TOP-12 largest construction cranes in the world by lifting capacity for 2024

In the construction of various types of buildings and in many industrial sectors there is a need to use lifting and transportation mechanisms. Often it is necessary to deal with loads weighing more than a thousand tons. The largest crane in the world is capable of lifting loads weighing 20 thousand tons.

Cranes differ in design features, methods of movement, type of support and other parameters that directly affect the load capacity. The leading positions in the ranking of the most powerful cranes are occupied by representatives of China, Japan, South Korea.

Kroll K-10000

Self-propelled tower crane on a rail track, manufactured in Denmark. It is a real giant among machines of this type, especially in terms of lifting capacity. The K-10000 is designed for construction of large industrial and power plant facilities.

One of such cranes was used in Russia during the construction of Rostov NPP power units. Such mechanisms are also used in a stationary position, being installed in the foundation. The design provides for the presence of an auxiliary crane, with the help of which the main crane is installed. Technical characteristics:

• lifting capacity - 360 tons;
• main boom outreach - 82 m;
• construction height - 143 m.

Zoomlion ZACB01

A wheeled crane from a Chinese company that has made it into the Guinness Book of Records. The basis of the mechanism is a 12-wheel chassis, the length of which exceeds 21 meters. To ensure stability, there are 4 ball bearings, which are extended during preparation for the working process.

The crane operator's cab rotates 360 degrees. The ZACB01 is equipped with an 8-section telescopic boom, with each section capable of extending 13 meters. The release of the self-propelled machine was timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of Zoomlion. The cost of the truck crane is almost one and a half million dollars. Features:

• lifting capacity figures - 2,000 tons;
• lifting height - 106 meters;
• height of the crane in folded form - 4 m.

Liebherr LR13000

A crawler crane from a German manufacturer, the construction of which has a large safety margin. The machine is able to work without balancing weights due to the powerful ring slewing structure. If there is a need for a counterweight when lifting to greater heights, 25-ton blocks are installed.

The machine is economical to transport, as its individual components weigh no more than 70 tons. The high level of fault tolerance is ensured by the availability of redundant drives. The LR13000 is used in the construction of drilling platforms, bridges and nuclear power facilities, among others. Technical specifications:

• lifting capacity 3,000 tons;
• lifting height - 236 m;
• maximum boom outreach - 200 m.

Terex CC8800-1 TWIN

German-made crawler self-propelled jib crane. Demonstration of the model, which has four modifications, was carried out in 2007. The machine is equipped with a double lattice boom, which significantly increased the lifting capacity.

Thanks to their modular design, these large cranes can be easily transported anywhere on the planet. In addition, the Twin is capable of traveling while fully loaded, which saves a lot of time. The model is ideal for handling bulky loads. Features:

• lifting capacity - 3200 tons;
• total height of the main boom and gooseneck - 235 m;
• length of the crawler base in working position - 14 m.

ALE AL.SK190

British model, which occupies a place of honor in the list of powerful cranes in terms of lifting capacity. Two examples were commissioned in 2008 and 2011. ALE AL.SK190 was specially erected for a petrochemical contract in Saudi Arabia.

The crane is equipped with a double lattice boom and is mounted on a platform ring. In order to lift the loads, the use of cable jacks is envisaged, the capacity of which is about 600 tons. Now machines of this type are operating in the USA and Thailand, and 130 containers were needed for their transportation. Technical characteristics:

• copes with loads weighing up to 4,300 tons;
• radius of action - 84 meters;
• maximum outreach of the boom - 200 m.

DLV4000

Chinese hoisting and transportation mechanism for work afloat. The structure is operated by 250 people, and the crane can operate for 2 months offshore without resupply. The DLV4000 operates primarily where gas and oil fields are being developed.

The efficiency of the technological novelty is explained by its cost-effectiveness, the ability to reduce time costs and the number of cycles of lowering and lifting loads. The crane helps to carry out work in hard-to-reach places and at significant indicators of sub-zero temperatures. Features:

• Lifts loads weighing up to 4,400 tons;
• 174-meter length;
• Travel speed - 12 knots.

Sarens SGC-250

The super crane from Sarens, a world leader in lifting and moving heavy loads, was unveiled in 2018. This is the most powerful machine in terms of size and lifting capacity of all those created by the Belgian manufacturer.

SGC-250 is able to move in working condition from one position to another, which is achieved due to two sets of wheels: one is designed for full turning, the other serves for moving. The production of the crane on wheels was carried out in compliance with European and world standards. Technical characteristics:

• lifts loads weighing up to 5 thousand tons;
• lifting height - 250 m;
• main boom length - 160 m, jib length - 100 m.

Biggle 125D AFRD

Heavy-duty crawler super crane, which has a modular design and is capable of servicing several objects simultaneously. It is equipped with an enclosed cab and can be operated using diesel-hydraulic or diesel-electric power systems.

The load capacity of a construction crane depends on the boom length. The smaller the boom length, the more weight the machine can lift. One of the advantages is that the crane remains stable in wind gusts of up to 240 km/h. The 125D AFRD is easily assembled and transported to its destination on special platforms. Features:

• lifting capacity - 6,803 tons;
• lifting height - 91 m;
• maximum boom length - 170 m.

Svanen

A self-propelled single-lift floating crane, the name of which translates from Swedish as "swan". The owner of the project is the Dutch company Ballast Nedam. Initially the construction was carried out at a shipyard in Spain, the final work was carried out in the Netherlands.

The Svanen was erected to build large bridges, but now it is used to assemble offshore power plants. At first, the crane could handle loads of up to 6,500 tons, but after several upgrades, its lifting capacity has increased significantly. Specifications:

• lifts loads weighing up to 8,700 tons;
• lifting height - 76 m;
• length - 102, 75 m.

Hyundai 10000

In 2018, the Hyundai Heavy Indusries shipyard in South Korea has a real giant - the Hyundai 10000 floating crane. The machine is equipped with four booms: two of them are extendable, two of them serve as a counterweight. When lifting particularly heavy loads, special tanks are filled with seawater.

Power for the crane is supplied by 4 main generators and 2 auxiliary generators. An emergency back-up device is installed for insurance reasons. The Hyundai 10000 has been able to prove its performance in moving Norwegian company's drilling platforms. Features:

• 10,000-ton lifting capacity;
• 180-meter main booms;
• 70-meter counterweights.

SSCV Thialf

The most powerful among floating lifting mechanisms in the world. Year of commissioning - 1985. The design from the Japanese manufacturer consists of two pontoons standing on four vertical columns, which, in turn, can change the depth of immersion.

Cranes are installed on each pontoon, each with a lifting capacity of 7,100 tons. In 2016, the lower deck was completely modernized using certified materials. The port to which Thialf is now assigned is in Panama. Technical parameters:

• total cargo capacity - 14,200 tons;
• construction height - 96 meters;
• depth of winch lowering - 307 m;
• total length of the crane - 202 m.

Taisun

A stationary giant that was created by a Chinese company. It took 10 years to design and put the mechanism into operation. Now "Taisun" is fully functional in the province of Shandong. It is used to erect oil platforms and build tankers.

Features:

• weight of the load to be lifted - 20,000 tons;
• lifting height - 80 m;
• crane height - 133 m.

To install reinforced concrete supports, an excavation was dug and then it was poured with concrete. "Teisun has been in operation since April 2009. During a festive ceremony, it was awarded for lifting a barge weighing just over 20,000 tons to a 30-meter height.