Crane Body Specification
36,000 ft/lbs. (6,000 lbs. @ 6'-0")
 
Crane body for 1 & 1-1/2 ton chassis having cab-to-axle (C.A.) measurements of 60" or 84" and dual rear wheels. Available in standard "V" configuration compartment models.
 
I.     OVERALL LENGTH:
 
  A.    108" and 132"
 
II.    OVERALL WIDTH:
 
  A.    88-1/2" (89-3/4") and 94-1/2" (95-3/4")
 
III.   OVERALL HEIGHT:
 
  A.    40"
 
IV.    HEIGHT FROM FLOOR TO TOP OF COMPARTMENT:
 
  A.    26"
 
V.     FLOOR WIDTH:
 
  A.    48-1/2" with 3" wide wheel boxes or 54-1/2" with 6" wide wheel boxes
 
VI.    COMPARTMENT DEPTH:
 
  A.    20"
 
VII.   COMPARTMENT LAYOUT:
 
  A.    "V" configuration - full height vertical compartments front and rear ; horizontal        compartment at center.
 
        1.  Front compartment width........... 33" - 108 & 132
        2.  Intermediate compartment width.... 24" - 132 only
        3.  Horizontal compartment width...... 46" - "V" style
        4.  Rear compartment width............ 29" - 108 & 132
 
VIII.  UNDER STRUCTURE:
 
  A.    Front cross member - 6" formed 7 ga. channel with additional reinforcement at        universal mounting points.
  B.    Rear cross member - 3" X 6" 3/16" wall full width rectangular steel tubing.
  C.    Intermediate cross members - 3" X 3" 3/16" wall full width square steel tubing at the        front and rear of wheel well. 132 bodies have one additional floor width cross member        forward of the wheel well.
  D.    Longitudinal stiffeners - 3 full length 3" X 3" 10 ga. formed channels.
  E.    Floor - 3/16" safety treadplate steel.
 
IX.    COMPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION:
 
  A.    Front end panels - 14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel.
  B.    Rear end panels - 14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel with 12 ga. treadplate steel overlays.
  C.    Bottom panels - 14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel.
  D.    Top panels - 14 ga. A40 galvanneal steel with 12 ga. treadplate steel overlays.
  E.    Intermediate panels - 16 ga. A40 galvannealed steel.
  F.    Horizontal compt. bottom panel - 16 ga. A40 galvannealed steel.
  G.    Fender panel - 12 ga. A40 galvannealed steel with 14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel rolled        fenderettes. Further reinforced with diagonal structural tubing.
  H.    Back panel - 14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel with 12 ga. treadplate steel overlays.
  I.    Rubrail - 14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel. Outside edge of rubrail has 3/8" hem for        additional strength.
 
X.     FRONT BULKHEAD:
 
  A.    14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel with formed top rail and two die formed reinforcing ribs.        Lower rib is designed for floor drainage. Inside has a 12 ga. treadplate steel overlay.
 
XI.    DOOR CONSTRUCTION:
 
  A.    Double panel construction of 20 ga. inner panel and 20 ga. outer panels. A40        galvannealed steel with high impact polystyrene honeycomb stiffener. Lower interior        cavity of doors are treated with automotive type rust preventive coating.
  B.    Latch - galvannealed rotary type paddle handle, tamper proof lock, fully weather        proof sealed galvannealed housing, riveted to door for ease of replacement. 1 pt. "T"        and 3 pt. "T" latches are also available as well as stainless steel.
  C.    Striker plate - two stage safety catch, adjustable and arranged to lock inside primary        seal.
  D.    Hinge - full length with 5/16" dia. stainless steel concealed hinge pin with stainless steel        hinge blocks, and oilite bushings. One block welded with other block bolted for ease of        door replacement.
  E.    Door seal - full perimeter sealing flange with positive continuous contact with seal.        Primary door seal is automotive type neoprene.
  F.    Door holders - heavy duty double spring retainer on all vertical compartments. Cable        stays on both horizontal doors.
 
XII.   TRAYS & SHELVES:
 
  A.    (4) front compartment and (1) horizontal compartment divider trays Standard. Trays        are 16 ga. galvanized steel , 2" lip front and rear with divider slots on 2" centers. Vertical        and horizontal compartment trays are adjustable via clips on 4" centers.
  B.    (1) non-crane rear compartment shelf - standard. 1" lip on either end may be installed so        lip is up or down. Made of the same material as divider trays and also adjustable on 4"        centers.
 
XIII.  TAILGATE:
 
  A.    Double wall construction; 14 ga. A40 galvannealed steel inner panel , 16 ga. A40        galvannealed outer panel formed.
  B.    Lift & Lock design (no pins or chains to remove), 3/16" x 1" link arms support tailgate in        horizontal position. Link arm assemblies are hot dip galvanized coated for maximum rust        protection. Slam style tailgate is also available as an option.
 
XIV.   CRANE COMPARTMENT:
 
  A.    Reinforcement - 3/8" structural plate in front,rear, and back with (2) 1/2" steel mounting        plates (one inside compt. and one on outside of compt. top. This is welded to rear and        intermediate cross members and further supported by a 7 ga. fixed shelf between the        uprights. Outriggers should be mounted to this full width support (available from crane        manufacturer).
 
XV.    PAINT:
 
  A.    Entire body underside and door interiors covered with automotive type undercoating        meeting OSHA and NFDA specifications.
  B.    Pre-Paint Preparation
 
       1.  All product surfaces cleaned with high pressure / high temp. power      wash system. (Fremont Industries 608PF) for maximum adhesion      and added rust and corrosion protection.
       2.  All galvanneal surfaces where grinding is required (e.g. to dress      welds) and any non-galvanneal steel that does not get undercoat      protection (e.g. treadplate floor) receives a vinyl wash primer      coating (.05-1.0 mil.) for added rust and corrosion protection      and superior adhesion (Sherwin-Williams E2-G973).
  C.    Primer
 
       1.  Interior and exterior - two component high solid acrylic urethane      primer sealer (Sherwin - Williams "Prime Shield") , cured with      VIC amine generator licensed through Sherwin-Williams , DFT      1.5-2.0 mils.