); Vertical reach: ≈ 59–61 ft; Horizontal reach: ≈ 52.5 ft; Reach depth: ≈ 33–36 ft; Minimum unfolding height: ≈ 13 ft; Boom articulation: 86° / 180° / 220° / 230° across sections; Rotation: 370°. This combination gives full-ring coverage around the machine and detailed positioning in tight indoor grids.

Question 4

What pumping line and pressure rating does the 16Z use?

Accepted Answer

The 16Z uses a 125 mm (5 in) pipeline with a 3 m (10 ft) end hose. ConForms equips it with the Ultra III boom kit with a standard 85 bar pressure rating (≈ 1,230 psi) and an optional 150 bar kit (≈ 2,175 psi). You match your line pump's output pressure and volume to these ratings and your line layout.

Question 5

What engines and power options does a 2020 16Z Track Spider offer?

Accepted Answer

For the track-mounted configuration, 2020 units use: A 74 hp Tier 4 Perkins diesel engine with flow-through DPF to drive the tracks and undercarriage. On the ConcreteIron 2020 unit, a separate Honda gas engine powers the boom hydraulics, giving independent control of travel and placing functions. In stand-alone mode (when you lift the boom off the tracks), the boom runs either from: An on-board Honda gas engine, a Perkins diesel engine, or a 480 V, 60 Hz electric supply.

Question 6

How does the track undercarriage perform on slopes and uneven floors?

Accepted Answer

The 16-Z TRAK Spider undercarriage uses a Tier 4 Perkins engine and hydraulic system sized for demanding indoor and outdoor travel: It climbs up to 46% grade (25°); It levels the upper structure on unlevel surfaces up to 20°. This lets you work on ramped slabs, sloped tunnels, and mat pours where you lack a perfectly flat base and do not want crane picks on every move.

Question 7

What footprint and outrigger spread does the 16Z need for setup?

Accepted Answer

For layout and floor-loading checks, you look at: Footprint diameter: ≈ 20–20.5 ft (ConForms footprint shows 6,250 mm / 20.5 ft); Base spreads: about 15 ft rear-rear / front-front and 16′6″ rear-front; Outrigger reaction: ≈ 46 kN / 10,430 lbf maximum leg load. You use these values with your project's slab design or shoring plan when you approve a setup.

Question 8

How heavy is the 16Z Track Spider and what does that imply for transport and floor loading?

Accepted Answer

ConForms lists total weight ≈ 11,375 kg (25,080 lb) for the 16-Z TRAK configuration. For transport, you typically haul the track spider on a low-boy or heavy equipment trailer rated for 30,000 lb or more. For floor loading, you evaluate the 25,000-lb machine plus concrete in the pipeline against slab design and shoring, using the ~10,430 lbf leg reaction as a key number.

Question 9

How fast do you convert the 16Z from track-mounted to stand-alone spider?

Accepted Answer

ConForms and the ConcreteIron listing both highlight a convertible design: you remove four pins to separate the boom from the tracks. You then lift the boom to its tower or stand and connect the gas/diesel or electric power source. This design lets one asset work as: A self-propelled tracked spider for mat pours, tunnels, and interior slabs; A stand-alone spider or deck placer on a high-rise, shaft, or elevated deck.

Question 10

What control system does the 16Z use?

Accepted Answer

ConForms spider brochure describes a high-spec control and hydraulic package for the spider lineup, including 16-Z: Fully proportional HBC radio remote control, which gives smooth boom motion and speed control; Manual backup controls at the machine; HAWE hydraulic valves and Rexroth/Eckerle hydraulic pumps, which support fine metering and durable operation; Electrical components from Siemens and Schneider. The 16-Z technical table lists Remote or Manual for control mode.

Question 11

What typical jobs justify investing in a 16Z Track Spider instead of a boom truck or manual deck placer?

Accepted Answer

Use a 16-Z Track Spider when you: Pour indoor warehouse slabs, industrial buildings, and distribution centers with roof heights around 14–20 ft and large square footage; Work in parking structures, tunnels, and underpasses where headroom and access constrain boom trucks; Place large mat slabs, tanks, or water treatment structures where you want continuous movement without crane picks; Support high-rise core / deck work by converting the boom to stand-alone and lifting it to upper levels. ConForms marketing and contractor pages all describe the 16Z as a cost-effective solution for low-ceiling placements with flexibility to move between mat pours and high-rise work.

Question 12

What structural and hydraulic quality features matter for long-term ownership?

Accepted Answer

For long-term owners, the following ConForms design choices matter: Boom fabricated from Strenx 700 MC high-strength steel, which reduces weight for a given reach and improves fatigue resistance; Con Forms Ultra III pipeline system with 85 bar standard / 150 bar optional rating; HAWE hydraulics, Rexroth/Eckerle pump, and well-specified electrical components (Siemens / Schneider); Double-ball slewing ring design, backed by a 10-year limited warranty. These features reduce flex, improve boom stiffness, and support reliable proportional control over many duty cycles.

Question 13

What warranties and support does ConForms associate with spider placers like the 16Z?

Accepted Answer

The spider brochure details ConForms' standard warranty framework: 3-year limited warranty on mechanical and structural components; 2-year limited warranty on gasoline and diesel engines; 2-year limited warranty on electrical and hydraulic systems; 10-year limited warranty on the exclusive double-ball slewing ring. The brochure also notes that each unit receives CF quality inspection and performance testing and that ConForms maintains wear parts and replacement pipe in stock.

Question 14

What price range should a buyer expect for a 2020 16Z Track Spider, and what should you check on a used unit?

Accepted Answer

The ConcreteIron listing for a 2020 ConForms 16Z Track Mounted Spider Boom shows an asking price of USD 97,500 in Great condition with about 80% pipe life remaining. That listing provides a real-world reference point for used 2020 units. For a used machine, you focus on: Pipeline wear (like the 80% life note on this listing); Slew ring and boom pins play; Track frame, rollers, and idlers for wear and structural cracks; Perkins and Honda engine hours and service records (filters, DPF, injectors); Hydraulic system leaks and response in proportional movement.

Question 15

What type of pump do you pair with a 16Z Track Spider?

Accepted Answer

You pair the 16Z with a line pump or boom pump that delivers 5-in concrete line at pressures within the 85–150 bar rating of the Ultra III kit and at the flow rate your projects demand. Contractors frequently pair 16Z spiders with high-output trailer pumps (e.g., Schwing SP-series, Putzmeister TK-series) when they want long line runs and continuous mat pours, then connect the same pump to a tower-mounted 16Z on high-rise projects.

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