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Liebherr
Liebherr LR 1300 SX
- Max. lifting capacity
- 300 t
- Main boom
- up to ≈84 m
- Type
- Lattice-boom crawler crane
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Crawler cranes: the heavy lifters of industry and infrastructure
Crawler cranes lift the heaviest loads on earth, from bridge sections to refinery vessels and wind turbines. Learn how they work, how they are rigged and which models lead.
Model guides
Popular crawler cranes reviewed
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XCMG
XCMG XGC88000
- Max. lifting capacity
- 4,000 t
- Max. load moment
- 88,000 t·m
- Type
- Lattice-boom crawler crane
Crawler Cranes compared
4 models · click a column to sort
| Liebherr LR 1300 SX | Liebherr | — | — |
| Kobelco CKE2500G-2 | Kobelco | — | — |
| Manitowoc MLC300 | Manitowoc | — | — |
| XCMG XGC88000 | XCMG | — | — |
A crawler crane is a crane mounted on tracks. The tracks spread the load over a large area so the crane can lift without outriggers and even travel with a load on its hook ("pick and carry"). Crawler cranes range from 40 tonnes to more than 3,000 tonnes in capacity.
Lattice boom vs telescopic crawlers
- Lattice-boom crawler cranes have booms assembled from lightweight steel sections. They offer the highest capacities and longest booms but take time to assemble and transport.
- Telescopic crawler cranes have a hydraulic telescopic boom: quicker to set up, ideal for piling, foundations and general construction.
Key configurations
- Luffing jib: an extra jib that can change angle, giving height close to buildings.
- Superlift / Max-Er / variable counterweight: extra counterweight on a tray or wagon behind the crane for very heavy lifts.
Where crawler cranes are used
Bridges, power plants, refineries, wind farms, heavy steel erection and port construction.
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest crawler crane in the world?
Some of the largest are the XCMG XGC88000 (rated around 4,000 tonnes) and the Liebherr LR 13000 (3,000 tonnes), used for nuclear, petrochemical and offshore projects.
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