Terex RC35, RC40, RC45 Rough Terrain Cranes Operation and Maintenance Manual
The Terex RC-Series Rough Terrain Cranes (RC35, RC40, RC45) are built to handle jobs where uneven ground and tight maneuvering are part of daily operations. This Operation and Maintenance Manual covers steering modes, boom extension control, hydraulic modulation, outrigger deployment, and maintenance routines that keep these cranes responsive under variable terrain conditions.
Applications & Use Cases
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Operating safely on rough or unstable surfaces
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Diagnosing hydraulic drift in boom or swing assemblies
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Maintaining steering, braking, and driveline systems
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Understanding load charts across three RC models
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Planning routine and long-term maintenance
FAQ
Does the manual highlight differences between RC35, RC40, and RC45?
Yes. Model-specific operational limits and configurations are included.
Is it suitable for on-site troubleshooting?
Very. It covers common field issues and recommended fixes.
Safety Note
Confirm full outrigger contact before swinging the boom; rough terrain amplifies instability risks.
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Terex RC35, RC40, RC45 Rough Terrain Cranes Index:
- 46964 capitolo_00_EN_RC35-RC40-RC45-1_rev.08
- capitolo_01_EN_RC35 RC40 RC45-1_edizione 04-2011
- capitolo_02_EN_RC35 RC40 RC45-1_edizione 01-2009a
- capitolo_03_EN_edizione 12-2011
- III
- Advice on safety when using mobile cranes.
- INTRODUCTION
- OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
- SIGNALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY
- RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL RELEVANT PERSONNEL
- Management’s responsibilities
- PLANNING THE WORKSITE
- SAFETY CHECK BY OPERATOR
- OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
- General instructions
- General
- Access and cleaning
- Machine operation
- Maintenance
- Electrical circuit
- Hydraulic circuit
- Tyres
- Replacing the tyres
- Instructions for reading the load table
- Choosing the best configuration
- Reduction of operating loads
- Extension secured to brackets
- Mounted extension
- Special instructions for lifting on tyres
- Special instructions for lifting on outriggers
- Special instructions for lifting with mechanical element extended
- Max. forces exerted on ground (daN)
- Actions of the wind
- Safety devices
- Load and movement limiter
- Limit stop device
- In compliance with the safety regulations, the crane truck is equipped with:
- 1. Lifting limit stop device that blocks the manoeuvre, preventing the block from getting too close to the boom head
- 2. A “three dead turns” lowering limit stop device that prevents complete unwinding of the rope from the winch drum.
- Deadman Safety Device
- Machine operation
- Engine starting
- 1. Make sure the gearshift lever is in the neutral position “N”.
- 2. Select the fast or slow gears according to needs (where applicable).
- 3. Turn the ignition key.
- 4. The battery level, braking system air circuit, engine oil pressure and coolant temperature warning lights on the instrument panel come on.
- 5. Beep the horn.
- 6. The parking brake must be applied.
- 7. Turn the ignition switch to the second position to start the engine.
- Switching off the engine
- Securing the block (hook) to the truck crane
- Driving on road
- Driving on the worksite
- Machine stabilization
- Support surfaces
- Extension of the boom
- Lifting rope
- Eccentric rigging (unbalanced)
- Symmetrical rigging (balanced)
- Changing the number of tackles
- Blocks and hooks
- Harnessing the load
- Extensions assembly – disassembly
- Work with main winch and auxiliary winch
- Lifting with several mobile cranes
- Towing
- Transporting the crane on a self-propelled trailer
- capitolo_04_EN_RC35 RC40 RC45-1_edizione 04-2011
- RCL RC30-RT35-RC35-RC40-RC45-RC60 EN ed. 04-2012
- capitolo_05_EN_RC35 RC40 RC45-1_edizione 08-2012
- capitolo_06_EN_edizione 07-2012
- capitolo_07_EN_edizione 04-2011
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