Specifications

Hydraulic Rough Terrain Crane

RTC-8050 50-ton (45.36 metric ton)

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General dimensions feet meters

Turning radius (4-wheel steer -
centerline of tires) 23' 10" 7.26
Turning radius (2-wheel steer -
centerline of tires) 46' 9" 14.27
Turning radius (4-wheel steer -
outside front carrier corner 27' 5" 8.36
Turning radius (2-wheel steer -
outside front carrier corner 49' 10" 15.19
Tailswing of counterweight 14' 0" 4.27

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Litho in U.S.A. 7/95 - 1 - #5208

Upperstructure
Boom Fly maximum. Mounted on torque converter,
powered by engine through a straight
Patented Design. Boom side plates have Optional — 34' (10.36 m) offsettable mechanical drive. Pump operates at
diamond shaped impressions for superior stowable one-piece lattice type with lugs 3,000 p.s.i. (20.7 MPa) maximum system
strength to weight ratio and 100,000 p.s.i. to allow for addition of second section. pressure.
(689.5 MPa) steel angle chords for lateral Can be offset 1°, 15°, or 30°.
stiffness. Boom telescope sections are Reservoir — 170 gallon (643.5 L)
Optional — 34' - 56' (10.36 - 17.07 m)
supported by top, bottom and adjustable capacity. Diffusers for deaeration.
offsettable stowable 2-piece lattice type.
side wear shoes to prevent metal to metal Can be offset 1°, 15°, or 30°. Filtration — One 10-micron filter located
contact. inside hydraulic reservoir. Accessible for
Microguard 434, Rated Capacity Cab and Controls easy replacement.
Limiter "RCL" - Standard; Graphic Control valves — Six separate control
audio-visual warning system built into Environmental cab; isolated from sound
and vibration by a neoprene seal. All valves allow simultaneous operation of all
dash with anti-two block and function crane functions.
limiters. Operating data available includes windows are tinted and tempered safety
boom length, boom angle, head height, glass. Sliding rear and right side windows
radius of load, machine configuration, and swing up roof window for maximum Load Hoist System
allowed load, actual load and percent of visibility and ventilation. Slide by door
Standard — 2M rear winch with grooved
allowed load. Presettable alarms for opens to 3' 0" (0.91 m) width. 6-way
lagging, two-speed motor and automatic
maximum and minimum boom angles, adjustable operator's seat with retract-
brake; power up/down mode of opera-
max. tip height, max. boom length, swing able seat belt. 4-way adjustable tilt/
tion. Bi-directional gear-type hydraulic
left/right positions. Operator defined area telescoping steering wheel. Control
motor, driven through a planetary
alarm is standard. Anti-two block weight levers for swing, boom telescope, winch,
reduction unit for positive operator
designed for quick reeve of hookblock. and boomhoist with foot control swing
control under all load conditions. Asyn-
brake. Outrigger sight level bubble and
Optional; Load rating bar graph for quick chronous parallel double crossover
controls.
operator reference. grooved drums minimize rope harmonic
Cab instrumentation — Dash mounted motion.
Boom — 35' 6" - 110' 0" (10.82-33.53 m) gauges for hydraulic oil temperature,
four-section full power boom. Optional — 2M front winch with two-
convertor temperature, oil pressure,
speed motor and automatic brake, power
Two Mode Boom extension — The basic water temperature, fuel and voltmeter.
up/down mode of operation.
mode is the full power, synchronized Air pressure gauge with low air warning
mode of telescoping all sections propor- light and buzzer. Line pulls and speeds — Maximum line
tionally to 110' 0" (33.53 m). pull 16,200 lbs. (7 348 kg) and maximum
Swing line speed of 474 f.p.m. (144 m/min) on
The exclusive A-max mode (or mode 'A') standard 17" (0.43 m) root diameter
extends only the inner mid section to 60.3' Bi-directional hydraulic swing motor grooved drum.
(18.38 m) offering increased capacities for mounted to a planetary reducer for 360°
in-close, maximum capacity picks. continuous smooth swing at 2.6 r.p.m.
Additional Equipment -
Boom head — Four 16-1/2" (0.42 m) root Swing brake — Foot operated, spring
diameter nylon sheaves with a fifth nylon released disc brake mounted on the
Standard
sheave available to handle up to 10 parts speed reducer. 360° swing lock (meets New York City
of wire rope. Easily removable wire rope requirements), rotation resistant wire
guards; rope dead end lugs provided on Swing lock — Standard; two position rope, controls for future addition of
each side of boom head. Boom head travel lock operated from the operator's auxiliary winch, fire extinguisher, warning
designed for quick reeve of hook block. cab. horn, mirrors, tilt/telescoping and locking
Counterweight — Bolted to upperstruc- steering wheel, drum rotation indicators,
Auxiliary lifting sheave — Optional;
ture frame. 13,000 lb. (5 897 kg) ctwt. electric windshield wiper, windshield
Single 16-1/2" (0.42 m) root diameter
washer, circulating fan, cup holder, sun
nylon sheave with removable wire rope
screen, backup alarm, top hatch window
guard, mounted to boom. For use with Hydraulic System wiper, audible swing alarm and travel
one or two parts of line off the optional Main pump — 3-section gear-type lights.
front winch. Does not affect erection of fly pump. Combined pump capacity 142
or use of main head sheaves for multiple gpm (538 lpm). Mounted on torque
reeving. converter, powered by engine through a
Additional Upperstructure
Boom elevation — Two Link-Belt pump disconnect. Pump disconnect is a Equipment - Optional
designed hydraulic cylinders with holding spline-type clutch engaged/disengaged Diesel or hydraulic heater, 50-ton hook
valves and bushings in each end. Hand from carrier. Pump operates at 3,000 block, 8-1/2 ton hook ball, boomhoist foot
control for controlling boom elevation from p.s.i. (20.7 MPa) maximum system control, foot and hand throttle, rear steer
-3° to + 78°. pressure. O Ring Face Seal (ORFS) indicator, emergency steering system,
technology throughout with hydraulic oil low oil pressure & high water tempera-
cooler standard. ture audio/visual warning system,
Swing / outrigger / steering pump — tachometer, air conditioning, amber
Single gear-type pump, 25 gpm (95 lpm) strobe light, boom floodlight, and cab
mounted spotlight.
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Carrier
Type Tires Outriggers
10' 10-1/2" (3.31 m) wide, 151" (3.84 m) Front and Rear Three position (fully extended, intermedi-
wheelbase. Standard — 29.5 x 25 (28-PR) ate, and fully retracted) operation
Earthmover type. capability. Four hydraulic, telescoping
4 x 4 x 4 — (4-wheel steer, 4-wheel
drive) — For rough terrain with limited Optional — 29.5R25 XHA 1 star beam and jack outriggers. Vertical jack
turning area. radials cylinders equipped with integral holding
valve. Beams extend to 22' 0" (6.71 m)
Frame — 100,000 p.s.i. (689.5 MPa) centerline-to-centerline and retract to
steel, double walled construction with Brakes within 10' 10-1/2" (3.31 m) overall width.
integral 100,000 p.s.i. (689.5 MPa) steel Service — Dual, full air, drum-type Equipped with stowable, lightweight 24"
outrigger boxes. brakes at each wheel end. Drum (0.61 m) diameter aluminum floats.
diameter 20-1/4" (0.51 m). Shoe width 4" Controls and sight level bubble located in
Axles (101.6 mm). Air service ports standard. upperstructure cab.
Front- Heavy duty planetary drive/steer Air dryer — Desiccant type with change Confined Area Lifting Capacities
type. indicators; water and oil separator (CALCTM) System - Outriggers may be
operational to -39°F. extended to an intermediate position
Rear- Heavy duty planetary drive/steer (15' 6" - 4.72 m) for working in confined
type. Parking/emergency — Drum type areas. In addition, capacities are avail-
spring applied, air released, fade able with the beams in the 9' 3/4"
resistant; cab controlled, mounted on
Suspension front/rear axles.
(2.76 m) fully retracted position. When
the outrigger position levers (located on
Front axle - Rigid mounted to frame. the outrigger boxes) are applied, the
Rear axle - Pin-mounted on bronze Steering operator can set the crane in the
bushings. Automatic hydraulic rear axle intermediate or fully retracted outrigger
Hydraulic two wheel, four wheel and
oscillation lock-out cylinders engage position without having to leave the cab.
“crab” steering: modes selected by toggle
when upperstructure rotates past 2-1/2° switch on dash. All modes fully controlled
of centerline. by steering wheel. Additional Equipment -
Standard
Transmission Cab steps, 2 front and rear carrier steps,
Clark three-speed two range power shift front axle disconnect, nonskid safety
transmission. Six speeds available strips on carrier deck, deep front
forward and two reverse. Front axle storage, fenders, pontoon storage, full
disconnect for two or four-wheel drive. lighting package, 120 volt block heater,
water/fuel separator on engine, lifting
lugs and front towing shackles.

Engine Cummins 6CT8.3 Additional Equipment -

Cylinders - cycle 6-4
Bore 4.49" (114.05 mm)
Optional
Stroke 5.32" (135.13 mm) Ether injection package, spare tires and
Displacement 504 cu. in. (8 259 cm³) rims, tire inflation kit, front and rear
Maximum brake hp 210 @ 2200 rpm mounted pintle hook, outrigger cover
Peak torque (ft. lb.) 567 @ 1500 rpm package, and front tow winch.
Electric system 12 volt
Starting sytem 24 volt
Fuel capacity 100 gallons (378.5 L)
Alternator 130 amps
Crankcase capacity 23.7 qts. (22.4 L)
(total system)

Travel speeds and gradeability

Maximum *Gradeability Maximum tractive effort Gradeability Maximum tractive effort at
Speed at at 70% converter efficiency at 1.0 mph 1.0 mph (1.61 km/h)
Engine Tires 70% converter (1.61 km/h)
mph km/h efficiency pounds kg pounds kg
Cummins
6CT8.3 29.5 X 25 20.3 32.66 105.5% 64,664 29 332 60.9% 46,839 21 246
*Machine operating angle must not exceed 35° (77% grade).
Numbers reflect main hydraulic pump engaged.
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 Axle loads
Base machine with standard 35' 6" — Upper facing front Upper facing rear
110' 0" (10.82 - 33.53 m) four-section G.V.W.1
boom, 2M main winch with 2-speed hoisting Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
and power up/down, 550' (167.6 m) 3/4"
(19 mm) wire rope, 4x4x4 carrier with lbs. kg lbs. kg lbs. kg lbs. kg lbs. kg
Cummins 6CT8.3 engine, 29.5 x 25.0 tires,
counterweight, and no fuel. 83,867 38 042 41,299 18 733 42,568 19 309 31,068 14 092 52,799 23 950

29.5R25 XHA tires 1,240 562 620 281 620 281 620 281 620 281
Jack cylinder covers 154 70 72 33 82 37 72 33 82 37
Tow winch 686 311 1,002 454 -316 -143 1,002 454 -316 -143
100 gallons (378.5 liters) fuel 685 310 364 165 321 145 364 165 321 145
2M auxiliary winch w/550' (168 m)
of 3/4" (19 mm) rope (includes ctwt. change) 853 387 133 60 720 327 653 296 200 91
Diesel heater with tank 70 32 21 10 49 22 43 20 27 12
Hydraulic heater 110 50 29 13 81 37 72 33 38 17
Air conditioning 264 120 69 31 195 89 174 79 90 41
34' (10.36 m) offsettable lattice fly stowed 1,383 627 2,778 1 260 -1,395 -633 -1,505 -683 2,888 1 310
34' (10.36 m) offsettable lattice fly
w/tip lugs stowed 1,466 665 2,945 1 336 -1,479 -671 -1,595 -723 3,061 1 388
34' - 56' (10.36 - 17.07 m) offsettable
lattice fly stowed 2,122 963 3,913 1 775 -1,791 -812 -1,959 -888 4,081 1 851
Fly storage brackets with all fly options 160 73 257 117 -97 -44 -110 -49 270 122
Auxiliary lifting sheave assembly 110 50 343 156 -233 -106 -242 -109 352 159
8.5-ton hook ball @ boom head 325 147 977 443 -652 -296 -677 -307 1,002 454
40-ton 4-sheave hook block @ boom head 720 327 2,164 982 -1,444 -655 -1,501 -681 2,221 1,007
50-ton 4-sheave hook block @ boom head 1,109 503 3,333 1 512 -2,224 -1 009 -2,312 -1 049 3,421 1 552
1 Adjust gross vehicle weight & axle loading according to component weight.
Note: All weights are ± 3%

Tire Max. Axle Load @ 20 mph (32.7 km/hr)

29.5 x 25 (28-PR) 53,000 lbs. (24 041 kg)
29.5R25 XHA 1 Star 53,000 lbs. (24 041 kg)

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