Technology Leader
As the pioneer and leading brand in innovation for over 55 years, Auto Crane sets the industry standard in telescoping service cranes. NexStar™ is the latest in patented service crane technology that sets the standard for safety, performance, productivity and longevity.
Safety — the absolute safest service crane available, protecting people from injury and property from damage.
Performance — the capability to lift 100% of the crane’s load capacity.
Productivity — fast and efficient load handling operations.
Longevity — proven in the field under heavy-duty demands, delivering long-term service life and lowest total cost of ownership.
Innovation. Safety. Productivity. Auto Crane — the brand that’s proven decade after decade to have the lowest cost of ownership. Engineered First. Engineered to Last.
Learn About NexStar Technology
Telematics
Auto Crane was the first to integrate cranes with fleet telematics systems such as Telogis (now Verizon) to bring metrics that fleet managers need to help optimize trucks.
Auto Crane recently introduced Internet of Things (IoT) capability in the NexStar 4 cranes. The IoT option allows crane operators to use their cell phone to connect a NexStar 4 crane to the internet and get remote support as if a service tech is on-site from their local dealer or Auto Crane. This gives you more up-time and allows you to get quicker resolution to a possible issue.
Best Warranty
Auto Crane offers the best warranty in the service crane industry with a 2-year “bumper to bumper” warranty from time of in-service. Read the specifics of our warranty here.
Competitors only cover “major components” or “components they manufacture” leaving you to replace expensive electronic components. They also have “gottchas” like proof of maintenance required, or you have to buy their OEM maintenance supplies or the warranty is void. Some even require you to get pre-approval to fix your crane.
Cranes
| Crane Models | Power Type | Moment Rating (lb-ft) | Lift Capacity (lb) | Control Type | Reach | Hoist Type | Available Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC-2 | Electric | 6,500 | 2,000 | Hard-Wired, Non-Proportional | 5 ft / 7 ft | Electric | Tall / Short Pedestal |
| EC-2x | Electric | 6,000 | 2,000 | Hard-Wired (non-proportional) | 9 ft | Electric Worm Gear | |
| EHC-3² | Electric-Hydraulic | 10,000 | 3,200 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 15 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom: Manual, Hydraulic-Manual or Hydraulic, Continuous Rotation |
| Omnex Wireless, Non-Proportional | 15 ft | Electric Worm Gear | Tether, Boom: Manual, Hydraulic-Manual or Hydraulic, Continuous Rotation | ||||
| Hard-Wired (non-proportional) | 15 ft | Electric Worm Gear | Boom: Manual, Hydraulic-Manual or Hydraulic, Continuous Rotation | ||||
| EHC-4 | Electric-Hydraulic | 16,000 | 4,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 16 ft / 20 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom: Hydraulic-Manual or Fully Hydraulic, Continuous Rotation |
| Hard-Wired, Non-Proportional | 16 ft / 20 ft | Electric Worm Gear | Boom: Hydraulic-Manual or Fully Hydraulic, Continuous Rotation | ||||
| EHC-5 | Electric-Hydraulic | 25,000 | 5,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 20 ft | Electric Worm Gear | Continuous Rotation Tether, Boom Lights |
| Omnex Wireless, Non-Proportional | Continuous Rotation | ||||||
| Hard-Wired, Non-Proportional | Continuous Rotation | ||||||
| EHC-6 | Electric-Hydraulic | 36,000 | 6,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 20 ft | Electric Worm Gear | Continuous Rotation Tether, Boom Lights |
| Omnex Wireless, Non-Proportional | Continuous Rotation | ||||||
| Hard-Wired, Non-Proportional | Continuous Rotation | ||||||
| HC-3² | Hydraulic | 10,000 | 3,200 | Omnex Wireless, Proportional | 15 ft | Hydraulic Worm Gear | |
| Hard-Wired, Proportional | |||||||
| HC-5 | Hydraulic | 25,000 | 5,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 20 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-6 | Hydraulic | 35,000 | 6,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 20 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Hard-Wired, Proportional Control |
| HC-7 | Hydraulic | 38,000 | 7,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 20 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Hard-Wired, Proportional Control |
| HC-7x | Hydraulic | 43,000 | 7,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 30 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-8 | Hydraulic | 49,000 | 8,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 20 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-8x | Hydraulic | 52,000 | 8,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 30 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| 8406H | Hydraulic | 50,000 | 8,400 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 20 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-9 | Hydraulic | 59,000 | 9,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional or Hard-Wired (proportional) | 20 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-10 | Hydraulic | 60,000 | 10,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 25 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-12s | Hydraulic | 60,000 | 12,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 25 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-12 | Hydraulic | 85,000 | 12,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 30 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |
| HC-14 | Hydraulic | 85,000 | 14,000 | NexStar Wireless, Independent Proportional | 30 ft | Hydraulic Planetary | Tether, Boom Lights |