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HoodModel 8000 Series -High-Pressure Boom Loader

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The Hood S-8000 Series high-pressure knuckle boom loader provides an efficient one-man solution to material-handling challenges. Move pole-length trees or utility poles ~ or any job calling for extra lift power or multiple heeling accommodations.

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LIFT CAPACITY

  • 14,800 pounds @ 10 feet radius

BOOMS

  • Standard boom length 23 feet or 25 feet
  • Main and knuckle boom sections are fabricated high tensile steel and reinforced at all stress points
  • 3” diameter pivot pins made from high strength yield steel

Hydraulic system-  

  • main boom cylinder: 6" bore x 42" stroke x 2-1/2" rod
  • jib boom cylinder: 6" bore x 30" stroke x 2-1/2" rod
  • all cylinder barrels are heavy wall tubing
  • reservoir: 62 gallons with oil cooler (standard equipment)
  • continuous rotation high pressure manifold
  • Pilot Control Valves

Stabilizers-

  • pad size: 18 inches by 18 inches
  • spread: 14 feet at ground level

cylinder size:

  • 3.5 inches with bore / 40 inch stroke by 2 inch rod both stabilizers are telescopic
  • individually controlled stabilizers
  • automatic load locks maximize stability on uneven terrain
  • stabilizers easily operated from main control position

Filters- 

in-line high pressure

Pumps- 

  • on-demand piston pump
  • working pressure: 3900 PSI
  • pilot control system standard

Hoses- 

  • all pressure hoses are constructed of 4-wire braided hose
  • high pressure tubing is used in non-flex areas

Frame Structure- 

  • octagon construction: fabricated high-tensile steel
  • Operators Platform-
  • features open grate steel flooring and leg guard for safety

Swing Motor(s)- 

planetary swing drive gearbox with a fail safe brake and large 30" turntable bearing with optional twin swing gearboxes

Weight- 

8,600 pounds