Service Cranes
Left: Altec recently launched their next generation fiberglass bodies rated up to 36,000 footpounds with features such as an integrated full-steel subbase and built-in tower for a 6,000-pound service crane.
Below: The Stellar Industries TMAX line of mechanic trucks are available in steel and aluminum models featuring the manufacturer’ s torq-isolator crane support design that isolates the crane compartment to transfer lifting stresses to the stabilizers and box-type subframe.
Left: PALFINGER service cranes have safety features such as overload protection systems and Load Moment Indication.
integrated full-steel subbase and a built-in tower for a 6,000- pound service crane.
“ This new fiberglass body saves, on average, 1,100 pounds compared to the same steel body design,” Boullion related.“ Anytime you can decrease weight, it extends the service life of brakes, tires and other parts that may wear out prematurely with a heavy load on the chassis.”
The Altec fiberglass body has barn doors so mechanics can get close to tools without navigating around a drop-down door. In addition, Boullion pointed out the body’ s optional rolling roof, which the mechanic can stand on safely and not need to use ladders to work on equipment.
Altec steel and fiberglass crane bodies are offered in preconfigured lengths of 108 and 132 inches with up to 43,000 footpounds of crane capacity. The bodies have an isolated rear crane compartment and interlocks that prevent crane use until the outriggers are lowered. Standard features include heavy-duty aluminum drawers, a modular track system for hook and shelf installation, D-ring tiedowns in the cargo area and a master body locking system.
PAL Pro mechanics truck models from PALFINGER North America are available in 9- to 14-foot lengths with crane capacities ranging from 20,000 to 86,000 foot-pounds. Optimized for Class 5 chassis applications, the latest additions to the company’ s lineup of mechanics trucks and service cranes are PAL Pro 58 mechanics trucks and the PSC 8600 TEC service crane.
The PAL Pro 58 mechanics truck is constructed from 12-gauge A-60 galvanized steel and features a hybrid torsion box that eliminates frame and side pack deflection. It also undergoes a 12-step E-coat process for enhanced paint coverage and corrosion protection. The body
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