The UK market for traditional four-axle truck cranes has been underserved since Nissan stopped making crane carriers used by Kato and Tadano a few years ago.
Link-Belt’s model boasts a 9m turning radius at the edge of the tyre. The 14m-long crane has steerable rear axles, transverse differential locks and four steering modes: independent front, independent rear, combination and crab.
The 8690 features a five-section, 42.7-m (140-ft) formed latching boom. Maximum tip height is 72.2 m (237 ft) with two 4.9-m (16-ft) lattice inserts between the boom head and the optional 10.7–17.7-m (35–58-ft), bi-folding lattice. All attachment combinations have offset positions of 2, 15, 30, and 45 degrees.
The standard modular-style counterweight package is 5,216 kg (11,500 lbs). Optional 12,020-kg (26 500 lbs), 14,742-kg (32,500 lbs), and 17,917-kg (39,500 lbs) packages further extend the crane’s lift performance. The operator can raise and lower the counterweights from the comfort of the cab. Maximum lifting capacity is 82t (180,000 lbs) with 14,742 kg (32,500 lbs) of counterweight.
Power is from a 332-kW (445-hp) engine with 1,966 J (1,450 ft-lbs) of torque. A ZF AS-tronic automated transmission with twelve forward and two reverse speeds takes the power to the wheels. This transmission provides the flexibility of a manual and the controllability of an automatic—all without a clutch pedal. Air-ride suspension is standard.
Link-Belt HTT-8690 Link-Belt HTT-8690