Summit Truck Bodies has completed the rollout of its next-generation hydraulic crane lineup with the addition of five new models, expanding the range of lifting and reach options available to service-truck operators.
Summit Truck Bodies manufactures service bodies, hydraulic cranes, and related equipment while also supplying aftermarket parts and technical support throughout the life of its products.
The latest additions include the 620, 629, 820, 1020, and 1029 models, rounding out a seven-crane family designed exclusively for use with the company’s Advanced Safety Electronics (ASE) Phase 5 control system.
Summit 620 crane
Summit 620 crane
Summit 629 crane
Summit 629 crane
Summit 820 crane
Summit 820 crane
Summit 1020 crane
Summit 1020 crane
Summit 1029 crane
Summit 1029 crane
The completed lineup provides lifting capacities ranging from 6,000 to 12,000 pounds and includes both 20-foot and 29-foot reach classes. According to the company, the broader product range allows customers to more closely match crane specifications to their service body, chassis, and day-to-day application requirements.
The newest models build on a platform that first debuted with the 829 crane and was later expanded into the heavier-capacity segment with the introduction of the 1229. The full lineup now consists of the 620, 629, 820, 829, 1020, 1029, and 1229 models.
"When we began redesigning the 829, our goal was to develop a higher-capacity crane in a smaller overall package and establish the boom profile, component layout and hydraulic system that future models could build on," said Brent Thompson, Lead of Product Development at Summit Truck Bodies. “Completing the lineup carries that platform across multiple capacity and reach classes, with fully proportional hydraulic valves providing smoother, more precise multifunction control."
Summit said the crane family was engineered around several common design priorities, including improved strength-to-weight performance, lower-profile construction, enhanced controllability, and easier serviceability.
Features available throughout the lineup include continuous rotation, fully proportional hydraulic controls, and a redesigned modular anti-two-block system intended to improve both safety and service access. The company also revised boom, winch, and rotation components to reduce overall crane profile while maintaining efficient lifting and positioning performance.
A key element of the design is the use of fully proportional hydraulic valves, which allow operators to perform multiple crane functions simultaneously with greater precision. Improved controllability can help technicians position loads more accurately while supporting smoother crane operation in the field.
“From the beginning, our focus was to create lighter, stronger cranes using optimized designs that could also be manufactured efficiently," said Christian Glascock, Design Engineering Manager at Summit Truck Bodies. "Feedback from field technicians kept precise control, easier troubleshooting and after-sales support at the forefront as we developed the cranes and Phase 5 system.”
Summit believes the availability of both 20-foot and 29-foot reach options across multiple lifting-capacity classes will help fleets better tailor crane specifications to their operational needs. Customers requiring additional reach can select a longer-boom configuration without automatically moving into a higher-capacity crane class.
“Working factory-direct puts us in a strong position to hear firsthand what customers need from their equipment," said Daniel DeAces, National Sales Manager at Summit Truck Equipment. “Technicians' jobs are changing daily, and completing this lineup gives us more ways to match the crane's capacity and reach to the work they perform.”
All seven cranes are designed specifically for integration with Summit’s ASE Phase 5 control system, which comes standard on Summit service trucks equipped with hydraulic cranes.
The ASE Phase 5 combines crane, body, and chassis controls into a single operating platform. Operators can access system functions through a touchscreen control panel, a wireless remote, and an in-cab control interface.
The wireless remote provides proportional control of crane functions while displaying real-time load data, operating information, and system alerts. It also allows operators to deploy and monitor outriggers, access commonly used functions, and return the crane to its stowed position remotely.
Additional features within the Phase 5 platform include load moment indicator protections, novice operating mode, onboard diagnostics, maintenance tracking, programmable hot keys, and data-capture capabilities designed to support future fleet-management integration.
Customers can work directly with Summit Truck Equipment to configure a crane, service body, and chassis package for their specific application requirements.
Summit Truck Equipment and Summit Truck Bodies are part of the Transwest Inc. family. The companies provide factory-direct service and lube truck solutions across North America, serving industries including construction, utilities, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, and equipment service.
For more information, visit www.summitbodies.com.