14.02.2025

Bronto's next generation XTs

As we reported in the last issue of Cranes & Accessmagazine, Bronto Skylift will unveil a new range of truck mounted lifts - the XT Generation - at Bauma in April –starting with the new 70 metre S70XT1-J.

A key feature on the S70XT1-J, is a new boom design which the company says adds significantly to its rigidity, while improving performance. The new platform features a five section main boom, topped by a three section upper boom/Jib topped by Bronto’s articulating jib with around 175 degrees of articulation, providing a realistic maximum outreach of 39 metres with 120kg in the platform and 33.2 metres with the maximum platform capacity of 600kg. Maximum up & over clearance is 46 metres with an outreach of around 32 metres. Below ground reach is almost 18 metres, at an outreach of around 15 metres.

Other features include a new platform overload system which has been improved so that it is both more accurate and robust, new outrigger sensors are integrated into hydraulic jack cylinders while other sensors have been re-located for added protection and reliability. The well proven Bronto+ control system is retained, providing smooth and reliable function controls.

A new modular 1.1 by 2.4 to 3.7 metre extending platform design offers a range of entry points and guard rail configurations. It is also designed to be easy to repair and can be configured in five different formats. Platform rotation is 440 degrees - 220 degrees in either direction.

The first units will be mounted on a four axle Volvo FM 460 HP 8x4 chassis, with a typical gross vehicle weight of around 32 tonnes, although it can be as low as 31.3 tonnes. Overall length is just under 12 metres, with an overall height of 3.97 metres. Standard outrigger operating widths are 3.3, 5.8 and 8.3 metres.

Product manager Arne Denks said: "We are combining the best parts of our XDT and XR ranges. All the improvements in the XT are built on decades of product development and close collaboration with our customers."
Deliveries of the 70 metre lift will begin early next year – 2026 - starting with the CE model in Europe, becoming available for other markets later that year.