Terex RT 780-1 Rough Terrain Crane Specs

Category: Rough Terrain Cranes ➔
Manufacturer: Terex ➔
Model: RT 780-1 ➔

Boom

Terex RT 780-1 Rough Terrain Crane Boom specifications
Max Elevating Angle	78 degrees
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - no jib	126.00 ft (38.40 m)
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	40.00 ft (12.19 m)
Number of Sections	4
Swing Speed	2.3 rpm

Dimensions

Terex RT 780-1 Rough Terrain Crane Dimensions specifications
Carrier/Base Length	27.10 ft (8.26 m)
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Transport Height	13.10 ft (3.99 m)
Transport Length	48.00 ft (14.63 m)
Transport Width	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Upper Structure Tail Swing Radius	13.20 ft (4.02 m)
Wheelbase	13.20 in (33.53 cm)
Width w/ Outriggers Extended	11.40 ft (3.47 m)

Engine

Terex RT 780-1 Rough Terrain Crane Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharger with intercooler
Emissions Certification	Tier 4
Engine Model	Cummins QSB6.7
Fuel Type	Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel
Gross Power	260.00 hp (193.89 kw)
Max Torque	730.00 lbs ft (989.73 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Operating Specifications

Terex RT 780-1 Rough Terrain Crane Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	80.00 gal (302.80 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	178.00 gal (673.73 l)
Tire Size	29.5 X 25-28PR

Transmission

Terex RT 780-1 Rough Terrain Crane Transmission specifications
Max Speed	25.00 mph (40.23 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	6
Number of Reverse Gears	6
Transmission Type	Powershift transmission with torque converter

Weights

Terex RT 780-1 Rough Terrain Crane Weights specifications
counterweight	15,200.00 lbs (6,894.61 kg)

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