The construction of large industrial facilities and magnificent architectural structures is impossible without the use of specialized equipment. Manufacturers of truck cranes also said their weighty word in this branch of human activity.
Powerful and high self-propelled mobile vehicles have impressive dimensions and can lift heavy loads and install specialized technical equipment. Recently, they are increasingly used in the creation of nuclear power plants, oil refining and chemical industries.
These are the machines that can lift loads of over one thousand tons, we will present in this article.
The largest truck cranes in the world by capacity:
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Terex-Demag AC 1000
The German company is one of the oldest companies specializing in the production of construction equipment. In 2012, a unique car was introduced to the world.
The AC 1000 truck crane model is capable of lifting loads weighing over 1 thousand tons with the help of a powerful telescopic boom, consisting of 9 sections. Note that due to the huge weight of 22,000 kg and large sizes, the boom is transported to the place of work separately.
A powerful unit when driving does not harm the road surface, as it is mounted on a 9-axle chassis and can reach speeds of up to 85 km per hour.
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SAC12000
In 2010, the Chinese company "SANY" surprised the whole world by presenting the SAC12000 truck crane at the exhibition of construction equipment.
The lifting capacity of the Chinese giant is 1,200 tons, and the boom extends to a height of 102 meters.
In their car, designers have patented 32 innovations. First of all, the truck crane can work in fifteen modes that ensure safety and greatly facilitate the performance of complex tasks.
A sophisticated lifting gear is mounted on a transmission with 9 axles, and the maximum speed on the highway is 75 km per hour.
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Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1
For 50 years, the German company Liebherr has specialized in the production of large hoisting equipment. At TheBiggest, their equipment models are featured in articles about the tallest cranes, the biggest mining trucks and excavators. Their offspring LTM 11200-9.1 has long held a leading position in the world in terms of load capacity.
In 2007, a crane with a lifting capacity of 1,200 tons was first presented at Bauma. The capabilities of a large-sized machine simply amazed specialists.
The boom can lift the load to a height of 109 meters, and for the coordinated operation of the lifting mechanism, a 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 367 hp is installed on the crane.
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Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1
In the photo: Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1. © Bwag / Wikimedia.
Undoubtedly, one cannot fail to note the German LTM 1500-8.1 model, with a loading capacity of 500 tons. Its dimensions allow it to easily perform construction tasks in difficult places.
The uniqueness of this machine is that it is easily used both in the construction of large industrial facilities and in housing.
The maximum reach of the boom is 50 meters, and the crane itself is called "500 by 500". Its technical capabilities and characteristics made the mobile self-propelled machine manufactured at the Liebherr factories, one of the most popular in Russia.
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QAY 1200
Close cooperation between German and Chinese manufacturers led to the creation of the Chinese mechanism QAY 1200, similar in technical characteristics to the models of the company "Liebherr".
A crane with a lifting capacity of 1,200 tons received positive feedback from specialists and builders. Chinese designers have improved some of the units, which allowed the machine to be used in difficult conditions.
Note that the Chinese crane can lift the load to a height of 106 meters, and the weight of the crane itself is 96,000 kilograms.
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XCA5000
Another Chinese giant, created by XCMG, can lift a cargo weighing 1,600 tons. Basically, a unique machine is used in the construction of nuclear power plants.
A 360 hp diesel engine allows you to perform complex tasks, as well as move at speeds up to 80 km per hour. The maximum reach of the XCA5000 is 105 meters.
This has one feature that distinguishes it among similar mechanisms. This truck crane can be moved sideways, which allows it to be used in extreme conditions.
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Zoomlion zacb01
A unique truck crane capable of understanding 2,000 tons of cargo was created by Chinese designers. Today it is the undisputed leader of lifting equipment and the largest truck crane in the world.
The lifting mechanism ZACB01 is mounted on a 12-axle all-wheel drive chassis, allowing the crane to move mobile and reach a speed of 75 km per hour. The full work of the machine is provided by 4 diesel engines, and the telescopic boom can be extended 106 meters.
Managing a colossus weighing 96,000 kilograms helps the installed intellectual level control system. The creation of such a truck crane was caused by new challenges in the construction of large energy facilities, chemical and metallurgical enterprises.
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Conclusion
As you can see, most of our ranking is occupied by offspring of Chinese production. In modern conditions, China is indeed gaining a leading position in the production of large-sized construction equipment.
Heavy-duty truck cranes are truly record holders in a number of construction equipment and can perform complex tasks in the construction and movement of bulky and heavy loads.
Considering the technical characteristics of large truck cranes, one can only imagine what kind of masterpieces the builders of Ancient Egypt or the Inca architects would create.
In conclusion, we note one noteworthy fact that the highest truck crane is four times higher than the symbol of the United States - the Statue of Liberty.
TheBiggest.ru editors are waiting for interesting comments from you. What are the biggest truck cranes you've seen and which impressed you the most? Any interesting stories related to truck cranes.
Article author: Valery Skiba