1. Product Overview
Heavy Duty Truck Mounted Crane, also known as Truck with Crane,
Crane Truck,
Lorry Crane or
Loader Crane, is a professional heavy-duty multifunctional engineering vehicle. It is a specialized integrated equipment that combines a high-power hydraulic crane system with a reinforced heavy-duty truck chassis. Designed for lifting, lowering, loading and transporting heavy bulk loads, it perfectly integrates superior cross-site mobility and strong heavy-lifting capability in one independent unit.
This heavy-duty crane truck is equipped with a high-strength portable boom crane mounted on a fully modified heavy-load truck chassis. Adopting industrial-grade hydraulic technology, it is available with hydraulic telescopic boom and knuckle boom configurations to lift and move heavy materials steadily and efficiently. It delivers excellent mobile working performance, widely suitable for heavy construction, large-scale logistics and public utility projects. The complete vehicle structure consists of four core parts: reinforced heavy-duty truck chassis, heavy-load cargo bed, industrial hydraulic crane (telescopic/knuckle boom optional), and hydraulic stabilizer outriggers.
The lifting capacity covers mainstream small to medium-duty ranges of 2–20 tons for daily heavy work, while upgraded heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons, fully meeting ultra-heavy load operation requirements for large-scale engineering projects. With dual functions of heavy lifting and bulk transportation, this heavy duty truck mounted crane features ultra-high versatility and industrial-grade durability.
2. Working Principle
The heavy duty truck mounted crane adopts mature and reliable full hydraulic transmission working principle. The reinforced heavy-duty truck chassis provides stable and strong power output to drive the high-power hydraulic system, realizing precise hydraulic lifting, boom extension and retraction, as well as 360° full continuous rotation. Operators can flexibly adjust the working radius and lifting height according to heavy-load working conditions to complete accurate and safe material handling.
For heavy-duty operation, the hydraulic stabilizer outriggers are fully extended to form an ultra-stable supporting base, effectively improving vehicle balance and preventing shaking or tilting during full-load and ultra-heavy-load lifting. Both telescopic and knuckle boom hydraulic systems operate smoothly with strong power reserve and low failure rate, supporting long-time continuous high-intensity outdoor construction and heavy logistics work.
3. Daily Application Scenarios
Benefiting from its powerful heavy-load performance, dual functions of lifting and transportation and excellent mobile adaptability, the heavy duty truck mounted crane is widely applied in heavy construction engineering, bulk logistics handling, large-scale municipal engineering and field emergency rescue.
It is specially used for heavy building material transportation, large steel structure hoisting, mechanical equipment installation and migration, municipal infrastructure upgrading, road heavy maintenance and emergency heavy obstacle removal. Different from ordinary light-duty crane trucks, this heavy-duty model is designed for high-intensity and heavy-load working scenarios, capable of stably completing ultra-heavy material handling tasks on various complex construction sites.
4. Comparison With Traditional Models
Compared with ordinary light-duty crane trucks and separate traditional lifting equipment, the heavy duty truck mounted crane has significant comprehensive advantages. Traditional light-duty crane trucks are limited in load capacity and cannot adapt to long-term high-intensity heavy-load operation, while separate cranes and transport trucks require high procurement costs and low equipment utilization.
This heavy-duty crane truck integrates lifting and transportation in one unit with high versatility, greatly saving overall equipment investment and operating costs. It adopts reinforced chassis and high-strength crane structure, with stronger load-bearing capacity and higher durability than ordinary models. The compact integrated structure saves working space, while the matched thickened stabilizer outriggers ensure super stable and safe heavy-load operation. In addition, it retains flexible mobility and can quickly reach various complex heavy-duty working sites.
Heavy Duty Truck Mounted Crane |
General | Chassis Brand | Sinotruk HOWO |
| Overall Dimension(L×W×H) | Approx 12000×2500×4000mm (customizable for different crane model and cargo box length) |
| GVW / Kerb Weight | 25000kg / approx 15000kg |
Cab | Cab Type | High-roof Double Sleeper Cab |
| Cab Capacity | 3 seats (1 driver + 2 passengers) with 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 | Sinotruk MC series / Weichai (original matching) |
| Rated Power | 340-400HP/250-294kW |
| Displacement | 10-12L |
| Emission Standard | Euro2/Euro3/Euro5/Euro6 optional |
Chassis Parameter | Drive Type | 6×4 Rear Double Axle (3 axles) |
| Transmission | Sinotruk 10/12-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface |
| Wheelbase/No.of axle | 3300+1350mm / 3 axles (3800+1350mm optional) |
| Tyre Specification | 12.00R20 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 | Telescopic straight 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 reasonable configurations according to actual heavy-load working demands. For large open construction sites, ultra-heavy goods handling and high-altitude long-radius operation, the hydraulic telescopic boom is recommended for larger working range and stronger lifting power. For complex sites, narrow working spaces and flexible heavy-load installation work, the knuckle boom is the optimal choice.
The 2–20 ton standard heavy-duty models are suitable for most conventional heavy construction and logistics tasks. For large industrial heavy engineering, customized 100+ ton ultra-heavy-duty versions are available. All models adopt reinforced heavy-duty chassis and industrial hydraulic systems, featuring strong power, high stability and long service life, specially built for long-term high-intensity heavy-load work.
6. Operation and Maintenance
6.1 Standard Operation Specifications
Before heavy-duty operation, fully inspect the reinforced chassis status, hydraulic oil quality, crane boom structural integrity and outrigger flexibility to eliminate hidden dangers. During operation, completely extend all stabilizer outriggers to ensure maximum vehicle stability. Operate hydraulic lifting, extending and rotating actions stably and slowly, strictly prohibiting overload operation and fierce manipulation to guarantee heavy-load construction safety.
6.2 Daily Maintenance Tips
Regularly replace industrial-grade hydraulic oil and filter elements to keep the high-power hydraulic system clean and efficient. Inspect heavy-duty boom connecting parts, thickened hydraulic pipelines and reinforced outrigger structures regularly to prevent loosening, oil leakage and structural wear. Clean surface dust and sediment after daily heavy work. Standard maintenance can effectively reduce failure rate and prolong the service life of heavy-duty crane truck.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is a Heavy Duty Truck Mounted Crane?
A1: It is a heavy-duty specialized vehicle integrating industrial hydraulic crane and reinforced heavy-load truck chassis, designed for lifting, lowering and transporting heavy loads. It combines strong lifting power and flexible mobility for heavy construction, logistics and utility work.
Q2: What boom types are optional?
A2: Heavy-duty hydraulic telescopic boom and knuckle boom are optional to adapt to different heavy-load working environments.
Q3: What is the lifting capacity range?
A3: Standard lifting capacity is 2–20 tons for medium-heavy duty work, and customized heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons for ultra-heavy projects.
Q4: What are the core advantages?
A4: Dual functions of lifting and transportation for high versatility, flexible mobility to reach various working sites, compact structure to save space and operating cost, and reinforced outriggers for stable and safe heavy-load operation.
Q5: What are the main application fields?
A5: Widely used in heavy construction engineering, bulk logistics handling, large municipal engineering and field emergency rescue.
Conclusion
The Heavy Duty Truck Mounted Crane is an industrial-grade, high-stability and cost-effective multifunctional heavy-duty vehicle. Composed of reinforced heavy-duty truck chassis, heavy-load cargo bed, industrial hydraulic crane and stable outrigger system, it supports 360° full rotation, hydraulic lifting and extending, realizing integrated dual functions of heavy-load lifting and bulk cargo transportation.
Compared with ordinary crane trucks and separate lifting equipment, this heavy-duty model features stronger load-bearing performance, higher working stability and wider scenario adaptability. It effectively reduces long-term operating costs and improves construction efficiency. With complete tonnage options and dual boom configurations, it is a reliable heavy-duty mobile lifting solution for global large-scale engineering, bulk logistics and municipal heavy maintenance projects.
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