GARNER, IOWA – During this week’s Work Truck Show 2012 Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company introduced its new 6000 model to its lineup of telescopic cranes. Rated at 39,000 lbs.-ft., the 6000 telescopic crane offers a maximum capacity of 6,000 lbs. and 22 feet of reach. Besides being suited for IMT Dominator I and Dominator II mechanics truck bodies, the 6000 model crane can also be seamlessly integrated with the bodies of other manufacturers, according to the company.

With the addition of the 6000 model, the IMT Series III telescopic crane lineup now offers maximum capacities ranging from 6,000 to 14,000 pounds. The other six models of the Series III cranes — the 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000 and 14000 — were unveiled in 2011 with model numbers corresponding to their maximum capacity. The existing cranes feature up to 30 feet of reach and increased capacity over previous models. IMT upgraded the structure and stability of its industry-leading Dominator mechanics trucks to support the expanded crane capabilities.

All models in the IMT Series III telescopic crane lineup feature a Penta Boom design. With a flat top that eliminates stress concentrations inherent with certain boom designs and a half hex that controls tracking at long reaches, the five-sided boom offers outstanding strength and durability, according to IMT. Besides the Penta Boom design, other standard features of IMT Series III telescopic cranes include:

• Ten degrees of negative boom angle, providing added versatility and allowing the crane to be reached more easily from ground level.
• Fully proportional pistol grip radio remote control offering traditional fit and operation.
• LED overload indicator lights on the remote control handle that alert the operator when the crane is approaching overload condition or is in overload.
• Flip sheave boom tip for added lift height in tight quarters.
• Planetary winch that allows for faster hoisting and lowering speeds and smoother overall operation.
• Boom hook stow that allows the boom hook to be stowed more easily and quickly.

The new IMT Dominator Series III bodies have been modified to enhance stability and support for the increased reach and capacity of the Series III cranes, per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards. Operators now have the ability to perform lifts in the approved load area at full capacity of the crane load chart. The Dominator I model offers compatibility with the 6000 and 7500 cranes, while the Dominator II truck can support the 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500 or 10000.