As a crane user, more reach, capacity and comfort are always on your mind. Manitowoc thinks the same way, and that’s why it expanded upon those features in its largest National Crane boom truck crane with the new NBT60XL.
The NBT60XL combines “strong and long” like never before, bringing the greatest capacity and reach combination in the 60-ton class – both for boom trucks and lattice cranes, according to Bob Ritter, Product Manager of Boom Trucks for Manitowoc. While the new model is influenced by its successful forerunner, the NBT60L, it brings a host of other enhancements. He said that it is set to take on all competitors in the 60-ton market.
“Whether it’s a boom truck or truck crane, this machine features the best combination of boom length and load chart capacity with plenty of comfortable maneuverability to get to and from any job site,” said Ritter. “Additionally, its commercial truck carrier adds a level of comfort, customization and travel speed not yet available to the truck crane market.”
Notable improvements and upgrades include:
- Superior reach: 151-foot, five-section full-power boom with optional 36-foot offsettable lattice jib for tip height 196 feet, or 26- to 45-foot, two-piece telescopic jib for platform heights to 204 feet.
- Mounting versatility: compatible with several standard truck options, expanding layout configuration options for customers on a single-steer chassis (or twin-steer, if preferred).
- Counterweight: hydraulically removeable, configurable in eight combinations from zero to 16,000 pounds.
- NTC package option: adds job site flexibility with four outrigger positions, optional two-camera system and a fully integrated wireless wind speed indicator.
- Operator comfort and productivity: 20-degree tiltable cab with Bluetooth/AM/FM radio and speakers, heated seat, color graphical display with real-time diagnostics, electric-over-hydraulic controls and an optional multi-camera system.
“The introduction of the new National NBT60XL is really exciting,” shared Rickey Bailey, Vice President Crane Division, Kirby-Smith Machinery. “Customers are certainly talking about it. It won’t take long for this model to take off and find its place, multiple places in all markets and uses.”
