NXT52 Hooklift
Get the high capacity you need and industry-leading below-grade hook bar approach you want with the Stellar® NXT52 Hooklift. Featuring a best-in-class 10.5″ lost load height and powerful 52,000-lb capacity, it handles 16′ – 22′ bodies for 174″ – 214″ CT chassis. For maximum compatibility and flexibility, the bolt-on body lock system provides universal adjustment for outside locks.
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PrintKey Features
High strength without added weight
- Z-rail design: The base is pre-drilled to allow for efficient installation on the chassis and to allow body saddles to be installed where needed.
Do more with one truck
- Telescopic jib: Multiplate design provides a lightweight yet sound structure for handling a wide range of body lengths.
- Adjustable jib cylinder: The jib cylinder pin location can be changed to allow for handling shorter bodies.
- Universal latching system: The industry-leading bolt-on adjustable body locks provide specific adjustment of outside locks.
- Adjustable hook height: Set the hook height to match the lift bar height of a fleet of containers with either manual adjustable or hydraulic adjustable hook inserts.
Best-in-class lost load height
- Compact secondary design: A lost load height of 10.5″ when combined with the dump section delivers an industry-leading below-grade hook bar approach. Accommodates down to 6″ subframe heights.
- Wear pad design: Integrated replaceable wear pads for easier serviceability.
Timesaving convenience
- Lift cylinders: The integrated soft-stop feature brings the body to rest gently on the body saddles.
- Speed enhancement: This lift cylinder feature can cut cycle time as much at 75%.
- In-cab controls: Air controls allow for precise metering of the manual hydraulic drive.
- Hydraulic reservoir: The universal mounting bracket lets you place the 25-gallon reservoir where you want it on the side of the chassis.
Specifications
| Hook Height: | 54" (1,372 mm) or 61.75" (1,568 mm) |
| Lift Capacity: | 54" HH: 52,000 lbs (23,587 kg) 61.75": HH: 52,000 lbs (23,587 kg) |
| Dump Capacity: | 52,000 lbs (23,587 kg) |
| Cycle Times: | Tilt/Dump Extend: 25 seconds Tilt/Dump Retract: 70 seconds Jib Extend: 11 seconds Jib Retract: 10 seconds (Times based on 24 gpm of oil flow.) |
| Shipping Weight: | Long version: 6,015 lbs (2,728 kg) (Without reservoir and body locks.) |
| Body Lengths: | Short version: 16' – 20' (4,877 – 6,096 mm) Long version: 16' – 22' (4,877 – 6,706 mm) |
| Min. Truck GVWR: | 54,000 lbs (24,494 kg) |
| Maximum Hydraulic Flow: | 24 gpm (90.8 lpm) |
| Operating Pressure: | 4,500 psi (310 bar) |
| Valve Bank: | Monoblock main valve with main pressure relief valve and optional power beyond port. |
| Load Holding Valves: | All cylinders are equipped with counterbalance valves to prevent cylinder collapse in the event of a hose failure. |
| Hydraulic Pump Kits: | Kit includes a PTO control module that disengages the PTO if a set rpm is exceeded. |
| Components: | Main components are manufactured with high-strength steel.
Greasable bushings at all pivot points. All pins are zinc-plated carbon steel as standard with an option to upgrade to type 17-4 stainless pins. |
| Finish: | All weldments are painted with two-part polyurethane enamel prior to assembly. |
| Warranty: | Stellar-manufactured structural parts: 5 years Paint adhesion on Stellar-manufactured parts: 3 years Purchased parts and labor: 1 year Labor on Stellar workmanship: 1 year |
Dimensions
| Description | NXT52S — 54" OR 62" | NXT52L — 54" OR 62" |
|---|---|---|
| A. Overall Length: | 229.50" (5,829 mm) | 242.50" (6,160 mm) |
| B. Cab-to-Axle Trunnion: | 174" to 204" (4,449 to 5,181 mm) | 182" to 214" (4,623 to 5,436 mm) |
| C. After-Frame Range: | 59" (1,498 mm) | 64" (1,626 mm) |
| D. Loader Height: | 10.50" (267 mm) | 10.50" (267 mm) |
| E. Front of Jib to ℄ of Roller: | 227" (5,766 mm) | 240" (6,096 mm) |
| F. Dump Angle: | 52° (0.91 rad) | 52° (0.91 rad) |
| G. Maximum Tilt Height: | 54" HH: 137.13" (3,483 mm) 62" HH: 141.38" (3,591 mm) |
54" HH: 137.13" (3,483 mm) 62" HH: 141.38" (3,591 mm) |
| H. Jib Travel: | 35" (889 mm) | 48" (1,219 mm) |
| I. Front of Jib to ℄ of Hook: | 5.19" (132 mm) | 5.19" (132 mm) |
| J. Hook Above/Below Frame: | 54" HH: 3" (76 mm) Above Frame 62" HH: 3.56" (90 mm) Below Frame |
54" HH: 3" (76 mm) Above Frame 62" HH: 3.56" (90 mm) Below Frame |
| K. Lowest Point in Dump:* | 23.63" (600 mm) | 23.63" (600 mm) |
| L. ℄ to Back of Roller: | 6" (152 mm) | 6" (152 mm) |
| *Dimension is based on maximum advertised body lengths. |
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