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