Next month, Link-Belt Construction Equipment will introduce the 100-ton-capacity 100RT rough-terrain crane. The addition to its mid-size class RT lineup incorporates familiar components but expands its reach and capacity.
The 100RT will have a six-section pin and latch boom with a length of 164 ft. and maximum tip height of 261.7 ft. A three-piece, bi-fold, on-board fly with an integrated 10-ft. section is available and can be manually offset. It has only four boom extend modes and provides the ability to telescope under load. The boom design incorporates Link-Belt’s standard Teflon wear pucks impregnated into the wear pad surfaces so the boom requires no grease.
On-board fly options include both two- and three-piece lattice bi-folds, 10, 35, and 58 ft. long; the fly manually offsets to 2, 15, 30, and 45 degrees. A 10-ft. heavy-lift fly that is integral to one of the fly options swings and pins into place and has over 24 tons of lifting capacity with one-load, two-line lift procedures. Two 16-ft.lattice extensions give the 100RT its maximum tip height of 261.7 ft. Fly extensions on the 100RT are interchangeable with several existing Link-Belt RTC and HTC models.
Controls and cab features
In the cab, dual- and single-axis controllers are both available on the 100RT, and for high-angle lifts, the cab can tilt up to 20 degrees. Standard air conditioning, a sunshade screen, and a five-way adjustable seat with headrest ensure a comfortable work environment. The operator’s cab features a large viewing window, minimizing blind spots with conveniently located controls and readouts, fine metering and Link-Belt Pulse.
The Link-Belt Pulse is total crane operating system that utilizes an in-cab display as a readout and operator interface with on-board diagnostics including the rated capacity limiter, wireless wind speed, boom length and angle, radius of load and crane configuration just to name a few. There are three new lockable storage boxes: two storage boxes are integrated into the deck and one is located between carrier and front outrigger box.
The 100RT camera package enhances on-board site monitoring and includes cameras for viewing to the right side of the upper, the main and auxiliary winch, as well as one for backing up. Another unique safety feature includes LED viewing lights on all four outrigger beams.
As with all Link-Belt rough terrain cranes, six points of access to the carrier deck has been maintained on the 100RT, despite additional hardware required for Tier 4 Final engine upgrades. Once on deck, routine checks on powertrain components and fluid levels are easy with swing-out doors and LED lighting that reveal the entire engine compartments. A centralized pressure check and grease bank located near the cab allows an operator to monitor multiple pressure and fluid workings from one centralized location. Foldable access ladders and upper guardrails provide reinforced safety boundaries.
Transportation
The 100RT will transport with the base unit fully equipped minus modular counterweights at 93,516 lbs. The 100RT has an overall height of 12’10” and can be driven right off a conventional lowboy trailer, assemble counterweight, and be ready to go to work.
Other features of the 100RT include a greaseless 4-link suspension, Confined Area Lifting Capacity or CALC feature, which allows for three different outrigger positions, and hydraulic disc brakes for the service brakes and parking brake.
Additionally, weatherproof electrical connectors and relays as used throughout for long-term reliability, color coded and numbered wiring is protected by a flame retardant polyethylene insulation, a full LED lighting package includes cab lights, headlights, turn indication, marker, backup, and brake, powder-coated tubing is utilized throughout the crane. Arctic (up to -40 degrees Fahrenheit) and Cold (up to -20 degrees Fahrenheit) weather packages available.