XCMG XGC15000 Load Chart PDF + Specifications

The XCMG XGC15000 was developed to serve the ultra-heavy lifting sector, where increasingly larger industrial modules, reactors, pressure vessels, power plant components, and infrastructure elements require cranes with greater lifting capacities and longer boom systems. Positioned above the company’s 800-tonne class crawler cranes, the XGC15000 offers a maximum lifting capacity of 1,000 tonnes, making it one of the flagship models in XCMG’s heavy crawler crane portfolio. Its combination of enormous lifting power, long boom configurations, and advanced superlift technology enables the crane to undertake some of the largest lifting operations encountered in modern construction and energy projects.

Under standard working conditions, the crane can be equipped with a heavy boom ranging from 30 metres to 96 metres, providing the strength required for maximum-capacity lifts. For projects requiring increased hook height and working radius, the light boom configuration extends from 48 metres to 114 metres, while a tower jib ranging from 30 metres to 96 metres can be installed for specialized high-lift operations. These configurations provide exceptional versatility, allowing the crane to adapt to a wide range of project requirements.

The crane’s lifting capability is further enhanced through its Superlift system. In Superlift configuration, the heavy boom can be extended from 42 metres to 120 metres, while the light boom reaches an impressive 150 metres. The Superlift tower jib extends from 30 metres to 108 metres, and an additional 18-metre special jib can be fitted for specific heavy lifting applications. These extended boom systems allow the XGC15000 to achieve substantial hook heights while maintaining high lifting capacities, making it particularly suitable for refinery construction, power generation projects, and large module installation work.

The hoisting system is designed for high productivity and precise load handling. The main hoist achieves a maximum single-line lifting speed of 130 m/min, enabling efficient lifting cycles even when handling large loads. Boom luffing is performed at a maximum speed of 53 × 2 m/min, while the tower jib luffing system reaches 125 m/min. The Superlift luffing system also achieves 130 m/min, allowing efficient adjustment of the Superlift counterweight system during operation.

The upperstructure rotates at a maximum slewing speed of 0.9 rpm, providing smooth and controlled positioning of heavy loads. Travel speed is rated at 0.8 km/h, allowing safe movement around large project sites. The crawler undercarriage distributes the crane’s weight efficiently, resulting in an average ground pressure of only 0.156 MPa, which helps reduce ground loading despite the machine’s immense lifting capacity. The crane is capable of negotiating gradients of up to 30%, enabling operation on challenging construction sites.

Power is supplied by a high-output diesel engine delivering 641 kW, providing ample power for simultaneous hoisting, luffing, slewing, and travel operations. The powerful engine, combined with XCMG’s advanced hydraulic systems, ensures smooth performance, excellent micro-motion control, and reliable operation under heavy-duty conditions.

The XGC15000 has an operating weight of approximately 850 tonnes when equipped with a 30-metre heavy boom and 1,000-tonne hook block, reflecting the substantial structure and counterweight system required to support its lifting performance. Despite its enormous size, transportability remains an important design feature. The maximum transport unit weighs only 59 tonnes, while the largest transport component measures approximately 5.9 m long, 3.4 m wide, and 3.12 m high, simplifying logistics and reducing transportation costs compared with traditional ultra-large crawler cranes.

The crane’s modular boom system, high-capacity hoisting equipment, advanced Superlift arrangement, and optimized transport dimensions make it particularly attractive for contractors working on large-scale industrial projects. Whether lifting refinery reactors, petrochemical vessels, power plant modules, bridge components, or heavy structural assemblies, the XGC15000 provides the combination of lifting power, reach, and flexibility required for the most demanding heavy lifting operations.

With its 1,000-tonne maximum lifting capacity, 150-metre Superlift light boom, 108-metre tower jib, 641 kW power output, and highly transportable modular design, the XCMG XGC15000 stands among the largest crawler cranes developed by XCMG and remains a capable solution for major heavy construction and industrial installation projects worldwide.