Zoomlion unveils world’s largest tonnage all-terrain crane

28 Jul 2022 CW Team

Zoomlion has unveiled ZAT24000H, the largest tonnage all-terrain crane in the world. Engineered for wind turbine lifting and maintenance, the new model has a 2,400 tonne lifting capacity, breaking the company’s own existing record for the 2,000 tonne capacity QAY2000, set in 2012. The crane features telescopic and wind power booms for the installation of wind turbines up to 525 feet tall. The model's high-power hoisting system can lift even the largest turbines within 30 minutes, the company says. The ZAT24000H's design features a single-cylinder double-side pin boom structure for improved anti-side bending capabilities. The electro-hydraulic intelligent safety control system increases the product's capacity for wind resistance and safety assurance.

Infrastructure Transport

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