These are the world’s 10 most astonishing crane trucks, capable of lifting large objects to heights of more than 100 metres and used in construction activities such as the assembly of industrial structures or the installation of massive wind turbines. The Top 10 Mobile Cranes in the World are listed below.
10. AC 55-3
It’s a six-wheel truck crane made in Germany that’s built to function efficiently in challenging conditions. It has a length of 30.5 feet (9.3 metres), a width of 8.2 feet (2.5 metres), and a height of 11.8 feet (3.6 metres).
It comes with a movable control cabin that makes the task of the operator easier. It features a 348 horsepower engine and can reach a top speed of 53 mph (85 km/h). Its boom can raise loads up to 55 tonnes and has a maximum lifting height of 164 feet (50 metres).
9. MK 88
It’s an eight-wheeled crane truck from Switzerland designed for building work in highly populated urban areas. It has a length of 52 feet (16 metres), a width of 9 feet (2.75 metres), and a height of 13 feet (4 metres).
It has four remote-controllable stabilisers, a 408 horsepower engine with a top speed of 50 miles per hour (80 kilometres per hour), a three-section boom with a maximum load capacity of 8 tonnes, and a top speed of 50 miles per hour (80 kilometres per hour).
8. AC 250-5
It’s a German-made ten-wheel truck crane that’s designed to be highly efficient and low-cost to run. It has a length of 47.5 feet (14 metres), a width of 10 feet (3.1 metres), and a height of 12 feet (3.7 metres), allowing you to travel rugged terrain and work in tight spaces.
It features a 550 horsepower engine and can reach speeds of up to 53 miles per hour (85 kilometres per hour). It has a maximum reach of 230 feet (70 metres) and a load capacity of 250 tonnes on its main boom.
7. GMK 5250L
It’s a ten-wheel truck crane built in the United States that’s designed to be highly manoeuvrable and go across any terrain with ease. It measures 49 feet (15 metres) in length, 8.8 feet (2.7 metres) in width, and 13 feet (4 metres) in height.
It must have a 520 horsepower engine, a top speed of 53 miles or 85 kilometres per hour, a maximum reach of 230 feet or 70 metres, and a maximum load capacity of 250 tonnes for simple manoeuvring on steep slopes.z
6. XCA 30
It’s a Chinese 12-wheel truck crane designed for usage in construction and industrial structure assembly. It has a length of 57.8 feet (17.6 metres), a width of 9.8 feet (3 metres), and a height of 13 feet (4 metres).
It has a 576 horsepower engine and can reach a top speed of 56 miles per hour (90 kilometres per hour). Its main boom can lift loads up to 300 tonnes and has a lifting height of 262 feet (80 metres).
5. AC 306
It’s a 12-wheel all-terrain crane truck made in Germany that’s typically used to assemble high-rise tower cranes. It has a length of 55.7 feet (17 metres), a width of 10 feet (3.1 metres), and a height of 13 feet (4 metres). The primary boom has a maximum reach of 262 feet (80 metres) and may be extended to 377 feet (115 metres).
It features a 617 horsepower engine and can reach a top speed of 53 mph (85 kilometres per hour). It can raise loads up to 300 tonnes and has a maximum lifting height of 390 feet (119 metres).
4. LTM 1650-8.1
It’s a Swiss-made 16-wheeler crane truck with a length of 68 feet (20.7 metres), a width of 9.8 feet (3 metres), and a height of 13 feet (4 metres). Its telescopic boom has a maximum reach of 367 feet or 112 metres with an extension, measuring 262 feet or 80 metres.
It has a 175-ton counterweight, a 686-horsepower engine, and can go up to 53 miles (85 kilometres) per hour. It has a maximum lifting height of 495 feet (151 metres), and a maximum load capacity of 700 tonnes.
3. LG 1750
It’s a 16-wheeler crane truck built in Switzerland that’s designed to be nimble and quick, and it’s used to build industrial infrastructure. It measures 63 feet (19.2 metres) in length, 9.8 feet (3 metres) in width, and 13 feet (4 metres) in height.
It can reach a maximum height of 446 feet and has a lattice boom (136 meters). It features a 536 horsepower engine and a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). It can raise loads up to 750 tonnes and has a maximum lift height of 633 feet (193 metres).
2. AC 1000
It’s a crane truck with an 18-wheeler that was built in the United States. It’s designed to move over any terrain and is utilised in the installation of wind turbines, tower cranes, and high-rise building equipment placement. It measures 73.5 feet (22.4 metres) in length, 9.8 feet (3 metres) in width, and 13 feet (4 metres) in height.
It features a 653 horsepower engine and can reach a top speed of 53 mph (85 kilometres per hour). Its main boom can lift loads up to 1200 tonnes and has a maximum lifting height of 535 feet (163 metres).
1. XCA 1600
It’s a Chinese-made 18-wheeler off-road crane truck designed for the installation of massive wind turbines. It measures 70.5 feet (21.5 metres) in length, 9.8 feet (3 metres) in width, and 13 feet (4 metres) in height. It has a 643 horsepower engine and can go up to 50 miles per hour (80 kilometres per hour).
This truck crane achieved a world record in 2019 when it installed a 90-ton propeller in a wind turbine at a height of 459 feet (140 metres).
