1. Product Overview
Construction Truck Mounted Crane, also known as Truck with Crane,
Crane Truck,
Lorry Crane or
Loader Crane, is a professional multifunctional special engineering vehicle. It is a specialized piece of construction equipment that integrates a full hydraulic crane system with a heavy-duty modified
Cargo Truck chassis. The vehicle is purpose-built for lifting, lowering, loading and transporting heavy construction materials and equipment, perfectly combining flexible road mobility and powerful lifting capability in one single unit.
The construction crane truck features a portable boom crane mounted on a reinforced heavy-duty truck body. It adopts advanced hydraulic drive technology and is available with two mainstream boom types: hydraulic telescopic boom and hydraulic knuckle boom, enabling flexible lifting and moving of all kinds of heavy materials. With outstanding mobile performance, it is widely applicable for construction, logistics and utility work. The complete vehicle structure consists of four core parts: truck chassis, cargo bed, hydraulic crane (telescopic / knuckle boom optional), and hydraulic stabilizer outriggers.
This construction-focused crane truck covers comprehensive lifting capacity ranges. Standard small and medium-duty models feature 2–20 tons lifting capacity to meet most daily construction and logistics demands, while customized heavy-duty versions can reach over 100 tons for large-scale heavy engineering projects. With dual functions of lifting and transportation, it presents extremely high versatility for various construction scenarios.
2. Working Principle
The construction truck mounted crane adopts mature and reliable hydraulic transmission working principle. The truck chassis provides stable power output to drive the full hydraulic system, realizing precise hydraulic lifting, boom extension and retraction, as well as 360° full free rotation without dead angles. Operators can flexibly adjust the working radius and lifting height according to different construction site conditions and load requirements to complete accurate material handling.
Before heavy-load construction operation, the hydraulic stabilizer outriggers are fully extended to form a wide and firm supporting span. This design effectively balances the vehicle body, prevents tilting during full-load lifting, and ensures stable and safe operation on various construction sites. Both telescopic boom and knuckle boom configurations operate smoothly and sensitively with low failure rates, supporting long-hour continuous outdoor construction work.
3. Daily Application Scenarios
As core mobile construction equipment, the construction truck mounted crane is widely applied in multiple fields including construction engineering, logistics cargo handling, municipal engineering and emergency rescue.
It is mainly used for building material loading and transportation, steel structure hoisting and installation, on-site equipment assembly, urban road renovation, infrastructure construction and field emergency rescue. Different from fixed tower cranes and ground cranes, this Mobile Crane Truck can drive freely and quickly enter urban construction sites, suburban engineering zones and remote working areas, completing integrated lifting and transportation tasks efficiently.
4. Comparison With Traditional Models
Compared with traditional fixed construction cranes and ordinary cargo trucks, the integrated construction truck mounted crane has obvious comprehensive advantages. Traditional construction modes require separate arrangement of fixed cranes and transport trucks, resulting in high equipment investment, low utilization rate and complicated site scheduling.
This construction crane truck integrates lifting and transportation functions in one unit with high versatility, effectively saving construction costs and improving equipment utilization. It adopts a compact integrated structure, saving construction site space and reducing daily operating expenses. Equipped with professional stabilizer outriggers, it achieves more stable and safer heavy-load operation than traditional mobile lifting equipment. In addition, it features flexible mobility and can adapt to various complex and narrow construction sites, greatly expanding the working scope of traditional construction equipment.
Construction Truck Mounted Crane |
General | Chassis Brand | Sinotruk HOWO TX |
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 (徐工) /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 suitable configurations according to actual construction demands. For large open construction sites and long-distance high-altitude lifting operations, the hydraulic telescopic boom is recommended for its larger working radius and higher lifting height. For narrow urban construction sites, low-space working environments and flexible on-site operation, the knuckle boom is the optimal choice.
For conventional small and medium-sized construction projects and daily material handling, 2–20 ton standard models fully meet working needs. For large-scale heavy industrial construction, customized 100+ ton heavy-duty models are available. All construction crane trucks adopt reinforced chassis and durable hydraulic systems, featuring strong bearing capacity and high adaptability for harsh construction environments.
6. Operation and Maintenance
6.1 Standard Operation Specifications
Before construction operation, inspect the truck chassis condition, hydraulic oil level and quality, crane boom integrity and outrigger flexibility to eliminate potential faults. During operation, fully extend all stabilizer outriggers to ensure stable vehicle support. Operate hydraulic lifting, extending and rotating actions slowly and smoothly, strictly prohibit overload operation and violent manipulation to ensure construction safety.
6.2 Daily Maintenance Tips
Regularly replace hydraulic oil and filter elements to keep the hydraulic system clean and stably powered. Inspect boom connecting parts, hydraulic pipelines and outrigger structures regularly to prevent loosening, oil leakage and mechanical jamming. Clean dust, mud and sundries on the equipment surface after daily construction to reduce component wear. Standard daily maintenance can effectively reduce failure rate and extend the service life of construction crane truck.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is a Construction Truck Mounted Crane?
A1: It is a specialized construction vehicle integrating hydraulic crane and modified 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 available?
A2: Hydraulic telescopic boom and knuckle boom are optional to adapt to different construction site conditions.
Q3: What is the lifting capacity range?
A3: Standard capacity is 2–20 tons for small and medium-duty construction, and customized heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons.
Q4: What are the core advantages?
A4: Dual functions of lifting and transportation with high versatility, flexible mobility to reach various construction 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 used in construction engineering, logistics cargo handling, municipal engineering and emergency rescue scenarios.
Conclusion
The Construction Truck Mounted Crane is a high-efficiency, cost-effective and high-versatility mobile construction equipment. Composed of heavy-duty truck chassis, cargo bed, full hydraulic crane and stabilizer outriggers, it supports 360° full rotation, hydraulic lifting and extending, realizing integrated dual functions of construction lifting and cargo transportation.
Replacing traditional separate lifting and transport equipment, this crane truck solves the problems of high cost, low efficiency and poor flexibility in construction work. With flexible mobility, compact structure, stable hydraulic performance and comprehensive safety design, it fully adapts to various complex construction environments. Covering full-range tonnage options, it is an ideal reliable mobile lifting solution for global construction contractors, engineering teams and logistics enterprises.
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