XCMG QY75K XZJ5485JQZ75K 75t truck crane manufactured by Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (XCMG)

The Japanese manufacturer of road construction equipment Kato is known for the quality and reliability of its machines. The Kato truck crane is maneuverability and mobility in modern conditions. The manufacturer's model line includes truck-mounted cranes and self-propelled short-base cranes. The former are used in industrial construction and have not received serious distribution in Russia. The second - short-wheelbase vehicles - are considered the most productive in urban conditions and are used everywhere.

It's no secret that Japanese automotive technology is considered one of the highest quality products in the world and is extremely popular in the technology market. Lifting cargo cranes today are an integral part of any construction industry, and many consumers prefer them. The KATO crane is universal in use and equipped with the latest technical developments. Let's look at its main characteristics.

History of creation

The Japanese one was founded at the end of the nineteenth century in 1895 and was the private property of one large entrepreneur. The plant's management immediately began negotiating with government authorities, receiving a grant from the Ministry of Railways to produce locomotives and other small devices. The company received its modern name “Kato Iron Works” in 1935, merging with other shareholders.

“Kato Works” produces large and compact truck cranes on a wheeled platform. The KATO crane in its original form was put into mass production in 1938 and became widespread not only in Japan, but also in neighboring countries. As the company developed, truck cranes and other products began to be purchased by many large states, including the Soviet Union. For example, in 1970, an agreement was signed between the leadership of the USSR and Japan on the supply of the first batch of twenty-ton cranes and crawler excavators. And in the mid-80s, Kato Iron Works provided over eight hundred units of equipment for the construction of the Baikal-Amur Mainline.

Today, the corporation is considered a leader in its field, with hundreds of representative offices around the world and dozens of the best automotive awards. The company's main production is located in Tokyo and two prefectures, but there are also other factories, in particular in the provinces of China. Japanese cranes are often based on popular car brands such as Nissan and Mitsubishi.

Interesting fact: for its centenary, the company developed the largest truck crane in the world, the NK-5000, weighing five hundred tons.

The lineup

The Kato company produces several types of self-propelled cranes: short wheelbase (SR series), truck-mounted (NK), off-road (KA).
The largest Kato mobile crane in the KA range is capable of lifting loads weighing up to 300 tons. The technical data for each type differs according to the conditions of use. Thus, Kato short-wheelbase cranes are characterized by increased maneuverability and small dimensions. Kato truck cranes are designed for more complex work and have increased power and greater weight. The model line of the Japanese brand includes vehicles with a carrying capacity from 25 to 300 tons. Kato truck cranes have telescopic booms, the length of which can be increased using additional jib arms. The jibs are attached at angles of 10-60 degrees to the main boom.

Let's take a closer look at them:

1. KATO NK-1600 is equipped with a Mitsubishi engine and has a load capacity of sixteen tons. At maximum load, the truck crane can reach speeds of up to 77 km/h.
2. KATO NK-200E-V Nissan is equipped with a diesel engine and operates with cargo volumes of up to twenty tons.
3. KATO CR-80C has a tracked platform and an ISUZU A-4JB1 engine with a power of 42.80 kW, and the load capacity is only eight tons.
4. At the same time, the KATO CR-250 easily lifts 25 tons and has a speed of up to 50 km/h at maximum load.

The SR250R model is equipped with a powerful Mitsubishi engine
. There are other models of KATO truck cranes with similar power ratings:

1. KATO KR-300
2. KATO KR-300S
3. KATO KR-500
4. KATO KR-500S
5. KATO MR-130
6. KATO NK-1200S
7. KATO NK-400S-IIIS
8. KATO NK-500MS-IIIS
9. KATO NK-750YS-L

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Specifications

One of the main advantages of Kato truck cranes is their versatility and wide range of models. For each individual site, the Japanese company develops a special unit. For example, in urban conditions, self-propelled short-wheelbase cranes are well used, and for large suburban areas, voluminous heavy devices are used. Depending on the operating conditions and purposes, engineers individually equip each vehicle with additional mechanisms to increase the productivity of the truck crane at a specific site. The minimum carrying capacity today is twenty-five tons, and the maximum is one hundred and thirty.

25 ton

The smallest Kato short-wheelbase crane has a lifting capacity of 25 tons. This model was called SR250R. The machine is equipped with a Mitsubishi 6M60-TLE3A engine with an output power of 270 hp. The equipment is equipped with a 4x4x4 wheel arrangement and boasts a travel speed of 49 km/h with a weight of 26.4 tons.

The load is lifted by the main telescopic boom with a length of 30.5 m. Additionally, a lattice extension with a length of up to 13.1 m and a telescopic section is supplied. The final boom reach reaches 43.6 m.

For those who do not have enough lifting capacity of 25 tons, the manufacturer offers a self-propelled short-wheelbase crane SR300L with a lifting capacity of 30 tons and an engine power of 268 hp. and boom reach 30.5 m.

70 ton

The largest group of Kato self-propelled cranes are 70-ton machines. Here the manufacturer offers a choice of three models:

• SL650R. The maximum lifting capacity of the crane is 65 tons. The length of the telescopic boom is 44.5 m. The lifting height of the load with the jib is 58.6 m, the main boom is 45.5 m.
• SR700L. The maximum lifting capacity of the crane is 70 tons. The maximum length of the telescopic four-section boom is 44.5 m. The lifting height of the load with the main boom is 45.5 m, with the jib – 57.7 m.
• SL700R. The crane's lifting capacity is 70 tons. Main boom length - 44.5 m. Reach - 62 m. Jib length - 17.5 m.

100 ton

Cranes with a lifting capacity of 100 tons or more are industrial machines with a wide range of applications. The Japanese brand Kato has released the maneuverable and productive truck-mounted crane KA1300SL. The equipment provides a load capacity of 130 tons and can move at a speed of 75 km/h. The weight of the crane itself is 90.1 tons, and the minimum turning radius is 9.8 m.

The crane uses a telescopic boom with a length of 11.8-52 m as the main working body. An additional lattice extension is supplied, which increases the lifting height of the load by 9.2-26.6 m. The equipment belongs to the class of all-terrain vehicle cranes.

XCMG truck cranes

The well-known Chinese manufacturer of crane equipment, XCMG Corporation, operates under license from the Japanese company KATO. It was founded in the late 80s, and within a short period of time it took one of the worthy places in the international market of lifting equipment. The technical parameters of XCMG truck cranes comply with European standards. At the same time, the company's products are characterized by lower prices.

XCMG truck crane

Thanks to partnerships with major international automakers, Chinese XCMG truck cranes are equipped with a modern hydraulic system based on the latest technologies. The successful design of the hydraulic manipulator allows achieving a high operating effect with minimal load on the chassis. The security system completely controls the load on the equipment.

All XCMG cranes fall into the category of self-propelled equipment and are characterized by high maneuverability even in off-road conditions. Their popularity in the world market is due to their high performance characteristics:

• the lifting capacity of cranes covers a wide range from 2 tons to 160 tons, for the most powerful ones – up to 300 tons;
• the boom has a minimum length of 10 m, and a 5-section boom reaches 40 meters;
• The power of diesel engines, depending on the model, ranges from 240 to 360 hp. pp., but may be higher;
• all engines meet environmental safety standards;
• crane movement speed – up to 80 km/h;
• XCMG cranes are mounted on three- or four-axle platforms 6x4 or 8x4;
• the service area is increased by installing a jib 8-15 m long;
• some models use a system of 2 winches;
• Having high maneuverability, cranes can quickly move between objects;
• standard dimensions allow them to be transported by rail without disassembly.

Cargo characteristics

Price

You can get acquainted with the line of Kato truck cranes on the official website. In addition, Japanese products are widely represented on many Russian resources and are sold in automotive markets. The cost of a new KATO CR-350Ri 2022 truck crane is approximately $400 thousand, but, as a rule, it is better to check the exact price when purchasing from an official distributor or representatives of other companies. As for the line of used truck cranes, they sell quite well on the Russian automobile market. A KATO crane manufactured in 1997 will cost 4.5 million rubles, and a 2013 Kato KR-25H-V7 model will cost 21 million.

In the end, it must be said that the Japanese company guarantees its customers the quality and long-term operation of truck cranes, offering all possible support and a long warranty period. In Russia, the most popular are small-sized cranes that do not require constant maintenance and are well adapted to urban conditions.

Advantages of truck cranes

For Russian customers, the obvious advantages of XCMG truck cranes are:

• at a competitive price, which is noticeably lower than that of other well-known brands, all other parameters being equal;
• regular introduction of new innovative developments into production;
• compact sizes providing high maneuverability;
• ability to work in Russian off-road conditions;
• guarantees of supplies of components;
• ease of operation;
• convenience of warranty service.

KATO 25 truck cranes are widely popular on the Russian lifting equipment market, thanks to:

KATO 25 truck cranes are the most popular on the Russian market among all models

• their ability to work effectively in dense urban environments;
• the ability to carry out lifting operations within a small radius from the axis of the truck crane;
• compliance of their parameters with the regulations of the customer’s requirements;
• all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering;
• the presence of a 4-section boom to which a jib can be installed;
• operation of the unit in a wide temperature range (from -40 to +40 degrees), which is important for the harsh climatic conditions of Russia;
• affordable prices;
• individual approach to the customer.

KATO and XCMG truck cranes are in high demand on the world market. Undoubtedly, this is the best choice for lifting work in difficult climatic conditions or in hard-to-reach places.