information request

[northwestmarine]

hello all i am new to this forum and did not know wher to post this i hope it's right i seen a pic of a truck in the photos section and was wondering what type of crane if anybodys knows.
Zeligson 5 Ton Prototype fifth wheel truck i am looking for info on type of crane this is i have been looking for one of thease for a wile.
the way it folds is right for my oprations on what i do or any info where i can find one like it or evan a truck setup like it.
i can be E-Mailed at northwestmarine@centurytel.net for any info greatful thank you.
robert.

 

[cranetruck]

HIAB 8001? But, not sure where that came from.

 

[AMX70]

The truck that you are asking about is mine. The crane is a HIB 8001 from a early HEMMT. I was told that the crane was mounted on the truck after it left the proving ground and it was used to unload antenna towers in Vint Hill Va. Its rated at 14K at 10ft and 4K at 38ft. The only issue I have is that it is very heavy. The truck weighs 38K with no load.

John

 

[acetomatoco]

Hiab cranes are available at heavy equipment dealers... I had one aftermarket mounted on a deuce about 20 years ago...

 

[spicergear]

I think I know where there is a correct rack of valves for that crane if anyone happens to need--

 

[northwestmarine]

thanks all for the info guys. so far all the units i have found are not the type that fold in the way AMX70's crane folds but now i can do more reaserch from the model type. i am looking at a wrecker on GL now but would like to get my hands on one of thease.