Part of the National Series NBT45 product line up,  the National NBT45-142 Boom Truck Crane has a stronger standard torsion box improving rigidity, that reduces truck frame flex and the need for counterweight.

The National Crane NBT45-142 is equipped with a 34 ft - 142 ft (10.36 m - 43.29 m) five-section boom and optional 26 ft (7.92 m) foldaway jib, to increase the vertical reach to 176' (53.6 m).  Need to reach higher?  An optional 31 ft - 55 ft (9.45 m - 16.76 m) side-stowing foldaway jib, boosts reach up to 205 ft (62.48 m).

For refencence, the jib models are as follows.

18FJ26 single-section manual jib 

18FJ55M two-section manual jib

Crane Features

• Smoother crane operation with Easy Glide boom wear pads that reduce boom chatter and vibration.
• Simplifed rigging changes decrease the time needed to change line reeving with a speedy-reeve boom tip and sheave blocks
• Crane Components painted prior to assembly to improve serviceability, reducing the possibility of rust, and enhancing the appearance of the machine
• The state of the art control valve provides smoother operation reduces repair costs and improves the cranes serviceability
• Easily grease bearings on the boom and retract cables through access holes in the boom side plates
• One hydraulic Boom cylinder sections to minimizing maintenance
• Two-grooved drum hoist with cable packer and electronic drum rotation indicator

While no longer in production, the NBT45 Series is full supported by a wordwide network of authorized Manitowoc Group Grove Crane distributors.