Heavy Metal The Illustrious Houston Fearless 30B Stage Crane.

On October 24, 2012 - TV History

Heavy Metal!

Here is the illustrious Houston Fearless 30B Stage Crane. This one at Radio Canada is carrying an RCA TK42 and is a Deluxe model. Most did not have the boom arm operator platform like this one. I could be wrong, but I think the 30B could crab, as well as be steered from either the front wheels or the back wheels. I think this had battery powered assist on steering, but I think it could also done manually. Fully loaded with this camera and the lead counter weights, this weighs well over 2000 pounds, but the movement is silky smooth! This was the best ride in the business.

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2 Comments

  1. Eyes Of A Generation.com October 24, 2012

    TK42 weight was about 350 pounds.

  2. Patrick Clancey October 24, 2012

    I think the 42 alone, weighed 2000 lbs. ;). It had crane hooks on the top. We took one on a remote once and nearly crippled four guys. The rest of our cams were 44A’s and 45’s. With the flip out side handles and removable lenses, what a contrast!