Truck cranes are the most popular type of special equipment in construction. But for the construction of residential or commercial buildings, cranes with a not very large lifting capacity are usually used - up to 50 tons.
Giant cranes are not used very often - they only perform particularly heavy operations, such as installing industrial equipment. They find application in the chemical, nuclear and oil refining industries. The largest truck cranes in the world are produced by several of the largest automobile factories - in China, Germany and the USA.
Terex-Demag truck crane
The Terex-Demag AC-1000 truck crane, jointly produced in the USA and Germany, is used to install wind power plants and ensure the operation of their engines. Its technical characteristics:
Characteristics of the Terex-Demag AC-1000 truck crane
- load capacity – 1000 t;
- length – 22.48 m, width – 3 m, height – 4 m;
- engine power – 480 kW;
- wheel formula – 18Х18Х18;
- maximum speed – 85;
- the boom extends to a 100-meter height.
When a truck crane moves along a highway, there is no major damage to the road surface - the axle load is only 12 tons. To assemble the entire structure, another crane with a lifting capacity of at least 30 tons is used. To transport all equipment (counterweights, outriggers), the truck crane is accompanied by an additional vehicle.
SANY truck crane
The SAC12000 model from the Chinese manufacturer SANY has good maneuverability in hard-to-reach areas. Its main parameters:
Truck crane SANY SAC12000
- diesel engine with a power of 480 kW;
- load capacity – 1200 t;
- number of axes – 9;
- maximum speed - 75 km/h;
- boom reach is 102 meters.
The equipment is equipped with control and safety systems and power distribution. 15 operating modes are installed. The telescopic boom is divided into 4 sections. The machine is equipped with four supports, two winches and superstructures.
Main technical characteristics
| Faucet brand | Liebherr |
| Crane lifting capacity | 500 t |
| Telescopic boom | 50 m |
| Max. lifting height | 142 m |
| Engine | 8-Zylinder-Diesel 500 kW |
| Number of axes | 8 |
| Drive/steering | 16 x 8 x 16 |
| Movement speed | 85 km/h |
| General ballast | 165 t |
Liebherr crane
The German giant truck crane Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 lifts loads up to 1200 tons. The length of the telescopic boom is 100 meters, it consists of 8 sections. Its largest elevation angle is 86 degrees. Lifted by an axial piston motor.
Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 truck crane lifting capacity
Two diesel engines are installed:
- 6-cylinder, 367 l. With. – for crane operation;
- 8-cylinder, 680 l. With. – for chassis movement.
To organize the operation of the crane, a team of five people is required - two operators, two drivers and an engineer.
Dimensions Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1
Other characteristics:
- speed – 70 km/h;
- load moment - 36000 tm;
- number of axles – 9.
To lift loads, a prerequisite is the installation of a counterweight weighing 200 tons.
Notes on Capacity Tables
- Load capacity tables are calculated according to EN 13000.
- When calculating load capacity tables, a minimum wind speed of 9 m/s (33 km/h) and windage (wind area) of the load of 1 sq. were accepted. m per ton of lifted cargo and the coefficient of air resistance of the cargo is 1.2. When lifting loads with a larger windage and/or a high air resistance coefficient, it is necessary to reduce the maximum wind speed indicated in the lifting capacity tables.
- Load capacities are given in tons.
- The weight of the load hook and/or hook hanger is part of the load and must therefore be deducted from the load capacity.
- Reach is measured from the center of rotation.
- The lifting capacity for the telescopic boom is valid when the folding extension is removed.
- It is possible to change the load capacity values.
- Lifting capacities above 82.6 t/97.7 t are only possible with an additional hook holder/rope block.
- This article is intended for general information. Without exception, all data is provided without obligation to comply with it. Instructions for properly commissioning the crane can be found in the operator's manual and capacity charts.
XCMG truck crane
The famous Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer XCMG has released the second most powerful truck crane in the world - the unique XCA5000 model. Its feature is the ability to move sideways. This ability is usually used in emergency and unusual situations. The main area of application of this giant is the construction of nuclear power plants.
It has the following technical characteristics:
Truck crane XCA5000
- diesel engine with 360 horsepower;
- load capacity – 1600 t;
- 9 axes;
- speed – 80 km/h;
- load moment – 38000 tm;
- overall dimensions – 21.8X3.1X4.
The boom rises to 105 meters. It is possible to install a lattice extension - in this case, the length will be 126 meters, and a cantilever extension - with it the boom will rise by 165 meters. For this quality, it can be presented as the highest mobile crane in the world.
The truck crane is equipped with a hydraulic steering servo drive and a pneumatic-hydraulic suspension. Intelligent control systems and redundant drive are installed.
To create this masterpiece of construction technology, Chinese developers needed to use seven types of technologies and issue 50 patents.
Types of tower cranes
Tower cranes come in a wide variety of modifications and purposes. The most common classifications of crane equipment are:
- by purpose (for the construction of industrial or civil facilities);
- if possible, movement (stationary or mobile);
- by the method of movement of mobile models (rail, tracked, automobile, etc.).
One of the most popular brands of tower cranes in Belarus is Liebherr. It is valued for its reliability, high power, safety and ease of operation. You can find photos and technical characteristics of some Liebherr crane models in the catalog of our website.
Zoomlion truck crane
The well-deserved title of “the largest truck crane in the world” is held by the ZACB01 model from the Chinese manufacturer Zoomlion.
It is difficult to imagine all the power and grandeur of this giant:
Truck crane ZACB01
- It has the maximum carrying capacity among the presented leaders - 2000 tons.
- The weight of the machine itself with all equipment is 96 tons.
- The all-wheel drive chassis contains 12 axles.
- 4 engines are installed at once, they have different powers - 430, 650, 150 and 260 horsepower.
- The telescopic boom extends to a height of 106 meters. It has 8 sections.
- A large truck crane can move along the highway at a speed of 75 km/h.
In most respects, this truck crane is an absolute record holder. So far no one has managed to bypass him on at least one point. Its release was timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Zoomlion engineering company.
The crane is equipped with the latest control systems and intelligent control. Its application is work in the metallurgical and chemical industries.
As can be seen from the rating, the two leading positions are occupied by the brainchild of Chinese factories. In recent years, China has been very successful in the production of not only truck cranes, but also other large special equipment.
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The lifting characteristics of the Liebherr 500 tons currently have no equal among other models of truck cranes. The manufacturer is the only one in the world who produces large special equipment with wheels weighing more than 400 tons. In addition, an even more powerful crane with a lifting weight of 1000 tons is now being prepared for production. We offer you to consider the best cargo-height characteristics of the Liebherr 500 tons on our website. You can also rent this car on the most favorable terms in the city or in an open area.
The company has been developing its own technologies for many years, which have made it possible to increase the lifting characteristics of the Liebherr 500 tons and be far ahead of its competitors. The crane has a built-in telescopic boom, which is much more reliable than outdated mechanical booms. High power does not interfere with compact work, since the boom sections extend one from the other, and this saves a lot of space. Because of this, Liebherr mobile cranes are very often used in cities and in industrial buildings with hangars. The company also produces a new series of crawler cranes
with cargo lifting from 100 tons. it is suitable for quarries and off-road, and the cost is 30% cheaper!
The advantage of large cranes is their efficient handling of loads of large and small dimensions and weight. However, they are limited in maneuverability and move under their own power on roads. This cannot be said about tracked vehicles, which have low speed and can damage the asphalt. However, for their delivery we are ready to offer an oversized trawl
free of charge, which will pass along any street.
Currently the Liebherr 1500 is used:
- in large-scale construction works
- in the repair of damaged bridges and junctions
- laying new roads and communications
- connection of gas pipeline sections
- transportation and loading of large equipment
The excellent load-height characteristics of the Liebherr 500 tons allow it to be a leader in the quality and speed of performing the most critical work. Many enterprises have already become convinced of the quality of the manufacturer and the reliability of the equipment; there is no need to miss the opportunity to profitably implement their biggest plans.
A chassis with all-wheel drive was developed specifically for this crane to ensure stability of the equipment on the ground or on sloping terrain. There is also a function for controlling ballast and supports, which allows you to directly adjust the dimensions of the machine in length and width. The rotating module has a 360-degree operating area, so in a densely built-up street the truck crane can operate stationary. The high lifting characteristics of the Liebherr 500 tons directly depend on the boom of the truck crane. It is telescopic and has a maximum reach of up to 84 m above the landing gear position. Always keep in mind that the higher the working distance, the lower the load capacity. So, when using a 90-meter boom and jib, the maximum lifting weight will be no more than 75 tons.
Parameters of the Liebherr 1500 LTM crane
| Wheelbase | 16 x 8 x 12 |
| Platform | Liebherr |
| Crane weight, t. | 96 |
| Dimensions of equipment, m. | 21.33 x 3.22 x 3.74 |
| Prev. load capacity, etc. | 500 |
| Ballast weight, tons. | 167 |
| Engine, hp. | 680 |
