1. Product Overview
A truck-mounted crane, also widely known as
Crane Truck,
Lorry Crane or
Loader Crane, is a specialized integrated engineering vehicle that combines a hydraulic crane system with a heavy-duty modified truck chassis. Professionally designed for lifting, lowering, loading, unloading and transporting heavy loads, it perfectly integrates flexible mobility and powerful lifting capability in one single unit, helping customers greatly expand their fleet working capacity and diversify operation scenarios.
The whole vehicle consists of four core structural parts: reliable truck chassis, standard cargo bed, professional hydraulic crane (telescopic boom or knuckle boom type), and hydraulic stabilizer outriggers. The lifting capacity covers small, medium and heavy-duty ranges, with mainstream models from 2 tons to 20 tons, and heavy-duty versions supporting over 100 tons to meet ultra-heavy lifting demands. All XCMG-equipped crane models are manufactured in strict accordance with European quality standards, featuring top-tier reliability, stable performance and high operational safety.
We provide both telescopic boom and knuckle boom crane types, with complete lifting capacity ranging from 1 ton to 25 tons. Multiple world-famous crane brands are optional, including Palfinger (Canada), Unic, Tadano, as well as leading Chinese brands XCMG and Zoomlion, ensuring diversified configuration choices for global customers.
2. Working Principle
The truck mounted crane adopts mature hydraulic transmission working principle. Driven by the truck chassis power system, the hydraulic unit provides stable and controllable power to realize 360° full rotation, hydraulic boom extension, retraction and heavy-load lifting operations. Equipped with high tensile strength extension booms, the crane maximizes effective lifting height and working radius, achieving flexible adjustment according to different working radii and load weights.
Before heavy-load operation, the hydraulic stabilizer outriggers are fully extended to form a wide and stable supporting span, effectively improving vehicle balance and ensuring excellent stability under all working conditions. With industry-leading lift-to-weight ratio design, the equipment delivers stronger lifting performance with lighter self-weight. The optional overload protection system intelligently monitors real-time load conditions to prevent overload operation, while standard dual working lights guarantee safe day and night continuous work.
3. Daily Application Scenarios
Benefiting from its dual functions of lifting and transportation as well as outstanding flexible mobility, the crane truck is widely applicable in multiple fields. It serves core scenarios including construction engineering, logistics cargo handling, municipal engineering construction and maintenance, and emergency rescue operations. Meanwhile, it is also ideal for steel structure handling, building material transportation, utility pole installation, stone loading and forest log handling.
Different from fixed cranes, this lorry crane can drive freely on urban roads and rural mountain roads, quickly arriving at various complex and narrow working sites, realizing mobile, efficient and all-scenario hoisting and transportation work, which is irreplaceable for field operation and temporary construction tasks.
4. Comparison With Traditional Models
Compared with traditional separate cranes and ordinary
Cargo Trucks, the integrated truck-mounted crane has obvious comprehensive competitive advantages. Traditional working modes require separate configuration of transport trucks and mobile cranes, resulting in high procurement cost, tedious vehicle scheduling and low overall utilization rate.
In contrast, our crane truck realizes dual functions of lifting and transportation in one vehicle, with high versatility, effectively saving equipment investment and operating costs. It features a compact overall structure, saving parking and working space while ensuring flexible mobility to reach various complex construction sites.
Equipped with reliable Shacman 6X4 chassis, the vehicle owns powerful performance and higher reliability than ordinary chassis. Matched with high-strength crane boom and wide-span outriggers, it achieves safer and more stable operation. In addition, traditional equipment lacks complete safety configuration, while our models support standard working lights and optional custom safety packages and overload protection systems, with overall safety and durability far exceeding traditional single-function equipment.
Lorry Mounted Crane |
General | Chassis Brand | ISUZU (Qingling Isuzu) |
| Overall Dimension(L×W×H) | Approx 5995×2200×3200mm |
| GVW / Kerb Weight | 11995kg / approx 7500kg |
Cab | Cab Type | Single-row Wide-body Standard Cab |
| Cab Capacity | 3 seats (1 driver + 2 passengers) |
| Air Conditioner | Standard equipped |
| Power Windows | Standard equipped |
| Central Lock | Standard equipped |
| Audio & Entertainment System | Standard equipped |
Engine | Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Brand | ISUZU 4HK1-TC series original matching engine |
| Rated Power | 190HP/140kW |
| Displacement | 5.2L |
| Emission Standard | Euro2/Euro3/Euro5/Euro6 optional |
Chassis Parameter | Drive Type | 4×2 |
| Transmission | ISUZU 6-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface |
| Wheelbase/No.of axle | 3360mm / 2 axles (3815mm optional) |
| Tyre Specification | 7.50R16LT heavy-duty radial tires |
| Tyre Number | 6pcs + 1 spare tyre |
| Max Speed | 100km/h |
| Paint | Standard: white weather-resistant finish for cab and cargo box, yellow finish for crane jib |
Superstructure | Standard Rated Lifting Capacity | 5 tons (3.2/6.3 tons optional) |
| Crane Brand | XCMG/domestic famous brand, imported brand optional |
| Crane Type | Telescopic boom truck mounted crane, straight arm design |
| Max Working Radius | ≥11m (for 5 tons model) |
| Max Lifting Height | ≥13m (for 5 tons model) |
| Hydraulic System | Domestic famous brand hydraulic pump & valves, working pressure 16-20MPa, stable operation, low noise |
| Control Mode | In-cab manual lever control + ground remote control (wireless remote control optional) |
| Outrigger System | 2/4 hydraulic outriggers, with safety interlock device, can be operated independently or simultaneously |
| Cargo Box Dimension | Approx 3500×2100×400mm (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 the most suitable configuration according to actual working scenarios, load tonnage and site conditions. In terms of boom type, telescopic boom cranes are more suitable for long-distance and high-altitude lifting, while knuckle boom cranes perform better in narrow-space and flexible operation scenarios.
In terms of tonnage, 2–20 ton models are recommended for daily small and medium engineering and logistics handling, while 25-ton and 100+ ton heavy-duty models are available for ultra-heavy load operation. For long-term heavy-duty and complex road working conditions, Shacman 6X4 chassis is the optimal choice with strong power and high stability.
For brand selection, global customers can choose international high-end brands such as Palfinger, Unic and Tadano, or cost-effective and European-standard XCMG and Zoomlion cranes. For safety configuration, standard version meets daily demands, while overload protection system and custom safety package are optional for high-frequency and high-risk working scenarios. The whole series is optimized for 4-axle truck installation with strong compatibility.
6. Operation and Maintenance
6.1 Standard Operation Instructions
Before starting work, inspect the truck chassis, hydraulic oil condition, outrigger flexibility and boom integrity to ensure no abnormal faults. During operation, fully extend the stabilizer outriggers to ensure stable support. Strictly prohibit overload operation and violent boom stretching and rotation. Turn on the dual working lights during night operation to ensure construction visibility and safety. Operators must follow standard operating procedures to ensure smooth and efficient lifting and transportation work.
6.2 Daily Maintenance Tips
Regularly check and replace hydraulic oil and filter elements to keep the hydraulic system clean and stable. Inspect the connecting parts of the crane boom and outriggers regularly to avoid loosening and jamming. Clean dust and sundries on hydraulic components and boom surface to reduce wear and failure rate. Inspect working lights and safety protection devices daily to ensure normal standby condition. Scientific daily maintenance can effectively extend equipment service life and maintain long-term stable working performance.
7. Common FAQs
Q1: What are the core advantages of a truck mounted crane?
A1: It integrates dual functions of lifting and transportation with high versatility. It features flexible mobility, compact structure, low operating cost and stable outrigger-supported operation, suitable for various mobile working sites.
Q2: What is the difference between telescopic boom and knuckle boom crane?
A2: Telescopic boom cranes provide larger lifting height and working radius for long-distance operation; knuckle boom cranes are more flexible and adapt to narrow and complex working environments.
Q3: What tonnage options are available?
A3: Conventional models cover 2–20 tons (small and medium duty), our full range covers 1–25 tons, and heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons to meet diverse load demands.
Q4: What brand cranes can be equipped?
A4: Optional brands include international famous Palfinger, Unic, Tadano and top Chinese brands XCMG, Zoomlion, all complying with international manufacturing standards.
Q5: Is the vehicle suitable for all-weather operation?
A5: Yes. Standard dual working lights support day and night operation, and optional safety configurations further improve the stability and safety of all-weather working.
Conclusion
Truck-mounted crane (crane truck/lorry crane/loader crane) is a highly versatile and cost-effective integrated engineering vehicle that combines hydraulic lifting and cargo transportation. With professional structure consisting of truck chassis, cargo bed, hydraulic crane and stabilizer outriggers, it supports 360° full rotation, flexible hydraulic stretching and dual-purpose lifting and transport work.
Adopting reliable Shacman 6X4 chassis, high-tensile strength crane boom and high-standard hydraulic system, the product features powerful performance, industry-leading lift-to-weight ratio, flexible mobility and high operational stability. With multiple tonnage ranges, diverse boom types and world-famous brand configurations, it fully adapts to construction, logistics, municipal engineering and emergency rescue scenarios.
Compared with traditional separate lifting and transport equipment, it greatly reduces procurement and operation costs, improves fleet utilization and working efficiency, and supports long-term, all-weather and multi-scene mobile operation. Compliant with European quality standards, it is a trustworthy and high-cost-performance lifting solution for global engineering and logistics customers.
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