1. Product Overview
ISUZU 6X4
Knuckle boom truck mounted crane, also known as Truck with Crane,
Crane Truck,
Lorry Crane or
Loader Crane, is a specialized multifunctional engineering vehicle. It integrates a professional hydraulic crane system with a heavy-duty modified ISUZU 6X4 truck chassis, perfectly combining flexible mobility and powerful lifting capability in one unit. This all-in-one vehicle is specially designed for lifting, lowering, and transporting heavy loads, widely serving various industrial operation needs.
This crane truck is equipped with a portable hydraulic knuckle boom crane mounted on a reinforced heavy-duty ISUZU 6X4 truck. Different from telescopic boom cranes, the knuckle boom features a foldable and compact structure for flexible operation in narrow and limited working spaces. The complete vehicle structure consists of four core components: heavy-duty truck chassis, cargo bed, hydraulic crane (knuckle boom / telescopic boom optional), and hydraulic stabilizer outriggers.
The lifting capacity covers small to medium-duty operation ranging from 2 tons to 20 tons, meeting most conventional construction, logistics and municipal working demands. Custom heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons for ultra-heavy load engineering tasks. With reliable ISUZU 6X4 chassis performance and flexible hydraulic boom operation, the vehicle delivers high versatility and excellent on-site adaptability.
2. Working Principle
The ISUZU 6X4 truck mounted crane adopts mature hydraulic transmission working principle. The truck chassis provides stable power to drive the full hydraulic system, realizing precise hydraulic lifting, extending and retracting, as well as 360° full free rotation. Operators can flexibly adjust the crane’s working radius and lifting height according to actual working conditions to complete accurate material lifting and handling.
Before heavy-load operation, the hydraulic stabilizer outriggers are fully extended to form a stable supporting base, effectively balancing the vehicle body and preventing tilting during operation. The optimized hydraulic control system ensures smooth, sensitive and stable boom movement with low failure rate, supporting long-time continuous outdoor working. The foldable knuckle boom further improves operation flexibility without occupying extra working space.
3. Daily Application Scenarios
Benefiting from its dual functions of lifting and transportation and excellent mobile performance, the ISUZU 6X4 knuckle boom crane truck is widely applicable in multiple fields, including construction engineering, logistics cargo handling, municipal engineering and emergency rescue.
It is perfectly suitable for building material loading and transportation, steel structure handling, urban road maintenance, infrastructure construction, heavy goods distribution and field emergency rescue. The 6X4 heavy-duty chassis guarantees stable driving and strong load-bearing capacity, while the compact knuckle boom adapts to narrow construction sites and complex working environments, realizing efficient integrated lifting and transportation tasks.
4. Comparison With Traditional Models
Compared with traditional ordinary
Cargo Trucks and separate fixed cranes, the integrated ISUZU 6X4 truck mounted crane has prominent comprehensive advantages. Traditional working modes require separate deployment of transport vehicles and lifting equipment, resulting in high procurement costs, low equipment utilization rate and tedious scheduling work.
This ISUZU crane truck integrates dual functions of lifting and transportation with high versatility, greatly saving equipment investment and daily operating costs. It adopts a compact integrated structure to save working space and site costs. Equipped with professional stabilizer outriggers, it ensures stable and safe heavy-load operation. Meanwhile, it features flexible mobility and can quickly reach various complex working sites that traditional fixed lifting equipment cannot access, greatly improving overall construction efficiency.
ISUZU Truck Mounted Crane |
General | Chassis Brand | ISUZU (Qingling Isuzu) |
| Overall Dimension(L×W×H) | Approx 12000×2500×4000mm |
| GVW / Kerb Weight | 25000kg / approx 15000kg |
Cab | Cab Type | High-roof Double Sleeper Cab |
| Cab Capacity | 3 seatswith front and rear sleeper berths |
| Air Conditioner | Standard equipped |
| Power Windows | Standard equipped |
| Central Lock | Standard equipped |
| Audio & Entertainment System | Standard equipped |
Engine | Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Brand | ISUZU 6WG1 series original matching engine |
| Rated Power | 280-320HP/206-235kW |
| Displacement | 7.8L |
| Emission Standard | Euro2/Euro3/Euro5/Euro6 optional |
Chassis Parameter | Drive Type | 6×4 Rear Double Axle (3 axles) |
| Transmission | ISUZU 6/10-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface |
| Wheelbase/No.of axle | 3300+1350mm / 3 axles (3800+1350mm optional) |
| Tyre Specification | 11.00R20 heavy-duty radial tires |
| Tyre Number | 10pcs + 1 spare tyre |
| Max Speed | 90km/h |
| Paint | Standard: white weather-resistant finish for cab and cargo box, yellow finish for crane jib |
Superstructure | Standard Rated Lifting Capacity | 12 tons (10/16 tons optional) |
| Crane Brand | XCMG/domestic famous brand, imported brand optional |
| Crane Type | Articulated knuckle boom truck mounted crane, full hydraulic 360° continuous rotation |
| Max Working Radius | ≥18m (for 12 tons model) |
| Max Lifting Height | ≥20m (for 12 tons model) |
| Hydraulic System | Domestic famous brand hydraulic pump & valves, working pressure 16-20MPa, stable operation, low noise, with overload protection |
| Control Mode | In-cab manual lever control + ground remote control (wireless remote control optional) |
| Outrigger System | 4 hydraulic outriggers, with safety interlock device, can be operated independently or simultaneously, with automatic leveling function optional |
| Cargo Box Dimension | Approx 8500×2400×400mm (customizable) |
| Cargo Box Material | 3mm thick Q235B high-strength carbon steel, with reinforced side rails and anti-slip floor |
| Standard Accessories | Safety overload protection device, height limit device, anti-sway device, hydraulic oil tank with filter, emergency stop button, operation manual & maintenance kit |
| Anti-corrosion | Epoxy primer + weather-resistant finish paint, anti-rust treatment for all metal parts |
5. Vehicle Purchase Guide
Customers can select suitable configurations according to actual working scenarios and load demands. For narrow urban sites, low-height working environments and flexible operation needs, the knuckle boom crane is the optimal choice. For open sites and long-radius lifting work, the telescopic boom configuration is available for selection.
Standard 2–20 ton models fully meet small and medium-duty working requirements for construction, logistics and municipal engineering. For ultra-heavy industrial projects, customized 100+ ton heavy-duty versions are supported. Adopting durable and high-strength ISUZU 6X4 chassis, this crane truck features stable performance, strong bearing capacity and high durability, ideal for long-term frequent outdoor operation.
6. Operation and Maintenance
6.1 Standard Operation Specifications
Before operation, inspect the truck chassis condition, hydraulic oil level and cleanliness, crane boom integrity and outrigger flexibility to eliminate potential faults. During operation, fully extend all stabilizer outriggers to ensure overall vehicle stability. Operate hydraulic lifting, extending and rotating actions slowly and smoothly, and strictly prohibit overload operation and violent manipulation to guarantee construction safety.
6.2 Daily Maintenance Tips
Regularly check and replace hydraulic oil and filter elements to keep the hydraulic system clean and stably powered. Inspect crane boom connecting joints, hydraulic pipelines and outrigger structures regularly to prevent loosening, oil leakage and jamming. Clean dust and sundries on the vehicle and crane surface daily to reduce component wear. Standard daily maintenance effectively reduces failure rate and extends vehicle service life.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is an ISUZU 6X4 Truck Mounted Crane?
A1: It is a specialized vehicle integrating a hydraulic crane and modified ISUZU 6X4 heavy-duty truck chassis, designed for lifting, lowering and transporting heavy loads. It combines mobility and lifting capability for construction, logistics and utility work.
Q2: What boom types are optional?
A2: Hydraulic telescopic boom and knuckle boom are available to adapt to different working spaces and operation requirements.
Q3: What is the lifting capacity range?
A3: Standard lifting capacity is 2–20 tons for small and medium-duty work, and customized heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons.
Q4: What are the core advantages?
A4: It features dual functions of lifting and transportation with high versatility, flexible mobility to reach various working sites, compact structure to save space and operating cost, and stabilizer outriggers for stable and safe operation.
Q5: What are the main application fields?
A5: Widely applied in construction engineering, logistics cargo handling, municipal engineering and emergency rescue scenarios.
Conclusion
The ISUZU 6X4 Knuckle Boom Truck Mounted Crane is a high-versatility, cost-effective and multifunctional special vehicle. Composed of heavy-duty ISUZU 6X4 truck chassis, cargo bed, hydraulic crane and stabilizer outriggers, it supports 360° full rotation, hydraulic lifting and extending, realizing integrated dual functions of lifting and transportation.
Breaking the limitations of traditional single-function equipment, this crane truck features flexible mobility, compact structure and safe and stable operation, effectively reducing operating costs and improving equipment utilization. With complete tonnage options and dual boom configurations, it perfectly adapts to construction, logistics, municipal engineering and emergency rescue work, serving as a reliable mobile lifting and transportation solution for global customers.
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