10 of the Largest Cranes in the World!

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A crane is a machine that can raise and lower objects as well as move them horizontally using a hoist rope, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves. It is mainly utilized for the purpose of moving large objects from one location to another.

Cranes come in a variety of types, shapes and sizes, each designed for a unique purpose. The tiniest jib cranes are employed in workplaces, whereas the highest tower cranes are used to build skyscrapers.

We’ll take a look at 10 of the world’s largest land-based cranes in this post. For ranking purposes, we’ll use the maximum overall height configuration. Official technical sheets are used for all data. Let’s find out which crane is the tallest in the world!

Largest Cranes in the World

Manitowoc MLC650 (205 m)

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Source: manitowoc

The MLC650 is a crawler crane produced by Manitowoc Cranes, a US division of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. A crawler crane is a type of crane that has its boom fixed on an undercarriage equipped with a series of crawler tracks that give both stability and movement.

There are several advantages to using a crawler crane, but the most important one is that it’s easily mobile and can be used on various construction sites. Manitowoc MLC650 is powered by Cummins Model QSX15 Tier 4 Final diesel engine.

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Source: manitowoc datasheet
  • Maximum height: 205m (672.5 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 650 metric tons (716 US tons)
  • Engine power: 600 hp @ 1800 rpm

Demag CC 6800-1 (206 m)

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The Demag CC 6800-1 is a crawler crane produced by Demag Cranes AG, a German company. They are used to install wind turbines in the US and steel structures in Turkey. It is powered by an MTU 6R 1100 diesel engine.

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Source: Demag datasheet
  • Maximum height: 206m (676 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 1250 metric tons (1378 US tons)
  • Engine power: 429 hp

Manitowoc 31000 (209 m)

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Source: manitowoc

The Manitowoc 31000 crawler crane is ideal for heavy-lifting projects with an impressive 2300 tons that is powered by six-cylinder Cummins QSX15 diesel engines.

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Source: manitowoc datasheet
  • Maximum height: 209m (686 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 2300 metric tons (2535 US tons)
  • Engine power: 600 hp

ALE AL.SK350 (220 m)

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SK350 is currently the world’s greatest capacity “land-based” crane, thanks to the global demand for SK cranes and the need for even bigger capacity.

It is produced by ALE, a UKUK-based company specializing in heavy lifting equipment. It was acquired by the Dutch firm Mammoet in January 2020.

  • Maximum height: 220m (722 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 5000 metric tons (5511 US tons)

Liebherr LR 11000 (222 m)

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Source: liebherr

The Liebherr LR 11000 is a crawler crane that is produced by the famous German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr. It is powered by an 8‑cylinder Liebherr-made diesel engine that provides up to 680-horsepower.

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Source: liebherr datasheet
  • Maximum height: 222m (728 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 1000 metric tons (1102 US tons)
  • Engine power: 680 hp

Demag CC 8800-1 TWIN (234 m)

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The Demag CC 8800-1 TWIN is a monster crawler crane with a lifting capacity of 3200 US tons. It is powered by an MTU diesel engine type OM 502 LA.

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Source: Demag datasheet
  • Maximum height: 234m (768 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 2903 metric tons (3200 US tons)
  • Engine power: 640 hp @ 1800 rpm

Demag CC 8800-1 (240 m)

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The Demag CC 8800-1 is the third crawler crane from Demag Cranes AG on this list. It is also powered by an MTU diesel engine called OM471 LA.

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Source: Demag datasheet
  • Maximum height: 240m (787 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 1452 metric tons (1600 US tons)
  • Engine power: 530 hp

Mammoet PTC 200 DS (246 m)

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Source: Mammoet

The Mammoet PTC 200 DS is the only crane on the list by the Dutch company, but it is the first “ring crane” on the list. A ring crane is a type of huge construction crane with a luffing jib.

Its slew pivot is formed like a ring rather than a small center spindle. The slewing piece above can slew even when hauling high loads with its wide base.

Ring cranes are quite rare. Only a small number of them are in use, and they are all operated by specialized heavy-lift firms. As needed, they may be transported throughout the globe.

Mammoet PTC 200 DS is a real monster lifting up to 5000 tons! But there is no more information about the engine used or engine power.

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Source: mammoet datasheet
  • Maximum height: 246m (807 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 5000 metric tons (5511 US tons)

Liebherr LR 13000 (248 m)

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Source: Liebherr

The second crane by the giant Liebherr on the list is the LR 13000, which is the most powerful conventional crawler crane in the world. One of its main areas of use is power plant construction.

It is powered by two Liebherr V8 Turbodiesel engines with 680 hp each and total power of 1360 hp.

  • Maximum height: 248m (814 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 3000 metric tons (3307 US tons)
  • Engine power: 1360 hp

Sarens SGC 250 (250 m)

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Source: Sarens

Sarens, the Belgian multinational company, launched in 2018 Sarens SGC 250 (known as the “Big Carl”), the largest ring crane in the world in both size and capacity.

The crane’s main boom may be extended from 118 to 160 meters, and the jib up to 100 meters. This combination results in an incredible height of around 250 meters.

It is powered by 12 CAT engines grouped in 6 pairs, each producing 420 hp for an impressive 5040 hp!

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Source: sarens datasheet
  • Maximum height: 250m (820 ft)
  • Lifting capacity: 5000 metric tons (5511 US tons)
  • Engine power: 5040 hp
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