Product Focus
Link-Belt 65 | RT
With a one- and two-piece manually offsettable fly, the Link-belt 65 | RT is ideal for larger, spread-out jobsites.
system. This system features a large graphical color display where the operator can easily view the crane’ s condition at all times. Some key features of the Pulse system include real time data, wind speed and operator settable alarms. This system also features a cellular-based telematics system that monitors the crane’ s location and operational settings. The telematics system can also log fault codes and track service intervals.
“ The 65 | RT continues as a leader in the service and maintenance category as well,” Fiechter said.“ There are swing-out doors and removable panels to access the engine, transmission and hydraulic components. Filters for transmission oil, engine oil and fuel are remote mounted for ease of access.
“ The engine control and Pulse displays in the operator’ s cab on the 65 | RT are programmed to show defined error codes to assist with troubleshooting,” Fiechter continued.“ And maintenance time is greatly reduced with sealed systems that require no grease, such as the main boom, head machinery and four-link rear suspension.
“ Overall, the 65 | RT offers a new level of control, reliability and performance,” Fiechter added.“ The changes on the 65 | RT are a reflection of new industry standards seen across Link-Belt’ s rough terrain crane product line.”
Link-Belt’ s rough terrain crane family includes seven models from 65 to 160 U. S. tons in capacity. Four of the models feature full power booms and three are equipped with pin and latch boom systems.
reason they are often called the Swiss Army Knife of cranes.
“ The outlook for the rough terrain market includes increased interest in smaller capacity models like the 65 | RT,” Fiechter continued.“ Market demand for rough terrain cranes below the 65-ton class has dropped as rental and crane operator fleets want to standardize on a higher capacity model while maintaining a cost-effective specification.
“ A 65-ton rough terrain crane like the 65 | RT provides quite a bit more specification without requiring much more initial or operating cost,” Fiechter added.“ This size crane simply makes sense.”
The new 65 | RT features a four-section full-power boom( 38-115 feet) and has 211.6 feet of maximum tip height with extensions.
Range of Capabilities
The 65-ton rough terrain is commonly used for a range of capabilities such as a support crane for larger, spread-out jobsites, Fiechter noted, adding that one of the first 65 | RT units shipped is doing foundation work on a wind energy jobsite.“ These cranes are very useful for material handling, off-loading and loading other equipment,” he said.“ Their mobility is a plus because they don’ t have to be spotted in a fixed location on a jobsite, and in most instances, they can be hauled to a jobsite in one piece and be ready to work. There is a
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