Developed directly from customer input, National Crane’s NTC80 is designed for frequent moves and repeated setups across utility, construction and oil and gas applications.
National Crane launched the new NTC80 boom truck as part of its “big and bold” approach to product development and customer support. The NTC80 was designed to deliver more lifting power from a commercial, roadable truck chassis without sacrificing mobility or setup efficiency.
According to Bob Ritter, Director of Product Management at Manitowoc, customers across the utility, construction and oil and gas markets consistently asked for more capacity and reach, without sacrificing manoeuvrability or productivity. The NTC80 addresses that need by offering an 80-ton capacity in a configuration that can move easily between jobs and be set up repeatedly as work conditions change throughout the day.
“The message we heard from customers was straightforward,” Ritter explained. “They needed more lifting capability, but the cranes still had to stay roadable and operate efficiently. The NTC80 was engineered to balance those priorities so crews can move, set up and get to work without compromise.”
Counterweight system
To support the performance of multiple jobs in one day with efficient setups, the NTC80 uses a trayless, modular counterweight system that enables slabs to be stacked in any order and hydraulically removed.
Customers can configure the crane using multiple counterweight packages depending on truck chassis specification and job requirements, including a 5,440-kg standard package, an 18,164-kg heavy roadable package and a 10,886-kg maximum configuration. The options enable crews to match lifting capability to the job while maximizing transportability.
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The crane features four-position outriggers providing a 7.3-metre full-span setup, along with an optional single front outrigger configuration for added versatility in constrained or congested work areas.
An 11-metre to 18.6-metre bi-fold swing-away jib extends reach when needed and can be configured at 0, 15 or 30-degree offsets to adapt to changing lift geometry.
Electric pinning enables faster stow and deployment, and the ability to lift over the fixed and swing away sections of the jibs enables crews to adjust quickly as jobsite demands shift. Lifting performance is supported by a hoist drum capacity of 10,205-kg, 19 mm wire rope and single-line pull of 7,784 kg.
An all-new operator crane cab offers increased interior space and legroom, greater operator visibility, enhanced operator comfort and features at the fingertips. The boom tip includes standard features such as an external A2B cable, with available options including electric-positioned boom lights and an aircraft beacon warning light to support visibility and jobsite awareness.
Serviceability
Lockable ladder storage is provided on each side of the crane, along with multiple ladder access points that allow quick and easy technician access from different positions around the crane. A pullout catwalk accessible from the operator cab and an integrated hoist access platform simplify inspection and routine service tasks during the workday.
“The NTC80 reflects how we’re thinking across Manitowoc right now,” Ritter said. “Going ‘big and bold’ means being deliberate about how we design equipment, where we invest and how we support customers doing critical infrastructure work.”
