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Tadano ATF 60-3 Technical Manual – Load Ratings & Factory Specs

You don’t wing it when you’re lifting 26,000 lb at 40 ft radius. You use the factory chart or you risk flipping the crane. That’s why this Tadano ATF 60-3 Technical Manual exists. It’s the original load rating bible – 49 pages of OEM data printed for the ATF 60-3 all-terrain crane. I’ve been around cranes long enough to know that aftermarket copies are full of errors. This one? It comes straight from Tadano America Corporation, 4242 West Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, Texas. No translations, no re-typeset garbage. The numbers are the numbers.

Load Rating Charts in lb & ft – Direct from Tadano

Page 3 gives you the real meat: lifting capacities in 103 lb increments, listed for boom lengths from 58.4 ft up to 131.9 ft. Every radius from 8.2 ft to 118.1 ft is covered, with outriggers fully extended on a 21.00 ft base. The chart follows DIN 15019 part 2, ISO 4305, and BS 1757 ed. 1981 standards. You get both 360° working area and on-outrigger capacities. Compare that to a generic chart that guesses your machine – no contest.

Outrigger Reaction Force Charts – Why They Matter

Most rental operators skip the reaction force data. That’s how you get a pad sinking into soft ground or a tip-over that lands you in court. This manual includes outrigger reaction force charts calculated for every configuration. You need that number to pick the right cribbing. Guesswork gets people killed.

Who Should Use This Manual?

Rental yard managers, crane owners, safety officers, and any mechanic who touches the ATF 60-3 hydraulics or boom. If you’re a private owner running a 60-ton all-terrain in your fleet, this is your only safe source for load limits. Beginners should read the instruction for lifting capacities on the title page before touching the controller.

OEM Documentation vs Aftermarket Copies

Aftermarket load charts get re-scanned, re-typed, and the numbers drift. A 200 lb error at 70 ft radius changes your lift plan. This 49-page PDF is a direct digital copy of the original Tadano binder – same layout, same fonts, same Tadano America letterhead. For more factory data, check the Tadano GR-1000XL-2 Technical Manual – Factory Specs for 100-Ton Crane. The AC40 and TR-600XXL-4 manuals follow the same quality standard: Tadano AC40 Technical Manual – Factory Specs & Dimensions and TADANO TR-600XXL-4 Hydraulic Rough Terrain Crane Manual.

Telescoping Sequence Data – Page 3 Breakdown

Page 3 includes the telescoping sequence percentages for each boom section. For example, at 8.2 ft radius with boom length 58.4 ft, Tel.1 is 50%, Tel.2 is 0%, Tel.3 is 0%. Extend the wrong section first and the crane’s center of gravity shifts. The manual tells you the exact sequence for every load point – non-negotiable for safe operation.

FAQ

Does this manual include torque specs for bolts?

No. This is a load rating manual – torque specs require the separate service manual.

What units are the capacities?

Imperial – lifting capacities in 10³ lb, boom lengths in feet, radius in feet.

How are the capacities measured and certified?

Per the OCR excerpt, they follow DIN 15019 part 2, ISO 4305, and BS 1757 ed. 1981. Counterweight is fixed at 29,101 lb. Outriggers must be fully extended with base 21.00 ft. The telescoping sequence percentages on page 3 directly affect the capacity – if you change the sequence, the listed capacity is invalid. This is the same data used for the CE plate on the machine.

Can I use this manual for an ATF 60-3 with different counterweight?

No. The charts assume exactly 29,101 lb counterweight. Adding or removing weight requires recalculation by a qualified engineer.

If you’ve ever rebuilt a Manual Transmission without factory specs, you know the pain of guessing clearances. This manual eliminates that guesswork for crane operations. The same principle applies: trust only the Manual Transmission gear-lash specs from the OEM, and trust only these load ratings from Tadano. Skip the photocopies. Access the Factory Manual and get the real load ratings that Tadano engineers approved.