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Century 5230

Boom
60,000 lbs.
Underlift
35,000 lbs.
Tow Rating
80,000 lbs.

The 5230 is Century's best selling integrated towing and recovery unit for the tower who has weight savings in mind.  With 128” of underlift reach, the 5230 has the ability to tow most vehicles without going to larger and heavier towing units. The 5230 also provides a 30-ton recovery boom with 25,000 lb winches for your recovery and lifting applications.

Features

Standard

  • Dual Control Stations
  • 14 FXN Wireless Remote and Underlift Remote
  • Pressure Gauges & Hour Meter
  • Diagonal Hydraulic Rear Spades w/ Flipper Feet
  • Hydraulic Pump
  • MVEC Power Distribution System & Switch Panel
  • Tailboard D-Rings
  • Low Pull D-Ring Kit
  • Quick Connect Air Supply & Electric Hook Ups
  • Safety Chains in Rear Pockets with Roller
  • Flipper Feet Grater Blades

Boom

  • Power Elevation & Power Extension
  • Dual 2-Speed Planetary Winches
  • Winch Air Free Spool
  • 360° Sheave Heads
  • Cable Tie Backs
  • Cable Tensioners

Underlift

  • Power Tilt & Power Extension
  • Hydraulic Fold
  • 3-Stage Design
  • Low Profile 70º Pivoting Heavy Duty Fabricated Cross Bar
  • Low Profile Fork Holders
  • 9 Sets Of Cast Steel Forks
  • Pivoting Spring Lift Adapters
  • Chain Hook End Caps

Body

  • 96” Wide Aluminum Modular Body
  • Rubber Mounting Isolators
  • LED Body Lighting
  • LED Tool Compartment Lighting
  • Chrome Double Action Latches with Keyless Lock and Unlock
  • Tailboard Fork & Chain Storage
  • Aluminum Tread-Plate Walkway
  • Chain Storage
  • Lift Fork Storage
  • Adjustable Shelves
  • Gas Door Shocks
  • Mud Flaps

Optional

  • Air Shift PTO
  • Tailboard Underlift Controls
  • Additional Body Lengths
  • Crossover Tunnel Box
  • LED Body Strip Lamps
  • Body Lighting Strobe Kit
  • Stainless Dress-Up Kits
  • Aluminum Tubular Light Pylon
  • 3 and 7 Drawer Tool Boxes
  • Offset Fork Holder Extensions
  • Fork Riser Brackets
  • Chain Hook Slide Adapter
  • Pintle Hook Attachment
  • 5th Wheel Plate
  • King Pin Attachment
  • Trailer Ball Adapter
  • Heavy Duty Tire Lift (13k)
  • Tire Lift Storage Brackets
  • Additional Lift Forks
  • Ground Penetrating Plate
  • Backlit Controls
  • Chain Package
  • Endless Loop Sling Package
  • Spreader Bars
  • Snatch Blocks
  • Snatch Block Storage Bar
  • Light Bar
  • LED Work & Hook-Up Lighting
  • LED Swivel Work Lights
  • PTO Override
  • Hydraulic Extendable Rear Outriggers
  • 24”, 30”, 36”, 48” Saddle Tunnel Box
  • Shelf Kit for 30”, 36”, & 48” Tunnel Boxes
  • Screw Pin Shackle Kit
  • Wireless Wide Load Light Bar
  • Dual Rear Camera & Monitor

Specifications

Boom

Retracted 30° 60,000 lbs.
Extended 30° 16,000 lbs.
Boom Angle 39°
Maximum Hook Height 219”
Hydraulic Boom Extension 120”

Underlift

Extended Underlift 16,000 lbs. @ 128”
Retracted Underlift 35,000 lbs. @ 54”
Tilt Arc 20°
Tow Rating 80,000 lbs.

Winch

Winch Capacity 25,000 lbs.
Winch Type Dual Planetary Winch (2-speed)
Cable Specifications 5/8” x 200’

Chassis Recommendations

Front Axle 13,200 lbs.
Rear Axle 40,000 lbs.
Standard Body 156” C.B.
Optional Body 180” and 204” C.B.
After Frame from Center of Rear Axle 40”
R.B.M 3,000,000 in./lbs.