We have all seen how cranes work, helping people to erect high-rise buildings and various structures. However, have you ever seen such a huge crane that is simply amazing in its size? Some cranes even managed to get into the Guinness Book of Records. What is he - the most big crane in the world? And what other cranes claim such a 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 boom crane equipped with a telescopic boom. The boom is located on a 9-axle chassis with 18 driving wheels. The auto-extend boom consists of eight sections and is the longest in the world.
The standard model of this truck crane can lift 363 tons of cargo, however, when special equipment is installed, the lifting capacity increases to 1200 tons - the boom can withstand this load at a reach of 2.5 meters. The machine can lift the load by 180 meters, but in this case the maximum weight of the load can be only 1.3 tons.
The truck crane engine is an 8-cylinder unit for 680 Horse power running on diesel. As a counterweight, the weight of which is 202 tons, 32 plates are used, having same size. When such a counterweight becomes small, a special hydraulic equipment for balancing.
This "colossus" is used for large-scale construction (for example, heavy equipment, large ships) and when installing wind turbines. It takes approximately 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 you can see the models crawler cranes Chinese companies - SCC86000TM (Sany) and XGC88000 (XCMG). The release of cranes that can lift up to 3600 tons, the companies announced 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 tracked Liebherr cranes LR13000 (it can lift 3000 tons).
largest tower crane
Among tower cranes, Wolffkran's 1250V model is a giant. The value of the maximum load moment of the crane is 1500 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, it can lift a weight of 11 tons.
This big crane immediately after the presentation went to his first job - to build a hydroelectric power station 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 such cranes are produced per year, and the price for them is formed depending on the configuration, but still the cost is incredibly high. Therefore, in order to save money for customers, manufacturers even offer this crane for rent.
largest floating crane
The Italian company Monfalcone created a large crane for work on 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 with two football fields.
This "hard worker" can lift any drilling rig or vessel weighing up to 14,000 tons. The crane can work on the water surface for several months, about 300 specialists work on it - for them, the floating crane even provides canteens, cafes, a cinema and a hospital.
You can also note the floating crane Chinese company– DLV4400. As the name suggests, this crane has a lifting capacity of 4,400 tons. 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 offshore construction.
The largest stationary crane
Crane Chinese made able to lift a load weighing at least 20,000 tons. So, he can lift about 20,000 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 assistant for a person in the construction of tankers and oil platforms.
The Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1, built by the German company Liebherr Group, is the most powerful truck crane in the world in terms of lifting weight. It also has the longest telescopic boom in the world, which is up to 100 meters long. The crane itself is mounted on a double cab truck The lifting capacity of the crane is 1200 tons. These are, for example, 50 T-64 tanks or 700 Volga vehicles.
The main purpose of this crane is the installation of wind turbines. However, it should be noted that a crane can lift a mass of 1200 tons only at a distance of 2.5 meters from the axis of rotation and in the presence of 202 tons of special ballast. Without additional ballast, the lifting capacity of the crane is 363 tons at a distance from the axis of rotation of 3.5 meters.
2. SSCV Thiaf floating crane
SSCV Thiaf is the world's largest floating crane. The ship-crane was put into operation in 1985. The crane consists of two parts, which are kept on the water on four vertical pontoons. The depth of the pontoons may vary. In fact, they are partial ballast. Cranes are installed on each floating part. Technical load capacity each crane 7100 tons, so the total lifting capacity is 14200 tons.
3. Taisun Gantry Crane
The crane is named after the highest mountain in Shandong, China.
The crane is located in Yantai, Shandong Province, China. It is intended for installation of a super heavy module when assembling floating structures. On April 18, 2008, the crane set the world record for lifting the heaviest load, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. A load of 20,133 metric tons was lifted.
5. Gantry crane Kockums
The crane is currently located at the shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. However, it was originally located in Malmö, Sweden. Its construction was completed in 1974 and it is capable of lifting 1500 tons of cargo. In Sweden, it was used in shipyards to build tall ships. The story behind this faucet is that it was sold in the early 1990s to the Danish company Burmeister & Wayne. She went bankrupt, it was necessary to remove the crane. In the summer of 2002, when it was sent to Ulsan, after being sold to Hyundai Heavy Industries for $1 (one dollar). The Koreans named the faucet "Tears of Malmö" because the Swedes had a hard time parting with the faucet as it was also a tourist attraction.
The rapid development of science, industry and mechanical engineering allows you to quickly and reliably build industrial facilities and residential buildings.
During construction, it becomes necessary to raise to a height or move steel and concrete structures, tanks and reservoirs, as well as blocks of equipment and special equipment.
Only a few companies can produce machines capable of handling loads weighing more than 1000 tons.This task is taken on by modern - the largest truck cranes in the world. Let's analyze several models of truck cranes - champions, by the way, among them there are 3 manufacturers from the People's Republic of China, and one representative from Germany and the USA each.
Rating of the largest truck cranes in the world
Truck cranes are among the. On the 5th place is the machine of the American company Terex-Demag - model AC 1000. It is able to work in harsh climates and move on bad roads.
Fifth place - Terex-Demag truck crane (model AC 1000)
The crane works with a load weighing up to 1000 tons, to a height of 163 meters, the length of the telescopic boom is 100 meters. The crane boom itself consists of 9 sections, weighs 22 tons, and is transported on a special vehicle. To bring the crane in working condition, he needs another crane with a lifting capacity of 30 tons, able to assemble the entire machine piece by piece.
The main task of this machine is to ensure the operation of wind turbines and the installation of wind farms. When the crane moves along the highways, the loads on the axles do not exceed 12 tons, and this does not destroy the roads. There is also more special machine, which transports the equipment necessary for the crane - outriggers, hook block, counterweights.
Fourth place - SANY truck crane (model SAC 12000)
On the 4th place is the car of the Chinese company SANY model SAC12000. This truck crane quickly gets to the most difficult terrain. Weight Limit cargo 1200 tons.
This model has systems - fuel control, safety management, power distribution and chassis control.
The truck crane can operate in 15 modes, equipped with 4 supports, a superstructure and 2 winches. The telescopic boom consists of 4 sections and extends to a height of 102 meters.
Third place - Liebherr truck crane (model LTM 11200-9.1)
On the 3rd place is the machine of the German company Liebherr model LTM 11200-9.1. This machine works with loads weighing 1200 tons, has a telescopic antenna consisting of eight sections.
To work with special loads, a mandatory installation of a counterweight is provided, the weight of which is 200 tons. The crew of the machine consists of five people: an engineer, two operators and two drivers. The crane has two diesel engines, one 6-cylinder for the operation of the crane itself - with a capacity of 367 horsepower. And the other 8-cylinder is designed to move the chassis, has a capacity of 680 horsepower.
The axial piston hydraulic motor acts as the lifting mechanism of the telescopic boom of the crane. The maximum boom angle is 86 degrees.
Second place - XCMG truck crane (model XCA5000)
Such a crane can lift and carry various loads weighing 1600 tons.
In 2nd place is the car of the Chinese company XCMG model XCA5000. This crane has a lifting capacity of more than 1600 tons, the machine can move sideways and has a hydraulic servo steering. Areas of application are the construction of nuclear and maintenance of wind power plants.
First place - Zoomlion truck crane (model ZACB01)
In 1st place is the car of the Chinese company Zoomlion model ZACB01, which is capable of lifting a load of 2000 tons. The mass of this machine is 96 tons. The telescopic boom consists of eight sections and is 106 meters long. The Zoomlion truck crane (model ZACB01) was created on a 12-axle all-wheel drive chassis (24x24, QAY 2000). The manufacturer equipped the autocan with 4 engines different power(150, 260, 430 and 650 hp).
Such giant machine will work in the construction and installation of chemical and metallurgical enterprises. The release of the novelty, recognized as the most lifting and high-altitude truck crane in the world, was timed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the formation of Zoomlion.
Summarizing
IN this review of the five most powerful truck cranes, three are represented by companies from the People's Republic of China. In 5 years, Chinese firms will take a leading position in many segments of the world market, which suggests that we need to take a closer look at the products of Chinese industry and, in matters of import substitution, focus not on the West, but on the East (China).
Large-scale human creations are always amazing. People have learned to build high-rise buildings, extract minerals from the bowels of the earth and accumulate atomic energy. But how exactly are global structures built? What governs heavy beams and vaults? And it concerns 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 stably, it has nine main axles, which are controlled by eighteen wheels.
The load with which the crane has to work most often has a weight of 363 tons. Permissible load capacity at additional installation special units- 1200 tons. The largest wheeled crane is designed to operate at a height of 180 meters, but its capabilities are reduced. Max Load, raised to such a height with the arrow extended to the maximum, is 1.3 tons.
Technical characteristics of the largest crane in the world Imagine a huge colossus with an incredible boom, the length of which exceeds all imaginable and unimaginable parameters. How to keep such power? How to make sure that the largest Liebherr crane still lifts such loads? This requires strong support.
Located under the main boom big system, which performs a counterbalance. It is a base weighing 22 tons, on which ten plates of another 10 tons each are installed. The crane works thanks to the 6-cylinder engine with a power of 240 kW. average speed when driving - 12 km per hour. Despite its powerful capabilities, the crane itself only weighs 220 tons. Using the Liebherr Crane According to the Germans, this colossus is most often ordered for large-scale construction in Europe and the Middle East. The most a big problem is transportation. Even overland, it takes at least 20 trucks to move all the components. The installation of the crane takes from 8 to 10 hours. In Europe, the largest wheeled crane is widely used for the installation of wind turbines. The truck crane can often be found on construction sites of 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 on monitors, excluding even slightest mistake or error. The world's largest Liebherr crane can be used wherever required maximum load capacity. 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 people of China never cease to amaze. Chinese manufacturers claim that their LR13000 is the largest crawler crane who can move independently. Its maximumcapacity - 3000 tons, although in 2011 the developments of the same Chinese were presented to the world in the construction of a new crane with a lifting capacity of 3600 tons. The only caveat is that such a huge load can only be lifted by 12 meters.
In fact, the height of the work is much greater. Such cranes are widely used in the construction of oil and chemical plants. Also, the construction of dangerous parts of nuclear power plants is not complete without them. The most interesting thing is that the LR13000 does not use a counterweight during its operation. Its design resembles a deployed arrow, which ensures stability. Powerful cables installed on both sides can provide a lifting capacity of up to 62 tons each. And the hook lifts the equipment to the height of a 74-story building.
Modern Titan.
Ever wondered what is the largest lifting capacity of a crane? It's very hard to imagine, but the highest weight a car can lift is 20,000 tons. Twenty thousand tons! This is 660 wagons or 21,000 Lada cars!
It is difficult to imagine even the place where a crane can be used. A Chinese company is engaged in its construction, and the structure itself is motionless, that is, it does not involve 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, "Teysun" (that's the name of the modern "Titan") begins to mount the borehole. To date, the most famous specimen is working in Shandong province. It took 10 years to build it, but already at its opening, the crane set a record - 20,133 tons at a height of 30 meters above the water level.
Huge tower crane.
German company Wolffkran has created the world's largest tower crane. His model is identified as 1250V. The maximum crane can lift 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 world's largest crane, immediately after the presentation to the public, went to his first job - to build a hydroelectric power station in Germany. Today, it can often be found in the process of working at facilities on all continents of the world.
The price of such a crane is simply sky-high. Any, even the most high-budget project, is unlikely to be able to afford to buy and transport a high-altitude 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.
The largest floating crane.
The immensity of the sea depths forces engineers to design more and more technological innovations. Again, China is leading the way. Their largest floating crane is known as the DLV4000. From the bottom of the sea depths, he is able to lift a load weighing up to 4400 tons.
Where can such cargoes be, you ask? Of course, in the places of oil and gas production. It makes more sense 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 exceeds 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.
