National Crane 1879 Specifications

Discontinued the National 1879 swing cab boom truck is part of the 1800 series product line and has 40 USt (36, 29 metric ton) rating.  It is Equipped with a 31-79 ft (9.45-24.08 m) three-section boom. There are no jib options for this boom model. Maximum tip height is 87 ft (26.52 m).

Addional Options

Radio Remote Controls – (Ground level or boom tip) Eliminate the handling and maintenance concerns that accompany cabled remotes. Operate to a range of about 76 m (250 ft), varying with conditions. • NB4R (R4 functions)

One-Person Basket – Strong but lightweight steel basket with 139 kg (300 lb) capacity, gravity hung • B1-S with swing lock and full body harness. • 2B1-S (for dual locking baskets)

Heavy-duty Personnel Basket – 544 kg (1200 lb) capacity steel basket with safety loops for two passengers. Gravity leveling 183 cm x 107cm (72 in x 42 in) platform. Fast attachment and secure locking • BSA-1 systems. • BSA-R1 (provides rotation)

Air Conditioning for Crane Cab – (Requires larger truck alternator) Provides excellent crane cab cooling to overcome the radiant heat from the sun reflection. • A/C

Auxiliary Winch 10, 000 lb Line Pull – Second winch redundant to the main, planetary winch with boom tip “rooster sheave” to allow reeving of both winch lines. • 18AW