Manitowoc has recently presented its new series of boom cranes, which includes the remarkable NBT60. NBT60 is the largest crane ever built by National Crane, a company that is subsidiary to Manitowoc. This crane is setting the new era of boom cranes, as it brings a lot of unique features and capabilities. Of all those innovative and highly-advanced features, the Variable Position Counterweight (VPC) is the best and most unique feature. The VPC system automatically adjusts the counterweight for each lift, so the stability remains unaffected regardless of the severity and height of the job. The counterweight is moving according to the changes of the boom angle. This new technology by Manitowoc might have a significant impact on the lifting industry, because it boosts the crane capacities and saves a lot of money and time.
Guided by the demand of the customers, National Crane has designed the NBT60 to meet the demands of their customers, whether its capacity, lifting power, size, maneuverability, compactability and other features. The NBT60 has a lifting capacity of 54.4 tonnes and a 39 m, five-section full-power boom, which means it is capable of carrying out applications very high in the air. Also, there is an optional two-section extension of 7.9 – 13.7 m.
The series NBT60 boom cranes combined the latest advancements in electronic and hydraulic machine control for incredible machine performance. Despite its relatively large size for a boom crane, it is roadable like all other boom cranes and it does not require a specific permit in most countries. So, the National Crane’s largest crane allows the customers to operate a variety of heavy-duty applications that require large cranes, while providing them with huge money and time savings.
Other features included in the remarkable NBT60 are two-piece hydraulically removable counterweight slabs. These counterweight slabs can be positioned in front to provide a strong zero counterweight load capacity for lifts. As all other National Crane’s boom cranes, the new product of National Crane provides a simplified and faster machine setup and a great operator comfort. The cab is made from quality steel and features a tinted glass and acoustical lining, air conditioning, sliding and windshield skylight and lots of many features that improve the operating experience.
NBT60 is most suitable for the oil and gas industry, as its has an incredible flexibility. This boom crane is ideal for operating in narrow spaces and is roadable without additional permits. Also, this crane is ideal for renting, because it is easily serviceable, durable and reliable. With the longest boom in the class and a lot incredible capabilities, NBT60 is the boom crane an operator should use in many different job site conditions and for various applications.
