12.12.2024

XCMG’s 80t Euro AT

Chinese construction equipment manufacturer XCMG has unveiled a new 80 tonne four axle European market All Terrain crane, the XCA80G7-1E. With several units already sold in the Netherlands.

The new crane was somewhat lost on the company’s massive stand at Bauma China last month , especially as it was dwarfed by the star attraction the 4,000 tonne XCA4000. The new 80 tonn crane not only looks good but has a top level specification to go with it.

Key features include a seven section 60 metre main boom, topped by a 9.5 to 16 metre bi-fold swingaway with up to 40 degrees of offset. The maximum tip height is just under 80 metres, as good as any in this class, and better than many.

The carrier is all wheel steer, with the first, third and fourth axles driven, with a six cylinder Mercedes Stage V diesel driving a ZF transmission with built in retarder, Kessler transfer box and axles and classic hydro pneumatic suspension. The outriggers have three positions, fully in half way – 4.5 metres spread and fully out at 6.5 metres. Controls are on both sides of the carrier, while a standard wireless remote is also included.

The superstructure cab has 20 degrees of tilt, and a large, glazed area, while the maximum counterweight is 20 tonnes. The crane can travel with either nine tonnes of counterweight and hook blocks within 12 tonne axle loads, or seven tonnes plus the bi-fold extension and block. Axle loads with all 20 tonnes of counterweight on board are 1.5 tonnes.

How does it stack up?The chart below shows how it compares with the leading four axle 80 tonne contenders – Liebherr does not currently have an 80 tonner, so we have used its 70 and 90 tonne models.

We understand that the first two units will go to Oud-Beijerland, Rotterdam, based Wiltrade Holland, owned by the Van de Wetering family, and Lodi Rental part of the van Adrighem Group, based in Vierpolders on the south west side of Rotterdam.

The video below shows a little more of the new crane.