We have all seen more than once how cranes work, helping people to erect high-rise buildings and various structures. However, have you ever seen such a huge crane that simply amazes with its size? Some cranes even managed to get into the Guinness Book of Records. What is the largest crane in the world? And what other cranes claim this title?
The largest truck crane
Undoubtedly, the leadership among truck cranes belongs to the German crane LiebherrLTM-11200-9.1, which is also called the "Mammoth". This giant is even listed in the Book of Records. It is a self-propelled jib crane equipped with a telescopic boom. The boom is located on a 9-axle chassis with 18 driving wheels. The auto-retractable boom has eight sections and is the longest in the world.
The standard model of this truck crane can lift 363 tons of cargo, however, with the installation of special equipment, the lifting capacity increases to 1200 tons - the boom withstands this weight at an outreach of 2.5 meters. The machine can lift a load 180 meters, but in this case, the maximum load weight can be only 1.3 tons.
The truck crane engine is an 8-cylinder unit for 680 Horse power powered by diesel. As a counterweight, which weighs 202 t, 32 plates of the same size are used. When this counterweight becomes small, special hydraulic balancing equipment is installed.
This "colossus" is used for large-scale construction (for example, heavy equipment, large ships) and when installing wind turbines. It takes about 8-10 hours to assemble a truck crane - most of the parts are brought in by trucks, the number of which is at least 20.
Largest crawler crane
Here we can mention the models of crawler cranes from Chinese companies - SCC86000TM (Sany) and XGC88000 (XCMG). The companies announced the release of cranes that can lift up to 3,600 tons in 2011. But there is already a Zoomlion ZCC3200NP crane, also from Chinese manufacturers.
It has a lifting capacity of 3200 tons, which is 200 tons more than the German Liebherr LR13000 crawler crane (it can lift a load weighing 3000 tons).
The largest tower crane
Among the tower's giant is the Wolffkran crane - model 1250B. The maximum load moment of the crane is 1,500 tons; this giant is characterized by a lifting capacity of 60 tons. The maximum radius of the boom is 80 meters, and the load at the maximum radius can be lifted by a weight of 11 tons.
This large crane immediately after the presentation went to its first job - to build a hydroelectric power plant in Germany. The crane manufacturer claims that today it is very popular in many countries of the world (Europe, America, Australia, the Middle East). No more than 15 of these cranes are produced per year, and the price for them is formed depending on the configuration, but still the cost is incredibly high. Therefore, manufacturers even offer this crane for rent in order to save customers' money.
Largest floating crane
The Italian company Monfalcone has created a large crane for working on the water - Saipem Mikoperi7000. It is one of the huge floating cranes (more precisely, these are two cranes working together), the deck of which can be compared in size to two football fields.
This "hard worker" is able to lift any drilling rig or vessel weighing up to 14,000 tons. The crane can work on the water surface for several months, it employs about 300 specialists - for them on the floating crane there are even canteens, a cafe, a cinema and a hospital.
We can also mention the floating crane of the Chinese company - DLV4400. As the name suggests, this crane has a lifting capacity of 4,400 tons. It is characterized by the presence of 7 diesel engines... The floating crane is 174 meters long and 48 meters wide. This giant can stay on the water surface for at least 60 days. It employs 250 people. It is used for lifting sunken ships and for construction on the shelves.
Largest stationary crane
Taysun crane made in China capable of lifting loads weighing at least 20,000 tons. So, he can lift about 20,000 passenger cars or 420 units of heavy vehicles. The height of this mighty crane is 133 meters, the distance between spans is 20 meters. This "colossus" is an excellent helper for humans in the construction of tankers and oil platforms.
The LTM 11200-9.1 is the world's most powerful telescopic boom crane and the longest telescopic boom ever. Self-propelled jib crane with a telescopic boom mounted on a special nine-axle chassis automobile type... It is the tallest and most powerful crane in the world.
"Mammoth" can lift a load of 1200 tons to a height of 180 meters. There is no crane in the world that can cope with such a task. The extension of the 8-section boom to the required length and its fastening to the latches is fully automatic. Various lattice extensions are also available. The home of the world's largest mobile crane is Germany.
The Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 is 30 times more powerful than a conventional mobile crane. Parts for the assembly of "Mammoth" are delivered to the site of the planned work on twenty trucks, accompanied by a convoy. The weight of the load and the weight of the crane itself are distributed over 4 hydraulic arms - 200 t each. Iron supports are placed under each leg to distribute the pressure. This is very important point as if the support moves and the crane falls, it will lead to enormous destruction. The booms of the crane are equipped with huge cables, which give the machine even more strength. A huge counterweight system is located under the crane boom - on a base weighing 22 tons, there are 18 plates weighing 10 tons each. The crane is mainly used for the installation of heavy loads such as wind turbines. The length of the crane hook on the Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 mounting block is almost 10 meters and it weighs 11 tons.
The crane mechanisms are controlled from the control cabin, which is made of a fibrous composite material with the ability to hydraulically adjust in height and at an angle. Installed in the control cabin electronic system control with LICCON equipment. All chassis wheels have two braking systems: pneumatic dual-circuit with disc brakes and a ZBS engine brake system with free release valves.
However, an unpleasant incident occurred with the LTM 11200-9.1 crane during the installation of one of the wind turbines in Germany due to a sharp gust of wind, the boom of the crane collapsed, but the crane itself remained on the move and, fortunately, no one was injured.
Dimensions LTM 11200-9.1 "Mammoth"
Undercarriage width (without outriggers) - 3000 mm
Length (transp.) / Length (work.) - 19939mm / 28200 mm
Height (transport.) / Height (work.) - 4000 mm / 4420 mm
Crane installation length - 20790 mm
Overall height - 4083 mm
Weight (transport) / Weight (full) - 96 t / 108 t
A little video to present the dimensions of the crane.
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Building houses is an incredibly fun process. It is very exciting to watch how huge houses are built, ornate buildings and entire cities are created. Human power is involved in this entire process from start to finish. However, the capabilities of construction equipment cannot be ignored. Indeed, without KamAZ, KrAZ, dump trucks, excavators and other machines, there would be nothing. Well, the most important thing on a construction site is, of course, a crane. Only he is able to carry huge loads to a height. And the world's largest crane may not do that. How it looks like, who was created and what characteristics it possesses, we will try to find out in the following material.
The largest tower model delivered to Russia. German car
The largest tower crane in the world was collected in China. YONGMAO engineers worked on the development of this giant. They named their brainchild ST80 / 60. The installation of the heaviest construction plant began in Russian Federation in the middle of June 2014, and ended only on the second of August. General lifting capacity equipment is equal to 40 tons. Makhina was immediately liked by builders from Russia. It was planned to use it for the construction of the Nizhne-Bureyskaya hydroelectric power station near Blagoveshchensk.
The crane is capable of lifting up to 40 thousand kilograms of cargo. Five elephants, two dozen cars or 11-12 medium-sized giraffes weigh so much. The world's largest crane ST80 / 60 "knows" how to move on rails, so it can be operated during the construction of the most complex structures.
Another huge tower model on the planet is a unit from Germany, developed by the Wolffkran concern. This model identified as 1250V. The crane is capable of lifting 60 tons, but on an incompletely extended boom. With this kind of load, the capabilities of the equipment are reduced to 11 tons, since the largest boom radius is 80 meters. As soon as the equipment was presented to a wide audience, it immediately went to work, namely the construction of a hydroelectric power station in Germany itself. Now the machine is used in the construction of facilities all over the Earth.
Transport from the Guinness Book of Records
The world's largest crane was created by the same German scientists. The Liebherr LTM-11200-9.1 is the most powerful and impressive mobile crane. In common people the car is called quite simply - "Mammoth". In 2007, such a technical invention deservedly got into the Guinness Book of Records. The transport boom, which has eight telescopic sections, hides the main power of the entire structure. These length parameters are currently considered the largest on Earth. Stability and ability to move "Mammoth" are provided by nine basic axles on 18 wheels.
Often the crane works with a load weighing 363 tons. The maximum possible lifting capacity with the additional use of special units is 1200 tons. Liebherr LTM-11200-9.1 was built to work at an altitude of 180 meters. However, the capabilities of the model will be reduced. At a given height, the crane with the boom extended to the limit can lift at most 1.3 tons of cargo.
Machine with caterpillars
The largest crawler crane in the world was built in the Middle Kingdom. Manufacturers from China have created the LR13000 model, which is able to move independently. The greatest lifting capacity the giant reaches three thousand tons. True, the car can only lift such an impressive weight by a dozen meters.
However, in reality, the height of the works is much higher. Such cranes are actively used for the construction of chemical and oil plants. It is impossible to build without the use of similar equipment and dangerous parts nuclear power plants... It is incredibly interesting that this crane does not use a counterweight during its operation. The design of the LR13000 is similar to an oversized boom, which ensures the stability of the entire jumbo. Powerful cables are integrated on both sides of the vehicle. Each of them guarantees about 62 tons lifting capacity... The crane hook can lift a load to a height equal to a 74-storey building.
Huge floating unit
The immensity of the ocean depths forces scientists to design special equipment of larger and larger sizes. And in front of the whole planet, of course, the Celestial Empire. Its largest floating crane in the world is known to many as the DLV4000. He lifts truly huge loads from the depths of the sea. They sometimes weigh 4400 tons.
Similar weights can be located in places where gas and oil are produced. It is much more profitable to use the DLV4000 crane hook once than to use a smaller machine a hundred times. In addition, the largest floating crane on the planet can operate in hard to reach places, in frosty conditions and in the most dangerous shelves. The length of the model exceeds 174 meters, the width is 48 meters. Seven diesel engines with their own power plant are responsible for powering the machine. The unit is capable of operating continuously for 60 days, however, it is highly undesirable to allow such overheating. A floating craft can easily lift an entire submarine to a height.
Truck crane overview
It is difficult to pinpoint the largest truck crane in the world as there are several huge models. For example, the Zoomlion ZACB01 truck crane lifting capacity in 2000 tons can safely claim this title. The car is equipped with four engines of various capacities: 150, 260, 430 and 650 horsepower. The unit is also equipped with a telescopic 160-meter boom.
Even the largest truck crane on Earth can be considered the special equipment of the Chinese concern XCMG. The transport is called XCA5000. The machine cannot boast of such carrying capacity, like its previous "colleague", however, its capabilities are amazing: 1600 tons. The design is able to move sideways, and this is its uniqueness.
All wheels wheels
The largest wheeled crane in the world can be safely called the Chinese equipment manufactured by SANY, SAC 12000. This unit is an analogue of the previously mentioned LTM-11200-9.1, better known as the "Mammoth".
The design of the model has several systems at the same time: safe management vehicle, optimization of fuel consumption, optimization of the applied power and adjustment of the wheel system.
This crane can function in 15 modes. It also integrates a lot of additional devices that facilitate the implementation of various tasks. The cost of such equipment starts at 250 million rubles.
Construction equipment from the oldest company
Another largest crane in the world, the photo of which you can see in our article, was developed by Terex-Demag, which is the oldest company in this market segment. The brainchild of the AC 1000 concern is a large-sized machine, lifting capacity which is equal to one thousand tons.
The equipment is equipped with a telescopic boom, which is transported separately. This is due to its enormous size: it includes nine sections, and the structure weighs approximately 22 thousand kilograms.
The boom allows you to lift all kinds of loads to a height of 163 meters. For the operation of the AC 1000, an additional truck crane is required, designed to collect all the elements into one structure. Carrying capacity the whole car should not be less than 30 thousand kilograms.
A whole decade's work
To create "Tesun" - one of the biggest cranes in the world - it took engineers ten years. The fixed structure, which does not involve transportation, was invented in China. The machine is capable of lifting 20 thousand tons of cargo. Used "bison" in the depths of the sea for the construction of oil wells. The crane is mounted on special platforms, which are subsequently removed.
Once this work is completed, a gigantic construction machinery starts making a borehole. Now such a specimen is operated in the Chinese province of Shandong. The unit holds the record for lifting 20133 tons to a height of 30 meters above sea level.
Building houses is an incredibly fun process. It is very exciting to watch how huge houses are built, ornate buildings and entire cities are created. Human power is involved in this entire process from start to finish. However, the capabilities of construction equipment cannot be ignored. Indeed, without KamAZ, KrAZ, dump trucks, excavators and other machines, there would be nothing. Well, the most important thing on a construction site is, of course, a crane. Only he is able to carry huge loads to a height. And the world's largest crane may not do that. How it looks like, who was created and what characteristics it possesses, we will try to find out in the following material.
The largest tower model delivered to Russia. German car
The largest tower crane in the world was assembled in China. YONGMAO engineers worked on the development of this giant. They named their brainchild ST80 / 60. The installation of the heaviest construction plant began in the Russian Federation in mid-June 2014, and was completed only on the second of August. General lifting capacity equipment is equal to 40 tons. Makhina was immediately liked by builders from Russia. It was planned to use it for the construction of the Nizhne-Bureyskaya hydroelectric power station near Blagoveshchensk.
The crane is capable of lifting up to 40 thousand kilograms of cargo. Five elephants, two dozen cars or 11-12 medium-sized giraffes weigh so much. The world's largest crane ST80 / 60 "knows" how to move on rails, so it can be operated during the construction of the most complex structures.
Another huge tower model on the planet is a unit from Germany, developed by the Wolffkran concern. This model is identified as 1250V. The crane is capable of lifting 60 tons, but on an incompletely extended boom. With this kind of load, the capabilities of the equipment are reduced to 11 tons, since the largest boom radius is 80 meters. As soon as the equipment was presented to a wide audience, it immediately went to work, namely the construction of a hydroelectric power station in Germany itself. Now the machine is used in the construction of facilities all over the Earth.
Transport from the Guinness Book of Records
The world's largest crane was created by the same German scientists. The Liebherr LTM-11200-9.1 is the most powerful and impressive mobile crane. In common people the car is called quite simply - "Mammoth". In 2007, such a technical invention deservedly got into the Guinness Book of Records. The transport boom, which has eight telescopic sections, hides the main power of the entire structure. These length parameters are currently considered the largest on Earth. Stability and ability to move "Mammoth" are provided by nine basic axles on 18 wheels.
Often the crane works with a load weighing 363 tons. The maximum possible lifting capacity with the additional use of special units is 1200 tons. Liebherr LTM-11200-9.1 was built to work at an altitude of 180 meters. However, the capabilities of the model will be reduced. At a given height, the crane with the boom extended to the limit can lift at most 1.3 tons of cargo.
Machine with caterpillars
The largest crawler crane in the world was built in the Middle Kingdom. Manufacturers from China have created the LR13000 model, which is able to move independently. The greatest lifting capacity the giant reaches three thousand tons. True, the car can only lift such an impressive weight by a dozen meters.
However, in reality, the height of the works is much higher. Such cranes are actively used for the construction of chemical and oil plants. It is impossible to build hazardous parts of nuclear power plants without using such equipment. It is incredibly interesting that this crane does not use a counterweight during its operation. The design of the LR13000 is similar to an oversized boom, which ensures the stability of the entire jumbo. Powerful cables are integrated on both sides of the vehicle. Each of them guarantees about 62 tons lifting capacity... The crane hook can lift a load to a height equal to a 74-storey building.
Huge floating unit
The immensity of the ocean depths forces scientists to design special equipment of larger and larger sizes. And in front of the whole planet, of course, the Celestial Empire. Its largest floating crane in the world is known to many as the DLV4000. He lifts truly huge loads from the depths of the sea. They sometimes weigh 4400 tons.
Similar weights can be located in places where gas and oil are produced. It is much more profitable to use the DLV4000 crane hook once than to use a smaller machine a hundred times. In addition, the largest floating crane on the planet can operate in hard to reach places, in frosty conditions and in the most dangerous shelves. The length of the model exceeds 174 meters, the width is 48 meters. Seven diesel engines with their own power plant are responsible for powering the machine. The unit is capable of operating continuously for 60 days, however, it is highly undesirable to allow such overheating. A floating craft can easily lift an entire submarine to a height.
Truck crane overview
It is difficult to pinpoint the largest truck crane in the world as there are several huge models. For example, the Zoomlion ZACB01 truck crane lifting capacity in 2000 tons can safely claim this title. The car is equipped with four engines of various capacities: 150, 260, 430 and 650 horsepower. The unit is also equipped with a telescopic 160-meter boom.
Even the largest truck crane on Earth can be considered the special equipment of the Chinese concern XCMG. The transport is called XCA5000. The machine cannot boast of such carrying capacity, like its previous "colleague", however, its capabilities are amazing: 1600 tons. The design is able to move sideways, and this is its uniqueness.
All wheels wheels
The largest wheeled crane in the world can be safely called the Chinese equipment manufactured by SANY, SAC 12000. This unit is an analogue of the previously mentioned LTM-11200-9.1, better known as the "Mammoth".
The design of the model has several systems at the same time: safe vehicle control, optimization of fuel consumption, optimization of the applied power and adjustment of the wheel system.
This crane can function in 15 modes. Also, many additional devices are integrated into it, which facilitate the implementation of various tasks. The cost of such equipment starts at 250 million rubles.
Construction equipment from the oldest company
Another largest crane in the world, the photo of which you can see in our article, was developed by Terex-Demag, which is the oldest company in this market segment. The brainchild of the AC 1000 concern is a large-sized machine, lifting capacity which is equal to one thousand tons.
The equipment is equipped with a telescopic boom, which is transported separately. This is due to its enormous size: it includes nine sections, and the structure weighs approximately 22 thousand kilograms.
The boom allows you to lift all kinds of loads to a height of 163 meters. For the operation of the AC 1000, an additional truck crane is required, designed to collect all the elements into one structure. Carrying capacity the whole car should not be less than 30 thousand kilograms.
A whole decade's work
To create "Tesun" - one of the biggest cranes in the world - it took engineers ten years. The fixed structure, which does not involve transportation, was invented in China. The machine is capable of lifting 20 thousand tons of cargo. Used "bison" in the depths of the sea for the construction of oil wells. The crane is mounted on special platforms, which are subsequently removed.
As soon as this work is completed, the giant construction equipment begins to drill the borehole. Now such a specimen is operated in the Chinese province of Shandong. The unit holds the record for lifting 20133 tons to a height of 30 meters above sea level.
Large-scale human creations are always fascinating. People have learned to build, extract minerals from the bowels of the earth and accumulate atomic energy. But how exactly are global structures built? What drives heavy beams and vaults? And the matter concerns the real heroes - cranes. Consider what is the largest crane in the world today and how it is used.
Leader among truck cranes
Undoubtedly the most impressive and powerful truck crane is the German creation LiebherrLTM-11200-9.1, commonly referred to as the "Mammoth". In 2007, the largest crane of this type was listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
The main power of the Mammoth is hidden in its arrow, which has eight telescopic sections. These are the largest length indicators in the world that exist today. In order for the colossus to move and stand steadily, it has nine main axles, which are controlled by eighteen wheels.
The cargo that the crane has to work with most often has a weight of 363 tons. Permissible lifting capacity at additional installation special units - 1200 tons. The largest wheeled crane is designed for 180 meters, but this reduces its capabilities. The maximum load raised to this height with the boom extended at its maximum is 1.3 tonnes.
Specifications of the world's largest crane
Imagine a huge colossus with an incredible arrow, the length of which exceeds all conceivable and inconceivable parameters. How can you keep such power? How can we ensure that the largest Liebherr crane can still lift such loads? This requires powerful supports.
Located under the main boom big system counterbalancing. It is a base weighing 22 tons, on which ten plates of another 10 tons each are installed.
The crane is powered by a 240 kW 6-cylinder engine. Average speed while driving - 12 km per hour. Despite its powerful capabilities, the crane itself weighs only 220 tons.
Using a Liebherr crane
According to the Germans, this colossus is most often ordered for large-scale construction in Europe and the Middle East. The biggest problem is transportation. Even overland, it takes at least 20 trucks to move all the components. It takes 8 to 10 hours to install the crane. In Europe, the largest wheeled crane is commonly used for the installation of wind turbines.
A mobile crane can often be found on construction sites for solar batteries and high-rise buildings, TV towers and bridges. The colossus is controlled by a whole group of operators who monitor the load and general indicators using monitors, excluding even the slightest error or error.
The world's largest Liebherr crane can be used wherever maximum lifting capacity is required. Its big advantage is that, unlike its giant competitors, it is very mobile. The unit is often used in military sphere for mounting experimental objects.
Caterpillar giant
The inhabitants of the Celestial Empire never cease to amaze. Chinese manufacturers claim their LR13000 is the largest self-moving crawler crane. Its maximum capacity is 3000 tons, although in 2011 the development of the same Chinese in the construction of a new crane with a lifting capacity of 3600 tons was presented to the world. The only caveat is that such a huge load can only be lifted by 12 meters.
In fact, the height of the works is much higher. Such cranes are commonly used in the construction of oil and chemical plants. Also, the construction of hazardous parts of nuclear power plants cannot do without them.
The most interesting thing is that the LR13000 does not use a counterweight during its operation. Its design resembles a deployed boom, which provides stability. Powerful cables installed on two sides can provide lifting capacities of up to 62 tons each. And the hook lifts the equipment to the height of a 74-storey building.
"Titan" of our time
Ever wondered which is the biggest one? It is very difficult to imagine, but the highest weight that a machine can lift is 20,000 tons. Twenty thousand tons! These are 660 carriages or 21,000 Lada cars!
It is difficult to imagine even the place where the crane can be used. A Chinese company is engaged in its construction, and the structure itself is motionless, that is, it does not imply transportation. The purpose of its existence is the construction of oil wells in the depths of the sea. For this, a crane is specially erected on the provided platforms, which are then simply removed. And after that "Teisun" (this is the name of the modern "Titan") begins to mount the borehole.
To date, the most famous specimen is in Shandong province. It took 10 years to erect it, but already at its opening the crane set a record - 20133 tons at a height of 30 meters above the water level.
Huge tower crane
The German company Wolffkran has created the largest tower crane in the world. His model has a 1250V identification. The crane can lift a maximum of 60 tons, but not on a fully extended boom. With such a load, its capabilities are reduced to 11 tons, because the maximum boom radius reaches 80 meters.
The largest crane in the world immediately after the presentation to the public went to its first job - to build a hydroelectric power plant in Germany. Today, it can often be found in the process of working on objects on all continents of the world.
The price of such a crane is simply exorbitant. Any, even the most high-budget project, can hardly afford to buy and transport a high-rise crane. Therefore, the Germans are willing to arrange leasing. This increases the popularity of the unit and makes it more and more accessible to construction sites around the world.
Largest floating crane
The immensity of the depths of the sea forces engineers to design more and more technological innovations. And in this case, China again leads. The largest is known as the DLV4000. From the bottom of the sea depths, it is capable of lifting cargo weighing up to 4400 tons.
Where can such loads be, you ask? Of course, in places of oil and gas production. It is more rational to lower the DLV4000 hook once than to do it a hundred times, but with a smaller machine. In addition, the world's largest offshore crane is capable of doing its job in hard-to-reach places, on dangerous shelves or in frosty conditions.
It remains only to imagine the size of this giant. The length is over 174 meters and the width is 48 meters. It is powered by 7 diesel engines, which have their own power plant. The crane can work continuously for 60 days, but such overheating should not be allowed. The craft can lift the submarine, as they say, with one finger, and not even blink.
