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Knox Kershaw Inc.: Model KTC 2000 Tie Crane

The KTC 2000 Tie Crane has a range of movement that sets it apart from other cranes. It is capable of handling 1,200 pounds at a radius of 24 feet from the track centerline. The upper deck is capable of 360-degree rotation, as is the tie grapple. The boom swing moves independently of the deck, and can swing 120 degrees to 60 degrees each side of center. This allows the machine to work efficiently in tight clearances where deck rotation is inhibited. Advantages: quiet, smooth operation; operator comfort; side mounted A/C unit; clean roof design; clean long, low deck for stability; and swing boom.