XCMG XGC16000

The XCMG XGC16000 represents a major leap in China’s super-heavy lifting technology, breaking the dominance of foreign manufacturers in the high-capacity crawler crane segment. Designed to support large-scale infrastructure projects, this 1,250-ton crawler crane integrates advanced lifting mechanisms, an efficient transport system, and optimized control features for maximum safety and performance.

During its development process, multiple key technologies were refined, laying the foundation for future ultra-large cranes. The XGC16000 was specifically designed to serve industries such as nuclear power, offshore engineering, and wind energy. Its introduction accelerated China’s engineering crane industry’s technical growth, establishing XCMG as a global competitor in the super-heavy lifting sector.

Performance Characteristics
Boom & Jib Configurations:
Heavy-duty boom: 96 meters (315 feet).
Light boom: 114 meters (374 feet).
Superlift tower jib: 108 meters (354 feet).
Engine Efficiency: The independent cooling system for the water radiator and intercooler adjusts cooling strength based on environmental conditions, reducing engine power loss and improving energy efficiency.
Optimized Transportability:
The crane features a split-type overall structure, minimizing transport dimensions.
The lower base machine has a width of 3.538 meters (11.6 feet), while all other components are under 3.5 meters (11.5 feet), ensuring easy transportation.
Adjustable built-in boom transport device reduces assembly time by storing the winch and pulley within the winch for transport.
Global Expansion & Export Milestones
On August 8, 2014, the XGC16000 became China’s first 1,250-ton crawler crane to be exported, setting a new record for China’s heavy crane exports. The unit was delivered to an Indonesia-based ocean engineering company for use in an offshore drilling platform project in Batam, Indonesia. This marked a significant breakthrough for XCMG, demonstrating the global competitiveness of Chinese crane manufacturers.

Record-Breaking Lifts
April 2015 – Wind Energy Installation in Jiangsu Province, China
The XGC16000 successfully installed a 6MW wind turbine at a large-scale wharf in Jiangsu Province.
The crane used a sideway-superlift configuration (72m main boom + 60m tower jib) to lift a 190-ton turbine hub and blade assembly into position.
The blade, measuring 77.7 meters (255 feet) in length, was one of the largest wind turbine blades installed in China at the time.
Future of Heavy Lifting
The XCMG XGC16000 is a groundbreaking crawler crane, not only pushing China’s engineering capabilities forward but also proving XCMG’s competitiveness in the global market. Following the success of the XGC16000, XCMG has continued to innovate in the ultra-heavy crane sector, further challenging European and American manufacturers. With its strong lifting capacity, advanced transport efficiency, and record-setting performance, the XGC16000 is a key player in the evolution of modern lifting machinery.