EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT
Delivering Productivity
Boom trucks are helping improve operations on construction and other jobsites
By Seth Skydel
The range of boom trucks offered by industry suppliers includes an impressive array of models designed to meet a variety of lifting and project needs. The manufacturers are also focused on providing key features and technological advancements.
“ Our National Crane boom truck product line offers operators several key features to improve jobsite performance,” said Bob Ritter, product manager.“ There are roadable counterweight configurations to meet any requirements. The machines have control systems with on board diagnostics and truck error code monitoring and visibility options like hoist, rear view and offside camera options, wireless outrigger controls and windspeed monitoring.”
At National Crane, the boom truck product line consists of 24 models ranging from 10- to 60-ton capacities with maximum tip heights from 66 to more than 200 feet. Recently, the company launched their new National
New Load King models this year include the 22-51TM, 25-92RM, 19-70M and upgraded 35M and 35 / 40RS units, as well as the 40-142RS.
The Altec AC45E boom truck is suited for tree care, construction, heavy substation and transmission work where the structure heights aren’ t very tall.
Crane NTV45-2 model, a 45-ton capacity crane mounted on a tracked Prinoth T22 chassis. The crane is equipped with a 142-foot main boom and is capable of a 200-foot platform height.
At Load King, John Lukow, senior vice president, cranes, said the company has implemented A92.2 charts for all crossovers to facilitate the most efficient basket work possible.“ We have also added asymmetrical outriggers to allow for fitting the crane in tight spaces and have replaced proximity switches with magnetic sensors in our outriggers to improve reliability,” he added.
New Load King models this year include the 22-51TM, 25-92RM, 19-70M and upgraded 35M and 35 / 40RS units, as well as the 40-142RS with the tilt cab and control system from crossovers. The company’ s boom trucks are manufactured in a purpose-built crane assembly facility with a new machining and welding center and new wet paint and powder coat systems.
“ At Elliott Equipment we continue to push the limits of utility construction technology with our new self-leveling, rotating material-handling platform, now available on E-Line aerials with 145-, 160- and 190-foot tip heights,” said Jim Glazer, president & CEO.“ While many long-boom cranes rely on gravityleveled platforms, this design brings a
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