For the 2016 model year, the Link-Belt 140-ton-capacity HTC-3140 and HTC-3140LB hydraulic truck cranes will receive feature upgrades along with emissions updates. The 581hp carrier engine graduates to EPA 2013 on-highway requirements, and the 250hp upper engine moves up to off-highway Tier 4F/Stage IV. Both models will maintain an ultra-efficient twin engine platform, according to Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co.
The highlight of these upgrades is the addition of side-to-side suspension tilt which can go up to 4°. An auto-lubrication system is a new feature on both the upper and carrier frames and “all temperature” hydraulic oil, lubrication, and anti-freeze packages are now standard. Carrier cameras connected to viewing monitors in the cab offer an operator a rearview when backing up or a view of the right side of the carrier when making a right turn.
Just like all of Link-Belt’s trucks and all-terrain cranes, the HTC-3140/LB now features Link-Belt Pulse with telematics, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth in operator’s cab, upper cameras automatically allow you to view winch operation and swing, document storage and AM/FM radio in composite driver’s cab, halogen daytime running headlights and LED lighting, and illuminated compartments and controls for night-time operation.
Transportability remains impressive on both 2016 models. Carrying 6,000 lbs. of counterweight on the back of this truck is nothing new in a five-axle configuration, but now it is possible with a boom dolly, reports the manufacturer. This means a well-equipped 195-ft. boom “LB” version can carry 32,000 lbs. of counterweight and still achieve transport loading below 20,000 lbs. per axle. The 162-ft. boom version in the same configuration can carry 39,000 lbs. of counterweight and yield the same results.