Link-Belt expands HTT truck crane lineup

Las Vegas, NV (March, 2005) — Link-Belt Cranes announces the addition of rear steering on its highly successful, market leading 90 ton (81.6 mt) hydraulic truck crane. The new HTT-8690, 90 ton (81.6 mt) hydraulic truck terrain crane joins other models that include the 75-ton (68.0 mt) HTT-8675 and the HTT-8675LB Long Boom.

All of the models that feature rear axle steering have the prefix HTT which stands for Hydraulic Truck Terrain and incorporate all of the same market leading features as their corresponding HTC, or Hydraulic Truck Crane models.

“It is the next logical step for us to add the rear steer feature to this successful 90 ton crane,” said Rick Curnutte, telescopic crane product manager. “Maneuverability is critical to a crane’s productivity and by adding rear steer, the market appeal of this crane should only get better,” says Curnutte.

With the rear axles now steerable, the operator has four modes of steering available: independent front, independent rear, all-wheel coordinated, and crab steer. Utilizing the rear steer option, the turning radius is significantly reduced for optimum maneuverability.

The HTT product line includes standard 445/65R22.5 single tubeless radial tires and hub piloted aluminum disc wheels on the front and rear. Tires are interchangeable between front and rear as HTT crane models use single tires on the rear axles.