Sany launches 3,600 tonne crawler crane

On 29 May Chinese manufacturer Sany launched a 3,600 tonne capacity twin lattice boom crawler crane.

The SCC86000TM has a maximum load moment rating of 86,000 tonne-metres. It was developed in Kunshan City in Jiangsu Province and is said by the manufacturer to be the world's largest mobile crane. Sany claims 30 patents on the new crane.

The announcement follows fellow Chinese manufacturer Zoomlion's 28 May unveiling of a 3,200 tonne capacity twin lattice boom crawler crane.

Look out for more details as they become available.