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 News Release
Jan. 18, 2008
Manitowoc highlights industrial crane line at CONEXPO 2008
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| Two 9 USt industrial cranes from YardBoss and Shuttlelift will be on display at CONEXPO 2008. |
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Manitowoc will feature its newest industrial cranes at CONEXPO 2008, March 11 – 15 in Las Vegas. The company will display one model from the Grove YardBoss range and one from the Shuttlelift line. Manitowoc acquired the Shuttlelift industrial crane line from Marine Travelift Inc. in January 2007.
Manitowoc’s factory in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, US manufactures both the YardBoss and Shuttlelift cranes. The crane lines are sold through separate distribution channels.
On display at CONEXPO 2008 from the Grove YardBoss line will be the YB4409-2, a 9 USt industrial crane. According to Tom McCallum, director of industrial crane sales for Manitowoc, this crane merges design benefits from two existing models.
“The YB4409-2 crane fits between our 8.5 USt YB4409 and 10.5 USt YB4411 models,” he said. “Its design comes from the cost-effective chassis from the YB4409, joined with the upper portion of the YB4411. The result is a higher capacity, more functional crane.”
The YB4409-2 offers a three-section 32’ –10” main boom and an optional, off-settable swingaway jib. With its boom and jib configuration of 51 ft, the YB4409-2 has an 8 ft reach advantage over other cranes in its class. It can lift its 9 USt maximum capacity through 360º and not only over the front. The crane also offers lower ground bearing pressure thanks to a 10% increase in outrigger pad area versus others in its class.
A pivoting boom head allows for low-profile operation at boom angles above 5˚. With the boom at its maximum angle, the YB4409-2 offers dimensions from boom tip to the base of the hook opening of just 43 in. The YB4409-2 also offers a faster line speed and less tail swing than others in its class.
The Shuttlelift 3339 is also a 9 USt capacity industrial crane. It features a full-power 32’-10” three-section boom and also has 360˚ continuous boom rotation. The crane is powered by a Cummins QSB 3.3L diesel engine that is turbo-charged with 99 hp.
The Shuttlelift 3339’s wireless, load-sensing indicator system is battery powered, eliminating the potential for wire damage during operation. This system exceeds requirements for a load-sensing indicator on industrial cranes of this size, without the cost of a hard-wired system.
| Designation | Max capacity | Max main boom | Max tip height |
| YardBoss YB4409-2 | 9 USt | 32’10” | 51 ft |
| YardBoss YB4409-2 | 8 t | 10m | 15.5 m |
| Shuttlelift 3339 | 9 USt | 32’10” | 51ft |
| Shuttlelift 3339 | 8 t | 10m | 15.5 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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