This capsule, consisting of the seat, joysticks, pedals, and main console, tilts independently of the cab. With acoustical insulation, the galvaneal cab has a tilting capsule for high boom angle lifting. The LoadCom feature assists the operator in eliminating the guess work, so that as a load lifts, the LoadCom system automatically compensates for any increase in radius, as a result of boom defiection, by activating the boom hoist. The ATC-3250 features the LoadCom load radius compensating system, which compensates for boom defiection under load. The 43.3 foot (13.2 m) attachment with all four lattice extensions used in combination with the main boom reaches a maximum tip height of 358 feet (109.1 m).

All of these attachment combinations have offset positions of 0, 20, and 40 degrees. Four pinned positions of 0%, 46%, 92%, and 100% on each section provide 38 extend combinations for good capacity when varying the extensions of the telescoping sections.Ī 17.7 - 43.3-foot (5.4 - 13.2 m) two-piece, lattice fly and four lattice fly extensions are available as options for additional reach. The sections extend independently by means of one double acting, single-stage hydraulic cylinder. Link-Belt has chosen to work in the higher capacity realm of the AT market, making sure not to encroach on its burgeoning RT and truck crane market. The ATC-3250 brings the Link-Belt AT offering to three models, ranging in capacity from 130 to 250 tons. Th is new model has all the attributes of the Link-Belt ATC-3200 but with more power and strength. In October 2006, Link-Belt unveiled its new 250 ton (220 metric ton) ATC-3250. The most recent ATs introduced into the North American market have been from Tadano Faun, which produces ATs for Tadano America and Link-Belt Construction Equipment. The biggest news in this product class is the number of new machines on the market and the outlook is good for more new models. Machine sales are good for 2007.” New machines abound This market is strong for the remainder of this year as well as next year.

With the overall increase in construction as well as fieet upgrades and demand these units over truck cranes and crawlers. The increase of modular housing utilizes these cranes well. “The fiexibility of these type of machines, 'all-terrains,' to drive to and then to get to the job sites allows them to work in conditions worse than allowed for the typical truck crane style of machine. “ has increased considerably,” says John Turner with Terex-Demag. Most everyone associated with marketing ATs in North America are optimistic about the market for these machines, and even if there is a slowdown in construction activity in the next year, the interest in these machines continues to grow.

Interestingly, every AT sold in the US is built in Europe, Japan or China. While ATs have not replaced any given type of crane in the market, they have earned their place among the typically more American-styled or American-produced cranes. The critical questions of transport, reach, lift capabilities and ease of set-up have been answered for US crane owners, who are using these machines on projects that require precision, mobility and power. Historically a crane designed for the European market, ATs are now a mainstay in the fleets of most American crane rental companies. For example, two 1,100 ton capacity machines are in development. While production departments continue to struggle to fill orders, engineering teams are working on new designs. In 2006, at least eight new all terrain cranes were introduced to the US market, with the 200 to 275 ton class crane apparently the most popular. New York-based Bay Crane has developed a strong customer base for its Liebherr ATs

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