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 News Release
Jan. 18, 2008
Grove’s RT540E to be displayed at CONEXPO 2008
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| The RT540E's cab design and controls increase operator efficiency. |
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Manitowoc’s recently introduced rough-terrain crane, the RT540E from Grove, will be on display at CONEXPO 2008, March 11 – 15 in Las Vegas. The crane features dual-axis, electronic joysticks and a sleeker, more modern cab.
According to Neil Hollingshead, global product manager for Manitowoc’s rough-terrain crane product line, the new cab and controls improve operator comfort and productivity.
“Operators can easily view gauges for all engine functions on the clean, automotive-style control panel in the dash,” he said. “The joysticks provide smoother control and improved comfort. Because there are electronic controls in the cab instead of hydraulics, no excess heat is brought into the cab through hydraulic lines.”
The 40 USt crane has a 102 ft, four-section full-power main boom. An offsettable telescopic swingaway jib is available that extends tip height to 154 ft. Other features include a 4.7 USt counterweight pinned to the superstructure, a load moment indicator and anti-two block system.
Power for the crane comes from a 160 hp QSB 6.7L (Tier 3) Cummins engine and a new load sensing hydraulic system uses piston pumps for crane functions. There is standard full length steel decking on the crane with anti-skid treatment. An 8.5 ft wide chassis allows for easy transport to the jobsite.
The RT540E is manufactured at Manitowoc’s factories in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania for the US market and in Niella Tanaro, Italy for cranes sold into the EMEA region.
| Designation | Maximum capacity | Maximum boom | Maximum tip height |
| RT 540E | 40 USt | 102 ft | 154 ft |
| RT 540E | 35 t | 31 m | 46,9 m |
About The Manitowoc Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. is one of the world's largest providers of lifting equipment for the global construction industry, including lattice-boom cranes,tower cranes, mobile telescopic cranes, and boom trucks. As a leading manufacturer of ice-cube machines, ice/beverage dispensers, and commercial refrigeration equipment, the company offers the broadest line of cold-focused equipment for the foodservice industry. In addition, the company is a leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and conversion services for government, military, and commercial customers throughout the U.S. maritime industry.
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