40 Ton Lifting Capacities: P.O. Box 249, Clinton, IN 47842 or 765-832-8526
40 Ton Lifting Capacities: P.O. Box 249, Clinton, IN 47842 or 765-832-8526
40 Ton Lifting Capacities: P.O. Box 249, Clinton, IN 47842 or 765-832-8526
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3
Axle loads
Base machine with standard 33' 105' Upper facing front Upper facing rear
(10.05 - 32.00 m) four-section boom, 2M G.V.W. 1
main winch with 2-speed hoisting and Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
power up/down, 600' (182.88 m) 3/4"
(19 mm) wire rope, 4x4x4 carrier with lbs. kg. lbs. kg. lbs. kg. lbs. kg. lbs. kg.
Cummins 6BT5.9 engine, 23.5 x 25.0 tires,
75 gal. (283.91 l) of fuel, tow shackles
and hookblock tieback. 69,413 31486 32,992 14965 36,421 16520 31,307 14201 38,106 1 7285
1 Adjust gross vehicle weight and axle loading according to component weight.
On Tires
Working Range Diagram
33’ to 57’ (10.05 – 17.37 m) Main Boom Capaicities, “A–max” Mode
33’ to 70’ (10.05 – 21.34 m) Main Boom Capacities, Basic Mode “B”
RTC–8040
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL: OPERATION:
1. Rated lifting capacities in pounds as shown on lift charts 1. Rated lifting capacities at rated radii shall not be
pertain to this crane as originally manufactured and exceeded. Do not tip the crane to determine allowable
normally equipped. Modifications to the crane or use of loads. For concrete bucket operation, weight of bucket
optional equipment other than that specified can result in and load shall not exceed 80% of rated lifting capacities.
a reduction of capacity. For clamshell bucket operation, weight of bucket and
2. Construction equipment can be dangerous if improperly bucket contents is restricted to a maximum weight of
operated or maintained. Operation and maintenance of 6,000 pounds or 80% of rated lifting capacity, whichever
this crane must be in compliance with the information in is less. For magnet operation, weight of magnet and load
the Operator’s, Parts, and Safety Manuals supplied with is restricted to a maximum weight of 6,000 pounds or
this crane. If these manuals are missing, order 80% of rated lifting capacity, whichever is less. For
replacements through the distributor. clamshell and magnet operation, maximum boom length
3. The operator and other personnel associated with this is restricted to 50 feet and the boom angle is restricted to
crane shall read and fully understand the latest a minimum of 35 degrees. Lifts with any fly erected are
applicable American National Standards ASME B30.5 prohibited for both clam and magnet operation.
safety standards for cranes. 2. Rated lifting capacities shown on fully extended outriggers
4. The rated lifting capacities are based on crane standing do not exceed 85% of the tipping loads. Rated lifting
level on firm supporting surface. capacities shown on intermediate extended or fully
retracted outriggers are determined by the formula, rated
SET UP: load = (tipping load – 0.1 X load factor) / 1.25. Rated lifting
1. The crane shall be leveled on a firm supporting surface. capacities shown on tires do not exceed 75% of the tipping
Depending on the nature of the supporting surface, it may loads. Tipping loads are determined by SAE crane stability
be necessary to have structural supports under the test code J–765.
outrigger pontoons or tires to spread the load to a larger 3. Rated lifting capacities in the shaded areas are based on
bearing surface. structural strength or hydraulic limitations and have been
2. When making lifts on outriggers, all tires must be free of tested to meet minimum requirements of SAE J–1063
supporting surface. All outrigger beams must be cantilevered boom crane structures–method of test.
extended to the same length; fully retracted, intermediate Rated lifting capacities in the non–shaded areas are based
extended, or fully extended. on stability ratings. Some capacities are limited by a
3. When operating on tires over the side, do not exceed 75 maximum obtainable 78 boom angle.
maximum boom angle. Loss of backward stability will 4. Rated lifting capacities include the weight of hook
occur causing a backward tipping condition. ball/block, slings, bucket, magnet and auxiliary lifting
4. When making lifts on tires, they must be inflated to the devices. Their weights must be subtracted from the listed
recommended pressure. (See Operation note 20 and rated capacity to obtain the net load that can be lifted.
Tire Inflation.) Rated lifting capacities include the deduct for either fly
5. For required parts of line, see Wire Rope Capacity and stowed on the base of the boom. For deducts of either fly
Winch Performance. erected, but not used, see Capacity Deductions For
6. Before setting up on intermediate outriggers, retracted Auxiliary Load Handling Equipment.
outriggers, or tires, refer to Working Range Diagrams and 5. Rated lifting capacities are based on freely suspended
rated lifting capacities to determine allowable crane loads. No attempt shall be made to move a load
configurations. horizontally on the ground in any direction.
6. Rated lifting capacities are for lift crane service only.
7. Do not operate at radii or boom lengths (minimum or
maximum) where capacities are not listed. At these
positions, the crane can tip or cause boom failure.
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8. The maximum loads that can be telescoped are not 18. For fly capacites with main boom length less than 80 ft.
definable because of variation in loadings and crane the rated loads are determined by the boom angle only
maintenance, but it is permissible to attempt retraction and using the 80 ft. boom and fly chart. For angles not shown,
extension within the limits of the applicable load rating use the next lower boom angle to determine the rated
chart. capacity.
9. For main boom capacities when either boom length or 19. The 33 ft. boom length structural capacities are based on
radius or both are between values listed, proceed as boom fully retracted. If the boom is not fully retracted, do
follows: not exceed capacities shown for the 40 ft. boom length.
a. For boom lengths not listed, use rating for next longer 20. Rated lifting capacities on tires depend on tire capacity,
boom length or next shorter boom length, whichever condition of tires, and tire air pressure. On tire capacities
is smaller. require lifting from main boom head only on a smooth and
b. For load radii not listed, use rating for next larger level surface. Pick and carry operations are restricted to
radius. speed of 2.5 mph and creep . The boom must be
10. The user shall operate at reduced ratings to allow for centered over the front of the crane with two–position
adverse job conditions, such as: soft or uneven ground, travel swing lock engaged and the load must be
out of level conditions, wind, side loads, pendulum action, restrained from swinging. Lifts with any fly erected on
jerking or sudden stopping of loads, hazardous tires are prohibited. For correct tire pressure, see Tire
conditions, experience of personnel, traveling with loads, Inflation.
electrical wires, etc. Side load on boom or fly is
dangerous and shall be avoided. DEFINITIONS:
11. Rated lifting capacities do not account for wind on 1. Load Radius: Horizontal distance from a projection of the
suspended load or boom. Rated capacities and boom axis of rotation to the supporting surface, before loading,
length shall be appropriately reduced as wind velocity to the center of the vertical hoist line or tackle with load
approaches 20 mph. applied.
12. When making lifts with auxiliary head machinery, the °
2. Loaded Boom Angle: The angle between the boom
effective length of the boom increases by 2 feet. base section and horizontal with freely suspended load at
13. Power sections of boom must be extended in accordance the rated radius.
with boom mode “A” or “B”. In boom mode “B” all power 3. Working Area: Area measured in a circular arc about the
sections must be extended or retracted equally. center line of rotation as shown on the Working Area
14. The least stable rated working area depends on the Diagram.
configuration of the crane set up. 4. Freely Suspended Load: Load hanging free with no
15. Rated lifting capacities are based on correct reeving. direct external force applied except by the hoist line.
Deduction must be made for excessive reeving. Any 5. Side Load: Horizontal side force applied to the lifted load
reeving over minimum required (see Wire Rope either on the ground or in the air.
Capacity) is considered excessive and must be 6. No Load Stability Limit: The radius or boom angle
accounted for when making lifts. Use Working Range beyond which it is not permitted to position the boom
Diagram to estimate the extra feet of rope then deduct 1 because the crane can overturn without any load on the
lb. for each extra foot of wire rope before attempting to lift hook.
a load. 7. Load Factor: Load applied at the boom tip which gives
16. The loaded boom angle combined with the boom length the same moment effect as the boom mass.
give only an approximation of the operating radius. The
boom angle, before loading, should be greater to account
for deflection. For main boom capacities, the loaded
boom angle is for reference only. For fly capacities, the
load radius is for reference only.
17. For fly capacities with main boom length less than 105 ft.
and greater than 80 ft., the rated loads are determined by
the boom angle using the 105 ft. boom and fly chart. For
angles not shown use the next lower boom angle to
determine the rated capacity.
WINCH PERFORMANCE
BOOM MODES
Winch Line Pulls
Drum Rope Capacity (Ft.)
Two Speed Winch
Boom Mode “A” Boom Length (Ft.) Low Speed High Speed
Wire Rope
Only inner mid section tele- Available Available Layer Total
33 Layer
scopes. Lbs.* Lbs.
1 15,390 7,302 114 114
40 2 14,150 6,714 124 238
3 13,094 6,213 134 372
50 4 12,185 5,781 144 516
5 11,394 5,406 154 670
57 * Maximum lifting capacity:
Type RB Rope = 12,920 Type ZB Rope = 15,600
Inner Mid Section 288” Stroke Base Section
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
PRESSURE SETTINGS
Function Pressure (psi)
Front And Rear Winch 3,500
Outrigger 3,000
Boom Hoist 3,350
Telescope 3,000
Swing 1,500
Steering 2,500
Pilot Control 500
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WORKING AREAS CAPACITY DEDUCTIONS FOR AUXILIARY
LOAD HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Load Handling Equipment Weight (lbs)
RTC On Outriggers
Auxiliary Head Attached 100
360 40 Ton Quick Reeve 4 Sheave Hook Block
(See Hook Block For Actual Weight) 720
Over Chart
See Note
Side 8.5 Ton Hook Ball
(See Hook Ball For Actual Weight) 360
C Boom
L Longitudinal
CL of RTC
Lifting From Main Boom With:
Over Over
Front Rear 28.5 or 51 Ft. Fly Stowed on Boom Base
(See operation note #4) 0
CL Outrigger Pontoon
28.5 Ft. Offset Fly Erected But Not Used 2,800
Center Of
Rotation 51 Ft. Offset Fly Erected But Not Used 5,000
Over
See Note
Side Lifting From 28.5 Ft. Offset Fly With:
22.5 Ft. Fly Tip Erected But Not Used PROHIBITED
CL Front Wheel 360 22.5 Ft. Fly Tip Stowed On 28.5 Ft. Offset Fly PROHIBITED
Track Chart
Note: Capacity deductions are for
See Note C
L Boom Link–Belt supplied equipment only.
Longitudinal
C
L of RTC
Over
Front
Center Of
Rotation
See Note
Boom Centered
Over Front RTC On Tires
Note: These Lines Determine The Limiting Position Of Any Load For
Operation Within Working Areas Indicated.
2 Offset
160
150
28.5 FT. FLY+105 FT. BOOM
90 FT. BOOM
100
80 FT. BOOM
90
80 70 FT. BOOM
10
0
160 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Operation radius from axis of rotation in feet ROTATION
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 Stability As Shown In The
Lift Charts For The Boom Lengths Given. Loss Of Stability Will Occur Causing A Tipping Condition.
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Note: Refer To Page 5 For “Capacity Deductions For Auxiliary Load Handling Equipment”. 5 Loaded Boom Angle In
Degrees. ( ) Reference Radius For Minimum Boom Angle Capacities (Shown In Parenthesis) Are In Feet.
° ° °
Radius Over Over Over
(Ft.) 360° 360° 360°
Front Front Front
20 77.0 27,100 27,100
25 73.5 23,400 23,400 76.0 20,900 20,900 76.5 17,500 17,500
30 70.0 20,400 20,400 73.0 18,600 18,600 74.0 17,500 17,500
35 66.5 18,000 18,000 69.5 16,200 16,200 71.0 15,700 15,700
40 63.0 16,000 16,000 66.5 14,500 14,500 68.0 13,900 13,900
45 59.5 14,300 14,300 63.5 13,000 13,000 65.0 12,200 12,200
50 55.5 13,000 13,000 60.0 11,700 11,700 62.0 10,700 10,700
55 51.0 11,300 11,800 56.5 10,600 10,600 58.5 9,500 9,500
60 46.5 9,600 10,200 53.0 9,600 9,700 55.0 8,400 8,400
65 41.5 8,100 8,700 49.0 8,200 8,800 51.5 7,500 7,500
70 36.0 7,000 7,500 44.5 7,000 7,600 47.5 6,800 6,800
75 29.5 6,000 6,500 40.0 6,000 6,500 43.5 6,000 6,100
80 21.0 5,100 5,600 34.5 5,200 5,600 39.0 5,200 5,500
85 28.5 4,400 4,900 34.0 4,500 4,900
90 20.5 3,800 4,200 28.0 3,800 4,200
95 20.0 3,200 3,600
MinBm 0 0 0
Angle / 2,800 2,800 2,000 2,000 1,600 1,600
Cap (84.5) (94.5) (99.5)
2 Offset 2 Offset
20Offset 20Offset
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WORKING RANGE DIAGRAM
ON TIRES
100
90
5.5’ 5.5’
8.5’ 70 FT. BOOM
80 9’
MODE “B”
70
70 60 FT. BOOM
60 57 FT. BOOM
Height in feet above ground
MODE “A”
40
50 40 FT. BOOM
20
30 74 MAX.
BOOM ANGLE
20 10
10
0
90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
CL ROTATION
Operation radius from axis of rotation in feet
Crane Configurations Prohibited:
Boom Angles Greater than 74_
Boom Lengths Greater than 70 FT.
28.5 FT. Offset Fly
51 FT. Offset Fly
Denotes Main Boom 360° – Boom Mode “A”
Denotes Main Boom 360° – Boom Mode “B”
Denotes Main Boom Between Tire Tracks Or Centered Over Front – Boom Mode “A”
Denotes Main Boom Between Tire Tracks Or Centered Over Front – Boom Mode “B”
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 Stability Or Raise Boom Above
74_ As Shown In The Lift Charts For The Boom Lengths Given. Loss Of Stability Will Occur Causing A
Tipping Condition.
° °
20 67.5 28,500 Load
25
30
62.0
56.5
21,300
15,500
67.0
62.0
21,500
15,700
Radius
(Ft.) Creep 2.5 mph Creep 2.5 mph
Note: Refer To Page 5 For “Capacity Deductions For Auxiliary Load Handling Equipment”.
°Loaded Boom Angle In Degrees.
( ) Reference Radius For Minimum Boom Angle Capacities (Shown in Parenthesis) Are In Feet.
Note: Refer To Page 5 For “Capacity Deductions For Auxiliary Load Handling Equipment”.
°Loaded Boom Angle In Degrees.
( ) Reference Radius For Minimum Boom Angle Capacities (Shown in Parenthesis) Are In Feet.
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