How Does an All-Terrain Rubber Tyred Crane Work on Complex Ground
Short Video Description
This video shows an all-terrain rubber tyred crane working on a complex ground surface where a fixed rail-mounted crane may not be practical.
The crane uses a rubber-tyred travelling system to move between different working positions, giving operators more flexibility when the lifting area or access route changes.
The key point is simple: rubber tyres make the crane mobile, but the ground condition, wheel load, drive system and crane stability still need to be checked before operation.
Key Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crane type | All-Terrain Rubber Tyred Crane – Heavy-Duty Mobile Gantry |
| Travelling system | Motorized Rubber Tyred Wheels – 4/8/16 wheel configurations |
| Wheel configuration | 2 driven + 2 driven / 4 driven + 4 driven with planetary gear reducers |
| Tyre size | 8.25-15 / 9.00-20 / 12.00-20 (selected based on ground condition & load) |
| Rail requirement | No Fixed Crane Rails – flexible mobility across varied terrain |
| Lifting capacity | 1 – 50 ton (customized according to application; typical models: 5T, 10T, 16T, 20T, 30T, 50T) |
| Crane structure | Customized A-Frame / Gantry Structure – welded box girder or lattice boom |
| Hoist | Electric Wire Rope Hoist (CD/MD/HM series) / Customized for heavy loads |
| Hoist speed | 0.8 – 8 m/min (frequency controlled for precision lifting) |
| Trolley travel speed | 2 – 20 m/min (VFD controlled) |
| Span | 5 – 35 meters (customized per working area) |
| Lifting height | 4 – 18 meters (customized per site requirements) |
| Crane travelling speed | 5 – 30 m/min (customized according to site requirements & terrain) |
| Wheel base (longitudinal) | 3 – 8 meters (designed for stability during travel and lifting) |
| Min. turning radius | 6 – 12 meters (depending on wheel base and configuration) |
| Maximum ground pressure | ≤ 8 – 14 t/m² (engineered per site ground bearing capacity) |
| Working duty class | A3 – A6 (FEM / ISO) – light to heavy intermittent service |
| Drive system | Motorized Wheel Drive – electric or diesel-electric hybrid |
| Steering capability | Straight, oblique, lateral, and in-situ rotation (4-wheel independent steering option) |
| Control | Pendant Control (standard) / Radio Remote Control / Cabin Control (optional) |
| Power supply | 380V/50Hz/3Ph (standard) / 440V/60Hz/3Ph / Diesel-electric hybrid / Battery electric |
| Safety features | Overload limiter, upper/lower limit switches, emergency stop, audible/visual alarms, anti-sway system, wind speed alarm (outdoor), obstacle detection sensors |
| Design standards | GB/T 3811, FEM, IEC, ISO 9001, CE, AWS (custom per request) |
| Application | Construction / Yard / Factory / Infrastructure / Heavy Material Handling / Steel fabrication / Precast concrete / Wind power / Bridge construction / Ports |
| Yuantai Cranes expertise | Project highlights – all-terrain RTG cranes: • Mexico – 30T & 50T models: Exported for industrial and port operations with 440V/60Hz power, span 6m, height 6m, H6M duty classification. • Singapore Changi Airport – 30T tunnel construction: Designed for confined tunnel space with compact footprint, precision hoisting, and full MOM safety compliance. • Middle East – 16T yard gantry: Delivered for steel fabrication yard with radio remote control and 8-wheel configuration for sandy ground conditions. • Southeast Asia – 10T precast yard: Customized for precast concrete handling with anti-sway system and variable frequency drives. • Africa – 20T construction site: Diesel-electric hybrid model for sites without stable power supply. Global reach: Yuantai Cranesexported to 120+ countries with full engineering support, installation guidance, and after-sales service. Customization capability: Yuantai designs each RTG based on site survey data – ground bearing capacity, working space, power availability, load dimensions, and environmental conditions. |
Why Choose an All-Terrain Rubber Tyred Crane?
A fixed rail crane works well when the lifting route never changes. But many construction and industrial sites are not that tidy.
An all-terrain rubber tyred crane can be considered when the buyer needs:
- Flexible travelling between working areas
- No fixed crane rail
- Changing lifting positions
- Outdoor material handling
- Temporary construction lifting
- Heavy load handling on prepared complex ground
The advantage is mobility. The crane can follow the work instead of forcing the work to stay under one fixed lifting line.
What Ground Can an All-Terrain Crane Travel On?
This is one of the first questions a buyer should ask.
All-terrain does not mean any-ground.
The actual site should be checked for:
- Ground bearing capacity
- Surface flatness
- Maximum slope
- Ground settlement
- Wheel travelling path
- Turning radius
- Available clearance
- Drainage and weather conditions
For heavy lifting, wheel loads can be substantial. The ground should therefore be assessed together with the crane design.
What Does "Complex Ground" Mean for Crane Buyers?
Complex ground can mean different things depending on the project.
- Uneven industrial yards
- Changing construction surfaces
- Long outdoor travelling routes
- Temporary working areas
- Different ground elevations
- Limited access routes
- Sites without permanent crane rails
The crane configuration should be matched to the actual site rather than simply labelled "all-terrain" and sent to work.
Yuantai Cranes All-Terrain Lifting Solutions
Yuantai Cranes provides customized gantry and material handling equipment for different industrial and construction applications.
For rubber tyred crane projects, the engineering can be matched to the lifting capacity, span, lifting height, travelling route, ground condition and working environment.
The final configuration is not selected from capacity alone. Wheel loads, travelling conditions and site layout are also part of the crane design.
FAQ
Common questions about all-terrain rubber tyred crane operation.
1. Can an all-terrain rubber tyred crane work without rails?
Yes. The crane uses rubber tyres and a motorized drive system instead of fixed crane rails. The travelling surface still needs sufficient bearing capacity and suitable conditions.
2. What makes a rubber tyred crane suitable for complex ground?
The travelling system can be configured according to the required ground conditions, wheel loads, travelling route, slope and operating environment.
3. Is an all-terrain crane suitable for outdoor material handling?
Yes, it can be designed for outdoor applications. Weather protection, electrical enclosure, corrosion protection, ground condition and travelling requirements should be considered.
Key questions to check before buying an all-terrain rubber tyred crane.
4. What information is needed for an all-terrain crane quotation?
Provide the lifting capacity, span, lifting height, load dimensions, travelling distance, ground condition, slope and working frequency . A site drawing and ground photos are also useful.
5. Can the crane travel on uneven ground?
It depends on the actual ground condition and crane design. The allowable slope, surface condition and ground bearing capacity must be checked before confirming the crane.
6. What should I check before buying an all-terrain rubber tyred crane?
Check the lifting capacity, wheel load, tyre configuration, travelling speed, ground bearing capacity, slope, braking system, stability, hoist duty and working environment .
Need an All-Terrain Rubber Tyred Crane?
Send us your capacity, span, lifting height, load size, travelling route and ground condition .
Yuantai Cranes can recommend a suitable rubber tyred crane configuration for your actual working site.
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Article by Bella ，who has been in the hoist and crane field since 2016. Bella provides overhead crane & gantry crane consultation services for clients who need a customized overhead travelling crane solution.Contact her to get free consultation.
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