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

Boom

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

Underlift

  • Power Tilt & Power Extension
  • Hydraulic Fold
  • 3-Stage Design
  • Low Profile 70° Pivoting Heavy Duty Fabricated Cross Bar
  • Low Profile Fork Holders
  • Pivoting Spring Lift Adaptors
  • Chain Hook End Caps
  • 9 Sets of Cast Steel Forks
           3” Short, 3” Medium, 3” Tall
           4.5" Short, 4.5” Medium, 4.5” Tall
           Grab Axle Fork,  6” Short Offset,
           6" Medium Rear Axle Fork

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
  • Gas Door Shocks
  • Adjustable Shelves
  • Lift Fork Storage
  • Chain Storage
  • Tailboard Fork & Chain Storage
  • Aluminum Tread-Plate Walkway
  • Mud Flaps

Optional

  • Air Shift PTO
  • Tailgate 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
  • Screw Pin Shackle Package
  • Snatch Blocks
  • Snatch Block Storage Bar or Rack
  • Light Bar
  • LED Work & Hook-Up Lighting
  • LED Swivel Work Lights
  • PTO Override
  • Wireless Wide Load Light Bar
  • Dual Rear Camera & Monitor
  • Hydraulic Extendable Rear Outriggers
  • 24”, 30”, 36”, or 48” Saddle Tunnel Box
  • Shelf Kit for 30”, 36” & 48” Tunnel Boxes

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.