Rubber Tyred Crane

Update time：2025-12-294

What Is a Rubber-Tyred Crane?

In construction sites, ports, and other industrial environments, a type of lifting equipment that can “move on its own” is becoming increasingly important—the Rubber-Tyred Crane (also known as a rubber-wheeled crane). Thanks to the unique design of its rubber tires, it overcomes the limitations of traditional lifting equipment that operates in fixed positions, functioning as both a flexible “mobile lifting station” and a versatile solution adaptable to multiple working scenarios.

Core Advantages of Rubber-Tyred Cranes

1. Mobility Without Tracks or Trailers

Traditional cranes either rely on rails or require trailer transportation. In contrast, the key advantage of rubber-tyred cranes lies in their mobility:

• All-terrain capability: Wear-resistant rubber tires allow smooth travel on flat surfaces and reliable movement on compacted ground at construction sites.

• No additional transport equipment required: The crane can be driven directly to different work locations, eliminating the time and cost associated with disassembly, reassembly, and external transportation.

Easy on-the-spot turning:
Some models support multi-angle tire steering, enabling precise adjustments even in narrow construction sites. This eliminates the need for repeated reversing to align with lifting points and improves operating efficiency by more than 30% compared with traditional cranes.

2. Flexibility Without Compromising Load Capacity

Mobility does not mean reduced lifting performance. Rubber-tyred cranes are designed to balance flexibility and power:

• High-precision heavy lifting: Equipped with intelligent load-control systems, the crane adjusts boom angles and lifting speeds in real time when handling heavy loads such as steel beams and concrete components. Even multi-ton precision equipment can be positioned accurately, reducing the risk of lifting deviation.

• Quick setup, minimal downtime: Hydraulic outriggers enable rapid stabilization. Combined with an intuitive operator cab interface, setup can typically be completed within 10 minutes, making the crane ideal for projects with tight schedules.

3. Versatile Applications: One Machine, Multiple Tasks

The versatility of rubber-tyred cranes is another key advantage. On construction sites, they lift steel structures and install heavy equipment; in port yards, they assist with container handling; and in industrial facilities, they support maintenance and installation of large mechanical components. One machine can replace multiple specialized lifting tools, significantly reducing both equipment investment and maintenance costs.

Safety and Cost Efficiency: A Reliable Operating Partner

• Comprehensive safety protection: Standard features include anti-tipping alarms and overload protection systems. The wide-view cab design and ergonomically arranged controls reduce operational risks and operator fatigue.

• Lower long-term operating costs: With no dependence on external transport, fast deployment, and multi-functional use, the overall cost per project is more than 20% lower than that of traditional lifting solutions, while project timelines are significantly shortened.