Link-Belt upgrades four telescopic truck cranes to 75 ton capacity

Lexington, Ky (March, 2005) – In late 2004, Link-Belt added to the continued dominance of the North American truck crane market by upgrading its highly successful HTC-8670, 70 ton (63.50 mt) telescopic boom truck crane to the HTC-8675, with a larger 75 ton (68.00 mt) base rating. Simultaneous with this announcement, this upgrade was also expanded to include a new HTC-8675LB, long boom model. The corresponding truck terrain models with rear steer capability, the HTT-8675 and HTT-8675LB also received the 75 ton rating.

All four of these 75-ton (68.00 mt) upgrades, which are available in kit form, have served to further enhance the industry leading productivity and market share of this highly successful lineup of telescopic truck cranes.

For existing 8670 crane owners, a parts kit is available at authorized Link-Belt distributors that consists of a new capacity book, a rated capacity limiter computer chip, and appropriate identification labels.

“We feel this upgrade will significantly enhance the market opportunities for both our new and existing customers,” says Rick Curnutte, telescopic crane product manager.