Dingli BA18CRT2 Articulating Boom Lift – Optimized Product Page Content

🔹 Product Overview
The Dingli BA18CRT2 is a compact, diesel-powered Articulating (Knuckle) Boom Lift from the D Series, designed for excellent maneuverability around obstacles and vertical reach while maintaining a lightweight, container-transportable design. The “BA18CRT2” denotes a machine in the 18-meter (59-foot) platform height class with Articulating and Rough Terrain capabilities. Developed by Dingli’s domestic R&D Center, it features a lightweight and energy-saving design, an integrated axle with 4WD and 2WS (Two-Wheel Steering) standard, and a powerful 320 kg (705 lb) unrestricted load capacity at full height. This model offers impressive up-and-over clearance and ground-level reach capabilities.
🔹 Key Specifications & Capabilities
| Detail |
US Imperial |
Metric |
| Max Working Height |
59 ft 5 in |
18.11 m |
| Max Platform Height |
52 ft 10 in |
16.11 m |
| Max Horizontal Outreach |
31 ft |
9.45 m |
| Max Up And Over Clearance |
26 ft 10 in |
8.18 m |
| Max Down Probing Depth |
2 ft 3 in |
0.68 m |
| Platform Capacity (Standard) |
705 lb |
320 kg |
| Driveable at Full Height |
Yes (with large 320kg load) |
Yes (with large 320kg load) |
| Machine Width |
8 ft |
2.44 m |
| Drive System |
Diesel/Hydraulic (4WD, 2WS/4WS optional) |
Diesel/Hydraulic (4WD, 2WS/4WS optional) |
| Gradeability (4WD) |
40 % |
40 % |
| Machine Model |
BA18CRT2 |
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🔹 Key Features & Benefits
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✅ Versatile Reach and Articulation: Provides a working height of nearly 60 ft (18.11 m) and offers outstanding articulation for complex positioning, including a massive 26 ft 10 in (8.18 m) of up-and-over clearance.
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✅ High Unrestricted Capacity: Offers a generous 705 lb (320 kg) platform capacity which is driveable at full height, enhancing productivity and allowing for more tools/materials.
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✅ Extremely Compact Transport: Features minimal turntable tailswing (5 in / 0.13m) and compact transport dimensions (17ft 11in L x 8ft W x 8ft 6in H), making it highly suitable for standard container transport.
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✅ Rough Terrain Performance: Equipped with an integrated axle, 4WD, and a low-power Kubota D1105 (18.2kW) engine, capable of 40% gradeability.
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✅ Maneuverability: Offers a tight optional Four-Wheel Steering turning radius (4ft 3in inside) for enhanced maneuverability on crowded sites.
🔹 Applications
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Structural Erection and Component Installation on mid-rise projects
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Maintenance and Inspection of industrial facilities, easily navigating obstacles
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Building Envelope and Façade Work requiring significant ‘up and over’ access
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Utility and Electrical Work on rough or unprepared surfaces
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Tasks requiring high capacity and articulation.