HEXATRON video loop still (1)

HEXATRON

The complete off-road crane positioning base.

The HEXATRON from ARRI Rental is an exclusive, all-weather, go-anywhere crane positioning base. Suitable for use with telescopic and modular camera cranes, the heavy-duty, four-wheel drive vehicle allows elaborate crane shots to be achieved quickly and easily on the toughest terrain and at the most inaccessible locations.

Once in position, the vehicle base stabilizes itself with four hydraulic legs, which provide solid support. Then the custom-made six-arm HEXApod fixed to the vehicle base levels the crane mount itself. Other system components include the HEXAjuice power supply, HEXAbrake remote-controlled pan brake and dedicated road haulage truck.

HEXATRON features

  • Quick and easy to operate at many different locations on a single day.
  • Strong climbing ability for year-round use on mountainous and hard-to-reach terrain.
  • Various steering modes and wheel configurations to suit different conditions.
  • Precise leveling of the crane achieved in minutes.
  • Can be safely driven off the set immediately after use with the crane still mounted, causing no delay to shooting.
  • The water wading depth of 60 cm and all-terrain tires eliminate logistical problems associated with harsh weather and sodden locations.
8AE4A676-0E01-4844-9FE8-B1D9FE58C413 (2)

Four steering modes...

Front steering

ARRI_201606250027 (1)

Rear steering

ARRI_201606250035

Crab steering

ARRI_201606250034

Circular steering

ARRI_201606250030 (2)

HEXATRON credits

credits_hunger-games-the ballad of songbirds and snakes

Hunger Games

All quiet on the western front (1)

All Quiet on the Western Front

Image_Credits_House of Dragon

House of the Dragon

The Wheel of Time poster

The Wheel of Time

boy_called_christmas poster

A Boy Called Christmas

Adapts to steep angles

  • Max. traverse gradient/side tilt (ST50, not leveled): 24° (+/- depending on ground conditions)
  • Max. traverse gradient/side tilt (ST50, leveled): 30° (+/- depending on ground conditions)
FullSizeRender6 copy

Easy logistics

_DSC2365_c_hannesrohrer copy white
Specially outfitted 25-ton truck

Get in touch

2016_11 Robert Kodera HEXATRON_resize
Learn how HEXATRON could help your shoot...
Technical data
Model
HEXATRON
Speed
0.36 km/h – 20 km/h
Weight (vehicle + HEXAPOD)
4,660 kg
Length (vehicle only)
5.20 m
Width
2.15 m
Width (with variable swiveling stabilizers)
2.40 m – 3.35 m
Min. height (vehicle + HEXApod)
1.70 m
Min. height (Hexapod crane base plate only)
1.55 m
Max. height (Hexapod crane base plate only)
3.15 m
Wading depth
0.60 m
HEXATRON with SuperTechno 50
Weight (vehicle + ST50, driver, remote head & camera)
approx. 6,660 kg
Length (vehicle + ST50)
6.95 m
Width (standby)
2.15 m
Height (for transport with ST50)
2.40 m
HEXATRON vehicle base
Engine
- 4-cylinder 80 kW (109 hp), common rail 3-litre engine with particulate filter
High starting torque and reserve capacity always available
Chassis
High-comfort suspension
- Independent suspension with level control on front and rear axles (manual or automatic)
- Portal axles with extra high portals for more ground clearance
- Continuous traction for all four wheels through a rotating central joint
Gears
Reverse gear unit
- Terrain and road group: 2.60 km/h – 20 km/h
- Crawling speed: 0.36 km/h – 20 km/h Permanent 4-wheel drive
Steering
Intelligent steering system
- Front steering
- Rear steering
- Circular steering
- Crab steering
Precise positioning of the vehicle and crane in every direction increases off-road ability
Tires
4 x 440/50 R17 all-terrain tires
- Optional twin-tires for soil protection
- Higher performance on slopes, especially with wet surfaces and gravel