12 Ton Knuckle Boom Crane Truck for Sale – SHACMAN NEW M3000 6x4 Flatbed

★ A SHACMAN NEW M3000 6x4 flatbed truck with a grey knuckle-boom crane behind the cab, front and rear outriggers and a clear cargo deck for lifting and transport work.

Knuckle Boom Crane Behind the Cab

▶ The crane is a folded-arm knuckle boom mounted on a subframe directly behind the NEW M3000 cab. It uses articulated joints rather than a single straight boom, so the operator can fold it into a compact travel position and unfold it close to the load. Lifting capacity is approximately 10,000-14,000 kg at close radius, with a working reach of about 14-16 m depending on the boom section and jib fitted.

The crane slews 360° on its turntable and is controlled from a seat on the crane base, with the hydraulic valves and outrigger controls grouped within reach. A hook block with chains is fitted in the photographs, and the crane can be supplied with a winch, a jib extension or a clamshell bucket for bulk material handling.

Outriggers and Site Stability

▶ Front and rear hydraulic outriggers deploy from the chassis to lift the truck clear of its suspension before any lift. The front leg sits ahead of the crane and the rear leg extends behind the tandem axles, giving a wide support base on both sides. Each leg carries a foot plate that can be adjusted for uneven ground.

The outriggers are interlocked with the crane controls, so the boom cannot be operated until the legs are deployed. This is the standard safe sequence for a truck-mounted crane: park, set the handbrake, deploy all legs, level the truck, then lift. On soft ground the foot plates can be placed on timber pads to spread the load.

SHACMAN NEW M3000 6x4 Chassis

▶ The chassis is the SHACMAN NEW M3000 6x4 with a white flat-floor day cab, a three-slat grille, a steel bumper and halogen headlamps. Power is supplied by a diesel engine in the approximately 340-400 hp class through a manual gearbox, driving a single front axle and a tandem rear bogie.

The truck runs on 12.00R20 tyres, with a spare wheel carried behind the cab, a red-and-white rear underrun bar and side marker boards along the frame. Gross vehicle weight is in the approximately 25,000-31,000 kg range, and the wheelbase is about 4,500-5,800 + 1,350 mm depending on the final body layout.

Flat Deck, Applications and Export

▶ Behind the crane the chassis carries a flat cargo deck rather than a box body, which keeps the deck clear for pipes, steel sections, concrete blocks, generators, small machinery and palletised site materials. The deck can be fitted with dropside panels, stake sides, twist locks or a custom skid at the buyer's request.

Typical work includes construction material handling, plant and equipment delivery, utility and municipal maintenance, quarry and yard support, and container or skid loading where a compact folded boom is needed. Left-hand drive is standard; right-hand drive, a crane upgrade, additional stabiliser spread and an export spare-parts kit are available. Production is quoted at 25-40 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can this knuckle boom crane lift?

At close radius the crane lifts approximately 10,000-14,000 kg, and capacity falls as the boom extends. The final rating depends on the crane model, boom sections and jib fitted, and is confirmed on the crane plate before shipment.

Does the truck have a cargo box?

The photographs show a flat cargo deck behind the crane rather than a box body. Dropside panels, stake sides or twist locks can be added at the buyer's request.

Is right-hand drive available?

Yes. Left-hand drive is standard and right-hand drive is available for export markets. The crane controls, outrigger valves and dashboard layout are matched to the chosen drive position.

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