A new 50 t (55 USt) truck crane, the NTC55, has been introduced by National Crane that can manoeuvre into the tight working quarters with the added features of a boom truck to increase efficiency and versatility for its owners. The crane features the compact outrigger configuration of a truck crane, but can also further extend its outriggers to facilitate the greater reach and capacity of a boom truck.

The new crane?s design has been heavily influenced by Manitowoc customers in the field, specifically those who perform taxi crane applications. Many companies expressed a desire for a manoeuvrable, transportable 36.3 t (40 USt) capacity truck crane that could also take on the jobs of higher capacity boom trucks that require a larger area for outrigger set-up. Also included in their requests was a more modern commercial chassis, which the NTC55 delivers.