One of Link-Belt’ s newest AT offerings is the 225-ton 225 | AT, a five-axle model with a 46 – 202-foot six-section latching boom and 118,000 pounds of maximum counterweight.
required overflow loads.”
Dan Melnyk at Tadano also pointed to compact design and efficient setup as core strengths of AT cranes.“ They work especially well because of their compact carriers and efficient set up and rigging processes,” he said.“ Flexible transport and configuration options include quick connections for the main boom and outriggers, and liftable third axles and dolly preparation to comply with local road regulations.”
Embedded Intelligence
Tadano Surround View, Melnyk also reported, is used to support both driving and jobsite placement of AT cranes.“ While turning the crane, blind spots are shown on the display in the carrier cabin,” he explained.” While placing the crane on the
jobsite, the outrigger positions and tail swing of counterweight are overlayed on the display.
“ The Tadano IC-1 Plus control system also provides operators with ease of operation, precise control of crane movements and advanced diagnostics,” Melnyk continued.“ It enhances stability and precision with live determination of crane capacities, automatic counterweight detection and asymmetric outrigger settings.”
One of the defining technologies on Grove ATs from Manitowoc, according to Josh Boyer, is the manufacturer’ s MEGAFORM boom design.“ The U-shaped cross-section,” he pointed out,“ provides for an enhanced strength-toweight ratio, allowing users to reach further and lift more.
“ Equally important in the
Grove AT lineup,” Boyer added,“ is the Megatrak suspension system, which eliminates traditional axles and allows all wheels to stay on the ground simultaneously for stability on uneven ground while reducing tire wear.”
At Link-Belt, related Andrew Soper, the Pulse 2.0 operating system, wireless rigging remote and Variable Confined Area Lifting Capacities( V-CALC) allow for infinite outrigger positions.
“ In addition, our SmartFly technology allows fly assembly by only one operator working from ground level,” Soper continued.“ Also featured on Link-Belt AT cranes is the SmartStack counterweight detection system and our Site Vision Package, which work together to enhance safety for operators on busy jobsites.”
18 April 3, 2026 www. contractorshotline. com