Lifting Capacities

Telescopic Boom Rough Terrain Crane

RTC–8060 60–ton (54.43 metric ton)

Boom and fly capacities for this machine are listed by the following sections:

Fully Extended Outriggers

Working Range Diagram (12,900 lbs. Counterweight)

35.5’ – 60.3’ (10.82 – 18.38 m) Main Boom Capacities, A–max Mode

35.5’ – 110’ (10.82 – 33.53 m) Main Boom Capacities, Basic Mode “B”

34’ (10.36 m) Offset Fly Capacities, Basic Mode “B”

34’ – 56’ (10.36 – 17.07 m) Two–piece Offset Fly Capacities, Basic Mode “B”

On Tires

Working Range Diagram (12,900 lbs. Counterweight)

35.5’ – 60.3’ (10.82 – 18.38 m) Main Boom Capacities, A–max Mode

35.5’ – 110’ (10.82 – 33.53 m) Main Boom Capacities, Basic Mode “B”

Link-Belt
RTC–8060

RTC–8060

CAUTION: This material is supplied for reference use only. Operator must refer to in–cab
Crane Rating Manual to determine allowable machine lifting capacities and operating
procedures.

Litho in U.S.A. 6/02 #6319 (Supersedes #6296)

 WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATOR'S AND SAFETY MANUALS AND THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS AND RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES BEFORE OPERATING THE CRANE.
OPERATION WHICH DOES NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN AN
ACCIDENT.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL: 3 . The crane capacities in the shaded areas above the bold lines,
1 . Rated lifting capacities in pounds as shown on lift charts pertain are based on structural strength or hydraulic limitations. The
to this crane as originally manufactured and normally equipped. crane capacities below the bold lines are based on stability
Modifications to the crane or use of optional equipment other ratings. Some capacities are limited by a maximum obtainable
than that specified can result in a reduction of capacity. 78 boom angle.
2 . Construction equipment can be dangerous if improperly 4 . Rated lifting capacities include the weight of hook block, slings,
operated or maintained. Operation and maintenance of this bucket, magnet, and auxiliary lifting devices. Their weights must
crane must be in compliance with the information in the be subtracted from the listed rated capacity to obtain the net load
Operator’s, Parts, and Safety Manuals supplied with this crane. If which can be lifted. Also, see Capacity Deductions For Auxiliary
these manuals are missing, order replacements through the Load Handling Equipment.
distributor. 5 . Rated lifting capacities are based on freely suspended loads. No
3 . The operator and other personnel associated with this crane attempt shall be made to move a load horizontally on the ground
shall read and fully understand the latest applicable American in any direction.
National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety standards for cranes. 6 . Rated lifting capacities are for lift crane service only.
4 . The maximum allowable lifting capacities are based on crane 7 . Do not operate at any radii or boom lengths (minimum or
standing level on firm supporting surface. maximum) where capacities are not listed. At these positions,
the crane can overturn without any load on the hook or cause
SET UP: boom failure.
1 . The crane shall be leveled on a firm supporting surface. 8 . The maximum loads which can be telescoped are not definable
Depending on the nature of the supporting surface, it may be because of variation in loadings and crane maintenance, but it is
necessary to have structural supports under the outrigger permissible to attempt retraction and extension within the limits of
pontoons or tires to spread the load to a larger bearing surface. the applicable load rating chart.
2 . When making lifts on outriggers, all tires must be free of 9 . For main boom capacities when either boom length or radius or
supporting surface. All outrigger beams must be extended to the both are between values listed, proceed as follows:
same length; fully retracted, intermediate, or fully extended. a. For boom lengths not listed, use rating for next longer boom length
3 . When making lifts on tires, they must be inflated to the or next shorter boom length, whichever is smaller.
recommended pressure. (See Operation note 19 and Tire b. For load radii not listed, use rating for next larger radius.
Inflation.) 10 . The user shall operate at reduced ratings to allow for adverse job
4 . When operating on tires, do not exceed 76 degree maximum conditions, such as: soft or uneven ground, out of level
boom angle. Loss of backward stability will occur causing a conditions, wind, side loads, pendulum action, jerking or sudden
tipping condition. stopping of loads, hazardous conditions, experience of
5 . For required parts of line, see Wire Rope Capacity and Winch personnel, traveling with loads, electrical wires, etc. Side load on
Performance. boom or fly is extremely dangerous.
11 . When making lifts with auxiliary head machinery, the effective
OPERATION: length of the boom increases by 2 feet.
1 . Rated lifting capacities at rated radius shall not be exceeded. Do 12 . Power sections of boom must be extended in accordance with
not tip the crane to determine allowable loads. For concrete boom mode “A” or “B”. In boom mode “B” all power sections must
bucket operation, weight of bucket and load shall not exceed be extended or retracted equally.
80% of rated lifting capacities. For clamshell bucket operation, 13 . The least stable rated working area on outriggers is over the side.
weight of bucket and bucket contents is restricted to a maximum 14 . Rated lifting capacities are based on correct reeving. Deduction
weight of 7000 pounds or 80% of rated lifting capacity, whichever must be made for excessive reeving. Any reeving over minimum
is less. For magnet operation, weight of magnet and load is required (see Wire Rope Capacity) is considered excessive and
restricted to a maximum weight of 7000 pounds or 80% of rated must be accounted for when making lifts. Use working range
lifting capacity, whichever is less. For clamshell and magnet diagram to estimate the extra feet of rope then deduct 1 lb for
operation, maximum boom length is restricted to 55 feet and the each extra foot of wire rope before attempting to lift a load.
boom angle is restricted to a minimum of 35 degrees. Lifts with 15 . The loaded boom angle combined with the boom length give only
either fly erected or boom in “Mode A” are prohibited for both an approximation of the operating radius. The boom angle,
clam and magnet operation. before loading, should be greater to account for deflection. For
2 . The crane capacities shown on fully extended, or intermediate main boom capacities, the loaded boom angle is for reference
extended outriggers do not exceed 85% of the tipping loads. The only. For fly capacities, the load radius is for reference only.
crane capacities shown on fully retracted outriggers or tires do
not exceed 75% of the tipping loads as determined by SAE crane
stability test code J–765A.

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 BOOM EXTENSION WINCH PERFORMANCE
Winch Line Pulls
Drum Rope Capacity (ft.)
Wire Two Speed Winch
Boom Mode “A” Boom Length (ft.)
Rope Low Speed High Speed
Only inner mid section Layer Layer Total
telescopes 35.5 Available lbs. Available lbs.
1 16,266* 7,726 102 102
45 2 14,998* 7,124 111 213
3 13,914* 6,609 120 333
4 12,976* 6,164 128 461
55 5 12,156 5,774 137 598
6 11,434 5,431 145 743
* – Reduce to 12,920 lbs. if using Type RB rope
60.3
WIRE ROPE CAPACITY
Inner Mid Section Base Section Maximum Lifting Capacities Based On Wire Rope Strength
298” Stroke
3/4”
Parts of Line Notes
Boom Length (ft.) Type RB
Boom Mode “B”
1 12,920
Inner mid, outer mid and tip
35.5 2 25,840 Capacities shown are in pounds and
sections telescope working loads must not exceed the rat-
simultaneously. 3 38,760
ings on the capacity charts in the Crane
4 51,680 Rating Manual.
45
5 64,600
6 77,520 Study Operator’s Manual for wire rope
55 7 90,440
inspection procedures and single part of
line applications.
8 103,360
65 9 116,280
10 129,200
75 LBCE DESCRIPTION
18 X 19 Rotation Resistant – Compact Strand,
TYPE RB High Strength Preformed, Right Regular Lay
85
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT PRESSURE SETTINGS
95
Function Pressure (PSI)
Front And Rear Winch 2,750
105 Outriggers 3,000
Boom Hoist 2,900
110 Telescope 3,000
Outer Mid Inner Mid Swing 1,500
Tip Section Section Section Base Section Steering 2,500
298” Stroke 298” Stroke 298” Stroke
WORKING AREAS
TIRE INFLATION RTC On Outriggers
Tire Size Operation Tire Pressure (psi)
360
2.5 MPH 65
29.5 X 25 – 28 PR Over Chart
See Note
Stationary 75 Side

CL Boom
PONTOON LOADINGS Longitudinal
CL of RTC
Maximum Pontoon
Maximum Pontoon Load:
Ground Bearing Pressure: Over Over
Front Rear
94,000 lbs. 208 psi
CL Outrigger Pontoon

CAPACITY DEDUCTIONS FOR AUXILIARY Center Of

Rotation
LOAD HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Over
See Note
Load Handling Equipment: (lbs.) Side

Auxiliary Head Attached 100

60–ton hook block (see hook block for actual weight) 1,100 360
CL Front Wheel Chart
40–ton hook block (see hook block for actual weight) Track
720
See Note C
L Boom
8.5–ton hook ball (see hook ball for actual weight) 360
Longitudinal
Lifting From Main Boom With: (lbs.) CL of RTC
Over
22 ft. fly tip stowed on boom base 300 Front

34 ft. offset fly stowed on boom base 900

34 ft. offset fly erected but not used 4,400 Center Of
Rotation
56 ft. offset fly stowed on boom base 1,200 See Note

56 ft. offset fly erected but not used 7,800

Boom Centered
Lifting From 34 ft. Offset Fly With: Over Front RTC On Tires
22 ft. fly tip stowed on boom base 300
Note: These Lines Determine The Limiting Position Of Any
22 ft. fly tip erected but not used PROHIBITED
Load For Operation Within Working Areas Indicated.
22 ft. fly tip stowed on 34 ft. offset fly PROHIBITED
Note: Capacity deductions are for Link–Belt supplied equipment only.

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Working Range Diagram

On Fully Extended Outriggers
30
OFFSET
15
OFFSET
1 OFFSET

180 56 FT. FLY–

110 FT. BOOM
170

160
34 FT. FLY–
110 FT. BOOM
150 56 FT. FLY–
85 FT. BOOM

140 10’

130 34 FT. FLY–

85 FT. BOOM

120 110 Ft. BOOM

MODE “B”
105 FT. BOOM
110
95 FT. BOOM
Height in feet above ground

100
85 FT. BOOM
90
75 FT. BOOM
80
70 65 FT. BOOM
65
70 60 60.3 FT. BOOM
MODE “A”
55
50 55 FT. BOOM
60 45
40 45 FT. BOOM
78MAX. BOOM
50 35 ANGLE
30 35.5 FT. BOOM
40 MODES “A” & “B”
25
20
30
15
10
20
5
10

0
170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 3'-6"
Operation radius from axis of rotation in feet L ROTATION
C

 Denotes Main Boom + 56' Fly-Boom Mode B"

 Denotes Main Boom + 34' Fly-Boom Mode B"
Note: Boom and fly geometry shown are for unloaded condition and crane standing level on firm supporting
surface. Boom deflection, subsequent radius and boom angle change must be accounted for when applying
load to hook.

WARNING
Do Not Lower The Boom Below The Minimum Boom Angle For No Load As Shown In The Above Chart
For The Boom Lengths Shown. Loss Of Stability Will Occur Causing A Tipping Condition.

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Note: Refer To Page 3 For “Lifting Capacity Deductions” For Capacity Reductions Caused By Stowed Or Erected
Auxiliary Load Handling Equipment. * This Capacity Based On Maximum Obtainable Boom Angle.

Rated Lifting Capacities In Rated Lifting Capacities In

Boom Mode Pounds On Fully Extended Boom Mode Pounds On Fully Extended
“A” Outriggers. See Set Up Note 2. “B” Outriggers. See Set Up Note 2.

35.5 Ft. 45 Ft. 35.5 Ft. 45 Ft. 55 Ft.

Load Loaded Loaded
Radius (ft) Boom Boom Load Loade Loade Loade
360°
360 Over Front 360°
360 Over Front Radius d d
Angle Angle Over Over d Over
(Deg.) (Deg.) (ft) Boom 360° Boom 360° Boom 360°
Angle Front Angle Front Front
10 68.5 120,000 120,000 73.5 87,200 87,200 (Deg.) (Deg.) Angle
(Deg.)
12 65.0 106,800 106,800 71.0 87,200 87,200
10 68.5 120,000 120,000 73.0 42,000 42,000 76.5 42,000 42,000
15 59.5 90,800 90,800 66.5 82,500 82,500 12 65.0 106,800 106,800 70.5 42,000 42,000 74.5 42,000 42,000
20 49.5 71,400 71,400 59.5 67,400 67,400 15 59.5 90,800 90,800 66.5 42,000 42,000 71.5 42,000 42,000
25 37.5 55,800 56,300 51.5 55,100 55,600 20 49.5 71,400 71,400 59.5 42,000 42,000 66.0 42,000 42,000
30 20.0 38,700 40,500 43.0 38,300 40,500 25 37.5 55,800 56,300 51.5 42,000 42,000 60.0 42,000 42,000
35 32.0 28,300 32,700 30 20.0 38,700 40,500 43.0 39,800 40,500 53.5 40,400 40,500
40 15.5 21,800 25,200 35 32.0 29,800 34,200 46.5 30,400 34,800
40 15.5 23,100 26,500 38.5 23,800 27,200
Min. Boom 0 20,900 20,900 0 14,000 14,000
Angle/Cap. 45 29.0 19,100 22,000
55 Ft. 60.3 Ft. 50 14.0 15,600 18,000

Load Loaded Loaded Min.

Radius (ft) Boom Boom Boom
Angle 360°
360 Over Front Angle 360°
360 Over Front 0 20,900 20,900 0 15,100 15,100 0 10,900 10,900
Angle/
(Deg.) (Deg.) Cap.
10 77.0 79,700 79,700 65 Ft. 75 Ft. 85 Ft.
12 75.0 72,400 72,400 76.5 61,400 61,400
15 71.5 63,500 63,500 73.5 57,600 57,600 Load Loade Loade
Radius Loade
d Over d Over d Over
20 66.0 52,300 52,300 68.5 47,100 47,100 (ft) Boom 360° Boom 360° 360°
Front Front Boom Front
25 60.0 44,200 44,200 63.0 39,500 39,500 Angle Angle
(Deg.) (Deg.) Angle
30 53.5 37,800 38,000 57.5 33,900 33,900 (Deg.)
35 47.0 27,900 32,300 51.5 27,700 29,700 12 77.0 42,000 42,000
40 39.0 21,500 24,900 45.0 21,400 24,800 15 74.5 42,000 42,000 77.0 42,000 42,000
45 29.0 17,000 19,700 37.5 16,800 19,600 20 70.0 42,000 42,000 73.0 42,000 42,000 75.5 36,000 36,000
50 14.5 13,500 15,800 28.5 13,400 15,800 25 65.5 42,000 42,000 69.0 41,700 41,700 72.0 31,500 31,500
55 15.0 10,800 12,800 30 60.5 40,700 40,500 65.0 37,100 37,100 68.5 28,200 28,200
Min. Boom 35 55.0 30,700 35,100 60.5 30,900 32,500 64.5 25,400 25,400
0 9,000 9,000 0 7,100 7,100
Angle/Cap. 40 49.0 24,200 27,600 56.0 24,400 27,800 61.0 23,000 23,000
45 43.0 19,500 22,300 51.0 19,700 22,600 57.0 19,900 21,100
50 35.5 16,000 18,400 46.0 16,300 18,700 52.5 16,400 18,800
55 27.0 13,300 15,400 40.0 13,600 15,600 48.0 13,700 15,800
60 13.5 11,100 12,900 33.5 11,500 13,200 43.0 11,700 13,400
65 25.0 9,700 11,300 38.0 9,900 11,500
70 12.5 8,200 9,700 31.5 8,400 9,900
75 24.0 7,200 8,500
80 12.0 6,100 7,300
Min.
Boom 0 8,000 8,000 0 5,900 5,900 0 4,300 4,300
Angle/
Cap.
95 Ft. 105 Ft. 110 Ft.
Load Loaded Loaded
Radius Loaded
Boom Over Boom Over Over
(ft) Angle 360°° Front Angle 360°° Front Boom 360°°
Angle Front
(Deg.) (Deg)
(Deg.)

20 77.5 31,800 31,800

25 74.5 28,300 28,300 76.0 25,700 25,700 77.0 22,500 22,500
30 71.0 25,300 25,300 73.5 23,100 23,100 74.5 22,200 22,200
35 68.0 22,900 22,900 70.5 20,900 20,900 72.0 20,100 20,100
40 64.5 20,800 20,800 67.5 19,000 19,000 69.0 18,300 18,300
45 61.5 19,000 19,000 65.0 17,400 17,400 66.0 16,700 16,700
50 58.0 16,500 17,500 61.5 15,900 15,900 63.5 15,200 15,200
55 54.0 13,800 15,900 58.5 13,900 14,700 60.5 13,900 13,900
60 50.0 11,800 13,500 55.0 11,900 13,600 57.0 11,900 12,500
65 45.5 10,000 11,700 51.5 10,100 11,800 54.0 10,200 11,200
70 41.0 8,600 10,000 48.0 8,700 10,100 50.5 8,700 10,100
75 36.0 7,300 8,700 43.5 7,400 8,800 47.0 7,500 8,800
80 30.0 6,300 7,500 39.5 6,400 7,600 43.0 6,400 7,700
85 23.0 5,400 6,500 34.5 5,500 6,600 38.5 5,500 6,700
90 12.0 4,500 5,600 29.0 4,700 5,700 34.0 4,700 5,800
95 22.0 4,000 4,900 28.5 4,000 5,000
100 11.5 3,300 4,200 22.0 3,400 4,300
105 11.0 2,800 3,700
Min.
Boom
0 3,100 3,100 0 2,100 2,100 0 1,700 1,700
Angle/
Cap.

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30 15 30 15
Offset Offset Offset Offset
34 Ft. Offset Fly 34 Ft. Offset Fly

85 Ft. Main Boom 110 Ft. Main Boom

Rated Lifting Capacities In Rated Lifting Capacities In

Boom Mode Pounds On Fully Extended Boom Mode Pounds On Fully Extended
“B” Outriggers. See Set Up Note 2. “B” Outriggers. See Set Up Note 2.

1 Offset 15 Offset 30 Offset 1 Offset 15 Offset 30 Offset
Load Load Loaded Loaded Loaded
Loaded Loaded Loaded Boom Boom Boom
Radius Radius (ft)
Angle 
360 Angle 
360 Angle 
360
(ft) Boom 
360 Boom 
360 Boom 
360
Angle Angle Angle (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.)
(Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) 35 76.5 10,500
25 77.5 18,600 40 74.5 10,500
30 75.0 17,000 45 72.5 10,500 76.0 9,800
35 73.0 15,600 76.5 12,000 50 70.5 9,800 74.0 9,000 77.0 8,300
40 70.5 14,500 74.0 11,400 77.5 9,400 55 68.5 8,900 71.5 8,200 75.0 7,700
45 68.0 13,600 71.5 10,800 75.0 9,100 60 66.5 8,200 69.5 7,600 72.5 7,100
50 65.5 12,700 69.0 10,400 72.5 8,800 65 64.0 7,500 67.5 7,000 70.5 6,600
55 62.5 11,900 66.5 9,900 69.5 8,400 70 62.0 6,900 65.0 6,500 68.0 6,200
60 60.0 11,100 63.5 9,500 67.0 8,100 75 59.5 6,400 63.0 6,100 65.5 5,800
65 57.0 10,300 60.5 9,100 64.0 7,800 80 57.5 6,000 60.5 5,700 63.0 5,500
70 54.0 9,600 58.0 8,800 61.0 7,500 85 55.0 5,600 58.0 5,300 60.5 5,100
75 51.0 8,600 54.5 8,400 58.0 7,300 90 52.5 5,100 55.5 5,000 58.0 4,800
80 47.5 7,500 51.5 8,000 54.5 7,100 95 49.5 4,700 53.0 4,700 55.5 4,600
85 44.0 6,600 48.0 7,000 51.0 6,900 100 47.0 4,200 50.0 4,300 52.5 4,300
90 40.0 5,800 44.0 6,100 47.0 6,400 105 43.5 3,600 47.0 3,900 49.5 4,000
95 36.0 5,100 39.5 5,400 42.5 5,600 110 40.5 3,100 43.5 3,400 46.0 3,600
100 31.5 4,400 35.0 4,700 37.5 4,900 115 37.0 2,600 40.5 2,900 42.5 3,100
105 26.0 3,900 29.5 4,100 31.5 4,200 120 33.5 2,200 36.5 2,400 38.5 2,600
110 19.5 3,400 22.5 3,500 23.0 3,500 125 29.5 1,800 32.5 2,000 34.0 2,100
Min. Boom 130 27.5 1,600 28.5 1,700
0 1,800 0 1,800 0 1,900
Angle/Cap.
WARNING
1 Offset Do Not Lower 34 Ft. Offset Fly In Working Position Below 26 Main Boom Angle Unless Main
30 15 Boom Length Is 98 Ft. Or Less, Since Loss Of Stability Will Occur Causing A Tipping Condition.
Offset Offset
56 Ft. Offset Fly
1 Offset
30 15
Offset
85 Ft. Main Boom Offset
56 Ft. Offset Fly

110 Ft. Main Boom

Rated Lifting Capacities In
Boom Mode Pounds On Fully Extended
“B” Outriggers. See Set Up Note 2.

1 Offset 15 Offset 30 Offset Rated Lifting Capacities In

Boom Mode Pounds On Fully Extended
Load Loaded Loaded Loaded “B” Outriggers. See Set Up Note 2.
Boom Boom Boom
Radius (ft)
Angle 
360 Angle 
360 Angle 
360
(Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) 1 Offset 15 Offset 30 Offset
35 76.5 11,100 Load Loaded Loaded Loaded
Boom Boom Boom
40 74.5 10,500
Radius (ft)
Angle 
360 Angle 
360 Angle 
360
(Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.)
45 72.5 9,600 77.5 7,100
40 77.0 7,000
50 70.0 8,800 75.5 6,700 45 75.5 7,000
55 68.0 8,100 73.0 6,300 50 74.0 7,000
60 66.0 7,600 71.0 5,900 76.0 4,800 55 72.5 7,000 77.5 6,400
60 71.0 6,400 75.5 5,900
65 63.5 7,000 69.0 5,600 74.0 4,600 65 69.0 5,900 73.5 5,400 78.0* 5,000
70 61.5 6,600 66.5 5,300 71.5 4,500 70 67.0 5,400 71.5 5,000 76.0 4,600
75 59.0 6,200 64.0 5,100 69.0 4,300 75 65.0 5,000 70.0 4,600 74.0 4,300
80 63.0 4,600 68.0 4,300 72.0 4,000
80 56.5 5,800 61.5 4,800 66.5 4,100 85 61.5 4,300 66.0 4,000 70.0 3,800
85 54.0 5,500 59.0 4,600 64.0 4,000 90 59.5 4,000 64.0 3,700 68.0 3,500
90 51.5 5,200 56.5 4,400 61.5 3,900 95 57.0 3,700 61.5 3,500 66.0 3,300
100 55.0 3,500 59.5 3,300 63.5 3,100
95 49.0 4,900 54.0 4,300 58.5 3,800 105 53.0 3,300 57.5 3,100 61.5 2,900
100 46.0 4,700 51.0 4,100 55.5 3,700 110 50.5 3,100 55.0 2,900 59.0 2,800
105 43.0 4,400 48.0 3,900 52.0 3,600 115 48.5 2,900 53.0 2,700 56.5 2,600
120 46.0 2,600 50.5 2,600 54.0 2,500
110 39.5 4,000 44.5 3,800 49.0 3,500 125 43.0 2,300 47.5 2,400 51.0 2,300
115 36.0 3,500 41.0 3,700 45.0 3,400 130 40.5 1,900 45.0 2,200 48.0 2,100
120 32.0 3,100 37.0 3,300 40.5 3,400 135 37.5 1,600 42.0 1,900 45.0 1,900
140 38.5 1,500 41.5 1,700
125 27.5 2,700 32.5 2,900 35.0 3,000 145 37.0 1,400
130 22.0 2,300 26.5 2,500 28.0 2,500
135 14.5 2,000 18.0 2,100 WARNING
Do Not Lower 56 Ft. Offset Fly In Working Position Below 34.5 Main Boom Angle Unless Main
Min. Boom 0 900 0 900 0 1,000 Boom Length Is 89 Ft. Or Less, Since Loss Of Stability Will Occur Causing A Tipping Condition.
Angle/Cap.

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Working Range Diagram

On Tires

120

110

76
MAX. BOOM
100 ANGLE
10’
85 FT. BOOM

90

75 FT. BOOM

80

70 65 FT. BOOM

65
70 60 60.3 FT. BOOM
55
55 FT. BOOM
Height in feet above ground

50
60
45

40 45 FT. BOOM

50 35
30 35.5 FT. BOOM

40 25

20
30
15

10
20
5

10

110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 3'-6"

Operation radius from axis of rotation in feet L ROTATION
C

Denotes Main Boom-Between Tire Tracks Or Centered Over Front - Boom Mode B"
Denotes Main Boom-Between Tire Tracks Or Centered Over Front - Boom Mode A"
Denotes Main Boom-360-Boom Mode B"
Denotes Main Boom-360-Boom Mode A"
Note: Boom geometry shown is for unloaded condition and crane standing level on firm supporting surface.
Boom deflection, subsequent radius and boom angle change must be accounted for when applying load to hook.

WARNING
Do Not Lower The Boom Below The Minimum Boom Angle For No Load As Shown In The Above Chart For The
Boom Lengths Shown. Loss Of Stability Will Occur Causing A Tipping Condition. Do not exceed 76 boom
angle while over side on tires to prevent tipping backwards.

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 On Tire Capacities In Pounds On Tire Capacities In Pounds
Tire Pressure: See page 3. Tire Pressure: See Page 3.
Boom Mode Boom Mode
“A” Stationary Capacities – Over Front – Between Pick & Carry (2.5 MPH) – Boom Centered Over
“A”
Tire Tracks See Operation Note 19. Rear Tire Pressure: See Operation Note 19.
35.5 Ft. 45 Ft. 35.5 Ft. 45 Ft.
Load Radius (ft) Loaded Boom Loaded Boom Load Radius (ft) Loaded Boom Loaded Boom
Load Load Load Load
Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.)
10 68.5 72,700 10 68.5 54,700
12 65.0 64,400 12 65.0 47,600
15 59.5 54,100 66.5 53,300 15 59.5 39,300 66.5 38,700
20 49.5 37,100 59.5 36,400 20 49.5 29,800 59.0 29,300
25 37.5 24,800 51.5 24,300 25 37.5 23,400 51.5 22,900
30 20.0 17,700 42.5 17,300 30 20.0 17,700 42.5 17,300
35 32.0 12,800 35 32.0 12,800
40 15.5 9,600 40 15.5 9,600
Min. Boom 0 15,400 0 8,600 Min. Boom 0 15,400 0 8,600
Angle/Cap. Angle/Cap.
55 Ft. 60.3 Ft. 55 Ft. 60.3 Ft.
Load Radius (ft) Loaded Boom Loaded Boom Load Radius (ft) Loaded Boom Loaded Boom
Load Load Load Load
Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.)
20 65.5 35,800 20 65.5 28,900
25 59.5 23,800 62.5 23,600 25 59.5 22,600 62.5 22,400
30 53.5 16,900 57.0 16,800 30 53.5 16,900 57.0 16,800
35 46.5 12,500 51.0 12,400 35 46.5 12,500 51.0 12,400
40 38.5 9,400 44.5 9,300 40 38.5 9,400 44.5 9,300
45 29.0 7,000 37.0 7,000 45 29.0 7,000 37.0 7,000
50 14.0 5,200 28.0 5,200 50 14.0 5,200 28.0 5,200
55 15.0 3,700 55 15.0 3,700
Min. Boom 0 4,600 0 3,100 Min. Boom 0 4,600 0 3,100
Angle/Cap. Angle/Cap.

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Tire Pressure: See page 3. Tire Pressure: See Page 3.
Boom Mode Boom Mode
“B” Stationary Capacities – Over Front – Between Pick & Carry (2.5 MPH) – Boom Centered Over
“B”
Tire Tracks See Operation Note 19. Rear Tire Pressure: See Operation Note 19.
35.5 Ft. 45 Ft. 55 Ft. 35.5 Ft. 45 Ft. 55 Ft.
Load Loaded Loaded Loaded Load Loaded Loaded Loaded
Radius (ft) Boom Boom Boom Radius (ft) Boom Load Boom Load Boom Load
Load Load Load Angle Angle Angle
Angle Angle Angle
(Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.)
10 68.5 72,700 10 68.5 54,700
12 65.0 64,400 12 65.0 47,600
15 59.5 54,100 66.5 42,000 15 59.5 39,300 66.5 39,300
20 49.5 37,100 59.0 37,800 65.5 38,200 20 49.5 29,800 59.0 29,800 65.5 29,800
25 37.5 24,800 51.5 25,500 59.5 25,900 25 37.5 23,400 51.5 23,400 59.5 23,400
30 20.0 17,700 42.5 18,500 53.0 18,900 30 20.0 17,700 42.5 18,500 53.0 18,900
35 32.0 13,900 46.0 14,300 35 32.0 13,900 46.0 14,300
40 15.5 10,600 38.5 11,200 40 15.5 10,600 38.5 11,200
45 28.5 8,800 45 28.5 8,800
50 14.0 6,900 50 14.0 6,900
Min. Boom Min. Boom 0 15,400 0 9,700 0 6,300
0 15,400 0 9,700 0 6,300 Angle/Cap.
Angle/Cap.
65 Ft. 75 Ft. 85 Ft. 65 Ft. 75 Ft. 85 Ft.
Load Loaded Load Loaded Loaded Loaded
Loaded Loaded Boom Boom Boom Boom
Radius (ft) Boom Angle Load Boom Angle Load Load Radius (ft) Load Load Load
Angle Angle Angle Angle
(Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.)
(Deg.)
25 65.0 26,100 25 65.0 23,400
30 59.5 19,100 64.5 19,300 30 59.5 19,100 64.5 19,300
35 54.5 14,600 60.0 14,700 64.0 14,900 35 54.5 14,600 60.0 14,700 64.0 14,900
40 48.5 11,400 55.5 11,600 60.5 11,700 40 48.5 11,400 55.5 11,600 60.5 11,700
45 42.5 9,100 50.5 9,200 56.0 9,400 45 42.5 9,100 50.5 9,200 56.0 9,400
50 35.5 7,200 45.5 7,400 52.0 7,600 50 35.5 7,200 45.5 7,400 52.0 7,600
55 26.5 5,800 39.5 6,000 47.5 6,100 55 26.5 5,800 39.5 6,000 47.5 6,100
60 13.0 4,500 33.0 4,800 42.5 4,900 60 13.0 4,500 33.0 4,800 42.5 4,900
65 25.0 3,800 37.0 4,000 65 25.0 3,800 37.0 4,000
70 12.0 2,900 31.0 3,100 70 12.0 2,900 31.0 3,100
Min. Boom Min. Boom 0 4,100 0 2,700 25.5
0 4,100 0 2,700 25.5 Angle/Cap.
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Tire Pressure : See Page 3. Tire Pressure : See Page 3.
Boom Mode Stationary Capacities – 360 Degree
Boom Mode Stationary Capacities – 360 Degree
“A” “B”
See Operation Note 19. See Operation Note 19.
35.5 Ft. 45 Ft. 35.5 Ft. 45 Ft. 55 Ft.
Load Radius (ft) Loaded Boom Loaded Boom Load Loaded Loaded Loaded
Load Load
Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.) Radius (ft) Boom Load Boom Load Boom Load
10 68.5 53,000 Angle Angle Angle
(Deg.) (Deg.) (Deg.)
12 65.0 39,000 10 68.5 53,000
15 59.5 26,800 66.5 26,100 12 65.0 39,000
20 49.0 16,400 59.0 15,800 15 59.5 26,800 66.5 27,400
25 37.5 10,700 51.5 10,300 20 49.0 16,400 59.0 16,900 65.5 17,300
30 20.0 7,100 42.5 6,800 25 37.5 10,700 51.5 11,400 59.5 11,700
35 31.5 4,400 30 20.0 7,100 42.5 7,900 53.0 8,200
Min. Boom 0 5,800 22.5 35 31.5 5,400 46.0 5,800
Angle/Cap.
40 15.5 3,600 38.0 4,100
55 Ft. 60.3 Ft.
Load Radius (ft) Min. Boom 0 5,800 0 3,000 30.5
Loaded Boom Load Loaded Boom Load Angle/Cap.
Angle (Deg.) Angle (Deg.)
15 65 Ft. 75 Ft. 85 Ft.
20 65.5 15,400 Load Loaded Loaded Loaded
Radius (ft) Boom Load Boom Angle Load Boom Angle Load
25 59.5 9,900 62.5 9,800 Angle (Deg.) (Deg.)
30 53.0 6,500 57.0 6,400 (Deg.)
35 46.0 4,200 51.0 4,100 20
25 64.5 12,000
Min. Boom 42.5 48.0
Angle/Cap. 30 59.5 8,500 64.0 8,600
35 54.0 6,100 59.5 6,200 64.0 6,300
40 48.5 4,300 55.0 4,500 60.0 4,600
45 42.5 3,000 50.5 3,200 56.0 3,300
Min. Boom 41.5 48.5 53.5
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