80+ ton Telescopic Crawler Crane

This size class is appropriate for drill rig assembly and support, large-diameter foundation caisson installation, industrial plant construction, and heavy precast concrete erection where lifting capacity exceeds 72 tons and tracked mobility is essential. Projects requiring less than approximately 70-ton capacity and shorter reach are better served by the Up to 80 ton Telescopic Crawler Crane, which offers faster transport and lower ground bearing pressure. When the work involves sustained lifts above 100 tons or reach beyond 75 feet, models at the upper end of this 80+ ton band provide the necessary structural capacity and stability.

• Assembling and supporting rotary drill rigs for large-diameter caisson foundations
• Setting precast bridge beams and heavy concrete girders on highway and rail projects
• Installing industrial equipment and process modules in refineries and power plants
• Erecting structural steel and heavy mechanical systems in commercial high-rise construction
• Handling large transformers and substation components in utility infrastructure work
• Lifting and positioning heavy machinery in mining and aggregate processing facilities

• Load moment indicators and rated capacity limiters standard; systems prevent operation beyond structural limits for given radius and configuration
• Ground bearing pressure assessment required; crawler footprint reduces but does not eliminate risk of soft soil failure under heavy lifts
• Exclusion zones and swing radius barricades necessary to prevent contact with personnel, structures, or utilities during slewing operations
• Lift planning and engineered rigging critical for high-tonnage picks; qualified lift directors and signal persons coordinate complex multi-crane or tandem lifts

• Machine components typically transported on multi-axle heavy-haul lowboy trailers; boom sections, carbody, and counterweights shipped separately
• Total transport weight often requires oversize/overweight permits and pilot vehicles; high-tonnage models may need multiple truckloads
• Assembly on site using assist cranes or self-assembly procedures; track width and overall dimensions necessitate route planning and local permitting

• Diesel engine ranging from 200 to 600+ horsepower depending on model tonnage; fuel consumption scales with lift duty cycle and travel distance
• On-board hydraulic systems power boom telescoping, swing, hoist, and track drive; no external electrical supply required