Manitowoc will display three of its new offerings for the utilities market at The Utility Expo this year: the National Crane NBT60XL boom truck; the NBT45-2, a compact 45-ton model from its new NBT40-2 Series; and the Grove GHC110 telescoping crawler crane that just launched in July.

This year’s Utility Expo will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Kentucky Exposition Center from September 28-30. The event will cover more than 30 acres, and Manitowoc will occupy outdoor booth number E843.

National Crane NBT60XL Boom Truck

This versatile crane is particularly well-suited for the utility sector, boasting a 151-foot main boom with class-leading load charts and practical transportability.

The NBT60XL features 16,000 lbs. of hydraulically removable truck crane-style counterweights. This trayless design allows for the counterweight slabs to be stacked in any order quickly and efficiently. The NBT60XL also comes standard with a host of operator-centric features, such as the deluxe tilting cab (up to 20°) with heated seat and a Bluetooth/AM/FM radio and speakers.

National Crane NBT40-2 Series Boom Truck

The NBT45-2 boom truck, one of two models in the NBT40-2 series, is also offered in a 40-ton version. Both the 40 and 45-ton configurations offer 127-foot and 142-foot, five-section boom options with load charts boasting double digit percentage increases over predecessor models, with no change in gross vehicle weight (GVW).

The NBT40-2 series is ideal for work in utility sectors due to its versatile boom lengths and excellence in close charts or capacity at reach. The tree service industry will find the crane suitable for its rugged design and when needing 200 ft.+ of platform height.

The NBT60XL and NBT40-2 series can be factory-fitted with the NTC Performance Package that includes four (100, 75, 50, and 0% span) position outriggers, wireless windspeed indicator, two-camera system, and wireless outrigger controls.

Grove GHC110 Telescoping Crawler Crane

The Grove GHC110, a machine just added to the upper size range of Manitowoc’s growing telescoping crawler product line, joins the larger GHC140 to bring another option to the utility market.

“The GHC110’s compact design, gradeability, and high maneuverability are ideal for the challenging jobsites typical in the utility sector,” said Mark Hooper, vice president of sales for mobile hydraulic and crawler cranes at Manitowoc. “Telecrawlers provide clear benefits over traditional excavators and other types of mobile hydraulic cranes, particularly for utility infrastructure work, due to their stability and strong out of level load charts.”

The GHC110 is fully self-rigging so it can get to work quickly after being unloaded. Its undercarriage offers several advantages in terms of reducing the need for site prep. The 36-inch triple bar grouser shoes are standard with the option to choose flat tracks. The wide stance produces enhanced stability, with the hydraulically tracks offering a choice of three spans in symmetrical or asymmetrical positions without pinning the tracks.